I had dissolvable threads put in 3 wks ago to reduce sagging and lift jaws back to how they were. Now have indentations? (photo)

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I had a green bruise from day one and still then. Now it is not only the bruise there but also a very obvious dent :( The dent only appeared now (3 weeks after the procedure) What can be done ? :(

Goretti Ho Taghva, MD, FACS · Answer

Some patients report bumpiness and indentation after thread lifting.  Most of these will either resolve on their own or can be corrected with gentle manipulation by the physician.  It is best that you return to the treating physician for follow up as soon as possible and he/she should be able to help correct the problem.  Goretti H. Taghva MD

Stanley Kovak, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Small dents after a thread lift are not uncommon. Luckily, they often resolve on their own. If not, your provider can use a small amount of filler to correct it. Regardless, you should definitely let your provider know what is going on. Best of luck to you.

Gail Humble, MD · Answer

Its hard to tell what thread you had placed in your procedure. If it was the instalift, the insertion point in the middle will on occasion dimple. This will fall out with time. It is best to go back and speak to your surgeon about this. These threads as well as the Novas do resorb with time, so it will never be permanent.

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