Can I walk after PDO threads?

Do you think about having a non-surgical facelift but are afraid of the downtime? Among the most popular questions that patients of Royal Cosmetic Surgery Clinic ask is ‘Can I walk after PDO threads?’

The answer to this is yes, you can walk right after the procedure. Nevertheless, daily mobility through walking is quite different from power walking as a means of exercising. The trick is to know how to recover in order to have your threads in the right position, and your results appear perfect.

Understanding PDO (Polydioxanone) Threads and Walk Time:

The PDO (polydioxanone) threads are minimally invasive but require a settling time. The procedure is done under the expertise of Dr Syeda Huma Husnain by laying dissolvable sutures underneath the skin in order to raise and tighten the tissue. These threads have miniature barbs or cones to fix themselves in place, and overly vigorous movement during the initial few days may disrupt the effects of lifting.

• Immediately After-Procedure (Hours 1 to 24):

You can walk out of the clinic and drive home immediately after the treatment. There is no harm in light walking around your house or office. Actually, mild exercise is promoted to ensure good circulation.

• The First 72 Hours:

This is the most decisive time. Strolling is okay, but any activity that markedly increases your heart rate or blood pressure should be avoided. The swelling and bruising can be aggravated by increased blood flow to the face.

When is Walking Safe After Treatment?

When walking is among your exercise routines, you will have to press the pause button on the high-intensity trekking.

• Days 1 to 3: Only stick to the essential movement. No hasty walking or mountains.
• Days 4 to 7: Light, short walks on a flat surface can be started. Maintain a heart rate of less than 100 BPM.
• Week 2+: You can slowly resume your normal rate of walking, but do not jog or bounce about on high impact until your surgeon gives you the go-ahead.

Activity Restrictions From Your Doctor

Why You Must Avoid Strenuous Movement:

Specialists such as Dr Syeda Huma Husnain are careful since the threads require time to blend with your own collagen.

• Avoiding Thread Displacement: Threads may spit or move out of place when vigorously moved or strained by facial muscles.
• Reducing Swelling: Overworking causes swelling, which may increase your healing process.
• Less Bruising: Exercise elevates blood pressure, which may result in the leaking of small vessels, resulting in bruising.

Efficient Tips for a Smooth Recovery:

1. Sleep on Your Back: The travel pillow will ensure that your head remains high and that you do not roll over your face and push away the thread.
2. Too Much Facial Expression: Within the first few days, you should avoid laughing too much or opening your mouth too wide (such as when eating a huge burger).
3. Keep Hydrated: Water assists the skin in healing more quickly; however, the sucking movement should not be used with straws since it might impose undue tension on the lower face.
4. Leave the Sauna: Heat will result in vasodilation (enlargement of blood vessels) and swelling. Take lukewarm showers.

When to Call Your Doctor:

Although the complications are uncommon in the case of treatment with a qualified professional, be aware of:

• Extreme pain that is not relieved by the medicines.
• Sticky thread ends are coming through the skin.
• Asymmetry occurs some days after initial swelling has subsided.

Final Thoughts!

Strolling can be a fabulous way to remain fit, and fortunately, you can do it without destroying your PDO thread results, provided that you make the exercise low-impact. Pay attention to your body and give the thread its initial days to work its magic. Do you feel like revitalising your appearance with a personalised thread lift programme? Do you want to make a consultation with Dr Syeda Huma Husnain at Royal Cosmetic Surgery and talk about your particular aesthetic goals?