What to Do When a Thread Breaks After Thread Lifting

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Thread Breakage After Thread Lifting

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If, one day after undergoing thread lifting,

you suddenly hear a “crackling” sound

from inside your face,

we fully understand

how startled you must have felt at that moment.

“Could the thread have broken?”

“Should I go to the clinic right away?”

It is only natural for these concerns

to come rushing in.

In this post, we will honestly explain

what that sound may be

and how to determine and respond

if the thread has actually broken.

“Crackling” Sound—Has the Thread Really Broken?

Thread Breakage After Thread Lifting

One of the things we hear most often

in the consultation room is this:

“I yawned after the procedure,

and heard a sound inside my face.

Could the thread have broken?”

To give you the conclusion first,

it is difficult to determine that a thread has broken

based on the sound alone.

Thread Breakage After Thread Lifting

The threads used for thread lifting

have many small barbs attached to them.

The procedure works by using these barbs

to hold and fix the skin tissue in place,

but immediately after the procedure,

this fixation has not yet been fully established.

It is a period when the connection

between the tissue and the thread

has not yet become firmly set,

much like immediately after attaching Velcro.

If an action that places force on the thread,

such as yawning or opening the mouth wide,

is performed in this state,

some of the connection between the tissue

and the barbs may separate,

producing a sound.

It is not the sound of the thread breaking,

but rather more like the sound of something

that was attached becoming slightly loosened.

Of course, this does not mean

that you should simply feel reassured

after hearing this sound.

The first four weeks after the procedure

are the most important period for the threads

to take root in the tissue. If you hear a sound,

it is advisable to be more careful afterward

with movements that involve opening your mouth wide

and with hard foods.

If one side of your face suddenly appears sagged

along with the sound,

or you feel that the sensation of pulling has disappeared,

it may not be simple tissue loosening,

so it is advisable to visit the clinic for an examination.

If the Thread Has Actually Broken,

How Should You Respond?

Thread Breakage After Thread Lifting

If your facial contours have changed along with the sound,

or you clearly feel that your face has returned

to its pre-procedure condition,

you should consider the possibility

that the thread has actually broken

and have it checked at a clinic.

At this point, many people also worry,

“What if the thread remains inside my body?”

We will address this concern first.

Most threads currently used for thread lifting

are absorbable threads in the PDO or PCL family.

Even if they break, they gradually break down

inside the body, so in many cases

separate removal is not necessary.

However, in rare cases, a broken thread may move

toward the skin's surface, becoming visible

through the skin or creating a sharp sensation

when touched.

In such situations, rather than waiting

for natural absorption,

it is better to perform a minor procedure

to address and tidy up the area.

Leaving this untreated may lead to inflammation,

so in this case, we recommend visiting the clinic promptly.

If you feel that the lifting effect has decreased,

the first step is to accurately assess your current condition

before considering whether to undergo another procedure.

Once the thread barbs have fixed themselves in the tissue,

fibrotic tissue forms around the thread.

Because this tissue itself serves as a support,

the effect may not disappear completely

even if the thread has broken.

Conversely, if the thread breaks early in the procedure

before it has properly settled,

sufficient fibrotic tissue may not form,

and another procedure may be necessary.

However, because another procedure must take into account

your current skin condition and previous procedure history,

we do not recommend proceeding immediately

without first assessing your condition.

At 글로비성형외과의원, we separately advise patients

to visit the clinic one month after the procedure

for a follow-up examination.

Once the swelling has completely subsided,

we directly check whether the threads are fixed

and whether there are any abnormal findings,

and take any necessary measures immediately.

Even a minor issue can become difficult to correct

if this timing is missed and the tissue becomes fixed

in its existing state,

so this is an aspect to which we pay particular attention.

When abnormal symptoms occur after thread lifting,

it is safer to have them checked by a professional

rather than making your own judgment and waiting.

Whether you heard a sound

or noticed a change in your facial contours,

accurately assessing your condition comes first.

Because transparently explaining possible complications

and the recovery process is a principle of 글로비성형외과의원,

please feel free to contact us

if you experience even slight discomfort

or have any questions after the procedure.

We will accurately identify

which case your condition corresponds to

and what measures are currently needed.

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Thread Breakage After Thread Lifting