Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

How long will collagen continue to generate after a Silhouette Lift? My face looks bloated.

northeastcitygirl
I recently had a silhouette lift with non-absorbable sutures and absorbable cones. After 6 weeks, my doctor cut the suture tension because one side was too tight. I still have the sutures in my face and the cones made from sculptura have started to dissolve; they will completely dissolve over 9 months stimulating collagen. I know this is a new procedure, but how long will collagen continue to generate? My face looks bloated/shapeless. Can I have the sutures removed once the cones dissolve?

Answers (8)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD profile photo
Dr. Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.5 | 79 Reviews
Answer
6 people found this helpful
Young R. Cho, MD, PhD profile photo
Dr. Young R. Cho, MD, PhD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
4.8 | 121 Reviews
Answer
Frank P. Fechner, MD profile photo
Dr. Frank P. Fechner, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.4 | 103 Reviews
Answer
Dr. Robert F. Jackson, MD
Board Certified General Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Bruce E. Katz, MD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Answer
Dr. Scott Shadfar, MD
Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer
2 people found this helpful
Answer
1 person found this helpful

More Silhouette InstaLift Questions

See all Silhouette InstaLift Q&A