Is Silhouette Instalift® Right for You?

As we mature, signs of aging can be very visible in our mid-face area. Silhouette Instalift®, a type of thread face lift, may provide an effective non-invasive option for women and men who are seeking to restore a youthful appearance in combination with injectables and surgery.

Silhouette Instalift® is a new non-surgical, in-office procedure that uses dissolving thread sutures applied deep to the skin to reduce the appearance of aging skin to the mid-face or jawline area. The procedure is performed by your physician in under 45 minutes, and recovery time takes two to four days.

What to Expect During Silhouette Instalift®

Pre-Treatment Consultation

During your consultation, one of our plastic surgeons will take a quick medical history, discuss your expectations and tailor the thread lift treatment approach to meet your needs.

During The Thread Lift Procedure

Before starting the procedure, your plastic surgeon will explain where the Silhouette InstaLift™ sutures will be placed using a marking pen.

We will inject a local anesthetic to make sure you don’t feel discomfort during your treatment. We then insert sutures under the skin and reposition the skin to obtain the desired lifting effect. The bi-directional cones of the sutures lift the skin and keep it in an elevated position.

The number of sutures we apply will depend on your skin laxity and cosmetic needs.

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.

Your plastic surgeon will provide you with post-treatment recommendations and an aftercare program to follow to ensure the best possible result.

You’ll notice that the lifting effect produced by Silhouette InstaLift™ is immediate. However, the collagen generation is more gradual. Over time, more and more collagen will grow, restoring the contours of your face and offering long-term results.

Silhouette InstaLift® Cost

The cost of Silhouette InstaLift™ varies according to each patient’s needs and the number of sutures required. We will discuss the cost of a thread lift with you during your consultation.

Silhouette InstaLift® Side Effects and Risks

Silhouette InstaLift™ may cause swelling and bruising immediately after the procedure. Some of the other risks include infection, temporary nerve inflammation and asymmetry. We will discuss all of the risks with you during your consultation. 

Complications are rare, but if any symptoms do occur, please contact us right away.