Smooth Thread Treatment Specialist in Culver City Los Angeles, CA

Smooth threads are a type of PDO thread that can be used for a plethora of treatments. With their rising popularity, they can be used in areas like the lips instead of using fillers and can create the same results in patients. Smooth thread treatments are used for those looking for a lasting way to improve their appearance, by stimulating the production of collagen and elastin in the areas where they are placed. It is also a minimally invasive treatment for skin concerns and creates a very natural look once the treatment has fully healed.  Because the threads themselves are not barbed, they do not pull back the skin which for those not looking for a lifting effect, they will only plump the appearance of the treated area.

Smooth thread can be used to treat many conditions, with patients using them to reduce the appearance of aging in the forehead, smile lines, and frown lines, enhance the lips shape, smooth the appearance of aging in the neck, and tighten the skin under the jaw to improve the appearance of a double chin. Since smooth threads can treat so many different areas it can be used in place of other anti-aging skin treatments that can be a lot more invasive than smooth threads, such as microneedling, laser treatments, or filler injections. Smooth threads also are long-lasting compared to the aforementioned treatments, since the results will develop over an 8-month time, and after this can last up to over a year, while other methods will have to be done every 6 months, meaning you can save money on treatments as well as having long-lasting results.

Smooth threads last a lot longer than other antiaging treatments, since while the skin is healing from the procedure you will continue to see improvements over a four to six-week time with permanent results being apparent around six months. After the skin has healed from the treatment the results also last much longer than other methods, since the smooth threads stimulate the production of collagen and new connective tissues in the treatment area, it would be considered a permanent treatment. But many patients will find that after a few years, they will notice changes in the appearance which can then be treated by another session of smooth thread treatment.

This will also depend on the amount of smooth threads that are used to treat the area, depending on the patient’s desired outcomes, long-term appearance goals, and their current skin condition regarding laxity.

The amount of smooth threads you will need during your treatment will be based on the desired outcomes you discuss with your specialist before your treatment. On average most patients will require two to four threads per treatment area, which works out to be around two threads per each side. This will be discussed before the treatment so you know what to expect during your procedure, since smooth thread treatment involves the use of a local anesthetic rather than a general anesthetic you will be conscious during your procedure.

Patients looking to improve the appearance of their skin by plumping and firming the skin, then you would be an ideal candidate for smooth threads. Since smooth threads stimulate the production of collagen in the area they are placed by the body breaking down the threads. If you are looking for a more lifting effect from your treatment then you may be recommended to use another type of PDO thread.

If you are considering the use of smooth threads, our team at Renouveau Med Spa is here to go over all your concerns and desires in a consultation appointment. We are excited to be a part of your skin improvement journey. For more information, contact us today or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 11600 Washington Place, Culver City, CA 90066. We serve clients from Culver City Los Angeles CA, Downtown LA, Beverly Hills CA, Marina del Rey CA, Venice CA, Playa Vista CA, Mar Vista CA, Playa Del Mar CA, and surrounding areas.