Is it safe to get rhinoplasty in December after PDO thread lift 8 months ago?

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I'm planning to undergo rhinoplasty in December, but I have some concerns about the procedure. Specifically, I had a nose thread lift eight months ago, and I'm unsure if it's safe to proceed with rhinoplasty so soon after. Is it safe, or could it be too risky? I’m planning to get rhinoplasty in December, but I’m worried if it's safe to get it after having nose threadlift 8 months ago. Is it safe or too risky?

Donald B. Yoo, MD, FACS · Answer

The amount of scar tissue inside the nose after a PDO threadlift will actually intensify as more time passes with the large amount of suture material in your nose, then recuperate as an even greater amount of time passes. At 8 months, the threads may still partially remain intact with a moderate amount of inflammatory reaction surrounding them, making it fairly straightforward for an experienced Asian rhinoplasty specialist to safely remove them and reconstruct your nose.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Thread placement in the nose is extremely dangerous. It leaves significant scar tissue and has no positive long-term benefits. With that being said eight months is fine to do a surgery after thread placement.  I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified rhinoplasty surgeon who can evaluate you in person.

Best wishes and good luck.

Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

William Portuese, MD · Answer

It is certainly acceptable to undergo a rhinoplasty procedure after PDO threads eight months ago. There will just be scar tissue present in the nose, so it's important to choose a rhinoplasty specialist wisely based on extensive experience. Study your prospective surgeon's rhinoplasty photo gallery, which should be extensive with natural results that you like. Digital computer imaging would also be helpful as well to see what your new nose would look like upon your facial features.

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