It’s been just one month since I had Silhouette Instalift threads placed on each side of my face .I have bumps and raising of skin along the sutures that look like lines . I am being told that it is the skin creating those irregularities as opposed to the threads. They are treating the skin with ultrasound but I think they are going after the wrong issue . How long until the threads dissolve ? Will any of the possible collagen reaction form in the same lumpiness as I’m experiencing now ? Thanks
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Swelling, bruising and small dimpling are not abnormal after the Silhouette Instalift, especially two days after the procedure. This normally resolves within a week to ten days. It is still early in the post-procedure time frame, and should resolve in the next several days.
Silhouette Instalift is best for lifting the lower face and adding volume to the face. The cones are set within the deeper structures after 7-10 days.. Hence, patients need to take care with exercise, dental work and facial for a few weeks.. The threads and cone dissolve over 6 months.. During ...
Thank you for your question. The Silhouette Lift consists of small entry points made in your skin by a needle. There is no scalpel used. No incision scars. This is all good news if someday you might need or want a formal facelift/necklift. You can also receive another Silhouette Lift a cou...
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