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Kamran Jafri, MD answers: How can I remove the sutures from a former Contour Threadlift?

I am tinking of taking out the 16 sutures I had placed in 2 1/2 years ago from a Contour Threadlift. Is this intervention possible without having a facelift? Is taking out 3 or 4 at a time the easiest way to get out of it?


Kamran Jafri, MD
13 months ago
By Kamran Jafri, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello Jac,

I agree that given the nature and direction of the hooks / barbs on the thread adequate exposure is needed to remove without causing undue tension or trauma on the tissues they are resting in.

There is no point in removing only a few at a time - if taking them out it is best to remove all of them in one setting. Sometimes I have found that threads are best left in place since they have "scarred" into position and removing them would do more harm than good.

If your facial laxity has returned than indeed a Facelift approach is the best bet to address all your concerns.

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