Neck Rejuvenation

It is important to include your neck in your aesthetic programme. Just as with the hands and decolletage, the neck is an area that should be synchronised with a fresh face, ensuring an overall impression of health and vitality.

The main focus is skin quality. The neck tissue is finer than that of the body; often exposed and susceptible to UV across the years (sometimes overlooked when applying SPF to the face). In combination with a natural decline of collagen and elastin, this causes crepey skin with fine lines, which may become crosshatched, the longer left unattended.

Beneath the skin lies a sheet of platysma muscle, spanning the width of the neck. It becomes lax, particularly with the amount of time we spend looking down at screens.

It also has a downward pulling (depressor) motion. As we age, the depressor muscles become more active, and we often see platysma (vertical) bands forming.

Rejuvenation of the neck benefits from a multi-pronged approach as below. The options may be explored and tailored to the individual’s needs at the time of consultation.

Tixel to resurface damaged tissue
Medical grade peels to even out skin tone and texture
Microneedling to strengthen the skin and generate collagen and elastin
Filler for more ingrained lines
Polynucleotides to generate collagen and elastin
Profhilo to maintain hydration
Botox to soften neck-bands and release the downward pull of the platysma muscle
Prescription Retinol (Vitamin A) and SPF as an ongoing routine

Ideally it is best to intervene at a preventative time, when the neck shows mild to moderate signs of wear and tear.

Skin quality – laxity, lines and hydration

The Process

The neck is carefully assessed to identify the indications and interventions that would be most effective.

1. Assessment

A plan will be mapped with the first stages carried out, which will either entail resurfacing, a chemical peel or injecting.

2. The programme

Frequently asked questions

  • You may experience swelling, redness, tenderness, and bruising at the injection site. Uneven swelling is normal and should balance out as it subsides. These effects typically resolve within a few days to two weeks.

  • Bruising can occur despite precautions to avoid it. If bruising happens, it will typically be apparent immediately after treatment. Bruises may change colour as they heal, from red to purple, black, green, and eventually yellow. Using Arnica and Vitamin K cream can help speed up the healing process.

  • We aim for subtle, natural results, which take 2-4 weeks to fully settle. A review can be scheduled afterward, where additional filler can be added for a fee, or, if needed, filler can be adjusted or dissolved with hyaluronidase.

  • Most patients experience minimal discomfort during the procedure. Numbing cream and local anaesthetic are used for added comfort.

  • It’s best to avoid applying makeup for 12-24 hours after your filler procedure to reduce the risk of infection or irritation at the injection site.

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