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How Long Do InstaLift Results Last?

Have you ever wished you could turn back the clock and look more like your younger self? While cosmetic surgeries like a facelift, brow lift, and eyelid lift are excellent options, not everyone is ready for surgery to help smooth away wrinkles, folds, and fine lines. If this sounds like you, you may wish to consider Silhouette InstaLift.

In this post, we’ll answer the most frequently asked questions about this non-surgical option.

How Does Instalift Work?

The InstaLift procedure involves biodegradable, surgical-grade threads and small, absorbable cones that anchor them into place. While the threads provide the lift, the cones create fixation points for your newly elevated skin, which helps restore youthful contours to your face.

Silhouette InstaLift acts in the subcutaneous level of the skin to stimulate collagen, which is a protein that serves as a “scaffolding” for skin.

During your procedure, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Florence Mussat will inject the threads and cones into the subcutaneous fat layer beneath your skin to create the desired effect. InstaLift can reposition your tissues to reveal a firmer, tighter jaw, cheeks, and neckline.

For up to a year and a half after your InstaLift procedure, your body will naturally absorb the cones and stimulate new collagen growth to retain your youthful appearance.

How Long Do Silhouette InstaLift Results Last?

Expect continued improvements in lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin over the next three to six months after your InstaLift treatment. These results typically last a year to 18 months, as new collagen forms and continues supporting your skin.

Some patients choose follow-up InstaLift sessions when their results start fading to maintain their benefits. In addition, it pairs well with other non-surgical facial rejuvenation treatments.

How Long Does an InstaLift Session Take?

After you consult Dr. Mussat and agree that InstaLift is right for you, she will schedule your treatment. Including prep time, the average InstaLift session takes 30 to 45 minutes.

Dr. Mussat will begin by marking the treatment area to determine where to place the threads. Next, she will apply a local numbing cream or injection to ensure your comfort. Then, she will gently thread the InstaLift threads under the skin surface for a tight hold.

What Does InstaLift Feel Like?

You could notice an instant lifting effect after your session, but results will continue to improve over the following weeks.

InstaLift is a relatively painless procedure. Most patients compare the sensation to getting an injection or dermal filler treatments.

Dr. Mussat carefully places the threads in the fatty tissue under your skin to avoid sensitive nerves. Though you’ll feel the threads pass under your skin, it shouldn’t be painful.

Is There Downtime After InstaLift?

InstaLift doesn’t require any recovery time. However, you may experience bruising and swelling for the first few days after treatment. If you want to look your best for an upcoming event, schedule your appointment far enough ahead to allow swelling and bruising to diminish.

Avoid strenuous workouts or other activities for about a week after your InstaLift appointment. You can resume your normal daily activities afterward.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Mussat and learn more about how InstaLift can lift sagging facial skin and restore facial beauty, contact us or call (312) 751-9000.

Turn Back the Clock with this Non-Surgical Alternative to a Facelift (Instalift)

The process of aging is gradual and highly individual. In between the development of fine lines and the progression of skin laxity, there’s a stage where injectables aren’t enough and facelift surgery may be too much. If you’re in your 40s or early 50s and just starting to see hints of loose skin around your jawline and hollows around your cheeks, the Silhouette Instalift can provide the perfect alternative to facelift surgery. This convenient in-office procedure is also a great choice for anyone concerned about the time commitment, cost, or discomfort associated with facelift surgery, regardless of their age.

What is the Silhouette Instalift?

The Silhouette Instalift works similarly to a mid-face lift; it subtly raises the muscles, fat pads, and connective tissues that support facial contours. As a result of this elevating action, the patient’s cheeks become fuller, skin becomes firmer and smoother, and jowls disappear. What makes this procedure unique is its innovative, minimally invasive approach to treatment; no incisions are made during a Silhouette Instalift, and no tissue is removed. Instead, tiny biodegradable sutures are gently threaded below the skin, where they’re used to lift sagging muscle and connective tissue.

Unlike conventional sutures, Instalift threads are fitted with several tiny cones. These cones hold the threads in place and provide support for surrounding tissues, ensuring they maintain their new shape. The cones also stimulate the production of collagen, a protein that helps skin, muscle, and connective tissue stay strong and supple. By the time your Instalift sutures dissolve, the tissue around them will have been reinforced by this new collagen, making your face more resistant to future sagging.

4 Advantages of the Silhouette Instalift

The Silhouette Instalift offers multiple advantages that make it an appealing alternative to facelift surgery:

Zero risks of scarring. Instalift sutures are inserted with a very thin needle so that they won’t leave any marks on your skin.
Little or no downtime. Most people who have an Instalift can return to work the day after their procedure. Though some patients experience mild swelling and bruising after having an Instalift, these symptoms are usually minor and don’t interfere with day-to-day life.
Instant results that last a long time. As soon as you walk out of the office after having an Instalift, you’ll notice that you look refreshed and rejuvenated. Over the next 18 months, your results will continue to improve as collagen production increases in treated areas. Your skin will become fuller and firmer and unwanted features, like jowls and facial hollows, will gradually become less noticeable. The results of one Instalift can be seen for up to two years.
Subtle, natural revitalization. By working with the body’s existing healing mechanisms, the Silhouette Instalift produces results that are indistinguishable from graceful natural aging. This procedure won’t make your face look tight or stretched in any way.

Discover how the Silhouette Instalift can Help You

Though fine lines and sagging skin can be frustrating, treating them doesn’t have to be. If you would like to learn more about minimally invasive anti-aging treatments, contact board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Florence Mussat to arrange a consultation in Chicago.

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