It’s not that long since threading was only about tidying up your eyebrows.
Then came along the thread lift, an entirely different procedure that is often referred to as the “lunchtime face-lift” as it takes as little as an hour to perform.
Kim Chown is believed to be the only local practitioner trained in the procedure, which involves inserting fine, dissolvable, cotton threads via a cannula under the skin under local anesthetic along pre-marked contours.
The aim is to lift and tighten sagging skin by boosting the skin’s ability to produce collagen.
Kim says: “Apart from the fact that it doesn’t involve invasive surgery, thread lifting does not cause swelling, there is no scarring or downtime for recovery and it can last from 18 months up to three years depending upon lifestyle factors, age and the condition of the skin.”
Thread lifting can be done on most parts of the body including crows’ feet, cheeks, brows, hands, thighs, bingo wings and even across the stomach, and is aimed at men and women over 40.
Book an appointment with Kim at our Northallerton salon on 01609 771477.