Both women and men can start to notice loose skin on the neck as they get older. This happens because our skin makes less collagen as we age. The neck also tends to age faster than other parts of the body, and many people forget to use skincare products there. If your face looks smooth but your neck does not match, it might be time to think about a treatment to help tighten and smooth the skin.
Several surgical and non-surgical options can help give your neck a more elegant shape. The choice depends on your preferences, the severity, and the time you can spare for the recovery. Here are some of the most popular treatments our Dermacare experts recommend to help improve and tighten the skin.
Non-Surgical Solutions for Turkey Neck
Mild to medium cases of turkey neck can usually be addressed with non-surgical solutions. The skin should have enough elasticity to bounce back after being given a nudge, and the treatments have the benefit of low recovery times.
Whether you prefer injectables or laser treatments, here’s what most people use to address turkey necks.
1. BOTOX® Cosmetic
BOTOX® Cosmetic is generally used on the face, but if you have just noticed the signs of a turkey neck, it can be used to stop the progression.
BOTOX® Cosmetic can relax the platysma muscle bands that pull the skin downward and tighten when there is muscle tension. Once these cords soften, the neck should appear smoother and more youthful.
2. KYBELLA®
Sometimes, the aspect of a turkey neck is simply caused by chin fat. In this case, KYBELLA® is a good treatment to reduce the fullness. The deoxycholic acid in the formula breaks down the fat, which causes the body to remove it through the lymphatic system.
The fat destruction is permanent, and the same fat cells won’t return to the area unless you gain weight again. It is important to live a healthy lifestyle to prevent new fat cells from returning to an already treated area.
3. MyEllevate® Neck Lift
Those who have mild to moderate skin laxity on their neck can use the MyEllevate® treatment to define the neck. The procedure uses light-guided sutures to support the skin from underneath, lifting the skin with minimal incisions. The sutures can last for years, making it an effective solution if you want to avoid surgery.
4. Silhouette InstaLift®
Also referred to as a thread lift, this option is similar to MyEllevate®, but uses biodegradable threads. Silhouette InstaLift® aims to stimulate the collagen production underneath, offering more natural results.
The threads immediately pull the skin and offer a lift, and the ongoing collagen production offers better structure and definition over time. It’s the ideal procedure for patients in their 40s and 50s.
5. Precision Tx™ Neck Lift
Patients whose turkey neck is caused by both excess fat and sagging skin can try the Precision Tx™ laser. With this procedure, a Dermacare provider inserts a small laser fiber underneath the skin, which delivers the heat. This liquefies the fat while triggering the body’s healing response, creating more collagen in the treatment area. A single treatment is enough to produce satisfying results in most cases.
Addressing Severe Turkey Neck with Surgical Neck Lift
When there is a lot of excess skin with little elasticity left, non-surgical solutions are no longer enough to address the problem. In this case, a surgical neck lift can help offer dramatic and long-lasting results, as it removes the excess skin altogether.
To perform this procedure, we will create incisions under the chin and behind the ear. After we tighten the underlying muscles, we will cut the excess skin and drape it into a better shape. Depending on the case, liposuction may also be used to remove excess fat.
Recovery from surgical neck lifts can last two to three weeks, but the results last more than a decade. With proper skincare, you can enjoy the effects even longer, especially if you start the journey with good elasticity.
Get Your Turkey Neck Treatment Today!
A Turkey neck can happen, but that doesn’t mean it has to be permanent. With the right treatment, you can tighten the skin back into place and restore its former glory. Contact Dermacare today and schedule an appointment to make your neck look fresh again!
For more information about different turkey neck treatments, contact Dermacare Medical Aesthetics at 858-943-2443. We have practices in multiple locations, where we can offer both surgical and non-surgical solutions. You can also fill out the provided online contact form, and we will get in touch with you shortly.