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The threads are placed under the skin with a fine needle or cannula. As the material gradually absorbs, the surrounding tissue may produce collagen. Changes in skin texture and firmness vary from person to person.

Commonly discussed areas include the forehead, temples, under-eye area, cheeks, smile lines, around the mouth, jawline, chin, neck and décolletage. Other body areas may be considered after an individual assessment.

Your B.Edit provider reviews your health history, skin concerns, and treatment plan. The skin is cleansed and the treatment areas are marked. Depending on your plan, a local anesthetic may be used for comfort. Fine, absorbable smooth PDO threads are placed beneath the skin with a needle or cannula. Your provider then reviews the treated areas and gives you specific home-care instructions before you leave.

Adults looking to discuss skin texture or mild firmness concerns may be candidates. A qualified provider must review medical history, skin condition, expectations and whether the procedure is appropriate.

Complete your health questionnaire and tell your provider about medicines, supplements, allergies, previous procedures, pregnancy or breastfeeding, and any history of abnormal scarring. Arrive with clean skin and avoid scheduling treatment over an active skin infection. Ask your provider about blood-thinning medicines and supplements; do not stop prescribed medications without guidance.

Follow your provider’s personalized instructions. Keep the area clean, avoid rubbing or massaging the treated skin, and be gentle with skincare. Ask when to resume makeup, strenuous workouts, facials, heat exposure and other skin treatments. Avoid pressure on treated areas as directed.

Mild swelling, tenderness, bruising, and small insertion marks may occur after treatment. These usually improve as the area heals, although the recovery experience varies. Avoid rubbing or pressing on treated areas, follow your provider’s instructions about sleeping positions and skincare, and ask before resuming strenuous exercise, facial treatments, or significant heat exposure. Contact B.Edit if symptoms are not improving as expected.

Because the treatment is intended to encourage a collagen response, changes may be gradual. The appearance and degree of improvement vary by individual.

Smooth PDO threads are intended to encourage your skin’s own collagen response. Some clients may notice a gradual improvement in the appearance of texture or firmness, while others may see subtle or no visible change. Your provider will discuss realistic goals for your skin and treatment area.

Possible risks include bruising, swelling, tenderness, infection, visible or palpable threads, asymmetry and other complications. Seek prompt assessment for worsening pain, spreading redness, drainage or fever.

Contact the studio promptly for increasing pain, spreading redness, warmth, discharge, worsening swelling, a thread becoming exposed, or other unexpected changes. Seek urgent medical attention for severe symptoms or signs of a serious allergic reaction.

The treatment price is discussed after assessment.

Treatment may be considered across a range of skin tones. Your provider will assess skin health, scarring or pigmentation concerns, and your medical history before recommending a plan.