Recovery and results
A PDO thread lift does not require much downtime, and the majority of patients are able to return to their regular activities the following day.We recommend avoiding:
- Sleeping on your stomach or side (for 5 nights)
- Wearing makeup (for 12 hours after treatment)
- Drinking alcohol (for 2 weeks)
- Smoking (for 14 days)
- Getting facials/facial massages (for 10 days)
- Making extreme facial expressions (until we advise)
- Becoming overheated (until we advise)
- Strenuous exercise (until we advise)
The most common side effects are mild soreness, mild inflammation, and some bruising. These all dissipate within one week. The lifting effect can be seen instantly — which patients love — but the final rejuvenated results will become visible about one month after your treatment.