Risks and Complications

When performed by an experienced thread-lift surgeon, the thread-lift surgical procedure is very safe however as with all cosmetic surigcal treatments there are some risks involved.

Infection is one of the most common complcations of surgery. It usually happens within one to six weeks of surgery. In the majority of cases an infection can just be treated with antibiotics. Symptoms of infection include fever as well as severe tenderness, redness, and swelling.

In rare cases you may also experience numbness or lack of sensitivity in the treated area. Scarring is another risk of surgery, however most threas-lifting techniques are designed to keep the scars hidden.

Uneven or asymmetrical results are another risk but the chances of this occuring are mnimised by seeing a highly experienced practitioner.

The most undesirable complcation of thread-lift surgery is migration of sutures, or sutures that become visible under the skin. If this happens you may require additional surgery to correct the problem or remove the threads completely. If you have had barbed threads that protrude out of the skin then the problem can usually be resolved by your surgeon trimming away the end of the thread. Never try and remove the thread yourself as you may damage your face and cause an infection.

Because no excess skin is removed, unlike a face-lift, some people may experience a slight bunching or puckering of the skin where it has been pulled tighter. Because of the way the threads are inserted, this should be hidden in your hairline and should resolve over time. If the problem is noticeable and is making you unhappy speak to your surgeon.