Is it normal to have "sharp" on touch bumps after Instalift? (Photo)

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Hello, I have had Instalift done 9 days ago. I have noticed 2 bumps (on my temple and above the corner of the lip) that had "sharp" and "catchy" feel on touch. The doctor assured they would go away soon. Few days later he tried to remove a piece of thread, but it did not help a lot. It is day 9, and I still have the same sharp feeling, also the under eyes regions appear to be swollen. Do the threads would be "sucked in" on its own? Is it normal to have new swelling under eyes on day 9? Thanks

Steven H. Dayan, MD · Answer

Dear flyingever,
Thank you for your question. It can be not uncommon to have bumps from the procedure that resolve over time as the thread material dissolves on its own. Sometimes if the bumps still persist longer than expected, the cone or piece of thread can be removed, as your provider has tried to do. Swelling in the areas where the threads were placed can occur immediately after the procedure and typically take days and sometimes up to weeks to go away. I recommend you re-discuss your concerns with your provider and seek close follow-up evaluation.

Yael Halaas, MD · Answer

Bumps can be typical for a short period of time after a Silhouette, especially with people withthin skin. I recommend returning to the person who performed the procedure for a second lookand reassurance.

Lawrence Janowski, MD · Answer

Bumps are not typical with Silhouette, but can occur if the thread has been placed too close to the underside of the skin surface.  The best solution is injection of any hyaluronic acid filler such as juvederm or restylane under the skin over the thread to provide cushioning and to hide it.  They will eventually soften and dissolve over time, but can take 6 or more months to do so.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo. Typically threads dissolve over time and settle in the skin so this shouldn’t be an issue. I would contact your provider immediately for a in person evaluation. As always, please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Wayne Wertheim, MD · Answer

i have seen localized swelling, particularly under the eyes after some procedures. it will resolve in time. warm compresses can help.you should not have any sharpness to the skin unless a suture is protruding a bit. Please return to our surgeon for reevaluation

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