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Will Laser Resurfacing or Chemical Peels Help Lax Neck Skin?

asked 2 years ago by NYCMe in NYC
Latest answer by William Ting, MD
Question viewed 1,229 times
Tags: age 45-54, neck, loose

Hello, I'm almost 47. I've been lucky in the sense that my face has no wrinkles and I haven't had any procedures yet (except peels) however, I have started noticing that in certain positions the skin in the center of my neck looks saggy. Would laser resurfacing or peels help here? I didn't think it was sufficient for a major procedure (is it?). Thank you in advance for your advice.

9 answers to Will Laser Resurfacing or Chemical Peels Help Lax Neck Skin?

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Skin laxity of the neck

You should avoid chemical peels on the neck for lax skin because superficial peels that are safe on the neck will not be effective and medium-depth chemical peels that barely produce any tightening on facial skin are too dangerous on the neck as there is a risk of scarring. If you don't have a neck lift, then you can consider ablative Fraxel Repair and Thermage radiofrequency tightening
Ronald Shelton, MD

Manhattan Dermatologist
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Consideration for tightening laxed neck skin

Surgical neck lift can be a fine option for tightening laxed neck skin. However, if you are not prepared for surgical procedure that has the risk of injuring spinal accessory nerve, e.g. inability to raise your arms to the ceiling, you better consider nonsurgical options as well. Chemical peel will not do much for laxed skin. You should consider a combination of low-energy fractional CO2 laser combined with possibly tumescent neck liposuction which intentionally creates a plane of scar... more
William Ting, MD

Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon

www.DrWilliamTing.com

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Neck Skin Tightening

I would consider a series of low energy, higher density fractionated CO2 laser treatments. A high energy resurfacing procedure or even a medium depth chemical peel both run the risk of adverse scarring. Skin in the neck has fewer hair follicles, sebaceous glands and other adnexal structures than the face and is therefore less able to fully recover from injury.
Stephen Prendiville, MD

Fort Myers Facial Plastic Surgeon

www.drprendiville.com

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Lax neck skin

Thanks for the photo. From it I would NOT recommend any medium or deep peel or laser resurfacing for you. Light peels or IPL treatments arte OK but give very limited results. Good Luck From MIAMI Dr. B
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Do Not use a peel for laxity of the neck

I do not think you will get the results you desire, ie tightening of the neck laxity, via a peel. I also think a peel on the neck may subject you to certain risks that are not justified given that the likelihood of a beneficial result ie tightening of your neck laxity, is highly unlikely.
Steven Hacker, MD

West Palm Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
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Start saving your pennies for a facelift.

A judiciously performed lower facelift is a thing of beauty. The key is to find a surgeon who delivers natural results. Not an easy thing. There are a lot of famous surgeons in New York. To paraphrase Nora Ephron, that does not mean that they know how to sew human beings. You might find a willing dermatologist to inject the neck cords with botox. This will help them (not perfect but improved) and stay away from blouses with plunging necklines.
Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD

Los Angeles Oculoplastic Surgeon
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Peels are not the best way to tighten neck skin; try Thermage

In general, peels are limited to the face, because the facial skin has the unique ability to heal quickly enough to avoid scarring. This is true regardless of the technique or the technology. So for the neck, non-peeling techniques are best. There is no question that a surgical necklift will give the best result, but Thermage might be a reasonable alternative. It works best in younger patients, and at 47 that would include you! The disappointing results that occur with Thermage are... more
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Lasers to tighten neck skin

Neck skin is in general thinner and finer than facial skin and requires a gentle touch when it comes to lasers and peels. Excessive skin should be removed surgically but mild laxity and wrinkles can be improved with lasers. Laser resurfacing, preferably here with a fractional CO2 laser, would give you the most effective tightening of the skin. A skilled practitioner would know to carefully adjust the settings properly to treat the neck. Generally, neck requires more recovery time than... more
Yael Halaas, MD

Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Best way to address Lax Neck Skin

The best way to smooth lax neck skin such as yours is with a neck lift. The operation will remove the loose skin and restore youthful acuity of the angle of the jaw to the neck. If you do not want or are not ready to have this operation at this time the next best option is the SKINTYTE treatment offered by the SCITON BBL. It is a completely lunch hour procedure done 4-6 weeks apart which literally shortens skin by heating its deep layers while the surface is kept cool with a sapphire... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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