Most Effective Resurfacing Laser for Neck and Chest?

I agree with Dr. Banda that a fractional ablative laser is your best bet. The tissues of the neck and chest are sensitive and tolerate less energy than tissues of the face. Typically 2-4 treatments will result in appreciable change. However, change in skin tension and elasticity will take several months to manifest.

With regards to your overactive neck muscles, Botox can be a temporizing answer. I do agree that selective neck muscle transection would work and is something often performed in children who have a disorder known as torticollis, when physical therapy does not work to correct tightness. You should inquire from a therapist if you would benefit from therapy to your neck.

I agree that lasers each have their proponents. We use an Active FX laser which is a carbon dioxide fractional laser. Our patients are happy and visibly see results in a short time. Downtime is typically one week. Just do your research and you should do fine.

Dr. Shah

The most effective laser for tightening, smoothing and reducing pigment on the neck and chest is one of the Microfractional CO2 Lasers. The energy must be turned down to not cause scars. It may take 2 or 3 treatments to get the best results. If you have dark eyes or tan easily, You should be on a 6% or higher Hydroquinone cream to prevent an increase in pigmentation and, of course, be on Suncreen SPF 60 or higher to "protect your investment". Make sure that you doctor is Board Certified in Dermatology or Plastic surgery and that they are the ones performing the procedure, not a nurse