Founder & Owner
Amy Litz
Amy spent twenty years as a filler sales rep and CoolSculpting trainer — working with practices across the country. Contoured is the medspa she always wished existed.
Injectables · Media, PA | Chadds Ford, PA
PDO & Silhouette Threads in Media, PA — subtle lift without surgery.
Dissolvable threads placed under the skin to subtly lift jawline, cheeks, or brows. A bridge between filler and a facelift — done by an injector trained in advanced technique.
Media patients drive about 22 minutes down Route 1 or 352 to reach our Chadds Ford location. We’re the closest medspa with on-site physician oversight to the Media-Rose Tree corridor.
~60 minin clinic
Immediate lift; collagen builds over 3–6 monthsto see results
5–10 days of swelling and possible bruisingdowntime
If you’ve seen this before
You’ve seen PDO & Silhouette Threads done badly.
Most patients who come to Contoured for pdo & silhouette threads have tried at least one other provider. The recurring patterns:
- A “thread lift” elsewhere that left you with visible bumps along your hairline.
- Cheeks that looked flat after filler, when what you actually needed was lift.
- Pressure to “just do filler” when your jawline really needed support, not volume.
- Considering a facelift but knowing you’re not quite there yet.
That’s not how we work.
What we use, and why
PDO (polydioxanone) and Silhouette InstaLift threads. Conservative dosing. Dr. Lam reviewing every plan.
We use PDO (polydioxanone) and Silhouette InstaLift threads. We chose this specific device/protocol because of clinical evidence, predictability, and our injectors’ deep experience with it. Every plan is reviewed by our Medical Director, Dr. Benjamin Lam, DO — board-certified plastic surgeon and clinical associate professor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
What it actually is
PDO & Silhouette Threads — in plain language.
Threads are dissolvable surgical sutures — the same material used in cardiac surgery — placed under the skin with very thin cannulas. Tiny barbs on the threads grip the underlying tissue and lift it gently upward.
Over the following months, the threads dissolve and your body builds new collagen along the path they took. So you get an immediate lift AND a long-term tightening effect.
We use PDO (polydioxanone) threads for finer areas like the jawline and brow, and Silhouette InstaLift for stronger lift in the cheeks. Both are FDA-cleared. Both fully dissolve over 6–12 months.
This isn’t a facelift. It’s a step between filler and surgery — and for the right candidate, it bridges the gap beautifully. We will absolutely tell you no if your face needs a different approach.
“Threads are the bridge between filler and surgery — done well, you can’t see them.”
How we work
The Contoured Method — for PDO & Silhouette Threads.
Every pdo & silhouette threads patient moves through these four steps. The same way. The same hands.
- 01
Listen
Free 30-minute consult. We look at the area you want treated, talk about what bothers you, and tell you what we’d do — and what we wouldn’t. No pressure to book that day.
- 02
Plan
A written long-term plan, with package pricing available if it suits. You decide when to come back.
- 03
Treat
Conservative dosing. Precise technique. Same provider each visit. Every plan reviewed by Dr. Lam.
- 04
Track
Photos at follow-up. Notes that travel with you. Year-over-year continuity is the result.
Who’s holding the device
The same hands
The same hands
every visit.
Continuity is the work. We don’t hand you off, and Amy has been studying faces for twenty years.
Founder & Owner
Medical Director · Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Benjamin Lam, DO
Board-certified plastic surgeon. Director of the Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship at PCOM. Reviews every plan.
What you’ll pay
We bill per visit. Packages available.
Pricing varies by area and number of threads needed. Most patients get a written plan at consult and decide from there.
Common questions
The things people ask before booking.
How long do thread lifts last?
The lift itself lasts 12–18 months. The collagen-stimulating effect — the long-term skin firmness — lasts 2+ years. Most patients refresh every 12–18 months.
Does the procedure hurt?
We numb thoroughly with both topical and local lidocaine before placing threads. Most patients describe pressure and tugging, not pain. You’ll feel sore for 24–48 hours after, similar to a workout.
What’s the downtime?
Expect 5–10 days of swelling and possible bruising. You’re back at work within 48 hours but you’ll want to avoid major events for the first week.
Can threads be combined with Botox or filler?
Yes — and they often work best in combination. We typically space treatments 2–4 weeks apart so we can evaluate each result separately.
Will I see the threads under my skin?
No. They’re placed deep enough that they’re invisible — and the barbs that hold the lift are microscopic. If you can see a thread, it was placed badly.
Are they safe?
PDO has been used in cardiothoracic surgery for 30+ years. The risks specific to aesthetic threads — infection, asymmetry, thread extrusion — are uncommon and almost always related to placement technique. Dr. Lam reviews every thread plan.
From Media
Patients from Media at Contoured.
Media patients often come to us specifically for the Skinny Shot program — Dr. Lam’s supervised semaglutide protocol is the kind of medical weight loss they couldn’t find at a non-physician medspa closer to home.
Getting here: 22-minute drive via US-1 S or PA-352 S (about 15 miles). Free parking at Old Ridge Village.
Same hands.
Who's behind your care.
Every treatment at Contoured is delivered by a named, credentialed team member — and every dosing plan is reviewed by a board-certified physician.
Same hands. Booked individually.
Ready when you are.
Text us for the fastest answer. Most weeks we reply within an hour during business days. Or call — a real person picks up.
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