PDO Threads For Nose reshaping, aka Hiko Nose thread lift
Hiko nose thread lift is a new non-surgical treatment alternative to nose filler. It can achieve a higher, straighter and more defined nose bridge and a sharper nose tip. The nose bridge and tip are lifted and defined by carefully placing fine, absorbable threads into the nose.
The Hiko nose lift is also known as the “lunchtime nose job”, as it can be performed within an hour, and people can return to work immediately. Although the threads last longer than nose fillers, they are not as permanent, and to maintain the results will need to be repeated every 1-2 years. The risks of surgery and nose filler, on the other hand, are avoided.
Suppose you have previously tried nose fillers and been dissatisfied due to the dangers, limited duration, and widening of the bridge of the nose. In that case, the nose threadlift is an excellent option. The threadlift bridges the gap between nose fillers and Rhinoplasty without the dangers of invasive surgery.
Hiko nose thread lifts first appeared in Korea around 15 years ago. “Hiko” literally means “high nose” in Korean.
How Does PDO Nose Thread Lift Change the Shape of Your Nose?
PDO Nose Thread Lift works by physically building the bridge or lifting the nose tip by adding support deep into the skin. The added support from the nose filler improves your profile. No set amount of nose threads are needed for each client because it depends on your goal. In addition, as the PDO threads dissolve, they stimulate collagen in your skin to create a longer-lasting effect.
How is the Hiko Nose Lift Performed?
The Hiko nose treatment is relatively straightforward using PDO threads. Although the treatment is pain-free once the nose has been thoroughly numbed, most people feel manual pressure during the procedure.
- Cleaning: The face is cleaned with chlorhexidine, particularly the nose, to remove makeup and dirt.
- Local Anaesthetic: Local analgesia is injected to numb the area thoroughly for treatment.
- Nasal Bridge Thread: After numbing, our Doctors insert the PDO threads through the nasal tip horizontally along the nasal bridge, under the soft tissue of the nose. Multiple lines (4-8) typically are inserted to achieve the desired nose height and definition.
- Nose tip threads: if an increase in nasal tip projection is also required, PDO Threads are inserted through the nasal tip and vertically down.
Except for treatments requiring radiofrequency, it is safe to undertake most medical aesthetic procedures such as lasers, injections (Botulinum toxin and dermal fillers), and face thread lifts on the same day.
What is the recovery from a PDO Nose Thread Lift?
- The Nose thread lift is also performed under local anaesthesia and takes approximately 30 minutes.
- The number of nose threads required is based on the existing shape of the nose.
- The results of a thread nose lift are immediately visible.
- Possible side effects: nose thread lifts have an excellent safety profile, but infection and bruising are possible. As with nose fillers, there will be swelling, redness and discomfort after following the procedure.
- There are no restrictions on daily activities following a PDO nose thread lift, and you can resume a normal lifestyle and apply cosmetics, just avoiding the entry sites on the nose for 24 hours.
- Infection is possible but rare.
- Rarer problems could involve your body having an inflammatory or immune response to the threads. Anyone with autoimmune conditions is not a good candidate for a thread nose job or nose filler.
- On the other hand, Thread nose lifts are not associated with vascular complications that can occur with nose fillers.
- The nose threads dissolve over about six months but create new collagen in the interim, so a non-surgical rhinoplasty with threads may last 12 – 18 months.
What are the risks associated with a PDO nose thread lift?
In general, the Hiko nose threadlift is a very safe procedure
In contrast to nose fillers, the danger of blindness and skin necrosis is vanishingly small, as is the chance of vascular occlusion.
As the threads represent a foreign body, infections in the form of cellulitis and abscesses can occur with the Hiko nose threadlift. This danger can be minimised by employing sterile procedures, giving antibiotics after the treatment, and maintaining essential skin cleanliness.
Due to the improper location of the threads, a nasal deviation is also possible. Once the threads have been put, they might be difficult to remove; therefore, you should find an expert physician for this treatment.
How long does a Non-surgical rhinoplasty with threads last?
PDO is absorbed between six and twelve months. PDO fibres stimulate the soft tissue of the nose to manufacture its collagen and connective tissue along the course of the PDO fibres to replace the PDO fibres, continuing to improve the profile of the nose.
The nose threadlift effect lasts approximately one to two years for most patients.
PDO Nose Threads vs Nose Filler Satisfaction
The satisfaction rate for PDO nose threads is comparable to that of dermal fillers in the nose because:
- firstly, the Hiko nose threadlift is safer than nose fillers and,
- secondly, the threads last longer than the majority of dermal fillers.
- Thirdly, dermal fillers in the nasal bridge might migrate and cause the nasal bridge to become broader. This is not a problem with the Hiko nose threadlift because the threads are highly stable and do not migrate.
Is the Hiko Nose thread lift safer than the nose filler?
The PDO Nose Thread lift is far safer than nose fillers. However, the latter has vascular occlusion risks, blindness, and skin necrosis. Though these are exceptionally rare, they must be considered as they occur. So far, no problems resulting from vessel occlusion have occurred with Hiko nose lifts.
Let Us Sum up the Non-surgical Rhinoplasty:
A liquid rhinoplasty with nose filler or a nose thread lift using PDO threads is minimally invasive. Both approaches are practical and increasing in popularity. Small amounts of filler can change the nose’s appearance without requiring surgery. PDO Nose Thread Lift works by physically building the bridge or lifting the nose tip by adding support deep into the skin. Neither a liquid rhinoplasty nor nose thread lifts to aid in correcting internal nose problems.
Non-surgical Rhinoplasty improves:
- Lumps of Bumps on your nose bridge – creating a smoother profile
- Flat nose bridges – lifted to create more height
- Broad noses – refined to produce more definition
- Crooked nose – made to look straighter or symmetrical
- Nose droop – tip can be raised (anti-aging or flat nose adjustment)
- Post-surgery imperfections – irregularities tweaked
Our Doctors perform a full range of dermal fillers, such as lip filler, chin, jawline, cheek, and under-eye fillers. In addition, each has its areas of expertise, such as non-surgical Rhinoplasty and skin tag removal. So, when you book, let us know what you’re looking for so we can find the best Doctor for your needs.
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Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Terminology
It can get confusing as some words describing non-surgical nose reshaping are used interchangeably. So for clarity, we use this terminology to describe our treatment offerings.
Non-surgical Rhinoplasty is the general term that refers to any nose reshaping performed without surgery.
Non-surgical nose job – colloquial term in everyday use.
Nose thread lift – general terms which describe a Non-surgical rhinoplasty with threads
Thread nose job – the common colloquial term for nose thread lift
PDO Nose Thread Lift – is interchangeable with a nose thread lift. All non-surgical Rhinoplasty with threads use PDO Threads
Hiko Nose Thread or Hiko Nose Lift terms can be used interchangeably with PDO nose thread lift.
Nose Filler is a dermal filler injected under the skin for reshaping.
Liquid Rhinoplasty is a procedure using dermal filler for nose reshaping.
Liquid Nose Job is a colloquial or common name used to reshape the nose with dermal filler.
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What Happens to Your Nose as You Grow Older?
As you get older, your nose continues to elongate and broaden. While the rest of your skeleton stops growing, certain body parts continue to grow. One of these is the nose. However, the elongation causes the nose tip to droop, and this is a surprisingly ageing feature. This tip can be lifted with nose filler treatments or PDO thread lift.
