Like all procedures of this type, there is a possibility of side effects, although not everybody experiences them. These side effects include:
- Transient pain, swelling, bruising & erythema of the treated area may occur.
- Asymmetry: Usually temporary caused by swelling and will resolve itself in 2 weeks.
- Transient rippling, dimple formation and skin retraction
- Slight depression or skin irregularity
- Inflammation/Infection
- Visible contouring of the thread
- Weakening of thread fixation
- Thread migration
- Material sensitivity/allergic reactions
- Sensory nerve injury (very rare)
- Deeper structures such as nerves, blood vessels and muscles may be injured during the procedure and may be temporary or permanent (very rare)
