Are Silhouette Insta-lift sutures removable?

To be very honest, it is very difficult to remove silhouette insta-lift sutures completely. If there is certain portion of the thread that is out, it can be pulled, but it can never be removed completely. However, these are absorbable threads and get completely absorbed in 12 weeks or so. 

Hi JKSBT12,

Thank you for your question. Bumps or dimpling in the skin can occur with the procedure and usually resolve on their own within days to a few weeks after the procedure. The sutures take up to one year to dissolve. We usually try not to remove the sutures unless they are extruding or are causing a local inflammatory reaction or infection, which are uncommon. I hope you are doing better in the healing process and am happy to address any additional related questions or concerns. 

Thank you for your question and for sharing your experience.  The Silhouette Instalift procedure is known to have some post-procedure unevenness/dimpling of the skin.  This all resolves with time and the majority within the first 1-2 weeks.  I can be removed if done early before they resorb, but more often they can be manipulated if you want to disengage the tissue.  This manipulation may resolve the bunching, but it will also lessen the effect of having had the sutures placed.  I would definitely follow-up with your surgeon who can help follow and manage this with you.