The natural aging process leads to our skin becoming less smooth and elastic. Just like the skin on the rest of our body, the skin on our neck also begins to age and lose its firmness. This is due to the gradual loss of collagen. However, factors such as UV damage and weight loss also cause the neck to sag. An extremely wrinkly and saggy neck is also called a Turkey neck. This can be avoided with proper skincare and good lifestyle choices. However, when one develops a Turkey neck, it can only be treated by either surgery or Botox. If the question of “How do I tighten my neck skin?” has been on your mind lately, this is the blog for you. Keep reading to find out the best surgical and non-surgical treatment for sagging neck and jowls.
👵 Neck Sagging: Why Does it Happen?
The aging process is the main reason why our skin begins to thin out due to the decrease in proteins such as collagen and elastin. Moreover, this is also the reason why the neck skin becomes wrinkly.
Another reason is major weight loss. Losing a drastic amount of weight can cause the neck skin to loosen as the fat underneath is eliminated, leaving the skin looking saggy.
Adding to this, aging also results in vertical bands, also referred to as Platysma bands. These are believed to be caused by the functioning of the platysma muscle as we age. The development of these bands is then eventually followed by saggy neck skin.
⚡ Best Non-Surgical Treatment for Sagging Neck and Jowls
Ultherapy (Ultrasound Therapy)
The concept behind ultratherapy is to use ultrasonic waves to tighten and lift the skin in the neck and lower cheek area. It is a non-invasive jowl/neck-lift that achieves results by:
- Ultrasound waves focus on the SMAS (Deep functional layers of skin and muscle)
- The body’s natural healing mechanisms are triggered, which stimulate collagen production
- The new collagen gradually tightens and lifts the sagging skin and jowls, and enhances facial and neck contours
📍 Ultrasound therapy is easy to perform, effective, and has no downtime or extensive recovery guidelines. An ideal candidate for this non-surgical treatment is a person with mild to moderate laxity who is not interested in jowl/neck-lift surgery in Turkey.
Radiofrequency (RF) Skin Tightening
Unlike Ultratherapy, Radiofrequency jowl/neck tightening heats up the deeper tissue layers to trigger the healing response of the body. It also relies on initiating long-term collagen production for skin lifting and tightening. Newer treatment modalities like Morpheus8 combine RF therapy with microneedling to enhance collagen production and treatment outcomes. Non-invasive neck lifts like RF therapy have a shorter recovery but may need multiple treatment sessions to maintain results.
Injectable Dermal Fillers
As the name suggests, injectable dermal fillers restore lost volume, improve the appearance of wrinkles, and lift sagging skin. Fillers are an effective non-invasive option to enhance the definition of the jawline and improve the appearance of the neck.
Botox for Neck Bands
Many people search for answers to the question of how to tighten saggy neck skin without undergoing surgery. Botox injections are a viable, non-invasive way to lift the contours of the lower jaw and neck. Botox is specifically used to improve the appearance of neck bands by targeting the platysma muscle. By relaxing the muscle, the prominent appearance and contours of the platysma bands are reduced. Botox injections can be used alone and in conjunction with other non-invasive jowl/neck-lift therapies.
PDO Thread Lift
A thread lift is a non-surgical procedure used to lift the neck skin using medical-grade threads under the skin. These threads are used to pull the skin in a way to make it appear lifted and tight. These PDO threads for neck sagging offer the benefit of boosting collagen as they trigger our body’s healing mechanism. Moreover, it also smoothens the neck lines, which makes it great to treat the issue of “tech-neck”.
📍The doctor uses local anesthesia to prevent the patient from feeling any pain. The procedure may result in some bruising or even swelling. All this will take about 5 days to subside.
🔪 Surgical Neck Lift for Advanced Sagging
For significant sagging, surgery is the only way to get sure-fire results that will last a long time.
Surgical Vs Non-surgical Neck Lift
While non-surgical neck tightening treatments are either non-invasive or minimally invasive and cost-effective as well, the results are still subtle and temporary compared to surgical ones.
Neck Lift Surgery
The neck lift surgery is the ideal procedure to help eliminate the excess skin to get rid of sagginess in the neck area. The surgeon also removes excess fat to contour the jawline and give a tighter look to the neck and jawline. This procedure is the ideal one when non-surgical treatments are insufficient.
📍 The surgeon has a consultation with the patient before the surgery to carry out a physical examination and understand the goals and expectations of the patient. The surgeons at the Estherian Clinic use this information to curate a surgical plan for you that may include combined procedures to ensure you get your expected results.
The surgeon usually puts the patient under general anesthesia to perform the neck lift surgery. For younger patients with more flexible skin, liposuction may be used to eliminate the accumulated fat in the neck and under the chin.
Another type of neck lift involves the surgeon making an incision under the chin to manipulate the underlying muscles, eliminate excess fat, and place the skin in a way that makes the neck appear tighter. The procedure only takes a few hours to complete.
An extended version of this procedure also includes facelift surgery. It allows the surgeon to work on the neck tissues with more detail and also focus on the lower face.
📍 Your surgeon and medical team will guide you on the after-care protocols of a neck lift. These instructions will include wearing a special garment to avoid swelling, etc.
Here’s Why You Should Trust the Surgeons at the Estherian Clinic for Facial Rejuvenation in Turkey!
- Certified plastic surgeons with years of experience. ✨
- Experience working with patients of diverse ethnicities. ✨
- Major focus on delivering natural results. ✨
- Access to an extensive team of medical professionals (over 100 professionals). ✨
- Top-of-the-line after-surgery care protocols. ✨
- Availability of multilingual experts for optimal patient support. ✨
📱 Contact us today to find out your best treatment options for a natural-looking neck lift.
