29 year old female with relatively mild neck laxity - what are my most effective non-surgical options? (Photo)

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When I lie down, I can pull 1 inch of my skin out around my jawline and under the chin. I know this is suggestive of a necklift/ facelift, but I'm not even 30 and don't want surgery yet. I thought it was excess fat, but I've been told I don't have enough fat to need liposuction. Would a TCA peel help? How can one tell if it's sagging skin vs sagging muscle/fat? My neck is smooth with no lines at all. There is some facial laxity as well, but I recently had a fat transfer and its improved. Thank you.

Muhammad Mirza, MD (license suspended) · Answer

Thank you for you question. I think Kybella is a great option. Laxity comes from loss of skin turgor. Kybella melts fat which can help improve the lax skin.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your description Morpheus8 sounds like the right treatment for you.  This is a noninvasive approach that combines RF technology with microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.  Typically three treatment sessions are recommended for optimal results.  We also recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our Hidef approach to non surgical neck lifting addresses underlying 
muscle hypertrophy, neck laxity, and fascial tightness. We use a 
combination of Venus Legacy RF, NanoRF, and Ultherapy to exact a 
tightening of the neck + Botox for muscle and masseter hypertrophy. 
Retinoid creams are a must and we follow a comprehensive cream program 
for topical creams. 
Finally, fractional laser offers the benefits
 of microablation to improve skin quality and texture. We use this in 
addition to light therapy and PRP.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank-you for your question and photo. 
We have some very exciting new technologies for non-invasive tightening of the Neck. Renuvion Powered by J-Plasma (Cool Helium Plasma) along with liposuction can produce dramatic improvement in skin laxity and fat reduction. Ultherapy combined with microneedling are other non invasive treatments would also be an option. I would recommend an in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon well versed in all aspects of facial rejuvenation.
Best regards, Andrew Lyos MD, FACS

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination approach would give the most improvement. Kybella, PDO Nova Threads, Ultherapy and/or ThermiRF treatments (Venus Legacy) are non-invasive options that would do well in combination for skin tightening. VASER with ThermiRF is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck. See a cosmetic dermatologist for a long term treatment plan.  Best, Dr. Emer

29 year old female with relatively mild neck laxity - what are my most effective non-surgical options? (Photo)

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Answer: Tighteny your neck to improve your profile-Renuvion Powered by J-Plasma, Ultheraty, microneedling with PRP

Answer: Skin Tightening for the neck with J Plasma, lasers, rf treatments, microneedling/prp, ultherapy

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Answer: Tighteny your neck to improve your profile-Renuvion Powered by J-Plasma, Ultheraty, microneedling with PRP

Answer: Tighteny your neck to improve your profile-Renuvion Powered by J-Plasma, Ultheraty, microneedling with PRP

Answer: Skin Tightening for the neck with J Plasma, lasers, rf treatments, microneedling/prp, ultherapy

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