Contour thread lifts generated much enthusiasm and were likely used in individuals who were likely better candidates for traditional surgery. Disappointing results occurred as a consuquence of unrealistic expectations, pain, visibility, palpability, infection, etc. Given the relatively high cost of the threads... more
Why isn't the contour thread lift available any more?
I had the contour thread lift about 3 yrs ago, and just heard that procedure is no longer done. What's happening?
I was at my dermetologist yesterday and they said "Oh, lots of problems with the threads," and that class action lawsuits had been filed. I would like to be brought up to date on this action and reasons for it.
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3 posts
29 Sep 2008
The Contour Threadlift was removed from the Market in April of 2007 , and, it lost the FDA approval due to numerous Complaints about disfigurements, "dimpling" "irregularities on the face", Threads which were either too close to the skin, or, woven by a surgeons hand in & out of the tissue. Additionally, The Manufacturer did not demand that the doctors who bought the product and were trained required Surgeons pr, Plasic Surgeons certification. Angiotech certified standard M.D.'s, & Dermatologists.
1 post
26 Jul 2009
I had the contour threadlift in Feb. of 2007 and have had nothing but pain since. I have scar tissue build up in several areas of my face, and am beginning to have increasing headaches on the left side of my brow. When I had the procedure done, the MD actually stopped during and had me taken into OR and put under general anesthesia... such was the pain. My face was swollen beyond belief for the first two weeks post-op. Two black eyes, and lots of bruising everywhere else. After recovery, I looked older than I did prior to the lift. I am desperate to find information on any class action lawsuit. Due to the change in the economy and the loss of my job, I no longer have the resources to have this fixed. This situat is beginning to have long-term psychological implications. Any help would be greatly appreciated.