Silhouette Soft2
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Silhouette Soft2
THE STEP- BY- STEP GUIDE TO THE SILHOUETTE SOFT® THREAD LIFT Dr Talia Notelovitz MBBCh, American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine About the Silhouette Soft® Thread Lift One of the most unwelcome signs of ageing is sagging skin in the face and neck. Silhouette Soft® is a 45 minute procedure that can be performed in your doctor’s office to lift sagging skin and restore youthful contours to your face. It uses a biodegradable thread which gives an immediate lift and stimulates collagen production. This means that your face will look better and better for the next few months. The result is natural; there is no scarring and minimal downtime. THREE STEPS TO A NEW YOU! STEP 1: PRE-TREATMENT • Choose your doctor carefully! The Silhouette Soft® thread lift is a highly specialised treatment. Make sure that your doctor is properly qualified to perform the procedure and has been accredited by AAMSSA (Aesthetic and Antiageing Medicine Society of South Africa). • Make sure you have asked all the questions you have and are satisfied with the answers. Inform your doctor of any medical conditions you may have. • Stop taking any anti-inflammatories, fish oils or Vitamin E ten days before the treatment as these may increase the chances of bruising. T: 011 883 1031 | E: [email protected] www.dermology.co.za STEP 2: TREATMENT What to expect • Your face will be thoroughly cleaned and marked with a make-up pencil. • The doctor will inject some local anaesthetic into the skin at a few points. This will sting a little. • Following this, the skin will be completely numb and you will not feel pain as the thread is inserted. You will feel pressure and tugging under the skin. • The threads are trimmed and your face will be cleaned. • You may have some swelling, skin dimpling or mild bruising. These are normal and will settle down over the next few days and should disappear in about a week. There will be tiny pinpricks where the thread has been inserted. These will close in a few days. These changes occur mainly at the hairline in front of the ear so you will be able to hide them with a clever hairstyle. • Your doctor will apply some antibiotic ointment to these areas to prevent any infection. • Schedule your follow up appointments with your doctor after 3 days, 1 week and 2 weeks. T: 011 883 1031 | E: [email protected] www.dermology.co.za STEP 3: POST TREATMENT You may lightly apply ice to the area immediately after the treatment to prevent swelling and bruising. For 3 days: • You may experience some pain and tenderness and can take anti-inflammatories to control this. • Elevate your head to 30 degrees while you sleep. For 5 days: • Sleep in the face-up position ( you can use a cushion designed for air travel to stop you from turning). • Put on make-up, wash and dry face, shave and wash hair gently. For 2 weeks: • Avoid direct sun and tanning beds. For 3 Weeks: • Avoid facial massages, sport (especially contact sport), dental surgery, drinking from a straw, extreme facial movement and saunas. Enjoy the new you! The information in this document should not replace information given to you by your health care professional T: 011 883 1031 | E: [email protected] www.dermology.co.za