It has been 20 days now. The attached photo shows various stages of the dimples. Four questions: are the dimples in the normal location on my cheek, how much longer will they remain based on the photos, will they be permanent, and can anything be done after 4 weeks to remove the dimples?
Answer: Instalift Dimpling This is not uncommon due to the insertion points of the thread. The ideal treatment the clinician is able to go in and out of the same injection point to minimize the dimpling. However, this might not be the case every time. The dimpling is temporary and does resolve over the next three weeks. The lifting does go down over 6-24 months but the PLLA in the threads leads to collagen turnover leading to great skin texture and fullness of the cheeks/face. I recommend that you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has expertise in this procedure. All the best.
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Answer: Instalift Dimpling This is not uncommon due to the insertion points of the thread. The ideal treatment the clinician is able to go in and out of the same injection point to minimize the dimpling. However, this might not be the case every time. The dimpling is temporary and does resolve over the next three weeks. The lifting does go down over 6-24 months but the PLLA in the threads leads to collagen turnover leading to great skin texture and fullness of the cheeks/face. I recommend that you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who has expertise in this procedure. All the best.
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November 22, 2017
Answer: Silhouette Instalift: Dimples Dear linda2moy,
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November 22, 2017
Answer: Silhouette Instalift: Dimples Dear linda2moy,
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April 2, 2018
Answer: Dimples after Silhouette Dimpling of the skin after Silhouette is one of the most common and troublesome side effects of this procedure. The best management of this problem is to inject filler under the skin to pop up the dimple. Eventually these should subside as the thread dissolves but can take up to a year to resolve. Should any dimple remain, injecting a product such as Bellafill should effectively eliminate them.
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April 2, 2018
Answer: Dimples after Silhouette Dimpling of the skin after Silhouette is one of the most common and troublesome side effects of this procedure. The best management of this problem is to inject filler under the skin to pop up the dimple. Eventually these should subside as the thread dissolves but can take up to a year to resolve. Should any dimple remain, injecting a product such as Bellafill should effectively eliminate them.
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February 22, 2018
Answer: Dimples Thank you for your photos with your question. The photos are very helpful. First, It is normal to have some puckers and dimples that will resolve within a couple weeks of the procedure, and yours do seem to be resolving, albeit slowly. Your dimples seem deeper than I typically see after the procedure to start with which can be technique dependent. This is a highly technique dependent procedure that for best results requires an understanding of facial anatomy and lifting vectors and is best performed by surgically trained dermatologists and plastic surgeons.I hope this helps!Dr. Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS
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February 22, 2018
Answer: Dimples Thank you for your photos with your question. The photos are very helpful. First, It is normal to have some puckers and dimples that will resolve within a couple weeks of the procedure, and yours do seem to be resolving, albeit slowly. Your dimples seem deeper than I typically see after the procedure to start with which can be technique dependent. This is a highly technique dependent procedure that for best results requires an understanding of facial anatomy and lifting vectors and is best performed by surgically trained dermatologists and plastic surgeons.I hope this helps!Dr. Quenby Erickson, DO, FAAD, FACMS
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January 15, 2018
Answer: InstaLift Thank you for your photos. Dimples should resolve within a couple weeks. It’s difficult to tell with just photos. For more information, I recommend getting a formal evaluation from your provider. As always make please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.
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January 15, 2018
Answer: InstaLift Thank you for your photos. Dimples should resolve within a couple weeks. It’s difficult to tell with just photos. For more information, I recommend getting a formal evaluation from your provider. As always make please make sure you seek treatment from a board-certified dermatologist.
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