Do dents from Instalift go away even after months?

Question

I had Instalift four months ago and have a dent where the thread was pulled tight. The threads and sutures are absorbable so I'm hoping when this dissolve the dent will go away too.

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  I would encourage you to visit your physician for another examination as the 'dents' typically resolve in the first couple weeks and should not be present after several months.  A simple maneuver to disengage the overlying tissue from the suture may be needed to help resolve this and can be done in the office.

Bruce E. Katz, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. Typically, InstaLift has absorbable lift sutures that dissolve over time. I recommend you visit your physician who performed the procedure. Always remember to seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.

Gail Humble, MD · Answer

The silhouette instaft is made up of 95% poly-L-lactic. This is the same component that is in Sculptra. The life of this, as an average, is 18 months. There is a giant cell reaction at first, which is how the threads stimulate collagen. Although there are no pictures I would assume the "dent" is at the point of insertion mid way. This is common although there are ways to avoid this. Your dents will diminish with time. If there is swelling around the insertion point this will make your dents appear deeper. You physician can apply pressure and release some of the cones near the dent and this may allow it to smooth out without affecting the long term desired results.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

It is hard to say without more information.  I encourage you to return to the physician who performed your lift for an evaluation.

Steven H. Dayan, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi beautymom,

Thank you for your question. It is possible to have areas of dimpling days to weeks out after the procedure where the skin appearance will improve on its own with time. Since the area you are concerned about has not improved on its own in the first four months, I recommend that you see your physician for re-evaluation. If it is skin changes only, they may recommend massage techniques or other topical or injection treatments to help the healing process.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hard to give a comment on without a photo. Yes, it is possible to subcise the dent, however this will need to be assessed and the risk benefit ratio of performing this to cut the thread at this point in time needs to be carefully considered. Puckering is easily reversible. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.

Do dents from Instalift go away even after months?

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