Please, I need advice. 2 weeks ago I had 4 PDO mezo-threads put into my cheek area. After swelling went down I can see the threads being partly visible under the skin and have couple of bumps and dents. Definetly look worse. Is it possible to remove the threads or is it the only solution to wait until they get naturaly absorbed? If they can be removed - how difficult is it comparing to the original procedure of the application? Thanks!!!
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Thank you for sharing your question and photos. Dimpling can occur on occasion with thread lifting. It often resolves on its own with gentle massage. Make sure to follow up with your doctor for in-person evaluation. Good luck.
Thank you for your question. Your answer is that some threads that are absorbably go away from 3 months to 18 months. With the PDO threads (Nova) these generally last from 3 months to 5 months for the smaller ones and longer for the larger ones. The silhouette sutures have cones, are...
Thread lifts do have dimples and indentations as documented complications. Most often, the unevenness will settle over 2-6 weeks. However, if the threads were made of permanent material (nylon), then the surface dimples maybe last longer. I would advise you see your aesthetic practitioner for...