Are thread lifts safe for patients with autoimmune issues?

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Pushing 50, wear sunscreen every day and moistorizer every night, on the brink of menopause. Used get botox and filler before my immune system destroyed entire thyroid and attacked my autonomic nerves to the point that I barely have a swallow reflex. I'm wondering if a thread lift for sagging jowls and crows feet is safe for someone with autoimmune problems? Is it also a safe "dress rehearsal" to see how much skin I want to pull back before I get a permanent face lift.

Bradley Drury, MD · Answer

Thread lifts can be a potential option for improving sagging skin, including jowls and crow's feet, but given your history of autoimmune issues, it's important to approach this cautiously. While thread lifts are minimally invasive, an autoimmune condition like yours, particularly involving the thyroid and autonomic nervous system, might increase the risk of complications such as delayed healing, inflammation, or infection. The immune system’s altered function can sometimes react unpredictably to foreign materials like threads.
Before this procedure, I recommend you consult with a specialist familiar with your specific autoimmune condition. They may suggest doing a patch test or starting with small, low-risk areas to gauge your body’s reaction. While a thread lift might give you a temporary sense of how much lift you'd want, it's not an exact "dress rehearsal" for a facelift because the mechanisms and longevity differ.

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