Are Contour Thread Lifts permanent?

A procedure with patented Contour Threads or Silhouette Threads is a safe, conservative and effective one that offers subtle, natural-looking results. These specially designed sutures are fashioned from clear polypropylene, a material that has been safely used in the body for many years in other medical products. By gently shifting sagging tissues in an upward direction, this technique produces a relaxed, fresh appearance while preserving and enhancing the natural contours of your face. This procedure does not replace a conventional facelift; rather it offers patients an innovative, minimally invasive approach.In general, the best candidates for this procedure include both women and men in their thirties through their sixties who want a more youthful appearance, but do not want a conventional full facelift or browlift procedure.

The contour thread lift was a surgical gimmick with the promise of less downtime, great results, and a less invasive procedure.  Although the sutures are actually permanent (nonabsorbable), the results are very temporary, lasting several months.  This is a classic procedure with a price to result mismatch.