Neck Wrinkles: Redefine Your Neck Contour
Over time, the neck is one of the first places to show signs of aging. As skin loses elasticity, horizontal creases and bands appear along the neck. Loose, sagging skin under the chin can cause wrinkles and an ill-defined neck contour.
Plastic surgery can help restore a smoother, more youthful appearance if you’re bothered by a wrinkly, crepey neck.
The Plastic Surgery Group in Montclair, New Jersey, offers treatments to address neck wrinkles and improve neck definition. Board-certified facial plastic surgeons Dr. Allen Rosen and Dr. Valerie Ablaza customize procedures to meet each patient’s cosmetic goals. With their advanced surgical techniques, you can have a sculpted, sleeker, tighter neckline.
A Neck Lift
The first step of a neck lift is making strategic incisions to access the treatment areas. Based on each patient’s concerns and anatomy, board-certified plastic surgeons will carefully plan the incision placement. For procedures focusing on the platysma neck muscles, incisions are often made under the chin and behind the ears. This enables the plastic surgeon to tighten and contour the muscle for a smoother neck contour.
For procedures addressing excess neck skin, called cervicoplasty, the incision pattern may differ from lifting and smoothing sagging skin optimally. Internal permanent sutures are used to support the renewed facial structures.
Less Invasive Treatments
Injectables like Botox and dermal fillers provide nonsurgical rejuvenation for neck wrinkles. Botox relaxes neck muscles to soften vertical bands in the neck. Filler plumps hollow or thin areas, enabling a smoother overall appearance. While injectables don’t tighten neck skin, they can minimize wrinkles and improve neck texture and contour when creams alone are insufficient.
Laser skin resurfacing is another option to improve neck wrinkles without surgery. Ablative lasers remove the outer layers of skin to promote new collagen growth. Non-ablative lasers stimulate collagen without removing the skin. This firms and tightens neck skin from the inside out. Treatments can reduce wrinkles and lines on the face and neck. Mild redness and swelling may occur, but there is no lengthy downtime.
Reclaim a Smooth, Defined Neck
When you schedule a consultation with the Plastic Surgery Group, your skin quality, bone structure, degree of laxity, and problem spots will be evaluated. Then, a customized wrinkle reduction treatment plan will be recommended based on your anatomy and goals.
A surgical neck lift is likely needed for dramatic tightening and contouring if you have severe laxity or banding. Milder cases may benefit sufficiently from nonsurgical options like Botox, ultrasound treatments, or laser resurfacing.
Properly caring for your neck skin after treatment is also key. This includes diligent sun protection, proper skin care, healthy nutrition, and not smoking. Your doctor will provide instructions on how to optimize your results over time. While plastic surgery can restore youthful contours, maintaining your rejuvenated appearance requires adjustments to your lifestyle and skin health habits.
With today’s facial plastic surgery techniques, there are more options than ever to renew your neckline. Schedule a consultation with The Plastic Surgery Group to discuss the most suitable wrinkle reduction treatment plan for your particular needs and goals. With expert care, you can unveil a smoother, more sculpted neck profile.
