Silhouette InstaLift®
CloseWhat is Silhouette InstaLift?
Sagging skin is one of the major contributors to an aged and tired appearance. Silhouette InstaLift is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure to re-contour your mid-face by lifting the deeper layers of your skin for a more youthful appearance. Our providers have received comprehensive training on this breakthrough anti-aging treatment. We can answer all of your questions about the procedure and create a treatment plan to ensure you achieve the natural-looking results you desire.
How does Silhouette InstaLift work?
During a short in-office procedure, your provider will insert the patented Silhouette InstaLift sutures to lift the deeper layers of the skin in your mid-face or cheek area. The treatment does not require general anesthesia, and takes approximately 45 minutes. You will see immediate lifting with volumization over time and recovery time is minimal.
The unique Silhouette InstaLift sutures are naturally absorbed by your body over time and stimulate the production of collagen to aid in healthy skin renewal for natural-looking, long lasting results. Call us now for a consultation or complete the following consultation form to find out if Silhouette InstaLift is right for you.
Silhouette InstaLift Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Silhouette InstaLift FDA cleared?
A: Yes, the product earned FDA clearance in April 2015.
Q: Who is a good candidate to have a Silhouette InstaLift procedure?
A: Silhouette InstaLift is the ideal minimally-invasive solution for many men and women who are interested in refreshing their appearance without major surgery, injections, or lasers. It offers a new and unique technology to lift sagging facial skin. Suitable candidates have good skin quality, with moderate sagging of the skin in the mid-face. Skin should not be too thick/heavy or too thin.
Q: What are Silhouette InstaLift sutures made of?
A: Silhouette InstaLift sutures are made from glycolide / L-lactide (PLGA), a polymer that is frequently used in medical devices and is well tolerated by the body. The fully resorbable sutures have bi- directional cones; the sutures lift and add volume while the bi-directional cones hold the suture and cheek sub-dermis in an elevated position.
Q: What can Silhouette InstaLift do to improve my appearance?
A: Sagging facial skin is one of the major contributors to an aged and tired appearance. Silhouette InstaLift is a minimally-invasive procedure that redefines the contours of your mid-face by lifting the deeper layers of your skin for a more youthful look.
Q: What areas of the face does Silhouette InstaLift treat?
A: The procedure lifts and restores contours to the mid-face and cheek area.
Q: How is the Silhouette InstaLift procedure performed?
A: During the in-office procedure, a specially-trained provider will begin by marking the areas of desired lift on the patient. He / she will then gently insert a needle to a depth of 5mm and guide it through the subcutaneous tissue of the mid-face and extract at each bi-directional exit point. The sutures have bi-directional absorbable cones that hold them in place. The treatment is generally well tolerated by patients and takes approximately 45 minutes.
Q: Is general anesthesia required?
A: No. Your provider will only use a local anesthetic to numb the area before inserting the sutures.
Q: How is Silhouette InstaLift different from Thread Lifts?
A: Silhouette InstaLift is an entirely new technology and procedure. Rather than just repositioning the skin, Silhouette InstaLift now focuses on the underlying layers of the skin, because that is what really causes sagging. Another important advance is that the sutures are not permanent; they are absorbed by the body over time. As they are absorbed, they stimulate collagen renewal, which helps achieve a younger, natural look.
Q: How much does Silhouette InstaLift cost?
A: The procedure fee varies according to each patient’s needs and the number of sutures required.
Q: Where can I have Silhouette InstaLift performed?
A: Silhouette InstaLift is only performed by qualified providers who have undergone special, comprehensive training and are familiar with the techniques required.
Q: Who is a non-ideal patient?
A: The Silhouette InstaLift device should not be used in patients with any known allergy or foreign body sensitivities to plastic biomaterial or in situations where internal fixation is otherwise contraindicated, (e.g. infection). The device should also not be used in patients appearing to have very thin soft tissue of the face in which the implant may be palpable or in patients with excessive heavy skin.
Q: What are the side effects that might happen with this procedure?
A: After placement, patients may experience a minimal acute inflammatory tissue reaction. Symptoms may include minor pain, swelling and bruising.
