A Cosmetic Surgeon’s View on Silhouette Thread Lift – How to Make It Safer?

The facelift is a commonly performed procedure by cosmetic surgeons on individuals who want smoother and tighter facial features to look more youthful. There are different types of facelifts that are performed in various methods, with one of them being the silhouette thread lift, a minimally invasive surgical procedure that can make you look younger. This surgery uses a thread lift method to treat lines around your nose and jaw, and to remedy sagging skin on your eyebrows and neck. The results can last for five to seven years, making this type of facelift ideal if you do not want the regular invasive facelift and any permanent objects left under your skin, and you are aiming for natural-looking results.

Silhouette thread lift uses polypropylene sutures, which are biocompatible and permanent. The threads are anchored in your hairline using cones made of bio-resorbable glycolide and L-lacticle copolymer. The cones in the thread can help stimulate collage production in the skin to further contribute to a smoother and firmer appearance. Anchoring occurs in the hairline through an incision in your temporal fascia. The procedure is performed under a local anaesthetic, but if you are squeamish, the cosmetic surgeon may use sedation.

While generally a safe procedure, there are instances where the Silhouette thread lift could be unsafe, such as when it is performed by an unskilled surgeon using the wrong materials. This could result in botched surgery that could put your health and life at risk. So, it is critical to choose only a board certified and skilled surgeon with a lot of experience in conducting Silhouette facelifts throughout their career. Only a seasoned cosmetic surgeon can guarantee a safe procedure using proven methods and materials. Take note that skin irregularities, bruising, and swelling may occur after the procedure, but these are all temporary and should improve in a few days.