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Adjustable facelift without visible scar |
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| SMARTCONE LIFT / SILHOUETTE LIFT |
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| SmartCone/Silhouette sutures are the latest US FDA approved threads. The SmartCone/Silhouette suture is different from barbed sutures like Aptos thread. Barbed suture is created when cuts are made in the shaft of conventional sutures, weakening the inherent strength of the thread. SmartCone/Silhouette sutures utilize clear, flexible, absorbable cones. Once the cones are completely absorbed, tissue growth around the small knots will allow for tissue suspension. |
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| Instead of pulling and cutting away excess skin via Surgery, SmartCone /Silhouette suture repositions skin and stimulates collagen production around it, giving the face a lifted effect. Unlike the Barbed suture’s floating lift or PDO thread, SmartCone /Silhouette Lift is the suspension lift then it produces stronger and longer lasting effect. |
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| Though the SmartCone/Silhouette Lift produces excellent results, it is not meant to replace the traditional face lift in cases of serious loss of skin elasticity. The best candidates for the SmartCone/Silhouette Lift are those whom are in good physical condition, with reasonably normal skin thickness and moderate sagging. If you have had a surgical face lift previously, but are again experiencing sagging skin, you may still be a good candidate for the SmartCone/Silhouette Lift. Younger persons who looking for subtle changes with cheek sagging, or are wishing to delay signs of aging are also excellent candidates. |
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| RECOVERY TIME |
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| The side effects are minimal, immediately following the procedure, there may be slight swelling, bruising and redness, all of which generally dissipate in the first 48 hours. Though results are often immediate, they generally improve over a three to six month period as collagen encapsulates and "bunches" over the threads to further fill in the face. Facial movement should be limited for about two - three weeks. Though you can resume normal activities, such as walking or sitting at a computer within the hour, strenuous exercise should be avoided for five days. |
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