Fix a endotine cheek lift?

Since you're planning a facelift in the future this will be a good time to remove the endotine Which probably should not have been placed in the first place.

Hello and thanks for your question.Endotine may need to be removed, re-fixed in position or sutures be used to correct the lift.An exam would be needed to give specific answer. you may need fat transfer, filler or face lift depending on what bothers you.Best wishes,Dr sajjadian

Facelift is definitely the right procedure to achieve the results you are looking for.  Endotines would likely need to be removed during the facelift, which might reverse some of their side effects.Best of luck!Dr. Konstantin

Unfortunately, the minimally invasive procedures sometimes do not result in complementing outcome and can be the wrong fix.  It sounds like the facelift is what you need but one cannot say that without good pictures or consultation.  You should get couple of consultations to hear some perspectives.

The endotine mid face lift device usually gives good reliable results, so I'm sorry to hear about your problem.  The mid face can be a tricky area.  I agree that a traditional facelift (rhytidectomy) would be a wise direction in which to proceed, but I would have to examine your face to be completely confident with that answer.  Be sure to tell your consulting surgeon about your prior experience so that they know exactly what was done- this will allow them to adequately plan and prepare for your surgery and eliminate any surprises during the procedure.  Any remaining portion of the endotine would likely need to be removed so that it is not affecting the ultimate results.