Best Treatment for Neck Sagging

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 and 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. ✨

✨ Real Success Stories, Real Results: Rhinoplasty + Face and Neck Lift + Brow Lift – A Comprehensive Facial Transformation

The patient came to our clinic seeking to fix the laxity in her face and neck area. She also desired some subtle tweaks to her nasal contour. Our surgeon performed arhinoplasty, a face and neck lift, as well as a brow lift to help her achieve her aesthetic goals. 

Let’s dissect her facial transformation: 

Before the Surgery

• The patient required some facial rejuvenation due to some slight jowling in the lower face. 
• Furthermore, the skin on her face was beginning to show signs of aging, as there was a loss of volume as well as the appearance of fine lines.  
• There was also the presence of marionette lines on the sides of her mouth due to the loss of collagen in the skin. 
• To add to this, the laxity in her neck and her lower face also made her jawline look saggy and undefined. 
• There was also some fat accumulation under the chin, which created a lack of definition in this area. 
• Additionally, the tip of her nose had a slight bulbous look and appeared droopy. 
• And, finally, her brows also appeared droopy and possessed some asymmetry. 

After the Surgery

• The face and neck lift surgery made the most striking difference in her look. These procedures have made her skin much smoother and given her a defined jawline. 
• The facelift gave her skin some lift and volume, making her look significantly younger. 
• One of the main improvements the facelift made is that it eliminated her marionette line as well as drastically reduced the jowling in her lower face. 
• Since the image shows her results 3 months after the surgery, we can very clearly see how much the skin tightening has elevated her appearance and made her age backwards. 
• It also helped reduce the appearance of her forehead wrinkles. 
• In addition, the neck lift sculpted her neck area and took away any laxity, which now makes her lower face look more contoured. 
• She also underwent a brow lift, which did wonders for the hooding in her upper lids. 
• The brow lift also brought balance to her upper face by making her brows appear more lifted, which has freshened up her look. 
• Last but not least, she also underwent a rhinoplasty to refine her nose bridge as well as give some lift to her nasal tip.
• Now that her nasal bridge is narrow with some definition and lift to the nasal tip, her nose better complements her facial features. 

📱 Contact us today to find out your best treatment options for a natural-looking neck lift.