Are these horizontal neck lines caused by fat? (photos)

April 12, 2014
Asked By:ANewMe4Me in Jacksonville, NC

I am 24 years old and although I have never been overweight, I have always had these hereditary "neck rolls". Many of my family members have them but it seems like mine are a little more noticeable. I know they can never be completely gone but reducing them would help a lot. I am confused as to whether it's just lines/creases that something like fillers can fix or is it more so fat that can use some liposuction? I can deal with the lines if my neck was smoother and they looked less like rolls.

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June 8, 2021

Answer: Familial Neck Rolls

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Answer: Neck Lines / Tech Neck / Neck Wrinkles -- Soft Fillers (Belotero) in combination w/ Lasers and Microneedling/PRP

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September 7, 2021

Answer: Fixing #NeckRolls with Liposuction and Fat Grafting

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Answer: Fixing #NeckRolls with Liposuction and Fat Grafting

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October 14, 2021

Answer: Hereditary neck lines and rolls even in your early 20s can be addressed with several nonsurgical options

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Answer: Hereditary neck lines and rolls even in your early 20s can be addressed with several nonsurgical options

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June 8, 2021

Answer: Neck Creases

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Answer: Neck Creases

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