Mini Lift After Thread Lift

I do not believe in effectiveness of the thread lift technology. I performed several facelift and mini facelift procedures on patients who had threads placed during prior procedures. I agree with above authors that there is no absolute indication to remove the threads, unless they interfere with muscle or skin tightening, or create irregularity, or asymmetry of some form. However, given an opportunity to remove the threads without extensive undermining or damage to the skin, I... more

The threads don't have to be removed unless they are in the way or have caused problems, such as visible or palpable irregularities.

I have done several of these cases over the years. In fact, I am about to do a facelift on a patient here in San Diego this next week who also had a thread lift done years ago. In my experience, you don't have to remove the threads unless they preclude adequate tightening of the SMAS layer under the skin and/or they complicate the redraping of your skin. Normally, we just try and work around this type of thing when performing a facelift procedure.

Hi, I have done several minilifts on patients with threads and I have never removed the threads. i don't think they should be removed unless they are causing a problem or unless they are seen during the minifacelift. They should not be an issue down the line. Best, Dr.S.

It is ok to have a mini lift after a thread lift. Yes, the threads may be in the way and yes they can get removed at the same time and shouldn't cause a problem.

Unfortunately, we all learned the hard way the the thread lift procedure just didn't last, and many patients have been treated with a subsequent face lift or mini lift. The threads don't really "have" to come out, but they are usually easily removed when found during surgery--we just pull on them and they come out. So, don't worry!