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Silhouette Soft lift is a non-surgical treatment to tone and sculpt the neck area. At £1,600 per 45-minute treatment taken under local anaesthetic, its results last for 18 months. Recovery time spans several days, rather than several weeks as with other similar treatments. Gill Baird, a business consultant from Glasgow praised the treatment: “for me, it’s the best option and I have a lovely chin now. I wish I did it years ago, instead of wasting all that time hating my saggy chin.”

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WHEN Gill Baird posed for photos she used to ask the person behind the camera to stand further back to try to make her double chin look smaller.

For many years her sagging face and neck made the 33-year-old feel unattractive and older than her years.

She feared the only option available was painful plastic surgery that would have meant weeks of recovery – but thanks to a revolutionary procedure, Gill can now face the camera with confidence.

The business consultant from Glasgow underwent a cosmetic procedure called the Silhouette Soft lift and credits the results with transforming her life.

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The £1600 procedure involves the surgeon weaving a thread underneath the jawline, helping to tighten the skin without the risk of nerve injury associated with traditional necklifts.

Gill said she feels better than ever since she has had the procedure.

She added: “I take a lot of pride in my appearance – I wouldn’t go out without make-up on.

“Over the last few years I lost quite a bit of weight but I still felt self-conscious about my chin and lower face.

“At family parties when people would take photos I’d tell them to stand further back so I looked good in them and you couldn’t see my double chin.

“I was aware of how bad it looked and it was bothering me.

“I spent a fortune on all sorts of gadgets and creams that claimed to be able to tone and sculpt the neck area but none of them worked. So I decided it was time to do something about it.”

After looking at the different treatments available, Gill quickly realised the Silhouette Soft lift was her best option.

She explained: “I didn’t want to go down the traditional necklift route, because I’d be off work for weeks.

“Then I heard about this procedure and I only had to take a few days off.

“I also felt far too young for a complete facelift and wanted something that looks more natural.”

Gill was anxious about going under the knife but was put at ease after a consultation with surgeon Stuart Hamilton.

During the 45-minute operation, which was carried out under a local anaesthetic, he laced the thread upwards beneath the skin to an exit point, pulling to tighten sagging skin.

Gill, who also runs Cosmedicare in Glasgow, said the procedure was pretty painless – and she was amazed with the result.

She added: “It’s the best decision I’ve ever made and I felt completely at ease throughout every stage.

“The surgeon told me exactly what he was doing, so I wasn’t feeling anxious, and it helped knowing what to expect.

“I could feel some pulling but that was it. I can honestly say it wasn’t painful.

“I went home and didn’t need any painkillers. I thought when the anaesthetic wore off I would be tender but any discomfort soon passed.”

Within three days the swelling and bruising subsided, leaving behind a tightened chin.

Gill said the lift, which last 18 months, has boosted her self-esteem and she is finally happy with her appearance.

She said: “Even without make-up, I could see I looked much better – like a fresher, less exhausted version of myself.

“And because the reflection staring back at me appeared less tired, I felt like I had more energy.

“It’s very subtle and people have no idea I’ve had anything done. I’ve had comments like, ‘You look much happier’,and it’s true.”

While attitudes have changed towards cosmetic surgery, it can still be a scary option and Gill believes people should think carefully before considering any kind of treatment.

She said: “Before my procedure, I spent a lot of time doing research and making sure it was the right choice for me.

“I watched videos of other people having a lift on YouTube and had every confidence my surgeon would do a terrific job.”

Gill added: “I don’t believe anyone who says they don’t care about how they look.

“There’s loads of things you can have done that aren’t surgical that help combat the ageing process and slow it down.

“You still have to continue to take care of yourself, though. Surgery helps, but you still have to ensure you’re taking precautions such as staying out of the sun and moisturising.

“I don’t have a problem saying I’ve had this and that done. If something is bothering you, do something about it.

“If you can change it, go for it. I certainly feel more confident.”

Gill’s lift will have to be redone in a few years but she has no hesitation about going under the knife again.

She said: “The results last for 18 months or more. I love it so much that I wouldn’t think twice about doing it again.

“For me, it’s the best option and I have a lovely chin now. I wish I did it years ago, instead of wasting all that time hating my saggy chin.

“I don’t mind people looking at me because I look and feel good. It’s changed my whole perspective on life, it really has.

“You can’t put a price on how it makes you feel.”

● For more information, visit The Edinburgh Clinic at 40 Colinton Road, call 0131 447 2340 or go to www.edinburghclinic.com.