Smooth PDO threads offer a non-surgical solution to rejuvenate your skin, providing a natural lift and enhancing facial aesthetics. These threads stimulate collagen production, tightening and smoothing the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Ideal for those looking for a subtle yet noticeable improvement, this treatment delivers long-lasting results with minimal downtime.
For patients interested in combining treatments for a more comprehensive approach to skin rejuvenation, we also offer Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing using Biolace—a revolutionary, cutting-edge laser procedure that further enhances skin texture and appearance. Explore this on our Fractional Resurfacing page to learn more about how these advanced treatments can be combined for optimal results.
When used cosmetically, PDO smooth threads help tighten and smooth the skin by boosting collagen production and making one’s face look more youthful and rejuvenated. PDO smooth threads are dissolvable sutures that are extremely thin (the size of a strand of hair) and made of a neutral substance that’s very inert to our bodies. It’s the same material that has been used for stitching wounds for decades. When doctors noticed the improvement in skin texture, collagen, and firmness after a sutured cut had healed, the novel idea came about to load this suture thread onto a needle to help place it under the skin, specifically for skin improvement. This procedure worked so well that PDO threads are now one of the most popular procedures for skin enhancement.
The benefits of smooth threads are the long-lasting skin enhancement results achieved with this treatment. However, patience is necessary when being treated with smooth threads, as results are gradual and noticeable after four weeks. The results then continue to improve for the life of the threads which is six months and lasts up to two years. Other benefits of smooth threads are that it is minimally invasive, low cost, and an easy way to slow down skin’s aging process or reverse some signs of aging, making the skin look firmer and more youthful.
Dr. Luma established her practice in 2008; only 2 years after starting to practice dentistry in 2006. Dr. Luma Naim specializes in beautifying smiles, maintaining dental health, and helping you improve your appearance. Our experienced and friendly staff takes great pride in keeping your teeth healthy and your smile beautiful. We promise you that the veneers, fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, and dentures will look as good as or better than the teeth nature gave you. And to make sure we keep that promise, the products we recommend and use are of the highest quality and incredibly durable. You can trust your smile with us.
Before being treated with PDO smooth threads, there are several things to avoid, including blood-thinning medications such as Advil, Aleve, ibuprofen, or Aspirin. Individuals about to be treated with PDO smooth threads should also avoid herbal supplements such as St. John’s Wort, Omega 3s, and Ginko Balboa. It is also recommended that you refrain from drinking alcohol for the days leading up to your appointment. Certain things that are encouraged include taking Arnica pills and eating pineapple, as both help reduce the risk of swelling and bruising. Make sure to arrive at your appointment with a clean face free of makeup.
Upon your arrival at North Shore Dental Group in Park Ridge, IL, you will be asked to fill out a brief questionnaire about your medical history and any allergies you may have. Then you will sit comfortably in one of our treatment rooms as our expert providers discuss with you what the procedure will entail and administer a local anesthetic to the treatment area. The procedure itself takes between five to ten minutes.
Because smooth threads are not pulling skin against gravity the way barb threads do, there are no exercise activity restrictions after treatment. However, minimal animation of the treatment area is recommended to reduce the risk of expulsion. For example, if lip lines are treated, it’s best to keep smiling or pursing lips to a minimum.
Side effects and risks associated with smooth threads are much more minimal than barbed threads as they are much thinner. As with most injections, the risk of bruising is common, but it is reduced significantly at our office as we use threads loaded onto cannulas instead of needles. In other words, the modality that inserts the needles is not sharp, so it’s more comfortable and helps prevent bruises. Pain is usually non-existent or minimal. Another risk with larger (barbed) threads is their visibility in people with thin skin. However, this is very unlikely with smooth threads as they are much smaller. Temporary nerve irritation is possible, but again, usually minimal and short-lived (about two weeks). Thread extrusion is possible, but minimizing animation can reduce the risk. If a thread is expelled, however, there’s usually no sequela. If you have any concerns after your treatment, contact your provider at North Shore Dental Group to schedule a follow-up appointment to address them.
Because our providers are highly skilled in the latest and most efficient techniques in PDO smooth threads, the risks and side effects of this treatment are minimal compared to other providers.
