Bio-Stimulating Collagen Treatment
Polydioxanone filaments are ultra-fine, absorbable medical filaments used to improve skin quality, firmness and tightening.
They are made from polydioxanone, a material safely used in resorbable surgical sutures for several decades, with an excellent safety profile.
Once inserted the filaments initiate a controlled regenerative response, stimulating new collagen formation as they gradually resorb.
Key Properties:
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Biocompatible and biodegradable
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Biologically inert
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Non-allergenic
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Fully absorbed within 6–12 months
Benefits
✅ Improves collagen and elastin production
✅ Improves skin firmness and density
✅ Improves skin tightening and refinement
✅ Improves overall skin quality and texture
✅ Enhances micro-circulation
✅ Supports lymphatic drainage
Treatment Areas
- Forehead and temples
- Periorbital area (fine lines around the eyes)
- Cheeks and mid-face
- Nasolabial folds
- Marionette lines
- Perioral lines (smoker’s or barcode lines)
- Lip border definition
- Jawline
- Chin
- Neck
- décolletage
- and selected body areas
Treatment Protocol
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Usually performed as a course of two treatments
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The second treatment is typically carried out around three months after the first
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Treatment is tailored to the area treated and individual skin response
Results develop gradually as collagen forms.
Results and Longevity
🔹 Early improvements may be noticed from 6–8 weeks
🔹 Best results are usually seen after the second treatment
🔹 Results typically last 12–18 months, depending on skin quality, age and lifestyle factors
Contraindications▼
- Not suitable for under 18s, pregnant, or breastfeeding women.
- No history of skin cancer or active cancer treatment at treatment site.
- No anticoagulation therapy or blood disorders (e.g., thrombocytopenia, severe coagulopathies).
- No active skin infections or dermatological conditions (e.g., eczema, psoriasis) at treatment site.
- No severe metabolic or systemic disorders (e.g., uncontrolled diabetes).
- No allergy to local anaesthetics (topical or injectable, e.g., lidocaine, articaine).
- No known allergy to polydioxanone.
- No history of keloid scarring.
- No active systemic infections (e.g., hepatitis, HIV).
Pre-Treatment Advice▼
- Avoid blood thinners (e.g., aspirin, ibuprofen), alcohol, supplements (e.g., fish oils, vitamins A–E) for 72 hours prior to minimize bruising.
- No systemic steroids (e.g., prednisone) for 3 weeks prior.
- No dental treatments, aesthetic treatments, or vaccines 2 weeks prior.
- Avoid retinol or retinoid products (e.g., tretinoin, adapalene) for 5 days prior to reduce skin irritation.
- Ensure no active infections; consult a doctor if recent illness is suspected.
- Arrive with a clean face, free of makeup or skincare products.
Post-Treatment Advice▼
- Avoid massaging or manipulating treated areas for 2 weeks to prevent thread displacement.
- Avoid heat (e.g., hot showers, saunas, sun, intense exercise) for 48 hours to minimize swelling/bruising.
- No alcohol for 48 hours.
- No aesthetic treatments, vaccines, or dental treatments for 2 weeks post-treatment.
- Avoid retinol or retinoid products (e.g., tretinoin, adapalene) for 5 days post-treatment to support healing.
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours; use gentle skincare (no acids, AHAs) for 48 hours.
- Avoid strenuous facial movements (e.g., chewing gum, wide smiling) for 1 week.
- Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily to protect treated areas.
- Monitor for signs of infection (e.g., redness, swelling, pain) or thread protrusion; contact practitioner if present.
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The Long Walk
Dundalk
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