I have treads poking through my skin after a PDO thread lift, do I need a surgeon to fix it?

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I had a PDO thread lift and now the end of the thread is about to poke thru my skin. Can this be fixed and if so, can the nurse who did it get it out easily or do I need a surgeon. And will they have to pull the thread totally out or just cut off the barb that is poking out?

Gerald Pierone Jr., MD · Answer

Hello and thanks for posting.
There are a number of potential thread complications that may occur.
  
If a thread is literally sticking through the skin, it should be pulled out. If it a smooth thread it will typically come out easily by grasping the thread and pulling. If it is a barbed thread, it may be difficult to remove. If a barbed thread is stuck, then it should be pulled and cut at the level of the skin and allowed to retract under the skin. 
  
If a thread if visible, but not poking through the skin, then the decision is more nuanced. In most cases, at least early on, nothing will need to be done because the thread may be visible because of inflammation associated with insertion.  If after a week or so, if a thread is still visible it comes down to a judgement call. Some threads can be treated with radiofrequency, others can be camouflaged with small amounts of filler, yet others will need to be removed. 
  
I hope that this information helps and best of luck to you!

Jordan Jacobs Medical Artistry · Answer

Hello!
Threads can be removed by any practitioner whom is trained as a thread lifting provider. I am a registered nurse and trained in threads, but not all plastic surgeons are trained to treat/remove threads. I recommend having them removed by the practitioner who placed them in your face. If your practioner is unable to do this, seek out a professional who is a threadlifting specialist, not necessarily a plastic surgeon. 
With Love & Gratitude,Jordan Jacobs, RN, CANSOwner/CEOAesthetic Injector

Jonathan Rakofsky, MD · Answer

Hi! Thank you for your question! You do not want the suture sticking out of your skin because that is a high risk for infection. This thread can be removed easily by whomever has been treating you. It would be best to remove it completely and by a physician familiar with pdo threads.

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