Frequently Asked Questions

About Threadlifts at Lumiere Clinic

1. What is Silhouette Soft®?

   Silhouette Soft® is a sterile resorbable suture with cones along its length. The cones are what hold the suture in place, a bit like scaffolding. The suture is made of Poly-L-lactic acid which is a common resorbable suture material used in surgery.

2. Who is suitable for Silhouette Soft®?

   Those with mild sagging of cheeks, jawline and nasolabial lines are most suitable for this treatment. Those with moderate to severe sagging may need a combination of treatments to achieve best results. The quality of skin will be assessed during consultation, and those with very thin or thick skin may not be appropriate for this treatment.

3. What are the side effects?

   Like all procedures, there is a possibility of side effects, although not everybody experiences them. There can be some swelling, redness, bruising, slight depression or skin irregularity at the entry points. These usually take a few days to a week to settle down. Other side effects such as infections and allergic reactions are rare.

4. What are the contraindications for this treatment?

   Silhouette Soft® is contraindicated in those who have known allergic reactions or sensitivities to suture materials or biomaterials. Pregnant or breast-feeding women, those aged less than 18 years, or those who have an active infection or an active or history of autoimmune disease are also contraindicated.

5. What are the aftercare instructions?

   – Avoid direct contact with skin and insertion point
   – Take analgesia e.g. paracetamol in case of pain (2 to3 days)
   – Refrain from applying make-up for as long as possible (minimum 24 hours)
   – Sleep face up, in an elevated position on pillows (3 to 5 nights)
   – Wash, shave and dry face gently without rubbing or massaging (5 days)
   – Avoid excessive face and neck movements (2 weeks)
   – Avoid over-exposure to direct sunlight and do not use tanning beds (2 weeks)
   – Avoid sports, in particular high-impact sports e.g. running (2 weeks)
   – Do not use saunas or hammams (3 weeks)
   – Avoid dental surgery (3 weeks)
   – Avoid face and neck massages and face and neck aesthetic treatments (4 weeks)

6. Is it safe?

   Silhouette Soft® was developed after 6 years of research in sutures with cones used in plastic and reconstructive surgery. More than 150,000 treatments have been carried out with excellent safety and efficacy records all over the world. It is an approved CE marked device for the European market.