I am 36 and I feel like I have a premature turkey neck! How can I fix the appearance of my neck/profile? (photos)

At your age, the most reasonable first step is to use boulinum toxin injections (Botox or equivalent) to see if it corrects or solves the problem altogether. If if you have problems swallowing, this would nor be a good choice.The texture and quality of the skin can only be evaluated in consultation. If the skin elasticity is relatively good, a smaller necklift intervention with scars placed under the chin and behind the ears can be a good solution, because you are slim and with a very good jawline contour. A facelift procedure would not add anything to the neck contour.

Hello kfmt2984,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! I
would recommend you getting neck contouring with Embrace Radio Frequency
(RF). This is NeckTite combined with Fractora, to tighten the sagging
skin around your neck, and obtain long-lasting and natural-looking
results. NeckTite is a minimally-invasive, advanced contouring device,
FDA-approved and readily available nowadays. Patients who would prefer
to avoid surgery and general anesthesia, opt for NeckTite to achieve
results similar to a facelift. Recovery time required for this procedure
is remarkably short (24-48 hours), and also pain-free, relative to
traditional lipolysis methods. This scalpel-free, and scarless skin
treatment is typically performed in the office, under local anesthesia.
Using radio-frequency (RF) technology, the surgeon places a small probe
beneath the skin that heats the tissues causing them to contract and
tighten. Furthermore, NeckTite can be combined with Fractora to provide
anti-aging improvements on skin tone and texture for a more youthful and
radiant appearance through ablation and skin resurfacing. Fractora
provides dramatic wrinkle improvement by fractionally ablating the skin
and restructuring deeper tissue. This FDA-approved technology delivers
radio frequency energy to the skin through an array of pins producing
localized heat and small micro-lesion dots in the treatment area.
Downtime is minimal relative to a facelift, as you can resume work and
regular activities as soon as the next day after the procedure. Fractora
results will continue to develop over the coming months, as new
collagen is created. Each session will further ablate and resurface the
skin, resulting in a reduction of wrinkles, skin laxity, textural
irregularities, and scarring, without going through the inconveniences
of invasive cosmetic surgery and general anesthesia. Request an
in-person consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon to assess
your candidacy for NeckTite and Fractora, and discuss your specific
needs and cosmetic goals. Best regards! Dr. De La Cruz.