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Although problems are rare and usually minor, it’s important to understand that there are potential risks inherent in Endotine procedures. It's best to discuss possible complications with your surgeon.

You may experience discomfort, infection or wound-healing problems over the implant. In addition, you may feel the device under your skin which may be sensitive to the touch. Much less likely, but possible, your skin or hair may become thinner over the device, and you may experience some scarring if there is a wound-healing complication around the device. Although the Endotine implants are bioabsorbable, you may experience prolonged absorption time. If your sensitivity to the device is great enough that you don't want to wait until the implant dissolves, you and your surgeon may decide to remove the implant, which requires a minor procedure.

It’s important to discuss potential complications with your surgeon and to remember that you can help minimize risks by following the advice and instructions received from your plastic surgeon, before and after surgery.