Silhouette InstaLift

Pre-Treatment Instructions

· 3 DAYS BEFORE treatment: AVOID using active ingredients such as Retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Glycolic, etc. Also, AVOID waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.

· 7 DAYS BEFORE treatment (to prevent bruising): AVOID blood thinning over-the-counter medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve. Also avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules. Please note: If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping the use of Aspirin.

· DO NOT drink alcoholic beverages 24 hours before (or after) your treatment to avoid extra bruising.

· Inform your provider if you have a history of cold sores to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.

· Avoid dental work (including standard teeth cleaning) at least 2 weeks prior to treatment and one month following treatment. Avoid oral surgery at least 4 weeks prior to treatment and one month following treatment.

· Treatment should not be undertaken while you are ill or have received a vaccination.

· DO NOT receive the Silhouette InstaLift procedure if they have a known allergy or foreign body sensitivities to plastic biomaterial, if an infection is present, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Please inform your provider if you have any questions about this prior to the treatment.

Day of Treatment

· Before the treatment begins, your practitioner explains where the micro-suspension technology, MST, will be placed and temporarily marks your face with a pen.

· You’ll get a local anesthetic injected into the tissue just beneath your skin. Once the sutures have been inserted, your practitioner will position them precisely where they need to be to achieve the lift you want.

· After the procedure there may be some minor pain, swelling, and bruising. Sometimes, a slight depression or skin irregularity may appear at the insertion points. These typically disappear a few days after treatment.

· Your skin will appear lifted and will continue to lift gradually over 2-6 months. Skin also tends to continue to rejuvenate over this period as well.

Post-Treatment Instructions

· Apply cold packs immediately after procedure if required (should be wrapped to avoid direct contact with skin and insertion points).

· Acetaminophen (Tylenol) may be taken in case of pain (2-3 days). Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) is not preferred due to increased risk of bleeding.

· You may use Arnica [oral route] - homeopathic medicine to reduce bruising: 5 pellets, 3 times per day. Arnica Cream/Gel may be applied topically after 24 hours post-procedure.

· DO NOT drink alcoholic beverages for a minimum of 24 hours after your treatment to avoid excess swelling.

· REFRAIN from applying make-up for as long as possible. Make-up may be gently applied after a minimum of 24 hours.

· Sleep face-up, elevated on pillows for 3-5 nights.

· DO NOT rub face aggressively when washing, shaving, and drying face for 5 days; be gentle.

· AVOID excessive neck and facial movements for 2 weeks.

· AVOID participating in high impact sports (example: running), strong facial impressions, and gum chewing for 2 weeks.

· AVOID exposure to direct sunlight and UV light for 2 weeks.

· DO NOT use saunas for 3 weeks.

· AVOID dental surgery for 4 weeks.

· AVOID facial or face-down massages and facial aesthetic treatments for 4 weeks. Laser treatments can be performed 1 month or more after treatment. Radiofrequency treatments can be performed 2 months after treatment.

· Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.