Can thread lift temporarily fix under eye inverted V shape?

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I’m entering my late 30s with luckily no wrinkles, but my inverted V shape in the middle of face is my concern. I have a crease (nasojugal groove/tear trough) which I’d like to fix. Would thread lift be a good idea? It feels to me less complicating than fillers and more lasting (~ 18 months).

Nelson Lee Novick, MD · Answer

Photos would have been very helpful for addressing this question. Generally speaking, however, age-related volume loss in the cheeks can be a major contributor to the development of both tear troughs and hollows under the eyes. If so, then nonsurugical augmentation of the cheeks with a robust HA filler can not only improve the cheeks, but secondarily improve the tear troughs and sacs. And, if necessary, a low viscosity, cohesive HA filler can be injected directly into the tear trough regions for additional improvement. I gave up performing threadlifts several years back. For one thing, the results really don't last much longer than those obtained with a robust HA filler. Additionally, unlike nonsurgical filler augmentation, threadlifting is a minimally invasive procedure that is relatively expensive and engenders a real period of post treatment downtime. Additionally, there is a significant incidence of complications that includes infection, divets, spitting out of threads, etc. Make sure to consult with an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and be sure to ask to see his/her personal before and after photos before agreeing to proceed. Best of luck and Happy New Yea

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