The authors' vertical lifting technique has several advantages over the current approaches. When done improperly or by a non-experienced surgeon, the following PDO thread lift 2 complications, and side effects may be experienced: Bruising and swelling after thread lift While it is normal to experience some bruising following a thread lift, intense or prolonged bruises or swelling can be considered as one of the side effects or complications of thread lift.
It is recommended to consult with experts in the field for the implementation of this procedure. Thread lifting with short, wedge-shaped PDO sutures is safe and effective for facial rejuvenation. Chronic inflammatory reactions in the thread-lifting area, as identified in the authors' case, are an infrequent complication. Fortunately, these reactions are predominantly mild to moderate in intensity, and can be corrected by a relatively simple procedure. Dimpling, thread exposure, alopecia, under-correction, asymmetry, and parotid gland injury also can occur as early complications of the procedure. During the procedure, threads were detected and removed. Consequently, excisional biopsy was performed under local anesthesia. She was treated with combination antibiotic therapy however, the inflammation did not subside. She underwent 3 courses of acupoint embedding therapy at a Korean oriental medical clinic. A 41-year-old woman presented to our clinic with inflamed multiple palpable masses. Women in South Korea, who seriously know a thing or two about having perfect skin, are crazy about the nonsurgical face-lift technique called 'thread lifting. Although several acute or delayed complications after using nonabsorbable thread types were also reported, it is uncommon to find cellulitis caused by a delayed complication after thread-lifting. Using absorbable thread-like polydioxanone is a relatively simple procedure that is also performed by nonmedical professionals in Korea. Thread-lifting is as a minimally invasive procedure with limited scarring, rapid recovery, and fewer complications compared with the standard incisional surgery for facial rejuvenation.