Silhouette Soft threads treatment is a renowned, most powerful weapon up a plastic surgeon’s sleeve to combat ageing. They are absorbable, made of polylactic acid and contain small, different set of cones (8, 12 or 16 cones composed of the same material, making them more effective in elevating tissues of the face and neck area.
This method of skin lifting and tightening of sagging skin is painless and non-invasive. It is ideal for patients experiencing small to moderate sagging in the lower face and jawline as it re-contours the oval of the face or neck area.
It is the most popular non-surgical facelift method designed to treat sagging skin and wrinkles, contributing to overall facial rejuvenation.
Silhouette Soft threads are inserted below the skin through a thin needle, following the application of local anesthesia at the entry points.
The suture and the cones of the threads are pulled under the skin and then are tightened towards the desired direction. At the same time, due to the action of polylactic acid, they activate the fibroblasts and stimulate collagen production, resulting in the reduction of wrinkles and skin tightening.
The results are impressive, as it is a non-invasive facial skin lifting technique, without the need of downtime and without carrying any risk for the patient. They are also instantly visible and continue to improve over the next 3 months after the treatment, while the results last around 12-18 months.