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The doctor reviews facial anatomy, skin laxity, medical history, goals and whether threads are appropriate.
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Silhouette Soft Thread Lift
Silhouette Soft is an absorbable thread-based lifting treatment designed to support facial lifting and contouring.
Complimentary medical consultation
Facial lifting and contouring
A consultation-led approach.
Silhouette Soft uses absorbable PLLA sutures with bidirectional cones positioned beneath the skin. The cones are designed to provide tissue support and repositioning, while the absorbable material is associated with a gradual collagen response.
It may be considered for selected adults concerned about cheek position, jawline definition, lower-face laxity, nasolabial folds or marionette-area heaviness. It is not a surgical facelift, and suitability cannot be determined by age alone.
Plan
Placement vectors and entry points are planned individually. Local anaesthetic is used for the procedure.
Reposition
The absorbable suspension sutures are placed beneath the skin and the tissue is carefully repositioned.
Review
Aftercare and follow-up are important. Swelling, bruising, tenderness or temporary dimpling can occur.
Understanding thread types
Silhouette Soft and PDO threads are not identical.
Thread products vary by material, design and intended treatment role. The most suitable option depends on anatomy and clinical assessment.
Silhouette Soft
- PLLA suture with absorbable PLGA cones
- Bidirectional cone design provides tissue anchoring and repositioning
- Often selected when a structural lifting vector is the treatment goal
- Manufacturer information states visible benefits can last up to 18 months; individual duration varies
PDO threads
- Made from polydioxanone
- Available in several designs, including smooth, screw and barbed threads
- The treatment role varies by the specific thread and technique
- Material alone does not determine suitability or outcome
Published reviews note that long-term evidence for absorbable facial thread lifts remains limited. A medical consultation is required to compare options for your face rather than choosing by product name alone.
Complimentary consultation
Meet with Dr Yang before deciding.
Dr Yang will assess facial anatomy, explain realistic outcomes, discuss alternatives such as ultrasound or radiofrequency treatments, and review risks and recovery. Before-and-after examples may be discussed privately during consultation; they are not used here as public promotional claims.
Personal assessmentSuitability is based on anatomy, laxity, health history and goals—not simply age.
Careful placementEntry points and vectors are planned to keep treatment discreet and support a considered recovery.
Returning patientsThe clinic reports that many thread-lift patients return for ongoing care; this does not guarantee an individual result.
Safety and recovery
What should I consider?
Thread lifting is minimally invasive, but it still involves placing an implantable medical device beneath the skin. Potential adverse events include infection, pain, swelling, bruising, temporary rippling or dimpling, asymmetry, palpable thread ends, thread migration, nerve injury and allergic or material-sensitivity reactions.
Recovery varies. Manufacturer guidance notes that minor swelling, redness or bruising may occur, and aftercare restrictions may include avoiding facial massage, strenuous activity and certain dental procedures for a period advised by the doctor.
This page is general information and does not replace medical advice. Results, recovery and duration vary between individuals.
Silhouette Soft patient information ↗Australian TGA device listing ↗
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