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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
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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