With the age of thirties, sagging of the face, especially in the middle and lower face, atrophy in the fat pads and loosening due to gravity, tissue losses and deep lines cannot be completely eliminated by filling and similar methods. Over time, in addition to wrinkles, the sad and tired expression on the face, the loss of facial features become more evident over time, the face loses its oval, the triangular contour on the chin becomes blunt and the facial skin begins to sag. In order to eliminate this problem, which is increasingly seen in middle and advanced ages in both genders, in patients who do not want surgery, the threads used for non-surgical skin stretching and suspension, which are made of polyester with an outer surface covered with silicone, correct the sagging, tighten and rejuvenate the skin for long periods of 12-18 months. and stimulates the production of new collagen. In addition to opening wrinkles, the rope suspension method is also used in obtaining skin contours and shaping such as eyebrow lifting. Threads placed under the skin cause hyaluronic acid, which gives moisture to the skin over time, and increased circulation under the skin. It can be applied to the entire face, neck and décolleté area to moisturize and rejuvenate the skin. It can also be applied to people who have sagging in the chin area or jowl, and who have skin laxity in the neck area.
Silhouette Soft has 2 main effects: the lifting and hanging effect on the tissues that appear as soon as it is applied, and the regeneration effect on the connective tissue. The regeneration effect in the tissues is due to the polylactic acid in the structure of the threads and increases the fibroblast cells that synthesize the connective tissue and the production of collagen fiber. It gives vitality and fullness under the skin. With its suspensory effect, it removes the sagging tissues and applies pressure to the superficial tissues under the skin, bringing the facial skin to a “young” state as before. The effect of rope application is seen immediately after the application and becomes more evident within 2 weeks following the application.
In our hospital, two-sided small cones, the components of which are natural and completely bioabsorbable 82% -18% Lacthite / Glycolide material, and a Silhouette Soft ™ bioabsorbable thread containing 100% Polylactic Acid are used. These threads are safe materials that are compatible with the skin, completely dissolvable, do not have any allergy risks. There is no permanent risk in the thread process. Bruises and swelling can be seen after the procedure. These effects disappear in 3-4 days. Asymmetry can be seen rarely. In this case, the correction process is applied. Ropes dissolve completely in 2 years.