Neck Rejuvenation and Turkey Neck Treatments

Neck Rejuvenation treatments at Cheshire Lasers Middlewich

Neck Rejuvenation and Turkey Neck Treatments at Cheshire Lasers

Our face and body do not age evenly. There are areas, such as the neck, where the skin is thinner, which can show signs of premature ageing. After the eye area, the skin on the neck is the most delicate. It contains far fewer elastin fibres than the face, resulting in a weaker supporting structure. The neck also lacks fatty tissue, which gives support to the skin.

As we age, women, in particular, can lose their long slender necks as the jawline becomes heavier, leading to a double chin. The skin can become thin and crepey, developing fine lines and deeper wrinkles. The skin also loses its elasticity, becoming loose and saggy, known unflatteringly as ‘turkey neck’.

Necklines can appear as part of the natural ageing process. Our natural skin cell turnover decreases as we age, and the collagen we naturally produce depletes. This, as well as exposure to the sun and neglect of the neck in our daily routines, can cause necklines to become more prominent and add age to our overall appearance.

The neck is often one of the most exposed areas of the body, and therefore, it is essential to protect it against damage. A moisturising cream with SPF 30 or higher should be applied daily to ensure that the neck does not become dehydrated and is protected against harmful UV rays from the sun.

Most men and women seeking treatment for the neck area are looking to firm, tighten and lift loose, sagging skin, reduce fine lines, improve the jawline, and prevent the appearance of wrinkles that deepen as we age.

Classically, the main concerns related to the neck and décolletage include:

  • Skin laxity
  • Fine lines,
  • Neck lines
  • Wrinkles
  • Crepey skin
  • Double chin
  • Turkey neck

Neck Rejuvenation Treatment choices:

At Cheshire Lasers, a wealth of minimally-invasive neck Rejuvenation Treatment options are available. This is where the value of a thorough initial assessment comes in to guide the best treatment choices for each patient’s individual needs.

The treatment options include injectable treatments, energy devices such as Radiofrequency or HIFU or high-quality topical cosmeceutical treatments.

Injectable Treatments and Threadlifts:

Botulinum toxin – ‘Nefertiti lift’

Named after the famous youthful jawline of the Egyptian queen, the Nefertiti neck lift involves injections of botulinum toxin into the lower jaw and neckline. The amount of injections is variable depending on the muscle bulk and definition.
Best suited to patients with over active platysmal muscles pulling down the face or creating platysmal bands.

Dr Kyra Drinnan and Moira Grobiki perform this treatment.

Dermal Fillers

Hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal fillers aim to replenish lost moisture and improve volume and elasticity, making them a suitable option for treating the delicate skin of the décolletage.
Alternatively, Ellanse can be used as a collagen stimulator to improve skin texture and tighten skin. The result is plumper, smoother, less wrinkly skin.
Compared to traditional HA dermal filler injection, the treatment involves superficial micro injections of filler to create small blebs along the valley of wrinkles.

Profhilo

Profhilo is a skin booster engineered for ‘skin remodelling’. It is made from hyaluronic acid, like many dermal fillers. However, rather than filling lines, it  to promotes collagen and elastin growth to reduce skin laxity and also boosts skin hydartion.

Profhilo’s unique characteristics make it an excellent treatment for neck rejuvenation. It improves skin texture and laxity easily in 2 sessions, with a 1-month interval. Profhilo is suitable for practically anyone, men and women, from 30 years old and with no upper age limit. Some people require a third treatment best results.

This treatment is slightly uncomfortable but is quick and easy to perform.

Dr Teri Johnson, Dr Kyra Drinnan and Moira Grobiki perform this treatment.

Skin Boosters

Cheshire Lasers now offers a range of injectable skin Boosters including PRP which are alternatives to Dermal Fillers.

Non-Invasive Energy Devices:

The following treatments stimulate the production of collagen in the skin. This increase in collagen helps strengthen the skin and improve wrinkles, tone, texture and laxity.

The following Neck Rejuvenation treatments are performed by our aestheticians at Cheshire Lasers:

Ultraformer III

Ultraformer III uses High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) with the newest paradigm of advanced technology – MMFU (Micro Macro Focused Ultrasound)

At Cheshire Lasers Clinic, the Ultraformer Neck Rejuvenating treatment delivers the best treatment for a turkey neck. It is very good at lifting and tightening the sagging jowl area. It slims the fatty pockets under the chin and jowl that pull the face and neck down, while stimulating collagen and elastin to tighten the skin.

The technology creates a lift in the skin and at the deep muscle layer (SMAS) underneath. Previously this area was reached only by a surgical facelift. It rarely cause any downtime and most people require just one treatment.

Some people find this treatment uncomfortable.

Find out more about Ultraformer III here.

RF Microneedling

RF Microneedling delivers energy under the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin using the power of radiofrequency and microneedling. It is an excellent treatment for neck rejuvenation, as it not only stimulates the growth of collagen but also resurfaces the skin.

The downtime is very short, usually 6 to 24 hours.

You may need up to three treatments to achieve the best results.

The treatment is uncomfortable, similar to Ultraformer;  however, we apply topical anaesthesia to improve the discomfort.

Find out more about RF Microneedling here

Radiofrequency

At Cheshire Lasers, we use Endymed or the ThermaClinic radiofrequency machines for Neck Rejuvenation.

Radiofrequency energy gently promotes collagen production and contraction of collagen fibres. This restructures, rejuvenates and tightens the skin. Most people require a course of 6 treatments for the best results.

Radiofrequency is a comfortable, safe treatment which can be quite relaxing.

The Endymed is a more advanced machine that penetrates slightly deeper than the ThermaClinic and is slightly more expensive.

Topical Treatments for the Neck

At Cheshire Lasers, we recommend and stock the following products for the neck:

NeoStrata Skin Active Triple Firming Neck Cream.

pHformula Neck Cream

ZO Skin Health Growth Factor Serum Plus.

Combination Therapy:

Many treatments work best synergistically, so exploring the combination treatment option is helpful.

For best results, consider one of the following treatments for collagen production.

Then, depending on your needs, combine this with injectable treatments such as Botox to relax the neck muscles or Profhilo for extra hydration.

Consider skin resurfacing or skin peels for the skin texture

Do not forget to enhance the results with optimum skincare.

View a list of general rejuvenating treatments here.