How Can I Make my Neck Look Younger? (photo)

asked 4 months ago by LA question about Neck in Los Angeles, CA
Latest answer by Umang Mehta, MD
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I'm 31 and have always been thin but for some reason my neck seems to look way older than it should– especially compared to my friends who are the same age (see photo...I'm the one in white). There isn't saggy skin, just not enough fat. Is there anything I can do to correct this problem? Thanks!

6 answers to How Can I Make my Neck Look Younger? (photo)

Prominent Neck Bands can also be treated with Botox or Dysport

The other surgeons and physicians in this Q&A have offered excellent suggestions for treatment of your neck bands. Another alternative to consider is the injection of Botox or Dysport into your platysma muscle. This is a great option for thinner, younger patients who have prominent neck bands but good skin elasticity, minimal "loose skin", and little neck fat. The procedure takes just a few minutes to perform, with 4-6 practically painless injections in the office setting, and... more

Umang Mehta, MD
Bay Area Facial Plastic Surgeon

Your neck reveals your true age

Sometimes we focus on our faces so much that we forget our necks - a lot of "real estate" on our body so close to our faces. The neck is very thin skin, so this area easily shows lines, wrinkles and aging. Perhaps it's because you lack fat, but likely might be because collagen has collapsed and is revealing it's age. Before you look to needles, you can certainly tighten, tone and receive great texture on your neck with laser treatments such as... more

Douglas J. Key, MD
Portland Dermatologic Surgeon

Non surgical rejuvenation of the neck

It is helpful that you included a photo but nothing can take the place of an in person evaluation. While Fraxel and fillers can be helpful in your neck, if the primary considern is the platysmal banding seen on the photos, I think a mini lift would be best.

Lawrence Kass, MD
Saint Petersburg Oculoplastic Surgeon

Making the neck look younger

You could consider some dilute Sculptra into the neck area to give the skin a slightly fuller look.

Julio Garcia, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

A younger looking neck at 31

Fillers are difficult to use in the neck. With a thin neck like yours, I suggest a Fraxel laser using the Fraxel Restore, which is an Erbium Fraxel. You will need 2-3 treatments, but it will tighten your skin and resurface it as well, which makes it look younger. A good rejuvenating type skin care regimen, such as New Youth Cosmeceutucals will also help.

E. Ronald Finger, MD
Savannah Plastic Surgeon

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Filling your neck can make it (and you) look younger

If your neck is too thin, then filling it can definitely make you look better. Options for filling include fat transfer and any subcutaneous injectable filler. However, most hyaluronic fillers would be difficult to place smoothly throughout the neck. I have had excellent results using highly diluted Sculptra for neck filling in thin necks. Be sure you find an expert who has had a lot of experience, since the neck is very unforgiving when it comes to showing... more

Minas Constantinides, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

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