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Would Silhouette Instalift results be long-lasting?

DallasGirl88Jan 23, 2023
Hello! I am considering having the Silhouette Instalift procedure, but I’ve read quite a few articles where doctors commented that they only last a few months. I know the PLLA threads last longer and are made from the same material as Sculptra. Would the threads not have have the same collagen-building effect as Sculptra, making the effects of the Instalift last longer?

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Jan 24, 2023
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Darryl J. Blinski, MD

These results and complications are very frequent in using :short cut" techniques which only offer very temporary results. Effective therapy/treatment immediate removal of all these foolish threads & cones!! Expect a second surgeon to charge $6,000. You needed a mini FL/NL w SMAS plication... BTW!

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Yung Chen, MD

Most people will need both volume and lift as we get older. I like to start with volume first if cost is a factor. Sculptra is a option to volumize but it takes multiple visits and may not be cost effective. HA are more predicative less down time and can last up to 2 years. 2 syringes on each...

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Dean P. Kane, MD, FACS

Dear bridgette11: Thanks for this question! You are on the cusp of evolutionary eyelid enhancement techniques. Therefore, please consult with a well experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with technical experience in the following options. These are all advanced procedures! 1. The...

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