I am a 54 year old woman and am thinking of having this procedure Silhouette lift\Dissolvable sutures. What I want to know will I feel that there is something in my face, and for how long. The big question is, long term after say 10 - 15 years will there be a line\bump or roping effect on my face where the tissue has grown onto the threads before dissolving? Such an effect is seen on people that have had face lifts etc.
May 24, 2018
Answer: Early side effects of the Silhouette Instalift Immediately after the Silhouette Instalift, most patients do feel the sutures. The sutures feel tight, pulled, with painful twinges if the face pulls on the sutures from too much movement. This lasts a few days although an occasional sharp pinch can be felt up to several weeks. This goes away as the sutures heal. There is usually some swelling but minor bruising. In general, the sutures are not seen but, early in the healing, they can be felt if you run your fingers over them. This goes away with time as the sutures break down, swelling occurs, and the collagen forms. In the majority of my patients, the sutures are no longer able to be felt by about 3-4 weeks if they are easily palpable right after the procedure. This is more of an issue when a patient has a thin face or thin skin. Long terms results of the Silhouette Instalift procedure are still coming in, as it is a relatively new procedure. I would say that it is unlikely to have long term ropiness or banding from this procedure.
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May 24, 2018
Answer: Early side effects of the Silhouette Instalift Immediately after the Silhouette Instalift, most patients do feel the sutures. The sutures feel tight, pulled, with painful twinges if the face pulls on the sutures from too much movement. This lasts a few days although an occasional sharp pinch can be felt up to several weeks. This goes away as the sutures heal. There is usually some swelling but minor bruising. In general, the sutures are not seen but, early in the healing, they can be felt if you run your fingers over them. This goes away with time as the sutures break down, swelling occurs, and the collagen forms. In the majority of my patients, the sutures are no longer able to be felt by about 3-4 weeks if they are easily palpable right after the procedure. This is more of an issue when a patient has a thin face or thin skin. Long terms results of the Silhouette Instalift procedure are still coming in, as it is a relatively new procedure. I would say that it is unlikely to have long term ropiness or banding from this procedure.
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Silhouette InstaLift Thank you for your question. Silhouette InstaLift is a minimally invasive procedure that is able to target the deeper layers of skin on your face and neck. This new target area makes the procedure stand out from existing procedures that only treat the surface or outer layers of the skin. The Silhouette InstaLift is a very simple procedure that takes only 30-45 minutes and provides amazing results. The sutures are meant to be absorbed and tighten the skin along with stimulating collagen over time. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.
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December 29, 2017
Answer: Silhouette InstaLift Thank you for your question. Silhouette InstaLift is a minimally invasive procedure that is able to target the deeper layers of skin on your face and neck. This new target area makes the procedure stand out from existing procedures that only treat the surface or outer layers of the skin. The Silhouette InstaLift is a very simple procedure that takes only 30-45 minutes and provides amazing results. The sutures are meant to be absorbed and tighten the skin along with stimulating collagen over time. For more information, I recommend getting a in person consultation from a board-certified dermatologist.
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