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Silhouette threadlift
From the age of 40, the face and cheeks start to sag and we see the passage of time.
Now, the revolutionary NEW Silhouette Lift gives you the opportunity to get restore a younger and natural appearance without a general anaesthetic, without hospitalisation and without a long recovery time; It is appropriately nicknamed the "Lunchtime Face Lift" and the technique is effective for both men and women.
Silhouette Lift offers a gentle solution with fast natural looking results for correcting: -
- Nasolabial folds
- Sagging eyebrows
- Asymmetric brows
- Sagging cheeks, jowls or neck
- Drooping soft tissues of the mid and lower face
- Premature skin aging
The treatment is performed in one 45 - 90 minute session only with local anaesthetic and without hospitalisation with virtually no side effects and only 2 -3 days recovery time.
Frequently asked questions
Is the procedure suitable for men and women?
Yes, the technique is suitable for both men and women who want to achieve a subtle younger looking appearance without undergoing a traditional facelift.
How is Silhouette Lift different from a surgical face lift?
A traditional face-lift is a surgical procedure that requires the use of general anaesthesia and hospitalisation and the downtime and risks that accompany this. During a normal face lift procedure, the skin is pulled up and a knife is used to cut away excess skin. Instead of pulling and cutting away excess skin via surgery, the Silhouette Lift repositions skin and stimulates collagen production around it, giving the face a lifted effect.
How is the treatment performed?
The Silhouette Lift procedure does not require the use of a knife, nor general anaesthesia. Using special suture threads, this procedure counteracts the effects of aging by "lifting up" sagging skin on the face, forehead, and neck.
The Silhouette mid-face suture is inserted through a small incision on the temporal (hair line) area, using an attached straight needle. The suture goes through superficial subcutaneous tissue, exiting at the desired location in the lower face.
The sutures are then pulled backwards through the temporal area until the cones engage the fibres of the subcutaneous tissue of the face thus allowing mobilisation and displacement of facial tissues, suspending them into a higher desired location. The sutures are then fixed in pairs to the deep temporal area.
The Silhouette Mid-Face suture is different to the barbed sutures and instead utilises clear, flexible, absorbable cones. Once the cones are completely absorbed, tissue growth around the small knots will allow for tissue suspension.
How long does the procedure take and is it painful?
The procedure only lasts 45 minutes and is performed in clinic under local anaesthetic by a certified surgeon or doctor; the procedure itself is relatively painless.
Side effects are minimal, immediately following the procedure there may be slight swelling, bruising and redness afterwards, all of which usually dissipate in the first 24 hours.
We generally recommend that you take Arnica supplements to assist with the bruising prior to the procedure and following.
Will I need to take time off work afterwards?
There is usually quick recovery with minimal downtime. Although you can resume normal activities such as walking or sitting at a computer within one hour of treatment, generally patients usually return to normal activities or to work within 2 – 3 days. Strenuous exercise should however certainly be avoided for at least 5 days and facial movement should be limited for about 2 -3 weeks following the procedure.
What can I expect following my Silhouette Lift procedure?
Although results are often immediate, they generally continue to improve over a 3 - 6 month period as collagen encapsulates over the threads to further fill in the face.
How much can I expect to pay for this procedure?
This treatment costs £1,995 for a brow lift, £2,050 for a neck lift and £3,500 for a bi-lateral facelift.
Before and after
