Nose Augmentation Using PDO Threads
In a recent article, we elaborated upon the various cosmetic procedures for nose augmentation. (Read the article here: Nose Augmentation Procedures).
In today’s article, we will help to educate you further on the nose augmentation procedure with the help of PDO threads.
About Nose Thread Lifts
The nose can be termed as one of the most important features of a human face. Nose augmentation, also known as rhinoplasty, helps to reconstruct and improve the overall appearance of the nose. The main aim of nose augmentation or rhinoplasty is to shape a misshapen nose for an overall better aesthetic appeal. The procedure often involves changing the angulation of the nose, altering indentations, reshaping the tip, or correcting bumps.
Nose thread lifting can be considered a fast and simple non-surgical aesthetic procedure with overall minimal downtime. It can help to elevate the patient's nasal bridge, straighten and heighten the nose contour, as well as lift the tip of the nose. With the advancement of science and technology, the threads used nowadays for nose augmentation are made from dissolvable polymers like polydioxanone (PDO). Read on to find out more about PDO threads.
About Polydioxanone (PDO) Threads
PDO threads have been around the longest and were traditionally used for surgical stitches. These threads are made up of polydioxanone (PDO) – a colourless, hypoallergenic, biocompatible synthetic polymer that is absolutely 100% dissolvable. The polydioxanone threads are generally absorbed into the body over 6 – 8 months depending on their thickness and attachments. All thread types usually come in a variety of lengths, shapes, and thicknesses. Their cogs are also placed in different directions such as multidirectional, bidirectional, or spiral for various uses.
Nowadays, threads without cogs are also used that help in just giving volumizing effects and reducing overall facial lines & folds. They stimulate fibroblasts for the overall increased production of collagen in the targeted area and have been proven to be extremely safe for usage. Areas treated with this method include the eyebrows, the cheeks, the jowls, and the neck. Small threads are inserted into the area of the face being treated. The barbs, when inserted, form a support structure that lifts the sagging tissue to give it a more youthful appearance.
Types of PDO Threads
There are three main types of PDO threads used: mono, cog, and screw threads. Mono threads are smooth without barbs, that mainly tighten the skin and provide a small amount of lift. They are usually used in combination with other thread types or they are anchored to a point on the face or the scalp. Cog threads tend to have barbs that hook onto the skin to provide support and lift the sagging skin tissues. Screw threads usually have one or two intertwined barbed threads around the needle to provide good volume restoration for sunken areas of the skin. They help to restore volume and improve the overall skin texture and elasticity by stimulating the production of collagen around the threads and their barbs resulting in natural rejuvenation of the targeted area.
Nose Thread Lift Procedure
To begin with, all the deformities and the treatment area are marked and local anaesthetic cream is applied. The aesthetic practitioner then, with the help of a cannula, places threads horizontally into the nose bridge or columella and vertically into the nose tip to form an internal scaffold splint that helps contour and shape the nose to the desired state that is immediately visible. After the whole procedure is complete, the cannulas are gently removed and any excess threads are cut off.
It is to be noted that the exact results depend on the type of thread used, the patient’s age, medical condition, and the expertise of the aesthetician. A well-trained aesthetician should be able to perform this non-surgical treatment without any severe discomfort or complications.
Areas Targeted During Nose Thread Lift
According to expert aesthetic practitioners, recommended areas where nose thread lift can be useful are as follows:
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Hiding a nasal hump
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Correction of a flat nasal
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Adding projection to the nasal
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Lifting the tip of the
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Filling nasal wall
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Reducing nasal valve collapse that causes nasal obstruction
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Correction of wide nostrils
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Correction of a crooked nose from past injury or surgery
Potential Side Effects of Nose Thread Lift Procedure
It is imperative that the overall nose thread lift procedures should be performed by a certified aesthetic practitioner only, who is skilled in this particular treatment procedure. This is absolutely essential because the cannula or threads, if inserted into the wrong spot or in the wrong manner, can lead to skin dimpling, contour irregularities, infections, and redness. Another risk is that improper technique can not only lead to infections, swelling, and lumpiness but also more serious side effects such as damage to the parotid duct, facial vessels & nerves, death of skin cells, and embolism leading to blindness.
About IIWAM Training in Nose Thread Lift Procedure
It is prudent that all Aesthetic practitioners must undergo proper training in aesthetic Medicine. The practitioner must balance between benefits & risks of the aesthetic procedure, and steps to mitigate complications if it occurs. At IIWAM, we call it understanding the procedure, the product, and the patient, and our trainers pay utmost attention to teaching the following subjects when it comes to nose thread lift procedure.
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What is the anatomy of the nose?
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What are the various methods & techniques for the nose thread lift procedure?
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What are the various complications of the nose thread lift procedure?
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How to avoid various complications of the nose thread lift procedure?
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How to treat various complications of the nose thread lift procedure?
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About IIWAM Aesthetic Education
At IIWAM, we provide an International Aesthetic Certification program and also Advanced Online Aesthetic Courses for Doctors, Dentists, Nurses, Aestheticians, and Spa Owners in the field of Aesthetic Medicine.
Our Institute is based in Malaysia and has international students from the Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, and other parts of Asia. With our insignia of “Be Certified, Be Recognized”, we develop knowledgeable, skilled, and confident Aesthetic practitioners of international repute. Our Aesthetic training focuses on teaching the principles of Aesthetic procedures before venturing into Aesthetic clinical skills. IIWAM training Programs are a combination of Onsite Training, LIVE Online Webinars, and Online Learning. IIWAM is the first Institute in the World to have its Programs assured by City & Guilds of London and certified by European International University. IIWAM is also a registered CPD Training provider with CPD Standards Office in the UK and by CPD Malaysian Medical Association.
Onboard is our Assoc. Prof Dr. Morthy, the lead trainer, medical director of the International Institute of Wellness & Aesthetic Medicine (IIWAM), formerly known as Aesthetic Academy Asia (http://aestheticacademy.asia).
In the Aesthetic part of our Institute, we provide Advanced Aesthetic Medical Procedures that are Safe, Effective, and Affordable, offering a wide range of specialised treatments for All Your Aesthetic Needs.