Integral neck treatment

The neck is one of the first areas where the signs of ageing appear. Its skin is thinner than that of the face, contains fewer sebaceous glands and is constantly subjected to movement, gravity and sun exposure.

In addition, the ageing of the neck does not depend on a single factor. It is usually the result of the combination of several changes that affect the skin, the fat, the muscles and the deep tissues.

Therefore, an effective treatment must address each of these components in a personalised way.

The neck can present one or several of the following signs:

• Skin laxity.
• Horizontal wrinkles (“neck rings”).
• Vertical muscular bands.
• Loss of the cervicomental angle.
• Accumulation of fat under the chin.
• Loss of mandibular definition.
• Photoageing.
• Sun spots.
• Thin, dry skin or with loss of luminosity.
• Decrease of collagen production.

Each patient presents a different combination of these changes.

There is no single treatment for the neck. Two people with a similar appearance may need completely different treatments.

During the medical assessment the following are analysed:

• Quality of the skin.
• Elasticity.
• Laxity.
• Amount of localised fat.
• Muscular activity.
• State of the collagen.
• Presence of sun damage.
• Proportion between neck, jaw and chin.

Only after this study can the most appropriate treatment be designed.

Depending on the diagnosis, the treatment may include one or several procedures.

Collagen biostimulation. Indicated when there is a loss of firmness and skin quality. Its objective is to stimulate the natural production of collagen to progressively improve the tension and elasticity of the skin.

Polynucleotides. They help to improve hydration, regeneration and tissue quality. They are especially useful in necks with thin, photoaged skin or with loss of elasticity.

Skinboosters. They favour a deep hydration and improve the luminosity, softness and texture of the skin.

Fractional CO₂ laser. It can improve wrinkles, mild laxity, photoageing and skin texture. It intensely stimulates the formation of new collagen.

Clear + Brilliant® laser. Suitable to improve luminosity, skin quality and the first signs of ageing, with a reduced recovery time.

Intense Pulsed Light (IPL). It can be used when sun spots, redness and superficial sun damage predominate.

Radiofrequency. It contributes to improve firmness by means of the controlled heating of the dermis and the stimulation of collagen.

Microneedling. It favours skin regeneration and improves texture, fine wrinkles and the overall quality of the skin.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP). It can be part of regenerative protocols intended to improve the quality of the tissue.

Treatment of submental fat. When there is an accumulation of fat under the chin, different strategies can be considered, depending on the volume and the anatomical characteristics of the patient.

Treatment of the muscular bands. In some patients, the muscular bands of the neck can be treated by means of specific medical procedures, always after an individualised assessment.

Yes. In most cases, the best results are not obtained by means of a single technique, but by combining different procedures that act on the different components of ageing.

This approach is called integral neck treatment.

It depends on the treatment performed. Some procedures offer a relatively fast improvement, while others need several weeks or months to stimulate collagen production.

Frequently the results continue to improve progressively.

The duration depends on:

• Age.
• The quality of the skin.
• Lifestyle habits.
• Sun exposure.
• The treatment performed.

Ageing continues naturally, so maintenance sessions may be recommended.

It is recommended to:

• Apply sunscreen daily.
• Hydrate the skin regularly.
• Avoid tobacco.
• Maintain a stable weight.
• Take care of the cervical posture.
• Apply the cosmetic treatments also on the neck and the décolletage.
• Follow a healthy lifestyle.

Prevention begins many years before laxity appears.

A good candidate may be someone who:

• Notices a loss of firmness.
• Presents horizontal wrinkles.
• Observes marked muscular bands.
• Has localised fat under the chin.
• Wishes to rejuvenate the neck without surgery.
• Seeks to maintain a natural and harmonious appearance.

• Myth: The neck ages the same as the face. Fact: No. Its anatomy and skin are different, so it requires a specific approach.
• Myth: There is a single treatment to rejuvenate the neck. Fact: Each patient needs a different combination of procedures according to the predominant cause of ageing.
• Myth: Creams eliminate significant laxity. Fact: Creams help to care for the skin, but moderate or advanced laxity usually requires medical treatments.
• Myth: It should only be treated when laxity is very evident. Fact: Prevention and early treatments usually offer better results.
• Myth: The neck can be treated without assessing the face. Fact: The neck is part of the facial harmony and must be analysed together with the chin, the jaw and the lower third of the face.

• The ageing of the neck affects the skin, the muscles, the fat and the deep tissues.
• There is no single treatment valid for all patients.
• The combination of different techniques usually provides the best results.
• Collagen biostimulation plays a fundamental role in cervical rejuvenation.
• Prevention by means of photoprotection and adequate care makes it possible to delay the appearance of the signs of ageing.
• A personalised medical diagnosis is essential to design a safe, effective and natural treatment.