The Endotine Brow Lift, Will Tacks Protrude from Scalp Causing Severe Pain and Infection? (photo)

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I have small tacks protruding from scalp with large lumps surrounding it. I have redness, hair loss, severe pain./with little rest. I am tortured around the clock. Is there any help from me. I've returned to surgeon that did the procedure several times with no results. My face is also swollen on one side with tacks under skin and very sore to touch. I had surgery 10 yrs ago and have spent alot of money trying to find an answer for my severe pain. Is there any help for me, I can't live like this.

John Michael Thomassen, MD · Answer

If the surgery was 10 years ago, there is no danger in removing the endotines.  These should have resorbed years ago.  I agree with prior posts recommending removing the endotines in a minor office procedure.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

This may be more complicated than just removing a foreign body.  Endotine devices are absorbable.  There may be other foreign materials involved here.

	 

	 

	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Toby Mayer, MD · Answer

Endotine pain etc. 10 years later is not normal! You need to an experienced surgeon and possibly have a biopsy. I have never seen this after a few months to a year.

Evan H. Black, MD · Answer

Endotine (brand) fixation device should absorb in about 12 months. If they have not, or if you are having problems at the site of Endotine placement, they can and should be removed. 

	We generally do not have many problems with "Endotines". We do not recommend the other "Ultratine" device.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

A bad technology offering many post procedure issues! Best to have them removed in a minor surgery ASAP!

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