Endotines still visible almost a year later

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I had an endoscopic brow lift 11 months ago. I was told that the endotines used would start to dissolve around 4 months & take about 7 months to finally disappear. I still have two very visible lumps on my forehead (really noticeable when I pull my hair back into a ponytail). The lumps are also very hard, like rocks. Is this normal this far out?

Jacob Tower, MD · Answer

Hello, hope you are well. Endotines are made from bioabsorbable material and will eventually dissolve. The information you were provided is generally accurate, but sometimes there are differences among patients in how long this process takes. By now, the periosteal attachment that holds the brow lift position should be well-established and those endotines are no longer serving any purpose. The only other option besides continuing to wait for their absorption would be to remove them, but I think it's better to simply wait.
Best,Dr. Tower

Lexie Wang, MD · Answer

They could still be present. For some people it takes longer than a year to fully go away. It sounds like what you are describing is that they are still there.

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