With the increase in better materials, thread lifts have become a more popular alternative for facelifts in recent years. As we age, our skin becomes lax and sags, making us look older than we are.Derma-Tech Medical Spa uses Silhouette InstaLift®, a newly developed technology to lift the skin for a younger, natural-looking you.
What is Silhouette InstaLift®?
Silhouette InstaLift® is a type of thread lift procedure to suspend loose skin rather than remove it through a facelift. This FDA-cleared procedure uses sutures to restore lost youth by lifting the skin and promoting collagen production to boost the skin’s health and structure.
How Does Silhouette InstaLift® Work?
After injecting lidocaine–a widely used anesthetic–Dr. Boice threads sutures under the skin to lift the cheeks and jowls, which helps improve the contours of the mid-face and jawline. Using micro-suspension technology, the sutures lift the sagging cheeks and jowls while hidden underneath the skin.
The Silhouette InstaLift® sutures are made of poly-glycolic and poly-L-lactic acid and resemble cones. The process takes approximately an hour to complete.
Silhouette InstaLift® Results and Recovery
You’ll be able to return to light activities immediately after the procedure, although some choose to take a day or two of rest due to potential swelling, bruising or a feeling of tenderness. Doctor Boice also recommends eating soft foods to avoid excessive chewing for a few days to avoid adding stress to the area. Any strenuous activities should be avoided for about two weeks after.
You’ll see immediate results with continued improvement over the next six months. Your body will continuously prompt healing and collagen production, in and around the area of the sutures, which promotes protein for improving skin health and structure. In some cases Silhouette InstaLift® results may last up to 2 years, but some choose to do maintenance treatments every 18 months.
Benefits of Lifting Cheeks and Jowls with Silhouette InstaLift®
Silhouette InstaLift® is an excellent alternative for facelifts. Some of the benefits of Silhouette Instalifts® include:
- Very little downtime
- Long-lasting results
- Much less risk of severe scarring, bruising, and many of the other complications often associated with a face lift
- More affordable than plastic surgery
- None of the risks associated with general anesthesia
- Natural-looking facial rejuvenation
Am I a Good Candidate for Silhouette InstaLift®?
Anyone struggling with mild to moderate sagging skin around the cheeks and jowls is a good candidate for Silhouette InstaLift® treatment. Candidates are usually in their late thirties to early fifties with realistic expectations about their results.
Silhouette InstaLift® is perfect for anyone with children or busy work schedules since it requires very little downtime and takes only about an hour.
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Take the Next Step
Ready to learn more about Silhouette InstaLift®? Schedule your in-person consultation at Derma-Tech Medical Spa in Joplin, Missouri today. You can fill out the contact form on this page or give us a call at (417) 206-4884. Serving the greater Southwest Missouri area.
*Individual Results May Vary.
