Thread lifts were originally invented in South Korea in the 2000s. They’re now popular in Hollywood. But the threads are made of polydioxanone. That’s the same stuff used in dissolving stitches. If you’re unlucky, your body eats them like candy and spits them out.
Rylan’s threads didn’t dissolve evenly. They migrated. One literally moved toward his ear. He had to get them surgically removed. Imagine a treasure hunt, but the treasure is a plastic string in your cheek.
Another fun fact: Some celebrities love thread lifts. Others, like Rylan, say it’s the biggest mistake of their life. It’s a gamble. You might look younger. Or you might look like you lost a fight with a fishing net.
What We Can Learn From Rylan’s Face
Number one: Don’t trust Instagram ads. Rylan went to a “top” clinic. Still went wrong. Procedures are never “no downtime.” There’s always downtime when your face rebels.
Number two: Pain is a red flag. If a cosmetic procedure feels like “ripping,” stop. Rylan says he ignored the warning signs because he wanted perfection. Big mistake.
Number three: It’s okay to age. Rylan is only 35. He was trying to cheat time. His face won. Now he’s a walking PSA for “embrace your wrinkles.”
Before and after: See how tans, new teeth and some suspect surgeries
He even jokes about it now. On Loose Women, he said, “I looked like a hamster.” He mimed puffy cheeks. The audience howled. Turning trauma into comedy? That’s a skill.
