Will Fraxel RePair Help Tighten Loose Neck Skin?

Hi Mal,

From your description and expectations it sounds like you should go with a surgical neck tightening procedure.

Fraxel re:pair is good at improving skin laxity in the neck and jaw line, but it will not give a "surgical" result, especially if you have muscular platysmal bands in your anterior neck. Fraxel repair will spare you the 3-4 hour operation under anesthesia and surgical scars, improve your overall skin appearance, and take a few years off your face, but your neck bands will still be present.

Unfortunately we have heard of a majority of patients who share your Thermage experience. Good luck and be well.

Dr. P

Thank you for your question.  While the Fraxel Re:Pair will improve skin laxity, it is a laser treatment that is better suited for the face, and could potentially be too aggressive for the delicate skin of the neck.  It sounds like you may be a better candidate for an Ultherapy (skin tightening) treatment series, or the ThermiTight procedure. In addition, there are a variety of Thermage machines with the newest models being best. It is also important that the procedure is performed properly I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic dermatologist, who will help you select the treatments that are best for you.

Fraxel Repair can be used on other areas than the one you described. The key is that it is in the right hands (see below link). Secondly, in my opinion there are many newer technology lasers such as the Sciton Skintyte and others that are better for skin tightening. For significant skin tightening a mini lift give the best results.