A type of threadlift that uses the addition of dissolvable cones to provide patients with an immediate facial lift.

Facial Skin Laxity

Neck & Jawline Definition

Erin Storm, PA-C

Definitive guide on Silhouette Instalift, including the procedure overview, benefits, risks, recovery, before & after photos, costs, and more. 

Innovative techniques for thread lifting of face and neck

Silhouette InstaLift®

Early signs of aging are more apparent on the face, and may include deepening nasolabial folds, drooping cheeks, and jowls. For those who are not ready to pursue a more aggressive or surgical procedure, a thread lift is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment that offers immediate improvement. The Silhouette Instalift is a type of thread lift that has additional cone structures on each thread. These cones allow for easier tissue fixation to the thread, providing more noticeable results. It is common for a thread lift to be combined with various other facial rejuvenation treatments such as laser resurfacing or dermal fillers to further enhance skin volume and texture.

Prior to treatment, the patient's face and/or neck will be marked to indicate insertion and exist point for the threads. Each thread will consist of 3 linear points. The center mark will represent the insertion point and the two end marks will be exit points. All insertion and exit points will be infiltrated with a numbing anesthetic. Once the patient is thoroughly anesthetized, small incisions will be made at every insertion point so the needle can easily be guided beneath the skin.

Each thread is inserted in two parts. First, the needle will be inserted into the center insertion mark and guided linearly to the previously marked exit point. The needle will be forced through the skin and pulled outwards, pulling half of the thread through the face. Next, the second half of the thread will be inserted through the same center point and again, threaded linearly though the skin and out the pre-determined exit point. Excess thread will be trimmed. This process will be repeated for every thread. Once all thread have been placed, the provider will manipulate the face so that the cones are able to properly attach and lift the tissue. 

Improvement in wrinkles and sagging is noticeable immediately after the procedure with continued improvement for several months afterwards as collagen production increases facial volume to further diminish fine lines. Inserted threads will eventually dissolve with effects lasting for as long as 2 years depending on lifestyle.

Thread Lift Treatment

Neck

Head

Jawline

Face

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- Avoid blood thinning medications
- No alcohol for 1 week prior
- No smoking 1 week before

Before Treatment

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- Local anesthesia
- Needles are inserted into the area to be lifted
- Threads are inserted through the needles
- Barbs along the thread act as cogs to grasp, lift and suspend the skin
- Needle is withdrawn and tissue is 'gathered' over the thread
- Excess thread is cut

During Treatment

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- Discomfort
- Do not touch or wash the face for 12 hours
- Limit facial motion for 24 hours

Immediately After Treatment

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- Non-strenuous activities can be resumed in 1 day
- Eat soft foods or drink liquids for 7-10 days 
- Resume normal activities as tolerated

1-7 Days After Treatment

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- Full activity can be resumed in 1 week
- Avoid strenuous activity for 2-3 weeks

1-3 Weeks After Treatment and Beyond

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- Improvement noticeable immediately
- Results improve over time as collagen production is encouraged
- Maintenance treatments every 18 months

Result Notes

Silhouette Instalift is a type of thread lift that uses tiny cones to gather tissue into a higher, tighter position for improved facial contours. Here is a quick guide for what to expect before, during, and after a Silhouette Instalift procedure.

Silhouette Instalift

The Silhouette Instalift is a type of threadlift that uses the addition of dissolvable cones to provide patients with an immediate lift to facial skin, diminishing the appearance of nasolabial folds, jowls, and sagging.

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