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- CONTOUR THREADS™
A new Era in Aesthetic Enhancement
- POTENTIAL PROBLEMS AND COMPLICATIONS
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- No procedure is perfect and all operations may have some problems.You should read your permit forms carefully and make certain that you understand the Contour Threads™ procedure and its limitations well.
In general this procedure has fewer serious risks than other operations used to treat aging, such as a facelift or laser treatment.
ASYMMETRY: after any surgery it is not uncommon to have asymmetry. After threading there may be a difference between the two sides. This is often seen at surgery and is corrected. If it appears afterwards additional surgery or Contour Threads™ may be needed.
- MIGRATION: the barbed or stitch can move out of place (dislocate) and even come to the surface and extrude. If this happens another stitch may need to be placed.
- BLEEDING AND HEMATOMA: during surgery small blood vessels can be damaged and this may cause bruising and bleeding. A collection of blood called a hematoma may occur but is extremely rare.
- INGROWTH OF SKIN AND HAIR: hair or skin can grow into the incision lines or puncture holes and cause irritation.
- THREAD BREAKAGE: although the stitches are strong they can break. If this happens another stitch may need to be placed.
- SKIN IRREGULARITIES: irregularities in the area of surgery can develop and case puckering or even divots and depressions. Most of the time these will disappear but may takes many weeks.
- BUNCHING AND PLEATING: if the patient has a lot of loose skin this can cause pleating. Most of the time this will disappear. This is more of a problem for older patients and those with more skin laxity an aging change.
- THREAD PALPABLE: the know or suture can sometimes be felt under the skin. If it is a problem then it may need to be removed but the result and outcome may be affected.
- TOO TIGHT (PERSISTENT): it is common for the skin to feel tight after surgery. This usually improves but in rare cases it persists and may feel uncomfortable.
- TOO LOOSE: in some patients the skin may not remain tight. If this occurs in the first few weeks the patient and doctor must discuss whether to repeat the procedure with more Contourthreads or use additional surgery like a facelift.
- INFECTION: infection is a risk of any surgery. Your doctor may recommend antibiotics. If the infection is severe the thread may need to be removed.
- DYSTONIA: muscle cramps like a writer's cramp can occur in the muscle underneath the area of the thread. This can be painful.
- SEROMA: a collection of serum, called a seroma may develop and need drainage with a needle. In rare cases this may require removal of the thread.
- FACIAL NERVE DAMAGE: as with a traditional facelift there is risk of damage to the nerve that provides movement to the face, the facial nerve. This is rare and much less likely to occur with Contour Threads™ than with a traditional facelift.
- NUMBNESS: nerves that supply feeling to the skin can be damaged by the needle passing though the skin. This usually disappears with time but in rare cases persistent numbness or even pain may occur.
PIGMENT CHANGES: a temporary change in pigment of the skin can occur in the area of the thread. This is usually disappears but in rare cases my be permanent.
- ALLERGIC REACTION TO LOCAL ANESTHETIC OR MEDICINE: it is possible to have an allergic or idiosyncratic reaction to any medicine or local anesthetic.
- SWELLING: swelling usually lasts a few days but can be persistent and take many weeks to resolve.
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Threadlift™ Brochure
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Contourthreads™ Brochure
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