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Silouhette Lift Before and After Photos
SILHOUETTE LIFT OVERVIEW
The Silhouette Lift using Silhouette Sutures is a simplified, less invasive procedure. The Silhouette Sutures are clear, absorbable hollow cones (perfectly round in shape) which allows for more tissue growth and long-lasting anchoring. The Silhouette Sutures are not cut (or barbed) sutures so there is no prickling sensation as with barbed suture threads. Silhouette Sutures are much stronger and since they are hollow and round they will absorb completely over time and be less visible. There will be no migration. Silhouette Sutures recently received FDA approval.
SILHOUETTE SUTURES PROCEDURE
After you are prepped and made completely comfortable with local anesthesia and a relaxant if needed, Dr. Lois will make a small incision in the temporal area through which he will draw the needle and Silhouette Suture to the mid-face area. The sutures are deployed in the soft tissue of the lower temporal, malar and peri-oral areas, placed slightly parallel to each other. The Silhouette Sutures are then pulled backwards through the temporal area until the cones engage the tissues of those facial areas. This engagement suspends and lifts them to a higher location. The sutures are then fixed in pairs in the deep temporal area and reinforced with a non-absorbable mesh. The lift is instantaneous and longer lasting than with all other previous techniques and procedures. The sagging mid-face tissue is elevated to a new, higher position – ensuring you a more youthful, long lasting appearance.
This can also be used to lift the jowls.
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SILHOUETTE SUTURES LIFT:
In Brief – What is the Silhouette Lift? The Silhouette Lift is a mid face lift that uses the new Silhouette Sutures to lift sagging tissue in the mid-face area. It can also be used to lift the jowls.
What are Silhouette Sutures? They are an entirely new, FDA approved material used for lifting soft tissues in the facial areas. They are made of polypropylene strands, which allows for better results than with the “barbed” sutures. There is less down time involved with this lift.
How are Silhouette Sutures different from barbed sutures and conventional sutures? Silhouette sutures do not have sharp barbs, which can weaken the suture. A barbed suture is created when cuts are made in the shaft of conventional sutures, which then weakens the inherent strength of the thread itself. Silhouette sutures are made from 3-0 polypropylene substrate, which allows for smaller knot tying in the temporal area, and also utilizes clear, flexible, absorbable cones. Over time the cones are completely absorbed and tissue grows around and through the small knots to allow for long-lasting tissue suspension.
How does this differ from Contour Threads and Thread Lifts? Both of these utilize the barbed suture thread. Silhouette Sutures are not barbed so there is no prickling sensation, no chance for migration and allows for a longer lasting lift.
Who is the best candidate for the Silhouette Mid-Face Lift? Typically anyone between ages 40-70 years old will benefit from this lift. There must be an obvious drooping of the mid-face soft tissues in order to be a good candidate and see optimum results. Men and women alike have participated in the rigorous 3 year trial period -using the Silhouette Sutures lift – both achieved outstanding results.
What are the main advantages of the Silhouette Suture Lift over other methods? The advantages include (but are not limited to) the following:
- There are no barbs to cause discomfort and prickling sensations.
- The hollow cones of the Silhouette sutures allow for much stronger anchoring.
- It is much less invasive than a full facelift so there is less trauma and downtime.
Does the Silhouette Suture lift replace a traditional facelift? No – but it can and does offer a safe and viable alternative with amazing results.
Is this procedure FDA approved? Absolutely!
Dr. Lois is happy to be able to offer his patients this innovative facelift procedure. The Silhouette Sutures mid-face lift is tried and true but with results you are sure to love. Dr. Lois is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in the Atlanta area since 1980. Helping you achieve your goals for a more youthful, appearance as naturally as possible, is the primary focus of his practice.
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