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Long-lasting swelling along thread line - why has this happened & is there a way to remove them? (Photos)

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questionsyoumayhaveJun 23, 2023

I had a thread lift one and half years ago. I still have swelling along the thread line on my cheeks. Why has this happened and is there any way to remove the threads?

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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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Dr. Stephen Prendiville, MD
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