Dave Christianson, MD

Hello, 

Your question is so popular and there is much confusion as to Silhouette Instalift and the many previous thread lifts.  As an injection specialist, a doctor who has chosen a very isolated focus on the dermal filler treatments and non-surgical treatments, I find the Silhouette Instalift an ideal and very exciting treatment to provide patients. The bidirectional cones and knotted thread made of completely dissolvable poly l lactic acid (the identical material of Sculptra) is providing up to 2 mm lift and collagen stimulation, is a very noticable - yet subtle- improvement for so many patients. This is not a comparble treatment outcome to a surgical facelift, but it is also ideal for many patients where a facelift may not be... 

With results lasting up to 2 years, an all natural enhancement with appreciative results, I am thrilled to be providing this minimally invasive treatment to men and women along with dermal filler and Botox. Silhouette Instalift is not only a natural extension, it's a great foundation involved in treatment plans that will help achieve results my patients are desiring and expecting.

This is my opinion of Silhouette Instalift!

Dave Christianson, MD

Hello! 

I am of the opinion that a patient 5 years post full facelift, does not have a significant amount of loose skin and believe that this procedure may be an ideal option for you. The silhouette instalift may be used in the mid face jawline, neck, and even forehead area and provides an average of 1-2 mm. lift. As importantly, because it's made of poly-l-lactic acid, it will provide volume collagen stimulation which is so important to a youthful appearance. Sight unseen, I cannot make a recommendation, but I believe it would be a great route for consideration. This procedure provides results that last up to 2 years.  Our practice charges $600 per suture, and my guess is that you'd want 4-8 sutures depending (4 per area, jawline, or neck, or both). 

Thank you for asking your question!

Dave Christianson, MD

Hello!

I believe you would appreciate the results from either Kybella or CoolSculpting. You will see a reduction in the area of concern and in our experience, we've not seen significant changes in the skin laxity or greater sagging with our patients. We aren't able to assess you in person, however I would encourage you to discuss the skin tightening treatment options as well, because your concern is valid.  Many of our patients choose to do a combination to further tighten and contour their jawline and neck following treatment with Kybella and CoolSculpting.

I wish you well.

Dave Christianson, MD

Our clinic that focuses on feminine rejuvenation sees most patients every 4 weeks between ThermiVa treatments, however those who have not been on the exact schedule have reported consistently positive feedback. We always encourage patients to commit to their treatments during the initial therapy.  We've also seen patients who choose to purchase a treatment every few months as they notice symptoms or want to maintain the results and continue with visible improvement as well.

I hope my feedback is helpful to you. 

Dave Christianson, MD

Hello!

ThermiVa is provided in my clinic under the direction of our female Nurse Practitioner who has OB/GYN experience.  While I am not involved with our ThermiVa patients I have attended in the training and conversations regarding the results and patient feedback. As well, several of our female staff have been treated and share openly with myself and with prospective patients, their experiences. In every case scenario, the initial series of therapy (3-4 treatments most commonly) have been progressive and they've continued to see greater improvement with each consecutive treatment. 

All the best to you-

Dave Christianson, MD