The Best Solutions For Dealing With Neck Lines | SpaMedica

While facelifts and neck lifts are both popular and highly effective surgical treatments well suited to addressing neck lines, many patients wish to forego surgery if possible and opt for other, less invasive solutions. While not everyone is a candidate for nonsurgical options, your surgeon will advise you on the best treatment route for you based on your unique goals and needs.

Beware of Text Neck!

The ache or soreness caused by repetitively looking down at your phone can also cause necklines. As all wrinkles are caused by repeated movements, the constant motion of looking down can cause your neck to crease, turning into permanent wrinkles. Try to be mindful of how you are holding your phone and raise it in front of your face to look straightforward.

Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C has antioxidant attributes that are excellent for the skin. Studies show that the vitamin can reverse some of the damage caused by UV rays and other environmental factors such as free radicals.

Wear Sunscreen

Regular use of sunscreen can slow the signs of skin aging. Try to wear at least SPF 30 on your face every day and reapply every 2-3 hours.

Don’t Smoke

Smoking is one of the most leading causes of premature aging. Tobacco smoke damages collagen and nicotine causes blood vessels to restrict. Talk to your healthcare provider about a program to help you quit.

Apply a Retinoid Cream

Retinoids are one of the most celebrated anti-aging ingredients in skincare. It’s best to start with a small amount every few days, as the ingredient can cause extreme dryness and peeling when you add it to your skincare routine.

Moisturize

Many people remember to moisturize their face, but it’s easy to forget about the neck. Some moisturizing products are made specifically for the neck. Hydrating the skin will help it look plump, so wrinkles are less visible, and it can also help prevent future creases from forming.

Botox

Botox Injectables block the nerves’ chemical signals that cause our muscles to contract. When injected into the neck’s vertical bands, Botox can help relax the dynamic muscles, reduce neck lines, and prevent new ones from forming–for an overall smoother, more youthful-looking neck. Results typically last 4-6 months and can be repeated as needed. Many notice their results within a day or two of treatment, but it can take several weeks to see full results.

Dermal Fillers

Where Botox is ineffective, soft tissue fillers may be of great help. By injecting a very small dose of hyaluronic acid filler along the horizontal neck lines, creases can be plumped and filled. The smooth, youthful-looking results resulting from this procedure can last for up to a year. Many notice their results immediately after treatment, while others notice them within a day or two, but it can take several weeks for full integration.

FotoFacial

Lasers can be used to stimulate collagen and strengthen the skin’s foundation. The FotoFacial procedure uses radiofrequency, infrared, and intense pulsed light (IPL) energy to address various skin problems, including discolouration and fine lines on the face, neck, chest, and hands. Most patients require about 5 treatments to achieve desired results, performed once every 3 weeks. Patients usually start to notice the results of their FotoFacial about 1 week after their first treatment, and they get closer to their desired outcome with each treatment.