Non-surgical face lifting treatment. Reinvigorate your appearance with the Silhouette Soft non-surgical facelift treatment. Reposition facial contours & improved laxity for smooth toned skin.
What is it and how does it work?
A natural component, biocompatible and fully absorbable, which has proven its worth in various medical fields: The natural substance of SILHOUETTE SOFT® – polylactic acid ( or PLA ) – has been used for many years in various pharmaceutical and medical applications such as suture thread, orthopaedic pins, screws and nails for bone fractures, etc.
It is also used in new biodegradable stent trials.
SILHOUETTE SOFT® is a unique treatment enabling two combined actions:
- A discreet and immediate lifting effect : as soon as the suture is applied, the doctor reshapes the treated area by means of a double action: compressing and elevating tissue.
- A gradual and natural regenerating effect: in being absorbed, the component of the suture, polylactic acid allows to restore shapeliness to the face.
Marketing began in early 2007. Since then, the specific characteristics of SILHOUETTE LIFT® have demonstrated their suitability for cosmetic surgery, in terms of both safety and effectiveness.
The most respected surgeons in facial plastic surgery have praised their special design and the excellent results obtained not only in facial lifting, but also for the lifting of brows, neck and buttocks.
SILHOUETTE SOFT® IS CE MARKED (CE 0499) FOR THE EUROPEAN MARKET AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ISO 13485 IN ACCORDANCE WITH EUROPE DIRECTIVE 93/42.
What can it treat and what is its benefits?
SILHOUETTE SOFT® can be used to treat different parts of the face :
| TREATED AREA | TREATMENT* | RESULT | |
| FACIAL CONTOUR | 2 OR 3 SUTURES ON EACH SIDE |  |
The facial contour is redefined. The cheeks look fuller. The skin regains its firmness. |
| LOWER JAW | 2 SUTURES ON EACH SIDE |  |
The volume of the cheek is redefined. The facial contour regains a defined shape. |
| CHEEKS AND CHEEKBONES | 2 SUTURES ON EACH SIDE |  |
The cheeks and cheekbones look fuller. The nasolabial fold is diminished. |
| EYEBROWS | 1 SUTURE ON EACH EYEBROW |  |
The outer edge of the eyebrow is raised, the eyes are more open. |
| NECK | 2 OR 3 SUTURES ON EACH SIDE |  |
The skin of the neck regains its tone and looks smoother. |
*) The number of sutures to be applied is given here for guidance only. Depending on the desired result and your doctor’s instructions, some variation may occur.
THE FACE IS REDEFINED, VOLUME RESTORED, AND THE EFFECTS OF AGEING SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.
The 30-minute procedure
- Applying Silhouette Soft® takes around 30 minutes in a doctor’s surgery.
After a small local anaesthetic, the doctor inserts the suture under the skin to a depth of about three to five millimetres. No incision is required, as the suture is inserted using a fine needle. It is held in place with absorbable cones oriented in opposite directions (bidirectional). - Once the suture as been applied, the doctor performs slight compression of the tissue to reshape it by hand and to obtain the desired lifting effect. The non-inserted ends of the suture are cut off. One or more sutures may be applied, depending on the patient and treated area.
Am I suitable for the treatment?
SILHOUETTE SOFT® treatment is suitable for all skin types – testing for allergic reactions proved negative in clinical studies. Nevertheless, the use of SILHOUETTE SOFT® is not recommended if you are allergic or sensitive to biomaterials.
This treatment is suitable for people who are looking for real and natural results but are not ready or do not want any heavy and invasive treatment.
Is there downtime?
- After Silhouette Soft© treatment, as with any cosmetic treatment, some slight swelling, redness or bruising may sometimes be observed, but these disappear within days.
- There is sometimes a slight wrinkling of the skin (required for optimisation of the treatment) which disappears very quickly.
- ‘Dimples’ are temporary and will disappear in 2 days. Sometimes there may be bruising and swelling immediately post procedure.
When can I do another treatment?
Silhouette Soft® can be used as a single treatment or in combination with fillers and botulinum toxin.
If more lifting is desired, more threads can be introduced for further lifting after 3 months. The visible benefits of Silhouette Soft® treatment can last up to 18 months.