Non-surgical Rhinoplasty with PDO Nose Thread Lift involves the use of Polydioxanone threads (PDO)[1], [2], [3]. These synthetic non-antigenic and dissolvable threads are not new in the medical industry. In fact, they had been used as suturing materials in cardiac and pediatric surgeries for over fifty years.
They are also used aesthetically to help retard signs of ageing for many men and women by tightening saggy folds around the under-eye area, cheeks, nose-to-mouth lines, jawlines, and jowls. PDO threads can also be applied to the body to gently and effectively lift and firm the skin.
Besides these, using PDO Threads for nose augmentation produces predictable and visible results.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty with PDO thread will take around 30 minutes.
Non-surgical Rhinoplasty uses absorbable PDO thread to achieve a higher, straighter, and sharper nose bridge. It can also improve the nose tip’s definition without the need for surgery.
During the procedure, Dr Ivan Puah will anaesthetise areas of the nose with local anaesthesia. Subsequently, he will carefully place the threads in the nose to heighten the nose bridge and nose tip. These threads act as scaffolding structure (contour and shape the nose) as well as collagen stimulator (encourages new collagen production for a long-lasting nose lifting effect).
The number of threads required will depend on your current nose shape and your objectives.
PDO Nose Thread lift is safe, effective, and produces immediate, visible results. There is minimal to no downtime, and most patients can resume work or daily activities immediately.
PDO Nose Thread Lift can:
• Create a slimmer nose by lifting the nose bridge, although it cannot alter the width of the nose
• Correct slightly crooked nose or mild to moderate bump on the nose bridge
• Enhance nasal profile (higher nose bridge), especially for those with a small nose that needs a build-up
• Lift mild to moderate droopy nose tip
• Straighten hook-shaped nose
Results can be seen instantly and will last for an average of 12 months. As the threads are biodegradable, they will gradually disintegrate to be absorbed by the body.
Thanks to the collagen stimulation effect of PDO threads, new collagen is built over time, which helps to firm up the treated area and maintain the nose shape.
Generally, PDO nose thread lift is a safe procedure. You may expect some mild bruising, swelling, and soreness after the treatment, but these will gradually resolve within a few days to a week.
Treatment such as PDO Nose Thread Lift (using Polydioxanone threads) is marked as a medical device in Singapore under HSA regulation. It can only be prescribed and carried out by registered and trained medical doctors in Singapore.
Dr Ivan Puah, medical director of Amaris B. Clinic, obtained a Graduate Diploma in Family Dermatology from NUS, and he has over 17 years of clinical experience in treating patients with skin laxity, wrinkles, fine lines, and with hyperpigmentation, acne scarring issues, and many others.
Wanting to proceed with Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty is a personal decision. If you have tried various methods to improve the shape or height of your nose but are not achieving the result that you yearn for, we welcome you to schedule a consultation with Dr Ivan Puah to understand how Non-surgical Rhinoplasty can address your concerns.
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