Thread-Lifting Dimples: Worried That Skin Indentations May Not Go Away?

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Worried That Skin Indentations May Not Go Away?

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If you look in the mirror after a thread-lifting procedure

and notice that one area of your skin is deeply indented like a dimple,

you will probably have thoughts like these first:

Isn't something wrong?

What if it hardens like this?

In fact, quite a few people feel anxious after their procedure

because of dimpling.

To give you the conclusion first,

dimpling is not a fatal or permanent side effect,

and it can improve sufficiently with early intervention.

However, it is also true that you should not simply leave it alone.

In this article, we will honestly summarize why dimpling occurs,

how to respond to it, and what can happen

if it is left untreated.

Why Do Dimples Occur?

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You said the procedure went well,

but when I got home, one area looked deeply sunken.

Is this normal?

For patients experiencing this phenomenon for the first time,

it is only natural to be surprised.

However, to be honest,

dimpling is not uncommon after thread lifting.

It is not a sign that the procedure itself was performed incorrectly;

it can also mean that the thread has properly engaged with the tissue.

The issue is that the engagement has become

excessively concentrated at a particular point.

Let us explain this in a little more detail.

The threads used for thread lifting have small barbs,

or projections, attached to them.

These projections grip the SMAS layer beneath the skin

and pull it upward to create a lifting effect.

During this process, the thread's projections may grip

a specific point in the SMAS layer more strongly than necessary.

When only that area is pulled inward,

the surface appears sunken.

That is a dimple.

It is similar to how a section of fabric appears indented

when thread is pulled too tightly at one point while sewing.

There is one point that needs to be addressed.

When the skin is excessively thin,

the projections are closer to the surface,

which relatively increases the likelihood of dimpling.

In such cases, during the consultation before the procedure,

we tend to consider other methods first

instead of thread lifting.

This is because there are certainly cases in which

the decision made before the procedure is more important

than the result afterward.

Why “Can't I Just Leave It Alone?”

Is the Most Dangerous Question

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When we talk about dimpling,

quite a few people ask in response:

Just as swelling goes down over time,

won't the dimple disappear on its own

if I simply leave it alone?

This is an entirely understandable reaction.

However, the reason this question is concerning

is that dimpling is not something that is resolved

simply by waiting.

Swelling and bruising disappear

as the body naturally absorbs them.

Dimpling, on the other hand, is a physical condition

in which the projections grip the SMAS layer

and continue pulling inward.

As time passes, the tissue around the thread hardens

and adhesions develop.

It is like a knot that can be loosened now,

but becomes hardened and difficult to undo if left alone.

The period during which correction is possible is within four weeks after the procedure.

During this period, gently massaging the area with appropriate pressure

to loosen the thread entanglement often improves the skin's surface.

However, rather than doing this massage on your own,

it is safer to have the treatment provider examine the area directly

before proceeding.

Only a medical professional who has examined the condition directly

can determine which area should be loosened and with how much pressure.

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There was one patient who visited us

because a dimple had become bothersome only two months after the procedure.

Tissue adhesion had already progressed considerably,

and additional treatment was necessary

because improvement through massage alone was difficult.

It was an unfortunate case in which correction

could have been carried out relatively smoothly

if the patient had visited us earlier.

Based on this experience,

our clinic has placed greater emphasis on checking the condition

the day after the procedure and monitoring progress at one month.

Dimpling is one of the phenomena

that may occur after thread lifting,

but it may improve if addressed appropriately

when it is discovered.

Conversely, missing the right timing

can cause a problem that could have been resolved simply

to become unnecessarily more serious.

At Globie Plastic Surgery Clinic, it is our principle

to transparently explain in advance the phenomena

and potential side effects that may occur after a procedure.

This is because we believe that receiving treatment

with accurate information is a safe way to protect your results.

If you are wondering whether thread lifting is suitable for your case,

or are concerned about dimpling after the procedure,

please feel free to leave us a consultation inquiry.

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