I had a thread face lift on 2018,my doctor said that they will dissolve in time, but I still have them. I noticed them after I had a face lift with liposuction to my cheeks 2 years ago. I had 5 threads on each side and my doctor (not the same one) could extract 3 on each side, because the rest could not be pulled due to fibrosis. I notice the "anchor" of the threads everytime I smille. Can I remove them for good?
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Answer: Removal of non dissolvable face threads after 5 years
Thank you for sharing your question. RF might hasten the process of the thread’s dissolving, but given time the bump should improve. Also opening the area of skin and cutting off the protruding part might help. Unfortunately, there is no definitive answer.
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Hello, and thank you for your question. I don't want to say the risk is 0 with thread lifts, but the risk of blindness from a mid-face thread lift for jowls and frown lines would be extremely minimal. For more bang for your buck, I would suggest starting with filler in the cheek area however. It...