I am 57 yrs. old with a thin build. I don't have excess fat on my neck but do have what I refer to as 'crepey' skin in the center. Can this skin be tightened via a laser procedure, or am I doomed to undergo some type of invasive procedure to improve the appearance? (I don't have a sagging jaw line, or jowls so am not considering a mini facelift.) Thanks!
August 16, 2018
Answer: Look at these options for your skin The neck ages rapidly compared to other parts of the face. This is because the fan like platysma muscle is extremely mobile and the constant turning and lifting of the head and neck leads to redundant skin, fat and muscle. Non surgical options in my hands include thermismooth, ultherapy, liposuction, sculptra, fat transfer and botox. The first two refill the volume while botox can be used to relax plastysmal banding. Laser resurfacing can be used to treat very fine rhytids of the neck though this is more successful for the fine lines of the perioral and periocular areas. It will give a modest amount of tightening to the most superficial skin of the neck and face. Surgically we offer a neck lift and plastysmaplasty. The neck lift is one of my favorite procedures. This is because the results are natural and the patients do so well. The incisions are hidden near the ear and in the neck and behind the ear hairline. I hope this helps. Best of luck, DrC
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August 16, 2018
Answer: Look at these options for your skin The neck ages rapidly compared to other parts of the face. This is because the fan like platysma muscle is extremely mobile and the constant turning and lifting of the head and neck leads to redundant skin, fat and muscle. Non surgical options in my hands include thermismooth, ultherapy, liposuction, sculptra, fat transfer and botox. The first two refill the volume while botox can be used to relax plastysmal banding. Laser resurfacing can be used to treat very fine rhytids of the neck though this is more successful for the fine lines of the perioral and periocular areas. It will give a modest amount of tightening to the most superficial skin of the neck and face. Surgically we offer a neck lift and plastysmaplasty. The neck lift is one of my favorite procedures. This is because the results are natural and the patients do so well. The incisions are hidden near the ear and in the neck and behind the ear hairline. I hope this helps. Best of luck, DrC
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Laser treatment for neck skin In some cases, laser treatments on the neck can be helpful to improve the overall skin quality and can offer a small degree of tightening. If there is significant neck laxity, laser resurfacing will not be adequate, and there is no substitution for a surgical neck lifting procedure. Each patient is obviously unique, so the procedure should be tailored to the individual.All the best,
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October 27, 2017
Answer: Laser treatment for neck skin In some cases, laser treatments on the neck can be helpful to improve the overall skin quality and can offer a small degree of tightening. If there is significant neck laxity, laser resurfacing will not be adequate, and there is no substitution for a surgical neck lifting procedure. Each patient is obviously unique, so the procedure should be tailored to the individual.All the best,
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Laser Treatment for Crepey Neck Skin? Lasers Can Help Crepey Skin But Loose Skin Requires Surgery Although there are a great many noninvasive skin-tightening modalities out there, nothing can come close to achieving the results of a good neck lift with platysmaplasty (tightening of the neck muscles). Because you didn't provide photos, it's hard to understand what you mean by “crepey” skin. If it's just a matter of texture, then perhaps you would benefit from a combination of laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels to stimulate more collagen and elastin. If there is any loose skin, however, a neck lift would give you a dramatic and long-lasting improvement that you could enjoy for 5 to 8 years or more. Ultimately, this might feel like less of a “doom” than constant maintenance with less effective noninvasive treatments. I hope this helps.
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June 26, 2017
Answer: Laser Treatment for Crepey Neck Skin? Lasers Can Help Crepey Skin But Loose Skin Requires Surgery Although there are a great many noninvasive skin-tightening modalities out there, nothing can come close to achieving the results of a good neck lift with platysmaplasty (tightening of the neck muscles). Because you didn't provide photos, it's hard to understand what you mean by “crepey” skin. If it's just a matter of texture, then perhaps you would benefit from a combination of laser resurfacing, microneedling and chemical peels to stimulate more collagen and elastin. If there is any loose skin, however, a neck lift would give you a dramatic and long-lasting improvement that you could enjoy for 5 to 8 years or more. Ultimately, this might feel like less of a “doom” than constant maintenance with less effective noninvasive treatments. I hope this helps.
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