Silhouette Soft PDO threads

What is Silhouette Soft®?

Silhouette Soft® is an innovative, non-surgical treatment designed to redefine facial contours, restore volume, and smooth wrinkles — all in a simple, 30-minute procedure performed by your aesthetic practitioner. The results are immediate, with continued improvement over time, and can last for up to 18 months.

Developed and manufactured in the United States, Silhouette Soft® threads are composed of bidirectional, absorbable cones. This technology is the result of over six years of research and development in suture suspension techniques used in both reconstructive and cosmetic surgery.

Silhouette Soft® is unique in its ability to deliver two synergistic effects:

  • Immediate lifting effect: Achieved as soon as the threads are positioned, providing a subtle yet noticeable elevation of facial features.

  • Gradual regenerative effect: The biostimulatory action of the threads promotes natural collagen production, progressively improving skin texture, elasticity, and firmness.

Who is Silhouette Soft® suitable for?

Silhouette Soft® is ideal for men and women aged 30 and above who wish to address the early signs of facial ageing without resorting to invasive surgery. It offers a natural-looking rejuvenation with minimal downtime, making it an excellent option for those seeking effective, discreet enhancement.

The treatment is suitable for all skin types, and clinical testing has shown no allergic reactions. However, Silhouette Soft® is not recommended for individuals with known sensitivities to biomaterials, or for those with significant skin laxity or severe ptosis — in which case your practitioner will advise on more suitable treatment options.

Treated areas

SILHOUETTE SOFT®can be used to treat different parts of the face:

 THE SILHOUETTE SOFT®TREATMENT(*) The number of sutures to be applied will be given by your Doctor depending on the area and desired result.

The 30-Minute Silhouette Soft® Procedure

The Silhouette Soft® treatment is a minimally invasive procedure performed in-clinic and typically takes around 30 minutes to complete.

After administering a small amount of local anaesthetic to ensure comfort, your practitioner will insert the Silhouette Soft® suture beneath the skin at a depth of approximately three to five millimetres using a fine needle. No incisions are required. The suture is held securely in place by bidirectional, absorbable cones that provide precise support to the surrounding tissue.

Once the sutures are positioned, gentle manual compression is applied to lift and reshape the treated area, achieving the desired contour and natural-looking result. The non-inserted ends of the sutures are then trimmed.

The number of sutures used will depend on the individual’s anatomy and treatment goals. Silhouette Soft® can be performed as a standalone procedure or combined with complementary treatments such as dermal fillers or botulinum toxin to enhance overall rejuvenation and balance.

Insertion of the suture by means of a fine needle

Suture applied under the skin and held in place by the bidirectional cones

Compression of the tissue

The results in photos

These photos have been published with the kind permission of Dr Rosalba Russo.