The PDO thread lift has a short recovery period of 24 – 48 hours. Most people can return to their regular daily activities immediately after the procedure. You should avoid rubbing your face so that you don’t dislodge the thread. We advise you to keep mouth movements to a minimum. This means for the first several weeks, you should avoid smoking, drinking through a straw, and pursing your lips. Don’t sleep on your side–prop your head up with a pillow to prevent side sleeping. Also, try to avoid intense heat and exercise for the first couple of weeks.