Instalift Pre- and Post-Care Instructions

Immediate Results

The Silhoutte InstaLift procedure takes about 45 minutes and provides immediate lift.  Your results will continue to improve with time as your collagen is stimulated. Final results are typically seen 6 months after your procedure.

No Incisions. No Scars.

Just a small needle puncture into the skin allows me to place a cheek, jawline or neck lifting thread. All with 3 small spots of local anesthetic for each thread.  New medical technology allows absorption of the lifting thread just like any internal suture. This means no permanent suture material remains in your face as your body’s own collagen locks the InstaLift effect in place.

Minimal Recovery Time

The Silhouette InstaLift is minimally invasive, does not require anesthesia or sedation and does not leave a scar.  That means little, if any, down time for you.  You can even drive yourself home after the procedure.  Most patients experience only limited bruising, redness or swelling.

Safe, Lasting Results

Once the absorbable threads instantly lift and contour your face, the patented product stimulates your own natural collagen to anchor the result.  This means long lasting results, typically a couple of years.  The Silhouette InstaLift is FDA approved for safety and peace of mind.

Natural, Balanced Results 

Traditional facelift surgery can result in a pulled look which doesn’t move naturally.  The Silhouette InstaLift is different.  The FDA approved special technology and my precise placement allows me to restore soft projection of the original curve of your cheek – and the angle to your jawline.  This results in a natural, balanced you that will have friends wondering what has you looking so refreshed.

We can combine the lift with other treatments the same day to provide maximum results.

The Silhouette InstaLift works synergistically with relaxers, fillers, bio stimulators, lights and lasers to give you your most balanced natural positive appearance.  No more pulled or stretched look common with traditional facelift surgery!  The combination of the InstaLift with other products and procedures allow us to create a subtle but noticeably refreshed, natural look.

INSTALIFT PRE-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

The following are important treatment instructions for you to understand to help avoid unsatisfactory results and complications.

• If you are taking medications that may prolong bleeding, you may experience increased bruising at the injection site. You must avoid aspirin, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Motrin, Aleve, etc.), vitamin E, fish oil, ginger, ginkgo, green tea, garlic, ginseng, or St. John’s Wort for 10 days prior to your treatment. PLEASE INFORM US IF YOU ARE TAKING ONE OF THESE BEFORE YOU ARE INJECTED. If you are prescribed any of these medications by a different physician, you must consult with them prior to stopping any medication.
• Arnika Forte tablets contain the herb Arnica and the pineapple-derived enzyme Bromelin, which help to minimize bruising and swelling. They can be taken one day before and up to seven days after your procedure, and can be purchased in our office.
• If a laser treatment, chemical peel, or any other procedure based on active dermal response is considered three to seven days before or after treatment, there is a possible risk of an inflammatory reaction at the treatment site.
• Instalift™ should be used with caution in patients on immunosuppressive therapy, or therapy used to decrease the body’s immune response, as there may be an increased risk of infection.
• The safety of Instalift™ for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or in patients under 18 years has not been established.
• The safety of injectable fillers in patients with a history of excessive scarring (e.g., hypertrophic scarring and keloid formations) and pigmentation disorders has not been studied.

INSTALIFT™ POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

• Apply cold packs immediately after the procedure if required (cold packs should be wrapped to avoid direct contact with skin and insertion point)
• Take Tylenol in case of pain (two to three days)
• Refrain from applying makeup for as long as possible (minimum 24 hours)
• Sleep face up, in an elevated position on pillows (three to five nights)
• Wash and dry face gently without rubbing or massaging (five days)
• Avoid excessive face and neck movements (two weeks)
• Avoid overexposure to direct sunlight and do not use tanning beds (two weeks)
• Avoid sports, in particular, high impact sports, including running (two weeks)
• Do not use saunas (three weeks)
• Avoid dental surgery (three weeks)
• Avoid face and neck massages and face and neck aesthetic treatments (four weeks)
• Soft foods, no chewing gum (one week)