Threads Silhouette Soft: everything you need to know about modern American material

Today, thread rejuvenation methods are becoming more and more popular. The variety of different threads often complicates the choice of doctor and patient. Evolutionarily, new types of threads appear that meet the following criteria: minimal invasiveness, reduction of the rehabilitation period with a pronounced immediate lifting effect and long-term preservation of the result. Silhouette Lift Soft threads (made in the USA) meet all modern requirements and rightfully occupy a leading place among anti-aging procedures. Silhouette lift Soft threads allow you to instantly tighten the shape of your face for a long time without interrupting your usual rhythm of life.

Product Description

Threads Silhouette Soft is the latest development of the American company Sinclair Pharma. The option was created taking into account the experience of using the brand's existing product called Silhouette Lift. The manufacturer has completely preserved the format of the product, replacing the material with a more advanced one. The new version of Silhouette Soft consists entirely of polylactic acid, unlike its predecessor, which is made of polypropylene.

The Silhouette Soft thread is a smooth, strong base 26–30 cm long, supplemented with reinforcing elements. In the middle part of the thread, at segments of 4–6 cm from the center, there are 8, 12 or 16 equidistant cones, separated by knots. Opposite groups of elements are directed in different directions. The knots are designed for tension and reliable fixation of the retained soft tissues.

The Silhouette Soft material is 100% biocompatible and is completely absorbed within 12–18 months of exposure to organic tissues. The substance is artificially synthesized in the laboratory. The material does not contain antigenic or protein components, which confirms its absolute hypoallergenicity.

Attention! Polylactic acid, the basis of the Silhouette Soft composition, breaks down naturally, stimulates the body's own neocollagenesis, and encourages the synthesis of hyaluronic acid. The process allows you to start internal tissue rejuvenation. As a result, strengthening and improving the quality of cellular structures are achieved.

What causes the “double lifting” effect?

Indications for use

The use of polymilk materials Silhouette Soft is aimed at eliminating ptosis, various defects, and smoothing wrinkles. Silhouette Soft materials are most often installed for:

• mid-face lift;
• harmonization of the position of eyebrows, eyelids, lips;
• modeling of the zygomatic region;
• correction of the descending line of the oval;
• elimination of defects of the chin, neck, décolleté.

Cosmetologists prefer to perform surgery using Silhouette Soft on patients over 30 years of age. At this time, the first age-related changes usually become noticeable. With the help of thread lifting, it is possible to restore a fresh look and prevent further development of age-related changes. In case of a pronounced negative hereditary pattern of aging, the procedure is performed at an earlier age to prevent premature deterioration of external signs.

As a result of the operation, it is possible to achieve clear contours, form the desired features, tighten tissues, and adjust volume. Silhouette Soft is successfully used to work with young and mature patients. The threads are suitable for use on delicate areas with delicate skin. In some cases, for more precise fixation of the tails of the eyebrows and corners of the lips, cosmetologists offer patients a procedure with a similar version of Invisible, consisting of 80% polylactic acid and having multi-directional notches.

Indications for testing

Silhouette lift threads can be used to eliminate nasolabial folds, drooping eyebrows, folds on the neck, chin, cheeks, and also eliminates skin aging, giving skin elasticity. This rejuvenation technique is also suitable for correcting other parts of the body. They help with minor skin stretch marks, but also with serious age-related changes. The following categories of patients can use the technique:

• Those who, due to age-related changes, have lost their skin elasticity. A minor correction with silhouette lift threads can correct the deficiency. Very often, even young girls use the procedure to remove minor wrinkles or sagging skin.
• People with significant tissue sagging, who for health reasons are not recommended to use plastic surgery as a lift.
• Who has facial paralysis, slight displacement, as well as facial asymmetry.
• It is recommended to use this method of tightening after 30 years of age, when there is slight aging of the skin, but surgery is not yet required.

Doctors note the positive side of such a procedure for those who, for health reasons, cannot remain under general anesthesia for a long time, as well as for those who are afraid to undergo plastic surgery. This correction method has many advantages, but it is also worth noting that there are contraindications, and in such cases you should consult a doctor.

Contraindications for the use of silhouette threads as lifting

Some categories are not advised to use silhouette products as correction and lifting. The following categories of patients should avoid such procedures:

1. People with chronic and frequent inflammatory lesions on the skin (as well as the presence of warts and papillomas on the face).
2. With chronic diseases of internal organs.
3. People with cancer and those who use hormonal drugs.
4. People with severe allergic reactions to multiple drugs.
5. For those who use fillers for tightening or have various synthetic preparations under the skin.
6. Pregnant and breastfeeding women with possible contraindications.

You need to approach this rejuvenation technique very responsibly. Before use, you need to undergo additional tests and undergo an examination to avoid complications and undesirable consequences.

Preparatory stage

Before performing the Silhouette Soft installation operation, a face-to-face consultation with a cosmetologist is required. The doctor makes a visual assessment of the problem and conducts a conversation with the patient.

It becomes mandatory to collect an anamnesis to confirm the possibility of carrying out the procedure. If the decision is affirmative, the cosmetologist sets a date for the manipulation and gives recommendations on preparing for the operation.

It will be mandatory to stop taking medications that affect the quality of your blood. The doctor will tell you which medications are recommended to be eliminated 1-2 weeks before the procedure. It is advisable to give up alcohol and smoking at the same time. During the preparation period, it is recommended to lead a healthy lifestyle and take special care to maintain ideal health and clean skin.

How many threads are needed?

The required number of threads depends on the condition of the skin, the wishes of the patient, the type of threads and is determined by the doctor during consultation.

On average used:

8-taper threads on each side

• eyebrow 1 thread
• middle third of the face 1-4 threads
• chin area 1-4 threads

NEW 16-taper threads on each side:

• eyebrow 1 thread
• middle third of the face 1-2 threads
• chin area 1-2 threads

Carrying out the operation

On the day of the Silhouette Soft installation procedure, the patient’s skin is prepared for surgery: cleaned and disinfected with chlorhexidine. The doctor once again clarifies the expectations and, together with the client, projects the required position of the skin with his hands. Based on the information received, the cosmetologist decides on the technology of work and performs markings.

Important point! The product configuration of Silhouette software allows you to place them in different ways, to install them in all possible directions: vertically, horizontally, at an angle. This allows you to achieve different goals and take an individual approach to solving problems.

The number of threads used and installation locations are determined by the cosmetologist specifically. Individual characteristics and severity of the problem are taken into account. Usually, for a complete lift with the Comfort variety, 8-10 pieces are enough, with the New version - 3-5 pieces.

Before performing the main steps of the operation, anesthesia is necessary. Local injection anesthesia with lidocaine is used. The drug is administered precisely to the sites of intended punctures. This helps minimize the discomfort of the procedure.

It is important for the patient to pay attention to the safety of the manipulation:

• compliance with sterility: antiseptic treatment of the skin of the affected areas, work of the cosmetologist in gloves, a mask, medical clothing, compliance of the office with sanitary standards;
• the cosmetologist’s use of new materials that are opened in front of the client;
• compliance with the performer’s competence: availability of the necessary diplomas, certificates confirming training.

Installation of Silhouette Soft is carried out in 2 stages. Initially, 3 punctures of the skin are made to the adipose tissue along the drawn guides. Installation of the thread begins from the middle hole. Half the length is introduced, achieving the desired location of the cones. Do the same with the rest of the thread, drawing it in the opposite direction.

After installing all the Silhouette Soft on the corrected area, the area is balanced: they pull the threads by the free ends, holding the skin with their hands. Areas of material that extend outwards are stopped. Next, they move on to processing a similar area of ​​symmetrical location, and work with other areas planned for correction.

The estimated duration of the procedure is 30–60 minutes. After treating all necessary areas, the doctor wipes the skin with an antiseptic. It is possible to use a regenerating cream. The doctor gives recommendations for recovery, sets a date for a follow-up examination, and releases the patient.

Face lift with Silhouette Lift threads

Aesthetic facial plastic surgery does not always involve complex operations with a long recovery period. Today, patients have at their disposal a worthy alternative to “serious” surgery - anti-aging threads.

One of the most effective options in this segment is Silhouette Lift threads , which are used to tighten the skin of the face or other areas of the body. In this case, the surgeon does not make incisions, does not peel off or excise tissue, so the procedure takes less than an hour, and rehabilitation takes no more than 5-7 days.

Minimal trauma combined with high efficiency has made this technique one of the most popular and sought-after methods of minimally invasive anti-aging plastic surgery. Plastic surgeon Svetlana Pshonkina told TecRussia.ru in more detail about who is suitable for a thread lift and what results can be expected from it:

↑ What are Silhouette Lift threads and what are their advantages?

These threads are produced by the American company Kolster Methods Inc., and their developer - company owner Al Kolster - took part in the production of the previous generation of threads and was well acquainted with their main disadvantages. That is why the innovative improvements he proposed turned out to be so successful:

• The main advantage of the Silhouette Lift was the new method of fixation. Along the entire length of the thread there are nodules, closed with cones made of bioabsorbable material. It is this improvement that guarantees multiple point fixation of the installed thread in the skin, reliable tightening and visible results lasting up to 3-5 years.
• Specially designed cones are shaped and sized to cover the nodule and ensure smooth implantation. The thread is then moved in the opposite direction, and the anchor cones securely hold the soft tissue, giving the skin an elastic and smooth appearance, while they themselves remain completely invisible.

Compared to previous generations of percutaneous materials (notched threads), this design increases the lifting efficiency and fixation strength by almost 10 times. As the cones dissolve, connective tissue grows around the nodules and collagen production increases, which provides tissue lifting and tension for a long period. This process takes from 5 to 10 months.

Silhouette Lift threads are made of polypropylene, a suture material whose safety and biocompatibility with the human body has been confirmed by a long history of its use in surgery. Polypropylene is biologically inert, does not break down during the life of the body, has high strength and a perfectly smooth surface.

↑ Indications for thread lift

Silhouette Lift is used to correct folds of the nasolabial triangle, drooping of the lower edge of the eyebrows, folds in the chin, neck, cheeks, and eliminate age-related changes on the face and neck. In addition, they are effective for tightening other areas of the body.

Contrary to popular belief, threads help not only with minor, but also with very significant ptosis and will be an ideal option for the following categories of patients:

• middle-aged people with minor age-related changes who want to get a pronounced anti-aging effect without resorting to surgical lifting;
• with significant age-related tissue displacements for whom plastic surgery is contraindicated for health reasons or is undesirable due to personal preferences;
• suffering from facial asymmetry due to facial paralysis, such as Bell's palsy.

↑ How the Silhouette Lift is performed

The modeling procedure is performed on an outpatient basis, under local or general anesthesia and takes about 45-90 minutes. (depending on the number of installed threads). Before the operation, markings are made according to which the lift will be performed.

A straight needle is attached to one end of the Silhouette Lift thread, which is passed under the skin along the marking line. The second end is equipped with a semicircular needle designed for fixation. The cones do not interfere with implantation, since their apex is located in the direction of movement, and their base is located in the direction of tension.

Then the thread is pulled in the opposite direction, the cones with their wide part pick up the soft tissues and pull them up, providing an effect similar to that obtained during a conventional facelift. The knots located along the entire length of the thread act as stoppers - they prevent the cones from sliding and fix the result.

↑ After the procedure

The recovery period after the introduction of Silhouette Lift threads lasts 5-7 days, during which time all inevitable bruises, swelling and bruises disappear. The patient can return to their normal lifestyle almost immediately, but active physical activity must be avoided for about 2 more weeks.

In the first 10-14 days, it is not recommended to make active facial and chewing movements: opening your mouth wide, laughing, chewing solid food (nuts), biting an apple, etc. This period of “calmness” is necessary for the correct formation of the connective tissue frame around the cones of the threads.

The primary effect can be seen immediately after the procedure, and it will fully appear after 3-6 months, when new collagen fibers form around the threads.

How long the result will last will depend on the number of threads installed. On average - at least 3-4 years. In addition, this tightening is perfectly combined with most injection and hardware rejuvenating techniques, which significantly prolong and enhance its effect.

↑ How much does a Silhouette Lift thread lift cost?

The cost of this procedure varies significantly from clinic to clinic. Usually it is installed either for working with one zone or for installing one thread.

Prices for a Silhouette Lift thread lift by Svetlana Yuryevna Pshonkina are dictated by the surgeon’s experience in this field, a high success rate (up to 98% of patients are satisfied with the results of the operation), a guarantee of safety, comprehensive patient management during the rehabilitation period and other significant factors that form the basis of professional activity the doctors:

• Mid-face lift – 140-220 thousand rubles. Includes the full cost of the procedure, including anesthesia, cost of threads, postoperative care (dressings).
• A lift with 8 threads (4 on each side) with anesthesia in total will cost ~120-160 thousand rubles;
• Correction of the chin area costs ~40-50 thousand rubles;
• Lifting the neck and chin area using 6 threads with anesthesia will require costs of ~75-90 thousand rubles;
• Full vector face and neck lifting – 200-250 thousand rubles;
• The cost of introducing 1 Silhoette Lift thread (including the cost of material and anesthesia) is 15-25 thousand rubles.

When deciding on the budget for the operation, it is worth taking into account the importance of the experience of the surgeon performing a thread lift, and not discounting the fact that many Russian specialists abandoned this minimally invasive technique in favor of surgical ones only because they were unable to master the technique and demonstrate high-quality results to their patients.

Features of rehabilitation

The rehabilitation period after installation of Silhouette Soft threads is short. Often minimal negative changes are noticeable on the face: slight redness, swelling, bruising. Sometimes manifestations are completely absent. It is advisable to spend the rest of the day after the procedure at home, in a calm environment, but some patients go to work and do their usual activities.

The doctor warns about the need to comply with the restrictions of the recovery period. If you follow the recommendations, the course of rehabilitation is accelerated and the risk of complications is reduced. Typically, the doctor imposes restrictions on:

• sleeping on your stomach or side;
• activity of facial expressions, movements;
• intense effects on the skin;
• visiting a bathhouse, sauna, swimming pool;
• Tan;
• carrying out various cosmetic procedures.

It is advisable to adhere to the prohibitions for at least 1–2 weeks. Restrictions are gradually being lifted as recovery progresses. The doctor can individually establish specific prohibitions, the observance of which is mandatory.

The result of the operation is noticeable immediately. Swelling often interferes with assessing the full picture. After 1–2 weeks you can get the first results. The positive effect increases over the first 2–6 months. The result lasts up to 2–4 years.

You can repeat the operation after the problems return. It is not advisable to carry out the manipulation within 6–18 months after the previous one.

Rejuvenation Silhouette soft

These threads differ from the others in that they contain only polylactic acid without additional impurities. This method stimulates rejuvenation from the inside, the effect is immediate. Silhouette soft before and after patients note quick results that last for a long time. Some people did not feel discomfort after rejuvenation and did not experience swelling. The advantages of this method of rejuvenation are obvious; the only disadvantages that can be highlighted are the cost of the operation and the fact that re-use of threads is necessary after 2-4 years.

Many doctors note some disadvantages, namely, that due to its high popularity, rejuvenation is very often carried out by incompetent doctors, which causes many complications in patients. Silhouette Soft do not lead to autoimmune reactions, but at the same time they accelerate the process of production of hyaluronic acid and connective tissue. Allergic reactions were not observed when using these threads. The external effect after using threads occurs gradually over 2-4 months, and within 6 months the final result after the procedure is visible. This process is considered lengthy due to the restructuring of tissues and the adoption of new collagen particles. Silhouette soft creates a soft effect of temporal lifting, and is best used on the face and neck; they eliminate nasolabial wrinkles very well.

Comparison of Silhouette elevator and Aptos

The cosmetology market for various preparations is replete with a variety of threads for rejuvenation. And although they are all made according to medical standards, they have differences that can become a serious reason for various complications.

Many cosmetologists and plastic surgeons talking about Thread lift silhouette and Aptos, which have been compared over the years, say that Aptos is less durable and does not hold tissue together so reliably. And although the rehabilitation process for these threads is the same, it all depends on the qualifications of the doctor and correct installation. Also, cosmetologists note the fact that Aptos threads give a more pronounced result immediately, without increasing the effect. They are considered an older version of threads, and Silhouette Lift is a higher quality version.

Contraindications

Installation of Silhouette Soft materials is performed exclusively on patients in good health. Any inflammatory process in the body, exacerbation of a chronic disease, malaise in the form of an acute headache, fever, or pressure surge signal the need to reschedule the operation. It is unacceptable to perform the procedure on patients with compromised integrity of the skin in the area of ​​intended treatment. The absence of dermatological problems is important.

The operation is completely excluded when:

• oncological, autoimmune diseases;
• problems with blood, tissue regeneration;
• serious endocrine and cardiovascular disorders;
• mental disorders that cannot be treated.

The doctor will recommend refusing the procedure during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are prone to keloid scarring, manipulation may result in appearance defects.

Features of SoftLift threads

Multidirectional notches of various shapes provide high-quality skin tightening and prevent the threads from moving in the future.

A variety of installation techniques - reinforcing, lifting and shaping - opens up more possibilities for tissue fixation.

The procedure is carried out with minimal invasiveness through the use of atraumatic needles, and the fiber, made from safe medical materials, has a high degree of biocompatibility. The session is accompanied by local anesthesia.

And finally, the main feature of the new product: the synthesis of one’s own collagen and elastin in the tissues located in the intervention area.

Consequences

The development of side effects as a result of the operation is mild. The normal behavior of the body is the occurrence of hyperemia, local tissue edema, and local hematomas. The symptoms are often minor and disappear within 2–3 days.

In case of erroneous actions of the cosmetologist, or the patient ignoring the restrictions of the rehabilitation period, the following may occur:

• new defects (asymmetry, tugging);
• translucency, bulging of material;
• functional disorders (movement of the eyes, mouth, limited facial expressions).

Important! Violation of sterility is fraught with the addition of infection and the development of an inflammatory process.

What procedures can be combined with Silhouette Lift Soft thread lifting?

Thread lifting Silhouette Lift Soft (Silhouette Lift Soft) is combined with most cosmetic procedures: botulinum toxin injections, hyaluronic acid preparations, laser skin resurfacing, mesotherapy and others. A more pronounced and lasting result will allow you to receive a course of biorevitalization and bioreinforcement before the placement of threads, since “prepared” moisturized skin has better regenerative properties, which is important when synthesizing its own collagen “framework” around the thread. Please note that after the threads are delivered, hardware methods should be avoided for 2-3 weeks or longer at the discretion of the doctor. Injection procedures can be carried out without restrictions.

Author of the material: Dermatologist, cosmetologist N.M. Lachinova. All rights reserved.

Pros and cons in comparison with analogues

Silhouette Soft materials provide safe and long-term correction of appearance. The brand's threads are absolutely biocompatible, do not cause allergies, have minimal side effects, and the rehabilitation period is quick. The material completely decomposes, launching internal rejuvenation processes. At the same time, tissue compaction by fibrosis is superficial and does not negatively affect the quality of the skin layer. The downside of using Silhouette Soft is the high cost of the product and the need to master the nuances of working with the type of thread.

Opinion of cosmetologists

Doctors actively use Silhouette Soft threads in their work. The material lives up to expectations. Cosmetologists often equate the effect of Silhouette Soft with the effect of Aptos. Silhouette Soft is higher in cost, but the price is justified by its ideal organic biocompatibility.

Cosmetologists are confident in the effectiveness of Silhouette Soft and actively offer them to patients to achieve a pronounced lifting effect.

The cosmetologist rates Silhouette Soft higher than the popular Aptos.

Many cosmetologists rate Silhouette Soft and Aptos equally.

Types of threads

• Smooth - they are located in the deep layers of the skin, so they provide a pronounced tightening effect. This type of thread lifting involves the use of non-absorbable threads, so it can be used to correct severe sagging skin.
• Mesothreads dissolve over time, so they are perfect for correcting skin imperfections in women aged 35-40 years. The threads remain under the skin for a year, during which time a special fibrous tissue is formed at their location, due to which the effect of supporting the skin continues even after the disappearance of the threads themselves. Mesothreads can be smooth or in the form of springs - the latter option provides better support for the skin.
• With notches - such threads have the effect of better fastening in fabrics due to the small “notches” that are applied along their entire length. Thanks to the notches, the effect of such thread lifting usually lasts for a longer period.
• The classic threads made from caprolactone and polylactic acid traditionally include Aptos, Silhouette lift, Resorblift, Dermafil Happy lift threads. They can be either absorbable or non-absorbable - the choice is made by a cosmetologist individually for each patient.

Patient reviews

Patient opinions about Silhouette Soft threads are positive. The operation is quick and recovery is not a problem. The procedure gives a pronounced positive effect. The threads cope with the assigned tasks.

The patient is satisfied with Silhouette Soft threads.

The patient speaks positively about the installed Silhouette Soft.

Principle of the procedure

Skin tightening with threads is performed in a hospital setting; no special preparation is required. However, reviews contain information that for several days before using Silhouette Lift or their alternative, it is recommended to abstain from alcohol, any cosmetic procedures and blood thinning medications.

The procedure itself can be divided into several stages. In total, all manipulations take no more than an hour. After all manipulations are completed, the patient leaves the clinic building. So, the session is divided into:

• Preparatory stage (treating the skin with an antiseptic, drawing up a scheme for introducing threads, applying a cream for local anesthesia).
• Introduction of Silhouette Lift or Lift Soft (carried out using durable, flexible steel needles according to a pre-designed thread direction plan).
• The final stage (recommendations for further care and prevention of side effects).

One of the Silhouette thread insertion schemes