What is the Silhouette Soft Thread Lift?
The Silhouette Soft Thread Lift, also known as a Non-Surgical Facelift or Thread Lift, is a minimally invasive procedure to reduce the signs of ageing including but not limited to; lifting sagging skin, tightening the skin, reducing fine lines and wrinkles, stimulating collagen production, and enhancing facial contours. This procedure is a quicker and less invasive alternative to a Surgical Thread Lift.
Common names
Thread lift, non-surgical facelift, non-surgical thread lift
Targeted areas
Improving overall facial contours, jawline, jowls, eyebrows, neck, cheeks and cheekbones (mid-face)
Procedure Information
Procedure Type
Non Surgical
Cost
From $2,000
Results
Some results can be seen once the threads have been inserted, however, the results will improve over the next 3-6 months. They are expected to last 12-24 months.
Recovery Time
No downtime, however, patients may experience some swelling and bruising.
Treatable Areas
Face and Neck
How is the Silhouette Soft Non-Surgical Face Lift performed?
The procedure is performed as an outpatient treatment as no incisions are needed. The threads are placed under the skin via needles. A local anesthetic or numbing cream can be applied prior to this. The procedure takes around 30-minutes, depending on the number of threads required. Usually, recovery time is minimal. You may notice some swelling and some bruising to the treated areas.
What is The Silhouette Soft Thread?
The silhouette soft thread is made of a non-allergenic compound. On each suture, there are 2 series of cones. These cones face in the opposite direction and are called Bidirectional. This gives better hold and tension when holding the skin on the face. The cones made of a lactide-glycolic mix.
These products are compatible with the human body.
Who is a suitable candidate?
This treatment is suitable for anyone who has started to notice the signs of ageing. It is particularly popular with patients in their 30s and 40s who either do not want to undergo a surgical thread lift or who are looking for a more subtle result.
What results can you expect?
Immediate results can be seen once the threads have been inserted, however, the results will improve over the next 3-6 months. They are expected to last 12-24 months.
Immediately after the lifting and placements, there will be a series of needle marks on each side of the face. These will remain visible for the rest of the day, although most people are able to cover them up the next day with make-up. Excess pulling will also be noted.
You may experience some bruising and swelling around the sutures, although this tends to be minor and short-lived. For up to a week after the procedure, it may feel tender around the sutures.
How can I enhance my Perth Silhouette Soft Thread Lift results?
Results from this procedure can be enhanced by pairing the treatment with Skin Tightening such as HIFU or Radio Frequency Skin Tightening, Wrinkle Relaxers, Dermal Fillers and Laser Skin Rejuvenation.
*Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
David Syed
Dr. David Syed graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Western Australia in 1992 and is a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP). He is experienced in skin rejuvenation and utilising non-surgical techniques to improve the quality of the skin.
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