Does silhouette Instalift really work?

Author: Cyrus Yost  |  Last update: Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Yes, Silhouette InstaLift Thread Lifts REALLY Work – Here's How. Thread lifting is the latest technology to help with facial re-tightening and collagen regeneration. This treatment helps to create facial contouring by naturally lifting and shaping your skin.

How long does silhouette lift last?

On average, Silhouette InstaLift results last around 18 months, but this can depend on a number of factors. To help prolong your results, wear sunscreen, avoid deliberate tanning, don't smoke and talk to your cosmetic surgeon about the most appropriate skin care products to use for your skin type.

What is the cost of a silhouette InstaLift?

Depending on the patient and your geographical area, the Silhouette InstaLift costs between $2,500 to $6,000. The average price circles around $3,000.

What happens after silhouette InstaLift?

After Silhouette InstaLift®

Directly after your treatment, you may experience some inflammation from the sutures, including minor pain, swelling and bruising. Although uncomfortable, the inflammation actually aids in restoring collagen back into your skin. You may have temporary plucking of the lifted skin.

How long does it take for Silhouette threads to work?

Silhouette InstaLift threads are designed to create fairly long-lasting results as well; patients can expect to enjoy the impact of their Silhouette InstaLift for one to three years. Having a Silhouette InstaLift takes about 45 minutes on average and can be performed under local anesthesia.

Silhouette Instalift with Dr. Julius Few

Are thread lifts worth it?

The thread lift may do an excellent job of pulling the jawline, jowls and chin right back up close to the bone, instead of drooping. The thread lift creates a much more youthful-looking facial profile without the need for dramatic surgery, which for the cost, can be worth it for men and women alike.

Is silhouette InstaLift painful?

Does the InstaLift procedure hurt? No. There is minimal discomfort associated with the Silhouette InstaLift procedure. Both the entry and exit points of the suture are numbed with lidocaine anesthetic.

What can go wrong with thread lifts?

The complications includes minor pain, swelling, rippling, dimpling, bruising, bleeding at the entry or exit sites, edema, asymmetry, dysesthesia, skin irregularities, and inflammatory reactions.

How does Silhouette Instalift work?

The Silhouette Instalift procedure involves anesthetizing entry points on the face and then inserting the tiny threaded biodegradable cones in and around the cheeks and jawline to tighten the skin gently. The cones provide instant lift and contour.

How long do silhouette threads take to dissolve?

This allows the threads to effectively grip the skin when pulled up, and holds the skin in place thereby producing a noticeable lift to the facial treatment area. Over time, the threads themselves gradually dissolve (about 6-18 months).

How long does silhouette soft thread lift last?

Results of a Silhouette Soft treatment are both immediate and long lasting. The visible benefits will last for a period of 12 to 18 months, although it should be noted that one's age and lifestyle can have an effect on the longevity of the results.

When do you see results from Instalift?

The results sustained by the additional collagen production become apparent within a month, steadily improving with time. Although results vary for everyone, many people experience results that last anywhere from 12 to 18 months, at which point the procedure can be repeated.

How long does it take for Instalift to heal?

Little to No Downtime

Most patients who undergo an InstaLift are able to resume normal activities within a day or two, although it is recommended that patients avoid strenuous activity for at least ten days while the skin heals.

How many times can you have a thread lift?

A follow-up treatment every 12 months is the best way to maintain your results. If you're interested in having additional threads placed, perhaps to treat a different part of the body, we can make a recommendation about the timing of that treatment.

How often can you have a thread lift?

How Often Should You Have Treatment? The results of this treatment can last for six to 12 months at a time, so how long the results of your treatment lasts will determine how often you should have treatment. Many patients opt to have regularly scheduled PDO thread lifts once or twice a year.

What are silhouette Instalift threads made of?

These threads are made out of the same substance that is used in the product Sculptra. That substance known as PLLA (poly-L-lactic acid) is famous for building collagen in the skin like almost nothing else.

Is the Silhouette Lift worth it?

Thread lifting is the latest technology to help with facial re-tightening and collagen regeneration. This treatment helps to create facial contouring by naturally lifting and shaping your skin.

Do silhouette threads dissolve?

Due to their bidirectional cones, Silhouette Soft threads also have a biostimulation effect as they encourage collagen to build up around the thread. As the threads dissolve over the next 6 to 8 months, the area will become naturally lifted by the collagen your body has produced.

How long does thread lift last?

Compared to other injectable cosmetic treatments, thread lifts stand out for their long-lasting results. Botulinum toxin injections, and many dermal fillers, generally offer results that last less than a year. Results vary among patients, but thread lifts often last 18 months or more.

How painful is a thread lift?

Thread correction refers to low-traumatic methods and is considered a relatively painless procedure.

Which is better filler or thread lift?

Thread lifts have been reported to hurt 70% more than dermal fillers. Even though thread lift uses anesthetic during the procedure, clients will experience pain. Dermal fillers is less invasive compared to thread lift and has no recovery time.

What is a nose thread lift?

A thread lift nose or a nose thread lift involves using absorbable threads that are 100% compatible and safe for the human body. The doctor will first apply a local anesthetic before placing the threads under the skin along the nasal bridge. Typically, this procedure can be performed in under an hour.

Are silhouette threads PDO?

Silhouette Soft thread lifts produce a volumizing effect by compressing the skin tissue. Moreover, PDO thread lifts are made of polydioxanone and use barbs to lift the skin. Contrastingly, Silhouette Soft threads are made up of PLLA threads and use cones to lift sagging skin.

Which thread lift lasts the longest?

PDO threads have been around the longest of the three and have been used in surgeries since the 1980s. They're made from a colorless polyester that breaks down in your body after about 6 months.

Do thread lifts cause sagging?

Side effects plagued patients, including infections, breakage and, for pale patients, a visible blue thread beneath the skin. Even those who achieved lifted skin saw their faces sag after a few months due to everyday mannerisms like smiling.

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