Lost a bit of weight - what is the right treatment for my neck? (photos)

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I lost a bit of weight but in the last 2 weeks this has happened and I can’t take it!

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

Dear Brave,
  The picture shows skin texture similar to stretch marks, and loss of elasticity of the neck skin with wrinkling due to the stretching and deflation of the skin due to weight loss.
   I use several lasers for this.  First would be the Palomar Lux 1540, a non-ablative erbium laser, that causes little cones of skin coagulation that extrude over a week and cause healing of the microscopic skin injuries with new collagen and elastin fibers.  This laser is used and FDA approved for stretch marks on the body.  It is also used for scar improvement and wrinkles.
    In addition, I use the Aerolase 1064 YAG laser, that helps improve texture, and targets red and brown in the skin, so it is useful for pigmentation and blood vessel treatment as well. It does't hurt and there is no down time.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Morpheus 8 is a non-invasive skin and soft tissue tightening treatment that is consistently amazing in our patients. We use the Morpheus to exact fractional induced RF into the skin or tissue in order to tighten collagen and stimulate contraction of the tissue. For acne scars, it is quite useful to build collagen in patients who have atrophic scars but is not very productive for ice-pick scars which require TCA Cross. For tissue tightening, Morpheus is ideal for the face and neck and we often combine it with CO2 laser or Ultherapy to further enhance results. Chemical peels and skin resurfacing should be done at least 5 to 7 days after, but can be performed earlier, depending on treatment severity. Avoid exfoliating skin treatments before Morpheus and expect a period of 2-4 weeks for skin contraction to set in.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian 
Realself100 Surgeon

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From your photo it appears you are a candidate for Morpheus8.  These treatments combine RF technology with microneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture.  Generally three sessions are recommended for optimal results.  We also recommend using medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wearing sunscreen every day.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​A combination of non-surgical options like Kybella, PDO NovaThreads, Ultherapy and Thermage would do well in combination for skin tightening for the neck. VASER Liposuction (with ThermiRF, Renuvion and InMode FaceTite) is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a long-term treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Brave thank you for sharing your photos.   I can really tell from your photos, but it doesn't  that you have a double chin or prominent Platysma bands. The thing I can definitely see is think and loose skin on the neck. It is possible that you might benefit from skin tightening, Micro-needling, and possibly IPL for the skin pigment irregularities. It's also possible that you might benefit from a non surgical neck lift like MyEllevate. I recommend you consult with an experienced cosmetic surgeon or Dermatologist in person to see what  might be the best options for you. It is just hard to know for sure with the photos you shared.

Lost a bit of weight - what is the right treatment for my neck? (photos)

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Answer: Skin Tightening for the Neck -- Kybella, Ultherapy, PDO NovaThreads, Thermage vs VASER Lipo w/ ThermiRF, Neck Lift

Answer: Skin Tightening for the Neck -- Kybella, Ultherapy, PDO NovaThreads, Thermage vs VASER Lipo w/ ThermiRF, Neck Lift

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