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IF you are looking for a nonsurgical way to turn back the clock, then this year’s fastestgrowing anti- ageing treatment could be the answer. The thread lift is an easy way to smooth wrinkles and tighten sagging skin without going under the knife.

We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of enquiries about thread lifts and it’s estimated to be the biggest cosmetic trend this year.

The procedure involves inserting threads into the skin which are then pulled tight, lifting the skin and underlying muscle to create a tighter, smoother complexion.

As the threads dissolve naturally, the skin starts to produce more collagen and elastin which gives a longer- lasting result.

The threads are inserted through a tiny incision in the skin so there is no scarring after treatment.

Thread lifts can be used to treat a number of different areas, from smoothing horizontal and vertical forehead wrinkles to lifting the brow and outer eyebrow area and restoring volume to sagging cheeks.

They can also smooth lines around the mouth and tighten sagging skin under the lower jaw.

We have recently used the same technique to tighten sagging skin on the body including the neck, decolletage, tummy and bingo wings.

Best results are seen around six weeks after the procedure and depending on the type of threads used, results can last up to two years. The treatment costs from £ 1,000.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

It’s vital to have a consultation before the procedure. The best candidates for a thread lift are aged 35 to 65 and have relatively good skin tone with a little sagging. If there is too much loose skin then surgery may be the only option.

There are many different types of thread lift available. Our most popular lifts are the Wide Awake Facelift which actress Sherrie Hewson had last year. Actress Gillian Taylforth, right, opted for the Silhouette Lift which uses threads to