PDO threads to treat body sagging? – GOOD SHAPE

Gravity affects all of our bodies over time. In addition, other factors such as pregnancy or very heavy weight loss also make the skin flaccid. For those who are bothered by this “loose” skin, some surgeries are available, but for those who don’t want to go through the scalpel, there is now an innovative procedure that is a safe and minimally invasive alternative: PDO body threads.

WHAT ARE PDO WIRES

The Fios in PDO were born in Korea and are already widely used in Europe, Asia and the United States. The innovation arrived in Brazil 3 years ago, with the main focus on face lifting.

Increasingly technological, wires are made based in polydioxanone and are applied under the skin, to provide more support and even “pull” it upwards.

They basically work as biostimulators. in collagen which, among other functions, contribute to the treatment in asymmetries, improve the contour and support of the skin, reposition and reconnect the tissue and have an anti-aging action on the skin.

The result is an instant firm, lifted appearance in the treatment area. In the long term, it also results in the following improvements in the treatment area:

Contoured and sculpted body; Cell rejuvenation; Increased collagen production; A slimming effect due to the contraction of your fat cells.

FIRE X SURGERY

Many patients prefer the PDO facelift over traditional plastic surgery because it has minimal downtime, no incisions or scarring, and can even provide more natural-looking results than the “stretched” appearance that a surgical facelift can cause.

In addition, “this procedure stimulates the production of in collagen in the applied area and thus improves the density and texture of the skin. They are completely absorbable by the body in up to 8 months, but the results are even longer lasting”, comments the dermatologist. Cibele Hasmann, that uses the wires of brand I-Thread in the office.

HOW IS DONE

The procedure must be performed by a trained physician, it is safe, in immediate effect, extremely effective and without the need in rest after application. “The application process takes in 40 minutes to 1 hour and starts after marking the area of ​​the body where the wires. It is performed with local anesthesia in the doctor’s office”, says Cibele.

Then, the thread is inserted under the skin through a needle that contains the thread — extremely thin — inside. This needle enters the skin in the area you want to lift and exits through another area, where the thread will end. For example, if you want to lift the abdomen, it can be inserted near the navel and exited near the ribs, taking the region upwards and to the side, giving the “flat” effect on the belly. More strands are applied on the other side, in this case, to keep the result symmetrical.

Depending on the case, the type of wire used can also change. “Some threads have spicules, which are claws that lift the skin tissue to a higher level, repositioning regions of ptosis and improving, for example, the sad navel. The abdomen is an interesting area for treatment with spiculated threads, for example,” he explains. Matheus Teodorodermatologist from Belo Horizonte, owner of Instituto Corpo e Pele, which also uses MedBeauty’s i-Thread threads in her office.

The quantity and size of wires which will be used are determined by the doctor after the evaluation and depend on the area to be applied.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE WIRES AFTER INSERTED?

PDO is designed to be absorbed into the body during a natural process in our bodies called hydrolysis. Approximately eight months after insertion, the threads will fall apart, but the results will continue to last for many months as the absorbed material produces changes at the cellular level.

WHAT AREAS OF THE BODY CAN I USE IT ON?

Patients achieved remarkable results in the following treatment areas:

Abdomen – results of abdominoplasty without surgery; Thighs – lift and firm thigh skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite; Arms – say goodbye to loose “bye” skin; Buttocks – lifting for a rounder butt;

“For the butt region, the threads represent yet another tool available in the office for collagen production, butt firmness and improvement of the appearance of cellulite. However, the patient’s expectations must be considered, as the best results appear after a few months. As for the use for the breasts, experience is still small and for this reason we do not know the advantage of using the wires instead of other aesthetic procedures”, he clarifies. Matheus.

I CAN DO?

Good candidates for a PDO Thread Lift are people who:

Are between 30 and 65 years old; Have mild to moderate skin sagging; Have skin that is not too thin or too heavy; Has not had any previous body lifting surgery; Have good quality skin that has not been severely damaged by the sun

“Extreme cases of sagging must be addressed surgically. In selected cases, where surgery is contraindicated (surgical risk) or is not desired by the patient, the wires can be performed”, explains Matheus.

POST-PROCEDURE CARE

After application, Cibele recommends avoiding exercises in impact such as running and jumping, avoid lifting weights or doing sit-ups. “Rest is suggested for 15 days on average, this will help to keep the tissue higher, until the effective integration of the thread into the skin begins”, adds Matheus.

Dr. Cibele also warns that pregnant women, people with autoimmune diseases or who use in Roaccutane.