Not ready for a neck lift? Here's the non-surgical way to fix your saggy neck

Q I’m 65 years old but look younger — except for my saggy neck! What can I do?

A Please get advice from an honest doctor as there will come a point where non-surgical treatments can no longer help. 

Plus, some (including the one discussed here) preclude having a neck-lift for at least a year.

That said, cosmetic physician Dr Sarah Tonks (thelovelyclinic.co.uk) is a big fan of the Aptos thread lift for early neck sagging. 

‘These particular threads are made of a very strong, flexible material,’ she says. 

Inge van Lotringen (pictured) sought advice from cosmetic physician Dr Sarah Tonks

Inge recommends to get advice from an honest doctor as there will come a point where non-surgical treatments can no longer help (stock image)

‘They give a really good lift, then dissolve over time while visibly boosting collagen production.’

Under local anaesthetic, five barbed threads are injected on each side of the neck bone (surprisingly, it’s not painful), and you’ll see tightening immediately.

Afterwards, there can be some swelling or bruising for a week. She charges £2,195 for the procedure (it will be less outside London; email [email protected] for your nearest clinic). Results last 18 to 24 months.

Email your questions to Ingeborg van Lotringen, author of Great Skin, at [email protected].