A smooth, tight neckline is a definitive marker of a youthful appearance. Unfortunately, the neck’s delicate skin is also one of the first places to show the visible signs of aging. Sagging skin along the jawline and under the chin (sometimes called “turkey neck”), deep wrinkles, and a crepey texture are all common concerns many of us have about our aging necklines. Here are four ways that your Skin Artisans Injection Specialist can help improve the appearance of your neckline and tackle “turkey neck” with cosmetic injectables!
#1 – Relax platysmal bands and ease tension with Botox® Cosmetic or Dysport®
The platysma is a large “sheet-like” muscle found at the front of the neck. It extends from the jawline down to the chest. As we age, the skin on our neck thins out, and fat is lost. This causes platysmal bands to become more noticeable. They may also cause deep lines to form on the neck and even pull down on the jawline, causing it to lose definition. Botox® and Dysport® treatment to the platysmal bands can relax this tension and restore a smoother appearance to the neckline.
#2 – Reduce a double chin and enhance jawline contour with KYBELLA®
Some patients experience the opposite of a sagging neckline as they age and battle a double chin (submental fullness) instead. Whereas “turkey neck” is due to volume loss and results in sagging, crepey skin under the chin, a double chin is caused by too much volume (fat) and results in loss of definition to a patient’s profile and lower face. The active ingredient in KYBELLA® is synthetic deoxycholic acid. Deoxycholic acid is a naturally occurring molecule in the body that aids in breaking down and absorbing dietary fat. When injected into the fat beneath the chin, KYBELLA® destroys fat cells, resulting in a noticeable reduction in fullness under the chin. Once destroyed, these cells can no longer store or accumulate fat, so further treatment is not expected once you reach your desired aesthetic goal. Your Injection Specialist can also use KYBELLA® in key areas along the jawline to reduce bulk and volume and further enhance the contour and definition of your lower face.
#3 – Add definition to the chin and jawline and smooth deep neck wrinkles with dermal fillers
Although usually only discussed for the face, dermal fillers can also do wonders for your chin, jawline, and even neckline when administered by an experienced and talented injector! When used in the chin, fillers like Voluma® and Restylane® Defyne can restore better balance to your facial features and make the chin appear more contoured and in better harmony with your overall face. Fillers can also be used along the jawline, especially at the angle where the jaw meets the ear, to add beautiful, youthful definition. Lastly, fillers can be used in deep horizontal creases that lay across the neck to make skin appear smoother.
#4 – Smooth crepey skin and boost collagen production with Sculptra® Aesthetic
Crepey, loose, sagging skin is a major concern of many patients as their neckline ages. In advanced cases, a surgical neck lift may provide the best result, but if the skin is just beginning to lose some of its firmness and elasticity, Sculptra® Aesthetic may offer the perfect solution. Unlike hyaluronic acid-based fillers, which instantly plump the skin by attracting water from surrounding tissues, Sculptra® is comprised of Poly-L lactic acid (like in dissolvable sutures)and actually stimulates new collagen and elastin to form. This quality makes it the perfect injectable for the delicate neck area. It can be injected in a grid-like pattern across the entire neck and décolleté to rebuild the skin’s structure and enhance firmness. Although multiple treatments may be needed and results can take up to six months to be fully realized, the smoothing and subtle tightening effect that Sculptra® delivers to the neckline can be quite significant!
Are you interested in improving the appearance of your neckline with cosmetic injectables? Schedule a complimentary consultation to discuss your options with a Skin Artisans Injection Specialist by calling (952) 234-8414, texting (952) 767-3163, or CLICKING HERE!