Characteristics of Silhouette Soft

Question 1

What is Silhouette Soft made of?

Answer 1

1. Clear resorbable polylactic acid suture

2. Resorbable cones made of Lactide Glycolide 82-18 (L-lactic acid 82% and glycolic copolymer 18%)

Question 2

What is the length of each suture?

Answer 2

8 cone: 30cm
12 cone: 27.5cm
16 cone: 26.7 cm

Question 3

What is the space between the cones?

Answer 3

8 cone: 5mm
12 cone: 8mm
18 cone: 8mm

Question 4

How long is the central section?

Answer 4

2cm

Question 5

How long before the sutures resorb?

Answer 5

8 - 12 months

Question 6

How long before the cones resorb?

Answer 6

18 - 24 months