Do you feel your face is sagging, the lines from your nose to your mouth are becoming more prominent and you are getting jowls under your chin, why not try Silhouette Soft? Dr Lina Kotecha can provide you with a thread lift procedure, using Silhouette Soft, to safely and effectively reduce this giving you a more refreshed and rejuvenated look.
The Silhouette Soft ® thread face lift is an innovative treatment using bidirectional absorbable thread cones to lift and rejuvenate your facial skin, resulting in a fresher, more revitalised appearance.
60-120minutes estimated
Varies, dependent on bruising / swelling estimated
Local
Lifting effect visible immediately; rejuvenating effect gradually becomes visible over time*
N/A
Up to 18months*
Bruising, soreness, allergic reactions*
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Around the age of 40, the face and cheeks can begin to sag and drop, starting to show the signs of age. The Silhouette Soft ® thread face lift is an innovative treatment using bidirectional absorbable thread cones to lift and rejuvenate your facial skin, resulting in a fresher, more revitalised appearance.
At Glen Dental, Dr Lina Kotecha uses Silhouette Soft® threads made by Sinclair Pharmacy for carrying out the thread lift procedures. Lina uses them for a range of facial rejuvenation treatments including:
Silhouette Soft® thread lifts are a non-surgical, minimally invasive treatment to lift the skin. They use an innovative technology with a double lifting and regenerating effect, through the action of re-absorbable sutures with bidirectional cones.
Polylactic acid (PLA), the main component of Silhouette Soft® is a well-known polymer that has been used for many years in a number of biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. It has a long history of use as resorbable suture, a drug delivery system and in surgery – in particular in orthopaedic fixation devices such as pins, rods and screws. It is also a key material in the development of tissue engineering.
The PLA Silhouette Soft® threads are moulded with cones made of Lactide and Glycolide. The components of the threads are totally re-absorbable in 18-24 months.
The threads act as scaffolding under the surface of the skin to lift sagging soft tissues. The cones both hold the threads in place, and in time stimulates the body’s production of collagen to replace depleted facial volume which diminishes with age.
We offer a free consultation for facial aesthetics, so, if you are considering this treatment with Dr. Lina Kotecha and would like to find out more, please call us on 0116 2593386 today to book.
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Silhouette Soft® is an innovative technology with a double lifting and regenerating effect, through the action of re-absorbed sutures with bidirectional cones. Made in the USA, Silhouette Soft® was developed on the back of 6 years of experience in the use of suspension sutures with cones in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. It is made of Polylactic and glycolic acid. These components are totally re-absorbable in 18-24 months.
The development of Silhouette Soft ® is based on six years of experience in suture suspension with cones used in reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery in the US. Silhouette Soft ® is made in Michigan in the USA and is subject to numerous sanitary controls. Silhouette Soft ® received CE 0499 approval and the ISO 13485 standards are in accordance with European Directive 93/42.
One Treatment, two actions:
Only Silhouette Soft® combines these dual procedures in a two-stage action never achieved before.
Local anaesthetic is applied to the face and Dr. Lina Kotecha inserts the Silhouette Soft ® thread under the skin using a fine needle.
After inserting the thread, the doctor applies slight pressure on the treated area to reshape
the surface of the skin and achieve the immediate lift.
Silhouette Soft ® can be used to treat various parts of the face:
The visible benefits of Silhouette Soft ® treatment can last up to 18 months.
No special preparation is required prior to Silhouette Soft ® treatment. However, we recommend that you discuss your expectations and ask any questions to Dr Lina Kotecha at your initial consultation and before you have any treatment. Inform Dr Lina Kotecha of any treatment you have already received and of any medicines you are currently taking.
The Silhouette Soft ® thread lift is not suitable for pregnant/breastfeeding women or anyone who suffers from severe allergies.
Full list of side effects, cautions and contraindications will be discussed at your face to face consultation.
Please note: Any injectable procedure will only be undertaken after your face to face consultation with Dr. Lina Kotecha, during which a full assessment will be carried out and full list of cautions and contraindications discussed.
After Silhouette Soft ® treatment, as with any cosmetic treatment, some slight swelling, redness or bruising may sometimes be observed, but these disappear within days. There is sometimes some wrinkling of the skin (required for optimisation of the treatment) which disappears very quickly.
No, the treatment is performed under local anaesthetic of certain points of the area to be treated, so avoiding pain during insertion of the suture.
From £1200
Glen Dental offers Silhouette Soft thread lifts to patients from Oadby, Wigston, Kibworth, Fleckney, Great Glen, Evington, Hamilton, Knighton, Aylestone, Thurnby, Leicester, Market Harborough, and Oakham
"I’ve recently had my teeth whitening done by Lina, the results are amazing and I can’t stop smiling. Lina and the rest of the staff are so lovely and welcoming, they gave me lots of information about the procedure before I had it done and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend this dental clinic."
PW, Leicester"Just completed my Invisalign treatment with Shrik and over the moon with how easy and painless the whole process was, the treatment only took 5 months and I feel so much more confident about my straighter and whiter teeth-thank you"
AC, Kibworth“Lina has helped to restore my faith in dentists, her calm and gentle approach has helped me to achieve the smile that I have longed for.”
IP, Leicester“I am a nervous patient and I have always found Glen Dental and all the staff there to be very sensitive to my fears. They are very reassuring and kind and I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them to anyone.”
FW, Kibworth"Such a lovely practice, I cannot praise Glen Dental enough! Having now completed my treatment including 2 fillings and a crown I would highly recommend to anyone, inc nervous or anxious patients. Shrik & all his team are very helpful, reassuring and understanding. A very professional and friendly service. Thank you."
CB, Market Harborough"Registered with Glen Dental after a friend's recommendation and I have had three visits and a course of treatment to replace a crown on one of my teeth. Service has been excellent throughout and I especially like the way that Shrik explained at every step of the way exactly what he proposed to do and why. I am pleased my wife and I made the switch to this practice and can recommend it to others who may be considering doing so themselves. At all times there is a level of professionalism which is very reassuring and all the staff are friendly and welcoming."
DW, Oadby"Wonderful friendly staff, helped me get back on top of my dental hygiene. Very informative through each appointment.I would highly recommend have done a wonderful job. Thanks again for the great service Glen Dental"
TC, Great Glen“I cannot praise Glen Dental enough, the care and attention to detail provided to all of my family has been exceptional and Shrik has been a true professional throughout.”
PR, Oadby