PDO COG thread lift
COG threads are a bio-degradable, polydioxanone (PDO) suture. It was originally developed as a suture for wound closure material within surgery and is now a preferred material for thread-lifting; this due to its high tensile strength, relatively low complications rate, and ability to be moulded into a variety of shapes.
Using a non-incision method via a cannula, the PDO COG threads procedure is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional face-lifting procedures.
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Face800-1390 €
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Brows450-590 €
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Neck450-590 €
How does the procedure suit You?
The threads are suitable for people aged 45+ who want to correct the contours of the face, jowls and jawline or lift your eyebrows without surgical intervention.
Treated areas
middle and lower third of the face,
jawline
nasolabial folds
neck
eyebrows
Wrinkles
Aging skin
Sagging skin
Suitable for concerns:
saggy cheeks, jowls
droopy eyebrows
saggy neck and jawline
changes in the contour of the jawline
Not suitable:
thin skin
moderate to severe facial aging and skin laxity (consider facial surgery - facelift)
Wrinkles
Aging skin
Sagging skin
How does the procedure work?
COG threads are used for the lifting of soft, sagging facial tissue. They are also used for skin rejuvenation and wrinkle treatment. Once inserted, COG threads will be absorbed by the body over time, typically around 6 to 8 months. Due to increased collagen production, results can last up to 12 to 24 months. As the suture absorbs in the body, it promotes the production of collagen and elastin in the skin.
Thread lift technology allows to preserve the mobility of the facial muscles and the natural facial expressions, since the procedure targets only the dermal layer of the skin. The procedure is mostly performed to tighten the skin, but the use of threads can correct both congenital and acquired facial asymmetries.
The procedure is preceded by a consultation where a specialist takes a thorough medical history, examines your health, previous procedures and medications used.
Before the procedure, make-up is removed and the area to be treated is disinfected.
Local anesthesia will be applied to the target area. A lidocaine cream or an injection is administered to the area where the thread is inserted.
The specialist then inserts the threads into the skin using a special cannula, and when the cannula is removed, the thread remains in the desired area.
The procedure is followed by the application of a bandage.
If necessary, a follow-up appointment will be booked.
Results
Appear
Changes can be seen immediately after the procedure, but the final result will arrive after 2-3 months.
Recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Remain
1-2 years
Appear
Changes can be seen immediately after the procedure, but the final result will arrive after 2-3 months.
Recovery time: 1-2 weeks
Remain
1-2 years
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Before & after the procedure
Before the procedure
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Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.
- At least 48 hours must have passed since tanning. The procedure is not recommended on freshly tanned or sunburnt skin. Avoid self tanning products for one week before the procedure.
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It is advisable not to take blood thinning medication 3-7 days before. Aspirin, Ibuprofen increase the risk of bruising.
- For 1 week prior to the procedure, we recommend avoiding fish oil and vitamin E supplements.
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Contraindications are: pregnancy, breastfeeding, inflammation of the skin, active herpes (on the lip), keloid scars.
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If you are taking any medication, please let us know before coming for the procedure.
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The procedure cannot be performed if you are allergic to lidocaine (an anesthetic).
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We do not perform the procedure during antibiotic treatment, 2 weeks must have passed since the last medication.
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We recommend coming to the procedure with no make-up.
After the procedure
- Keep the area clean to avoid the risk of infection. Do not touch your face for a few hours.
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Do not massage areas where the threads are placed unless instructed.
- Avoid sleeping on your face for 1 week.
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Mild redness, bruising, swelling, skin sensitivity may occur after the procedure.
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In case of swelling, antihistamines (e.g. Zyrtec, Claritin) and cold compresses may be used if necessary.
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Do not use make-up products for 12 hours.
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You should not drink alcohol for 24 hours.
- Avoid heavy exercise and intense training for 2 weeks.
- Avoid sauna, hot bath or spa treatments for 2 weeks.
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Protect the injection area from UV light for 2 weeks (use sunscreen SPF50), especially important if bruising has occurred.
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Avoid other professional treatments in the area for 1 month (laser procedures, facial massage etc.).
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Avoid any dental procedures for at least 3-4 weeks, or as recommended.
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Any reactions or side effects lasting more than 1 week should be reported to your specialist.
Before the procedure
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Avoid drinking alcohol 24 hours before the procedure.
- At least 48 hours must have passed since tanning. The procedure is not recommended on freshly tanned or sunburnt skin. Avoid self tanning products for one week before the procedure.
-
It is advisable not to take blood thinning medication 3-7 days before. Aspirin, Ibuprofen increase the risk of bruising.
- For 1 week prior to the procedure, we recommend avoiding fish oil and vitamin E supplements.
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Contraindications are: pregnancy, breastfeeding, inflammation of the skin, active herpes (on the lip), keloid scars.
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If you are taking any medication, please let us know before coming for the procedure.
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The procedure cannot be performed if you are allergic to lidocaine (an anesthetic).
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We do not perform the procedure during antibiotic treatment, 2 weeks must have passed since the last medication.
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We recommend coming to the procedure with no make-up.
After the procedure
- Keep the area clean to avoid the risk of infection. Do not touch your face for a few hours.
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Do not massage areas where the threads are placed unless instructed.
- Avoid sleeping on your face for 1 week.
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Mild redness, bruising, swelling, skin sensitivity may occur after the procedure.
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In case of swelling, antihistamines (e.g. Zyrtec, Claritin) and cold compresses may be used if necessary.
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Do not use make-up products for 12 hours.
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You should not drink alcohol for 24 hours.
- Avoid heavy exercise and intense training for 2 weeks.
- Avoid sauna, hot bath or spa treatments for 2 weeks.
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Protect the injection area from UV light for 2 weeks (use sunscreen SPF50), especially important if bruising has occurred.
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Avoid other professional treatments in the area for 1 month (laser procedures, facial massage etc.).
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Avoid any dental procedures for at least 3-4 weeks, or as recommended.
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Any reactions or side effects lasting more than 1 week should be reported to your specialist.
Questions?
We have answers
Why use PDO COG threads?
PDO COG threads are considered the only thread lift that has a double effect:
They provide an immediate physical (mechanical) lifting effect in the treated areas, due to the barbs hooking into the undersurface of the skin.
They provide a biological lifting effect by gradually enhancing the natural production of new collagen leading to skin rejuvenation.
Is COG thread lift painful?
During a thread lift procedure, you receive local anesthesia, so you don't feel a lot of pain. After the procedure, you may experience some pain, discomfort and soreness.
How long does the procedure take?
The duration of the procedure depends on the area we are treating and the number of threads.
Injection anesthesia, used for COG threads, works very quickly. The time it takes to insert the threads depends on how many threads we insert. The procedure usually takes about 15-30 minutes.
Are PDO threads safe and what are the side effects?
PDO threading is a minimally invasive and relatively safe procedure. Common side effects include soreness, bruising and swelling. There may also be some skin unevenness (which is temporary) and if the thread is not inserted to the correct depth, it may protrude.
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