Would Botox in the neck area help with aging skin? 45 y/o (photos)

Hello!
This is a great question. In my practice, I have found that the best way to help prevent the aging neck is to combine many modalities. If you are looking for non-invasive options, Botox can really do wonders. We can also combine collagen stimulating modalities, such as microneedling and laser skin resurfacing to help tighten the skin. Another great option is UlTherapy for lifting/tightening.

Botox can be injected to help the appearance of platysmal bands in the neck area. Another option is Morpheus8 treatments to improve overall skin tone and texture. We encourage all patients to used medical grade skin care like Transform MD and to wear sunscreen every day.

Botox can be helpful when the vertical cords seen in the photos worsen with gritting of the teeth. It's been called the Nefertiti Lift and I personally have been performing it for three decades already with gratifying results. If the cords and sagging are present and prominent at rest, then a nonsurgical filler necklift can be helpful. This consists of the proper injection of appropriate HA fillers to lift and recontour the neck so as to diminish the sagging and laxity. I have been performing this procedure also with gratifying results for well over twenty years. Both the Nefertiti Lift and the Nonsurgical Filler Necklift are very advanced injection techniques that should not be left to the hands of inexperienced, novice injectors accustomed to injecting Botox in the glabella region and using fillers for smile lines. You would be wise to consult an experienced, board certified cosmetic dermatologist and be sure to ask to see his/her personal before and after photos of nosnurgical necklifts. Best of luck.