Too early for NeckTite or Sculptra? (Photo)

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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

From the photos it appears you would be a good candidate for Morpheus8. This nonsurgical treatment combines RF technology with micorneedling to improve overall skin tone and texture. 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.

Thanks for your question. Collagen loss actually begins in our 20's, so it's not that unusual to begin to note neck skin laxity and it does begin in the jawline and upper neck "submental/under chin" zones. Sculptra is used to restore lost volume in the face and, diluted down, it can be injected as a sort of skin collagen booster but I would not rely on it for a tightening effect and you would risk that it would still add volume even if the intention was not to do that. A minimally invasive procedure like AccuTite- a smaller version of FaceTite/NeckTite is certainly an option. These names are basically all interchangeable- the AccuTite handpiece is just a smaller version we use for smaller cases/areas. They all operate off of a device called BodyTite which has recently been upgraded to a new name called Ignite. So if you find a BodyTite provider they should be offering all versions of this procedure. For a no downtime non-invasive option you could also consider a procedure called Sofwave which uses microfocused ultrasound to deliver heat to the dermis, stimulating the formation of new collagen and elastin. Expect to do Sofwave once a year or so though, where as a FaceTite type of procedure would produce results lasting 5 or more years for most. I hope that helps.