Silhouette Instalift

The procedure itself involves the use of small amounts of injectable anesthesia, the use of a needle to make small holes (self-healing) in the skin and the placement of the Insta Lift sutures in the subcutaneous level of the skin. The skin is then guided over the suture material to attain a lifting effect. 

The suture material is not permanent and will be absorbed by the body approximately 18 months.

 The expected benefit of the procedure is the temporary improvements of the appearance of the skin laxity in the area of treatment.  Most note result lasting 1-3 years depending on thickness of skin and level of laxity.  Generally, patients with thicker skin maintain longer result.

Alternatives include no treatment, surgical face lift, laser resurfacing, injectable fillers, fat transfer and skin laser or energy-based skin-tightening procedures such as Ulthera, Thermi Lift and others.

All procedures have risks and there are specific risks associated with this procedure.  All patients treated will have swelling and the vast majority will have some bruising as well as a small amount of pinpoint bleeding.  These are expected and swelling and pinpoint bleeding generally can last a few days, but may last significantly longer.  Other possible side effects include, but are not limited to: discomfort, infection, bleeding, damage to deeper structures including but not limited to nerves and blood vessels, numbness in the treatment area or adjacent areas, allergic reactions, scarring (including hypertrophic or Keloid), risks linked to local anesthesia, pigment changes, partial laxity correction, rippling or dimple formation, asymmetry, bumps, or nodules, redness and/or visible thread some or all of which may requires additional treatment and/or the removal of the product and/or may be permanent.  Additional procedures will incur costs.

Personal history of any of the following conditions: Autoimmune diseases, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, scleroderma, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, Sjogren’s syndrome, Reiter’s syndrome, mixed connective tissue disease, recurrent facial herpes simplex or allergy to Xylocaine, a local anesthetic and pregnancy.

Suture needs to set and allow collagen to form around the suture to avoid slippage.  In order to achieve result, you : Gently apply cold packs immediately after the procedure if required; take Acetaminophen in case of pain; sleep face up, elevated on pillows (3-5 nights); Wash, shave and dry face gently without rubbing (5 days); Apply makeup gently after 24 hours; Avoid over-exposure to direct sunlight and do not use tanning beds (2 weeks); Avoid face down or facial massages and facial aesthetic treatments (4 weeks); Avoid sports, in particular high impact sports e.g. running (2 weeks); Do not use saunas and steam rooms (3 weeks); Avoid dental surgery (3 weeks); Avoid excessive facial movements (2 weeks); Soft food, no chewing gum (1 week).