Silhouette InstaLift®

At Tucson Cosmetic, Dr. Rubbani, offers a wide range of non-surgical facelift and body contouring solutions to reverse the signs of aging and help you look as young as you feel. If you would like to restore a more youthful appearance, but prefer to avoid extensive plastic surgery such as a traditional facelift, then a Thread Lift, Suture Lift, or Silhouette InstaLift® procedure may be the right option for you.

Dr. Rubbani offers a few types of Thread Lift options for both face and buttocks: those using Silhouette InstaLift and those using NovaThreads. Each technique and product offers unique advantages, so the best way to determine which of these great procedures is right for you is to speak with Dr. Sofia Rubbani in person. Please call (520) 638-5553 today to schedule a consultation at our Tucson or New York Office.

What is a Thread Lift?

A thread lift is a non-surgical, minimally invasive facelift and/or body contouring procedure that uses special suture threads to “lift up” sagging skin on the neck and face, buttocks, arms, and other areas. The procedure is less time-consuming than a traditional facelift or butt lift, and there is virtually little recovery or downtime. The result is a more refreshed, relaxed, natural, and youthful appearance.

Silhouette Instalift Non-Surgical Facelift Benefits

• There are many benefits to choosing the Silhouette InstaLift to achieve your facial rejuvenation goals:
• Achieves excellent results for men and women between the ages of 40 and 75
• Facial volume is redistributed, restoring a youthful appearance
• Corrects mid and lower-face drooping
• Smooths prematurely aging skin
• Minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment
• No general anesthesia required
• Short recovery and minimal downtime
• Less swelling, bruising, and discomfort than a traditional facelift
• Will stimulate collagen production for a lifted effect
• Immediate results, with additional lifting effects achieved over time

Am I a Thread Lift candidate?

The best Silhouette InstaLift candidates are in the good physical condition and have normal skin thickness. If you had a prior surgical facelift and are currently experiencing sagging skin, you may be an ideal candidate.

This procedure is also an excellent option for younger men and women who would like to delay the signs of aging or achieve subtle rejuvenation results in the brow, cheek, jowls, or neck.

In general, our Silhouette InstaLift and Thread/Suture Lift patients have the following characteristics:

• Sagging, old-looking skin around the face or jawline
• Loss of volume or structure in the face
• A desire to avoid invasive surgery, either due to medical reasons or personal preference
• A desire to avoid general anesthesia
• Realistic expectations about what this procedure can accomplish

Because Silhouette InstaLift procedures can be used in various places on the body, each patient requires an individualized consultation with Dr. Rubbani, during which we will discuss the best way to achieve your results.

The Thread Lift Procedure

In general, our thread lift procedures are performed in Tucson and New York offices. The patient will be given a local anesthetic and, possible, an intravenous or oral sedative. Patient comfort is a paramount concern for us, so we do everything possible to ensure that patients are well taken care of.

Dr. Rubbani will determine the best sites to insert the “thread” in order to achieve the desired final result. Next, Dr. Rubbani will begin the process of inserting the threads. The specifics of this will depend on the desired final result and the Thread Lift product employed (such as NovaThreads or Silhouette InstaLift).

This process is repeated several times in the targeted area, in order to create the desired shape and lift, again varying due to the Thread Lift product employed. In general, the entire process takes less than 30 minutes, allowing patients to resume their normal activities in short order.

Recovery and Results

Patients who undergo the Silhouette InstaLift are usually able to resume normal activities quite quickly. There may be some bruising or swelling after the procedure, but this should subside within 3-5 days.

Some Thread Lift results will be noticeable nearly instantly. Our Tucson and New York InstaLift patients consistently remark on how the new volume and structure make them look younger and feel more confident. A Thread Lift facial rejuvenation procedure will make the patient look more youthful and rejuvenated.

Thread Body Lift

We also offer thread lift procedures designed to augment and lift the shape of the buttocks, belly, arms, etc. These Thread Lift procedures follow the same basic steps as Thread Lift for the face.

FAQ

Commonly Asked Questions About Silhouette InstaLift®

1. What is Silhouette InstaLift®?
Silhouette InstaLift® is a 45-minute dual-action cosmetic rejuvenation device that restores your younger
appearance by:

• Immediately lifting sagging, aging skin in the mid-face area
• Gradually restoring volume and repositioning skin by stimulating new collagen production

2. What are the results of Silhouette InstaLift®?

Changes in the shape and appearance of the face happen gradually over time. These changes occur as skin strength and elasticity decrease with age, as well as due to the gradual loss of fat, bone, and cartilage. Silhouette InstaLift® is a minimally invasive cosmetic rejuvenation device that provides an instant lift to aging skin in the mid-face area and restores lost facial volume by stimulating collagen production for a more youthful appearance that continues to improve over time and lasts up to 2 years.

3. How does Silhouette InstaLift® work?

Silhouette InstaLift® uses the latest micro-suspension technology, MST, to lift the mid-face area while simultaneously activating the creation of natural collagen to boost volume.

4. What are Silhouette InstaLift® sutures made of?

Silhouette InstaLift® is made from a well-known polymer that is frequently used in medical devices and is well tolerated by the body.

5. Who might be interested in Silhouette InstaLift®?

Those looking for a quick, minimally invasive option to restore their midface’s youthful lift and volume without fillers may be interested in Silhouette InstaLift®.

6. How is the Silhouette InstaLift® procedure performed? How long does the procedure take?

Before the treatment begins, your physician explains where the micro-suspension technology, MST, will be placed and temporarily marks your face with a pen. Then a local anesthetic is provided. The entire procedure takes only 45 minutes.

7. Is the procedure painful?

Silhouette InstaLift® is a quick, minimally invasive way to restore your youthful appearance with minimal discomfort. A local anesthetic is provided.

8. How much downtime is needed following the procedure?

Following treatment with Silhouette InstaLift®, patients may experience minor pain, swelling, and bruising. Recovery time is minimal, with most patients returning to normal activities within 2-4 days.

9. How is Silhouette InstaLift® different from Thread Lifts?

Silhouette InstaLift® uses a unique micro-suspension technology, MST, to lift the mid-face while simultaneously activating the creation of natural collagen to boost volume.

10. Is general anesthesia required?

No. A local anesthetic is all that is required.

RESULTS

11. What results can I expect with Silhouette InstaLift®?

Silhouette InstaLift® delivers an immediate lift and gradually restores lost facial volume in the mid-face area by triggering your natural collagen production for a more youthful appearance that continues to improve over
time and lasts up to 2 years.

12. How long do the results last?

Silhouette InstaLift® instantly lifts aging skin and improves facial volume for a youthful appearance in the mid-face area that continues to improve over time and lasts up to 2 years.

SAFETY

13. Is the procedure safe?

Silhouette InstaLift® is the only FDA-cleared dual-action device for cosmetic rejuvenation. It is made from a well-known polymer that is frequently used in medical devices and is well tolerated by the body.

14. What are the side effects associated with Silhouette InstaLift®?

After the procedure, there may be some minor pain, swelling, and bruising. Silhouette InstaLift® is technique sensitive, so you should speak with your doctor to see if you are the type of person best suited to receive the treatment based on skin type, age, facial structure, and medical history.

PRICING

15. How much does Silhouette InstaLift® cost?

Treatment pricing varies depending on the patient’s needs and the number of sutures required. The average range in our practice is [Physician’s office to provide].

16. Does insurance cover the procedure?

Silhouette InstaLift® is a cosmetic treatment so insurance does not cover the procedure.

The Silhouette InstaLift® device is indicated for use in mid-face suspension surgery to temporarily fixate the cheek sub-dermis in an elevated position.

Important Safety Consideration

Silhouette InstaLift® is technique-sensitive, so patients should seek an experienced physician who understands how to use the device and can identify the type of person best suited to receive the treatment based on skin type, age, facial structure, and medical history. Patients should not receive the Silhouette InstaLift® procedure if they have a known allergy or foreign body sensitivities to plastic biomaterial or if an infection is present. Following treatment with Silhouette InstaLift®, patients may experience minor pain, swelling and bruising. Other side effects may include sensory nerve injury, asymmetry or banding. Individual results may vary.