Botox is a non-surgical procedure that helps you to look younger, by relaxing the muscles that can contribute to wrinkles and lines in your neck. A series of injections will be strategically administered in your problem areas, giving you smoother skin and a younger appearance within just a couple of weeks.
Dr. Kassouf recommends retinol topical creams to help reduce that crepey look. Retinols help restore skin's elasticity and thicken collagen (which gives our skin its structure) as well as elastin (which gives our skin its stretch).
Botox, Dysport, and Xeomin can tighten muscles along the jawline, pulling neck skin tighter. Botox injected into the two strips of muscles that run from the base of your neck to the jaw (platysmal bands) also results in tighter skin over these muscles.
Neck (platysmal) bands: 25-50 units.
Botox treatment is a safe and effective treatment for fine lines, wrinkles, and neck pain that requires no recovery time following the procedure.
Sun damage is the most common cause of crepey skin, but it certainly isn't the only cause. Crepey skin can also result from aging, a lack of moisture, excessive weight loss, or any combination of these.
Unfortunately, no at-home fix will reverse the look of crepey skin, but methods used by dermatologists can often vastly improve the look of your skin.
Retinol (vitamin A) is the most frequently used ingredient in anti-aging creams. But tretinoin, another form of vitamin A, may be the most effective ingredient to firm the skin on your neck and face.
BOTOX®: This common wrinkle treatment is most notably used for crows feet, lines on the forehead and lip lines. Few people realize that this injectable can also be successfully used to treat what some call, 'necklace lines' or prominent platysmal bands.
Radiofrequency When you have this type of radiofrequency, a thin tube (or needles), is inserted into your skin to heat up the tissue beneath. This allows your dermatologist to provide heat exactly where you need it to tighten loose skin. Dermatologists often use this procedure to tighten the neck or upper arms.
Apply topical retinoids
Retinoids, which are topical vitamin A-based derivatives, may help reduce fine lines and wrinkles by increasing collagen production. If you use retinoids on your face, extend the treatment area to your neck and chest at night. Retinoid products are available by prescription or over the counter.
Use a Retinol Serum Nightly – Retinol when applied topically to the skin helps exfoliate and resurface the neck area. Since the skin of the neck can be more sensitive than the face, try starting with a small amount of product. I recommend our Piel MD Age Defying Night Serum to start.
Dry skin brushing tightens and tones your skin by increasing the flow of blood to your skin's outer layers. This increased circulation can also help lessen the appearance of cellulite.
When injected into the vertical bands of the neck, Botox can relax the dynamic muscles, making them less prominent, and resulting in a smoother, younger looking neck. The results can generally last 4-6 months. The procedure, as with any Botox treatment, can be repeated when the results begin to wear off.
Sagging skin along the jaw, neck, and décolletage occur over time as collagen and elastin start to break down. And as it ages, the skin doesn't have the ability to bounce back like it used to, says Purvisha Patel, MD, board-certified dermatologist, and creator of Visha Skin Care.
In general, you can see the effects of Botox as early as 3 to 4 days after an injection. Dr. Oscar Trujillo, a facial plastic surgeon at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, says most patients will see results within 10 to 14 days but should wait the full 14 days to see the maximum results.
Add retinol to your skincare routine
Known as a “Holy Grail” of anti-aging, retinol supports natural surface skin cell renewal, working to smooth the skin's texture and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Apply once a week to the neck to help get rid of the appearance of neck lines.
These are the best neck firming creams, according to dermatologists: RoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Anti-Aging Chest, Neck, and Face Cream. Revision Nectifirm Advanced. No7 Restore & Renew Face & Neck Multi-Action Serum.
Thermage is FDA-approved for treatment on the neck and jawline, and its radiofrequency energy is able to stimulate collagen production which in turn creates firmer, smoother skin at and around the treatment area.
Saggy Neck Skin
ThermiTight or a subcutaneous Profound (medical micro-needling with radiofrequency energy) treatment can successfully reduce lax skin or saggy tissue along the neck. These techniques tighten these thin tissues, giving droopy skin a significant lift and youthful appearance.
As you get older, you may notice lax skin on your neck and face. The good news is that you don't have to undergo surgery to resolve it. Ultherapy is a revolutionary treatment that can improve a sagging neck and jowls with virtually no downtime.