I was in LA 3 weeks ago and had a lower face thread lift. A day before the 3 weeks, a bump appears only after I smile. please see pics. In addition a dimple on the left side has not subsided. Since I am in Florida, seeing the provider is hard. I did email and am awaiting response.
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October 13, 2018
Answer: Bump appearing 3 weeks after Silhouette Thread Lift. I'm awaiting a response from my provider, but how can this be treated?
It is very unlikely for a PDO thread to snap. Sometimes a thread can slip a bit out of place under the skin and sounds and feels frightening to the patient. There are no ramifications to this, other than if the thread slips enough, you will lose some of the lifting benefit. ...
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