Smooth PDO Threads in Tacoma, WA
Smooth PDO threads offer a unique and minimally invasive approach to rejuvenating your skin and enhancing its natural beauty. These threads, made of Polydioxanone, are gently inserted beneath the skin where they act as a scaffold, promoting new collagen growth and thereby improving skin texture, elasticity, and fine lines. Unlike their barbed or cogged counterparts, smooth PDO threads do not lift the skin, but rather they induce bio-stimulation effects. As the threads gradually dissolve over 4 to 6 months, they stimulate the body’s natural production of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid, all essential components for youthful, healthy skin. This process results in a natural tightening and smoothing effect, giving your skin a revitalized, glowing appearance. Smooth PDO threads are particularly effective for improving skin quality, reducing superficial wrinkles, tightening pores, and addressing areas such as “crepey” skin or fine lines around the lips. The procedure is quick, requires no downtime, and is a great non-surgical option for those seeking a subtle, natural improvement in their skin.
TREATMENT INFO
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To prepare for your appointment please follow the instructions below Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages at least 24 hours prior to treatment.
Alcohol may thin the blood which will increase the risk of bruising Avoid anti-inflammatory / blood thinning medications ideally, for a period of two (2) weeks before treatment and for 24 hours following treatment. Medications and supplements such as Aspirin, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John's Wort, Ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, Aleve, Vioxx, and other NSAIDS all cause thinning of the blood and can increase the risk of bruising/swelling
after injections. Do not stop any prescribed medication. Only do so under the direction of the prescribing provider. If you take a blood thinning medicine like warfarin, xarelto etc please contact our office before scheduling. Call or text with any questions 253-486-2066
Schedule botulinum toxin appointments at least 2-4 weeks prior to a special event to avoid having bruising on the day of your event.
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Do not raise your body temperature for 4 hours following treatment (no exercise, hot tubs, saunas, being out in the sun, etc.). It takes about 2-4 hours for the neurotoxin to bind to the nerve in order to start working and an increase in internal body temperature or sweating can make the neurotoxin treatment ineffective.
Avoid touching or manipulating the treated areas for 4 hours. We want the neurotoxin to stay in the muscles that it was specifically placed in to avoid poor outcomes like a dropped eyebrow or eyelid. This also includes no facials, chemical peels, or
massages after treatment. Avoid wearing hats, visors, headbands or anything on the head that has the potential to move the neurotoxin.
It will take about 24 hours for all of the injection sites to heal. To avoid infection, avoid wearing makeup on the day of the treatment. The face can be washed like normal at night (at least 4 hours post-treatment).
Neurotoxin treatments typically start to take effect around 2-14 days, but everyone is different. Follow ups are to be scheduled 2-3 weeks after your initial appointment to determine if any enhancements are needed.
Schedule repeat visits three to four months from your most recent appointment