hello dear doctor, About 3-4 months ago, I did a forehead lift with a thread. After 1-2 months, an infection appeared in the form of a papule at the thread connection. What is the cause and treatment? Should the thread be removed? And is it possible to remove the thread after 4 months?
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I think you look great. There is no super visible asymmetry present. On the photo included, I notice more fullness of the right jowl area. Maybe you have grinding teeth issue? This fullness can be treated with Botox/Kybella and Ultherapy. You also need a little more support to the chin/around...
You can certainly undergo neck threads today, and a facelift, at any other time in your in the future. There may only be a slight amount of scar tissue present from the threads, which is not a problem. It's important to have realistic expectations with your threads, since they don't really...
It is possible that combining Sculptra with PDO threads too soon could overstimulate collagen production and increase the risk of nodules. Waiting 6–12 months is often recommended to avoid this issue, as Sculptra continues to stimulate collagen for months after injection.