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Non Invasive Procedures to Treat Crepey Neck Skin?
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?
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UBJoJo
in New York
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Laser Resurfacing Is A Risky Way To Treat Crepy Neck Skin
Fractional CO2 Laser Resurfacing of the neck has produced significant wound healing problems and scarring. Fractional Erbium Lasers are safer.
I would avoid laser resurfacing of the neck. If you only have crepy skin and no significant loose skin then I would use non laser skin tightening methods such as Thermage, LuxIR Deep, Titan or Ulthera.
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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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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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