Are you Suitable for Silhouette Soft?
Silhouette Soft® is recommend for men and women who are trying to combat sagging skin or loss of volume but don’t want heavy and invasive treatment.

What Are The Components Of Silhouette Soft®?
Silhouette Soft® monofilaments are made of Polylactic Acid (PLLA) while the cones are made of poly (L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA). They are two biocompatible polymers frequently used in medical devices for their outstanding tolerance in the body.

How can Silhouette Soft® be used safely?
Silhouette Soft® is made in the USA and is subject to numerous sanitary controls. It has been developed after 6 years of research in permanent suspension sutures with cones used in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

With more than 150 000 treatments carried out so far, Silhouette Soft® has proven it’s safety and efficacy all over the world and is present in 70 countries.

It is CE marked device for the European market and the manufacturing site complies with the requirements of international standards ISO 13485.

Which Areas Can Be Treated?
Silhouette Soft® can be used to treat various parts of the face:

Contours of the face
Jaw line
Cheeks and mid face area
Eyebrows
Neck

What Must Be Done Before Silhouette Soft® Treatment?
No special preparation is required prior to Silhouette Soft treatment. However, we recommend that you discuss your expectations and ask your doctor any questions you have before starting treatment. Inform the doctor of any treatment you have already received and of any medicines you are currently taking.

What Happens Immediately After Silhouette Soft® Treatment?
Like all procedures of this type there is a possibility of side effects, although not everybody experiences them. These side effects include infection, minimal acute inflammatory tissue reaction, pain, swelling and oedema. Transient brusing may also occur. Sometimes, a slight depression or skin irregularity may appear at the entry points. These inconveniences should disappear a few days after treatment.

If you experience any side effects, you should talk to your doctor.

Are There Any Contraindications To Silhouette Soft® Treatment?
Patients with foreign body sensitivity or known or suspected allergies to implant or instrument materials in particular plastic/biomaterial should not undergo the procedure. Do NOT use in patients with active sepsis or infection, active (or history of) autoimmune disease, patients under 18 years of age, pregnant or breastfeeding women, or patients with limited ability or un-willingness to follow post-treatment recommendations.

Is Silhouette Soft® Treatment Painful?
No, the treatment is performed under local anaesthetic, avoiding pain during insertion of the suture.

Are There Any Recommendations To Be Followed After Silhouette Soft® Treatment?

• Apply cold packs immediately after the procedure if required (Cold packs should be wrapped to avoid direct contact with skin and insertion point)
• Take analgesia e.g. paracetamol in case of pain (2-3 days)
• Refrain from applying make-up for as long as possible (minimum 24 hours)
• Sleep face up, in an elevated position on pillows (3-5 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)

For more information, visit the Silhouette Soft® web page at https://silhouette-soft.com.

Pre-treatment Consultation

• On arrival, you will be asked to complete a confidential patient intake form.
• A VISIA Skin Analysis may be conducted.
• Your practitioner will then discuss your concerns and requirements with you in order to get a clear understanding of your expectations. 
• After a thorough examination, the most suitable treatment options and their alternatives will be proposed to you.  Treatment procedures will be clearly outlined and discussed, together with the benefits and possible risks of each.
• To ensure a good result, it is of utmost importance to carefully select our patients for this treatment.
• Should we find that surgery will be better, we will then refer you to a plastic surgeon.
• Your practitioner may also provide you with a quotation.  
• Any questions you have about the process or treatment will be answered honestly.
• Together, you and the practitioner will then decide on the treatment that is most appropriate and safe for you.
• Any pre- and post-treatment care will be explained in detail. Written instructions may be handed to you.
  
  

You are under no obligation to book the treatment with us after your consultation, however, should you do wish to book a treatment this can be done for you after your consultation or at a later date via phone or e-mail.

At Skinlogic we can assure you that we value your health and wellbeing. You will only be seen and treated by qualified and experienced professionals.

During the Treatment

Before conducting the treatment your physician will evaluate your needs and explain where the Silhouette Soft® sutures will be placed using a marking pen. The treated areas will be sterilised, and you may be given a topical anaesthetic to numb the area prior to the suture’s insertion.

Due to the sutures being inserted into the sub-cutaneous tissue there is relatively low level of discomfort during and after your treatment. Once the suture has 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.

The number of sutures applied depends on the skin laxity and condition.

Following the Treatment

The insertion of Silhouette Soft® elicits a minimal inflammatory reaction, this is normal and required. After placement patients may experience side some side effects. This may include minor pain, swelling and bruising.

The retightening effect is immediate : thanks to bi-directional cones distributed over the suspension suture that keep the skin in an elevated position. And the regenerative action is gradual : the main component of the suture (Polylactic acid: PLLA) during reabsorbtion stimulates the body so that it produces its own collagen. This action, which continues over time, restores the contours of the face and offers long term results.

Your physician will provide you with post-treatment recommendations and an aftercare programme to follow to ensure the best possible result.