Temple Pain after Thread Lift: Causes and Treatment Guide

Thread lift is a popular non-surgical treatment for anti-aging. It only requires a few punctures in the skin to achieve facial firming and lifting effects after procedure. It does not require a long recovery process and can return to normal life in three to five days.

These threads are buried under the skin, and the cogs on the threads will lift the sagging skin, generate an upward force, and achieve facial contour lifting and firming. As it can bring obvious results after procedure, and the whole process is simple to operate and the recovery period is short, it has become the first choice for many beauty seekers.

However, some people will experience the temple pain after thread lift. Many people will think: Is this pain normal? Or is it an abnormal phenomenon, and whether it needs to be treated in time.

This article will deeply analyze the relevant issues of "temple pain after thread lift".

Principle of Thread Lift

Thread lift is to bury special absorbable thread (such as PDO, PCL, PLLA ) into the subcutaneous layer through a needle tube, pull the skin upward through the barb design, or lift it in a certain direction according to the operator's technique to achieve the effect of tightening and lifting.

Different threads are used according to different surgical goals. For the purpose of wrinkle removal, smooth threads and screw threads are generally used. Multiple threads are inserted into the subcutaneous tissue to stimulate the production of more collagen, promote skin firmness, and reduce facial wrinkles.

For the goal of reshaping the facial contour, barbed threads with cogs and thicker diameters are generally used to lift sagging skin. Common cog thread embedding sites include:

• Cheeks
• Mandibular margins
• Nasolabial folds
• Corners of the eyes and eyebrows
• Temples and temporal areas.

After procedure, the thread is gradually absorbed under the skin, while stimulating collagen regeneration to achieve a longer-lasting anti-aging effect.

Common Causes of Temple Pain after Thread Lift

During the thread lifting process, the operating physician will choose to place the thread lifting site in a more concealed place, and the temple is a good choice, or insert the thread from the hair near the temple, so that the wound will not be obvious, which is more suitable for people who want to recover immediately after surgery.

At the same time, the temple is a more sensitive and complex area of the face. More problems need to be paid attention to when embedding the thread here. Even if these problems are taken into account, a series of problems will occur after the operation, and mild discomfort after the operation is also possible. The following are common causes:

1. Tension pain caused by thread pulling

When thread lifting in the temple area, the thread needs to be fixed to the deep temporal fascia or superficial temporal fascia to provide sufficient lifting force. During the operation, the operating physician will pull the thread upward. In this process, the fascia tissue is pulled, which may cause tension pain.

2. Nerve irritation or slight injury

The nerves in the temple area are densely distributed. If the nerves are accidentally touched or compressed during the operation, it may cause postoperative neuralgic pain, which manifests as tingling and burning pain, and sometimes numbness.

3. Bruising or local swelling

When puncturing PDO threads or PCL threads, small blood vessels will be damaged, resulting in local bruising or swelling, which will cause short-term pain, which usually resolves on its own within 3 to 7 days after surgery.

4. Infection or inflammatory reaction

Although rare, if the disinfection is not strict or the postoperative care is not in place, it may cause mild inflammation, manifested as redness, swelling, and tenderness. It should be treated in time to relieve the pain this morning.

5. Individual differences and psychological factors

Some people are more sensitive to pain, or have more anxiety after surgery, which may also amplify the feeling of discomfort in the temple.

How to Judge the Severity of Pain?

Some postoperative pain is normal, and not all postoperative pain is worth worrying about. We can preliminarily judge the nature of the pain based on the following aspects. Mastering the method of judging pain can effectively avoid the severity of postoperative side effects.

Care Suggestions for Temple Pain after Thread Lift

Whether it is the reason that the thread embedding in the temple or the temple is involved in the pulling process, some methods can be used to effectively relieve the pain in the temple.

In order to relieve temple pain after thread lift, it is recommended to take care of it from the following aspects:

1. Cold compress 48 hours after procedure

Cold compress can relieve swelling and reduce the initial inflammatory response. It can be done for 15 to 20 minutes each time, 2-3 times a day, and can be done in the morning and evening.

2. Avoid chewing hard or making large facial expressions

Try to eat soft food within 3 to 7 days after procedure, avoid laughing and talking loudly to reduce the stretching of the fascia area, which will avoid pulling the muscles of the temple and thus reduce pain.

3. Adjust sleeping posture

Maintain supine position, avoid lying on the side to compress the thread lifting area, lying on the side can easily pull the temple and affect the recovery of the temple wound, so try to lie on your back to reduce local discomfort.

4. Use painkillers as prescribed by the doctor

Such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen, etc., can relieve pain in the short term, but long-term use should be avoided, because long-term use will affect the body's liver function and is not good for health.

5. Keep clean and prevent infection

Avoid getting wet or sweating after surgery, keep the puncture site dry, and use antibiotic ointment or oral medication as prescribed by the doctor.

How to Reduce the Risk of Temple Pain after Thread Lift

Before surgery, carefully choose the doctor who will perform the operation, and choose an experienced doctor. Standardized operation procedures are the key to reducing postoperative discomfort. Experienced doctors will avoid the risks of various thread lifting and reduce the risk of postoperative temple pain.

For practitioners, practitioners must have comprehensive knowledge of facial anatomy, which can help grasp the direction of nerves, avoid accidental injuries during operation, and avoid nerve damage during the operation.

Correctly select the type and path of threads. During the operation, the method of mixing PDO and PCL materials is generally used. Usually, cog threads are used to achieve facial lifting. Secondly, according to the relaxation of the face, the appropriate thread length is selected. After a reasonable facial insertion path design, the least damage to the face is achieved;

Using cog threads with blunt cannula tips can reduce trauma. The blunt cannula tip is safer to operate, with less damage, and reduces the damage of the thread to the face;

Before procedure, good communication and evaluation with practitioners should be done. Whether there is a history of neurological disease or medication history, you need to inform the practitioner so that they can understand your basic situation in order to make a diagnosis.

After procedure, standard care should be performed, follow the postoperative care instructions, and report abnormal conditions to the doctor in a timely manner.

When to See A Doctor after Temple Pain after Thread Lift?

If the following conditions occur, it may indicate complications and you need to return to the clinic for treatment in a timely manner.

• The pain persists for more than two weeks without relief.
• The redness and swelling of the temples increase, accompanied by exudation or high fever.
• Neurological symptoms such as blurred vision and severe headaches.
• Facial asymmetry and a sense of thread displacement.

Conclusion

Although "temple pain after thread lift" is more common among some beauty seekers, most of them are controllable and reversible normal reactions. As long as you understand the causes and coping strategies of pain, you don't need to worry too much.

Before thread lifting, you should understand the brand and quality of the thread used. High-quality thread is the key part of thread carving and can effectively avoid postoperative side effects.

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