I am 10 days post procedure and I am still having swelling on the left side of my face. I sent pictures into the office 2 days ago and was told this was normal. I don't think the swelling has gone down much and I am super self conscious to go out into public. Has anyone had swelling like this after he silhouette instalift?
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Silhouette Instalift is an implanted suture made of Polylacticoglycolic Acid, FDA approved to elevate mid-face.
The soluble sutures is inserted, and engaged into the dermis. Once the thread has been secure, it cannot be removed. Overtime, your body will naturally metabolize the suture, causing ...
Hard to give a comment on without a photo. Yes, it is possible to subcise the dent, however this will need to be assessed and the risk benefit ratio of performing this to cut the thread at this point in time needs to be carefully considered. Puckering is easily reversible. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane...
Although infection would not be common at this stage, the symptoms you describe are the same as if an infection were present so I'd suggest checking back in with your provider. However, it's also possible that your symptoms are related to something else entirely. An in-person consultation will...
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