Threadlift Facelift and Necklift Risks
Every procedure, no matter how trivial, has potential risks and complications. In the hands of an experienced surgeon, your risk of sustaining any complication is significantly reduced.
Because the Threadlift facelift and necklift procedure is a minimally invasive facelift and necklift procedure, the rate of significant uncorrectable (permanent) complications is very low.
The following specific risks and complications of the 1-Hour Threadlift Facelift and Necklift procedure are listed below within particular risk categories. The expected rate of each risk/complication is listed as a probability when the Threadlift facelift procedure is performed by an experienced surgeon. Additional comments are provided as necessary.
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COMMON (70%) |
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Bruising |
Most bruising typically resolves completely within one week. |
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Swelling |
Visible swelling typically resolves within one week. When present, residual swelling typically resolves completely within one month. |
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RARE (<5%) |
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Palpable Thread |
May be removed/replaced if problematic. |
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Breakage of Thread |
Suspension typically not affected. May be replaced if necessary. |
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Asymmetry |
Correction of new asymmetry is possible with tightening of existing threads or placement of additional threads. |
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VERY RARE (1%) |
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Hair Loss |
Loss of 5-10 hair follicles in the incision should be completely hidden. |
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Scarring |
Scarring from needle punctures is rare. |
| Early Loss of Support |
Additional threads can be placed for enhanced support. |
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UNEXPECTED (<1%) |
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Dimpling of Skin |
Easily corrected early in many cases. Requires a procedure to correct later. |
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Contour Irregularity |
Typically resolves spontaneously or is correctable. |
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Visible Thread |
Visible threads should be removed/replaced. |
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Infection |
May require drainage and antibiotics. Threads may need to be removed. |
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Bleeding |
May require drainage. |
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Nerve Injury |
Resolution may occur over time. |