I had a thread lift 2 months ago and my facial muscles started twitching, will this go away? Can I do anything to treat this?

Thank you for your question. It is usually better to have the HIFU first and then do the threads. Please discuss this with your Plastic Surgeon. All The Best !

This  is a side effect that is seen occasionally. One must confirm that the thread does not protrude from the insertion site. The next step would be to use an injection of cortisone and massage for 2 weeks. It sometimes takes four to six weeks for the irritation to resolve. If it continues to b...

Hello, and thank you for your question. Yes, the PDO threads can get infected. This complication is rare but  totally treatable. I suggest that you see the physician who performed the procedure. Good luck, Oxana Popescu MD

Thank you for your question. I suspect, given what you are describing that you may only be a day or so post treatment, in which case, some swelling is normal, with many patients experiencing post treatment discomfort and minor swelling. I would recommend ice packs and if you are experiencing any...