Nose thread lift. Do threads create scar tissue/nerve damage? Can a biofilm form over the threads?

Dear Giving862575,
Thanks for your question. Many individuals are attracted to surgical procedures for their benefits. As you have alluded to, there are also limitations such as disappointment and complications. The non-surgical rhinoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure providing tip and dorsal projection, elevation and straightening, by using threads and/or fillers. Both are considered a foreign body and will stimulate the immune system to hold it in place and create “scar”, ie., collagen. As they are passed through the skin, bacteria may travel with them with a (very low) risk of infection. Delayed infections may be due to a biofilm on the product. Injections of either can occlude vessels or involve nerves too. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme that dissolves hyaluronic acid gel fillers. It is difficult but not impossible to remove nose threads and that action may cause more complications than leaving them in. For infections, antibiotics will be the first course of action. Steroid injection maybe helpful for inflammation. It is best for you to consult with a talented, experienced, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who will properly evaluate your desires and review the risk and complications of all surgical and non-surgical rhinoplasty concerns. I wish you all the best!