I am considering Ultherapy vs. Silhouette Lift vs. Sublime laser to tighten slightly saggy cheeks that have also lost some volume and tighten my jawline. I am 5'5", 127 pounds and have a low tolerance for pain which is why I've resisted Ultherapy. Which one of these treatments lasts the longest?
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November 7, 2018
Answer: Volumizing Fillers Are A Quick, Easy & Relatively Painless Way To Lift & Recontour The Face
Hi knickerbocker,
Thank you for your inquiry. The sutures from the Silhouette Instalift should dissolve anywhere from 6 mons - 1 year. The effect of the lift will last around 2 years. The sutures are created out of a material that boost your own collagen production. Your natural collagen...
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 ...
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