One of the most obvious signs of aging is the lack of firmness in the skin. As we age our skin loses the elasticity that it had in our younger years, and this causes it to become loose and appears saggy. This is often most obvious on the face and neck. There are many people who choose to go down the surgical route in order to fix this issue, but this comes with risks, and is also too expensive for many people’s budgets. The best alternative method to tighten and lift neck skin is to do exercises and to try different non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
What it Turkey Neck?
“Turkey neck” – as it’s charmingly called – is what happens when the skin underneath your chin becomes loose and lax, resembling (you guessed it) a turkey’s wattle. It can happen as a result of aging, weight loss or, in some cases it can simply be genetic. If having a turkey neck runs in your family, it can appear as early as your late twenties, but the majority of women don’t see any signs of skin laxity until they reach their mid-40s or later.
Laser Treatments
Exilis Elite is a device that uses focused ultrasonic waves and RF energy that is delivered to specific depths below the skin. The laser causes fat cells to shrink and contracts the skin tissue, stimulating new collagen production in the process.
Exilis is a FDA approved system that can treat loose skin on the neck, under the eyes, face and any other body area. The Exilis treatment has no downtime, is safe, effective and is virtually painless.
ReFirme is another easy, non-surgical way to fight gravity and tighten skin with no downtime and has minimal discomfort! The laser gradually heats the dermis to create a thermal response, stimulating long term collagen production, reducing wrinkles and sagging skin. Tighter, firmer skin is seen within minutes of the treatment.
Botox Treatments
The culprit is age and the loss of elasticity in the skin and the emergence of the“platysmal bands” are the reward. Platysmal bands are the thin strips of muscle in your neck, which become more prominent in appearance as you age. The good news is these bands you don’t have to live with it. By injecting Botox into these thin muscles on the neck, they become relaxed, the neck tightens and the platysmal neckbands will become less prominent. With repeated Botox treatments, the muscles in the neck and the lines they cause will disappear.
Neck Exercises
These exercises are a good mix of stretching and working out your neck and lower facial muscles. They should be repeated once or twice a day, and should become a part of your everyday routine. By doing them regularly for the rest of your life, your neck will be stronger and more flexible, so that it’s less likely to get damaged or injured. What’s more, you’ll have a firmer neck with less saggy skin!
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Avoid sudden weight gain or loss
The neck is one of the most likely places to show when you gain weight. It will cause your skin to stretch and can cause a double chin. Sudden weight loss doesn’t give your skin time to adjust and will leave it looking and feeling loose. You should lose weight gradually to avoid this.
So if you have already had some treatments to the face, and you look great, make sure that the tell tale signs of the aging neck and jawline do not give your secret away! Contact the Laser Image Company to see how we can help.
