Collagen Boost (PDO smooth threads)

Anyone who:

• Avoid all Hyaluronic Acid dermal filler to the same treatment area for 12 weeks post PDO thread treatment
• Avoid any heat-based treatment two weeks either side of PDO Threads Avoid any heat-based treatment 12 weeks post MINT Threads
• Has received vaccination for COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks or have a vaccination planned within the next 2 weeks
• Has severe allergies manifested by a history of anaphylaxis, or history or presence of multiple severe allergies
• Currently has an active skin infection, cold sores, sunburn, eczema, or psoriasis, or a healing wound
• Currently has concurrent febrile status (e.g. flu, cold, sinusitis, UTI)
• Has a compromised immune status
• Has a bleeding disorder
• Is currently taking Warfarin
• Has a history of Keloid or Hypertrophic scarring
• Has had major dental work in the past four weeks or scheduled in the next four weeks including periodontitis (gum disease), veneers, crowns, bridges, dentures and the fitting of braces.
• Presence of permanent dermal filler.
• Is pregnant or breastfeeding
• Is under 18 years of age
• Has any planned surgical procedure 4 weeks pre or post appointment
• Is allergic or hypersensitive to polydioxanone, lidocaine, lignocaine, adrenaline or chlorhexidine

If you are unsure, contact your clinic.

• Bruising, swelling, redness, pain, itching, discoloration or tenderness at the treatment area, which is usually resolved within seven days
• Puckering and/or irregularity of the skin, which is usually resolved within several days

• Apply cold packs that are wrapped to avoid direct contact with the skin and injection site 
• Take analgesia such as paracetamol as required 
• Refrain from make up for 24hrs
• Refrain from exercise and sun exposure for two to three days 
• Refrain from lying face down for three to five days 
• Avoid facial treatment for two weeks 
• Refrain from high impact sports for two weeks 
• Avoid dental work, saunas and massages for four weeks 

To ensure that you are happy and that optimal results are achieved, it is recommended that you attend a review appointment and assessment after two weeks. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your treatment, please contact your clinic. If you have a concern out of clinic hours, please contact our after hours clinical care team on 1800 640 755. Your health and well-being is our priority.