Non Invasive Procedures to Treat Crepey Neck Skin?
asked 2 years ago by UBJoJo in New York
Latest answer by Ivan Wayne, MD
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Tags: neck, crepey skin, non surgical, pain, skin, tightening
The skin on my neck is starting to turn crepey and I want to see what type of non-invasive treatments are out there for me to look into. Creams do not work, and dry weather makes it look worse. Also, how painful are these treatments?
2 answers to Non Invasive Procedures to Treat Crepey Neck Skin?
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There are crepey neck skin treatments available
I have a Encore Ultra pulse fractionated CO2 laser that I use on necks. At best I see improvement in photo dyschromias (brown spots) a maybe a small improvement in fine wrinkling. The results are not dramatic but if you are willing to settle for minor improvements in texture you may happy with this therapy. You will need 2 or 3 treatments. I have no experience with any other fractionated CO2 laser, and you need to be careful with lasers on the neck, I have seen some horrific complications...
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Ivan Wayne, MD
Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon
Oklahoma City Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Is there a procedure that would improve the texture of the skin on my neck?
Hi there-
With the advancements we have seen in laser technology over the past ten years, it is now possible to safely and effectively treat the neck area for improvement in the appearance you are describing.
Most particularly, fractional carbon dioxide lasers are very effective in this regard. There are multiple manufacturers of devices that share this technology.
Most importantly, however, is not the tool used, but rather who uses it on you. It is very important to understand that you...
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