The neck is one of the main indicators that shows a person’s true age. It can achieve ideal young face proportions, but if you don’t take care of the skin on your neck, everything will be in vain. Wrinkles, wrinkles, sagging skin on the neck still tell others that you are still far from 18 or even 25 years old!
Therefore, the neck is the area that needs to be taken care of in combination with facial skin rejuvenation. After all, the skin on the neck is very thin, with a minimal number of sebaceous glands, so age-related lesions often appear on it much earlier than on the face.
In addition, it contains fewer melanocytes (cells that protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation) in the neck, which means it is going through more active photoaging.
What is recommended to keep the skin in perfect condition in this delicate area?
Injection techniques for neck rejuvenation
As soon as the skin of the neck begins to thin, dry out, wrinkle, the supply of hyaluronic acid should be replenished immediately. This is done in the following ways:
- introduction of fillers based on natural hyaluronic acid;
- by injectable skin restructuring (Biorevitalization, Mesotherapy).
Specially formulated, low-density gels are commonly used to rejuvenate the neck region. Although liquid formulations generally dissolve more rapidly, this does not apply to the neck. Here, the more liquid fillers better model the silhouette, retain their beautifully filled shape, are natural and last a long time - at least a year. However, there is no need for a rehabilitation period after the procedure - modern fillers do virtually no edema and other unwanted side effects.
It perfectly tightens the skin of the neck and the new generation of fillers that start the process of producing your own collagen. For example, an innovative Dutch filler.
The effect of this filler on tissues is comparable to the effect of fiber incorporation, since both the injectable filler and the composition of modern fibers contain a component such as caprolactone. It is a completely biodegradable soft medical suture that has been used in medical practice for decades with excellent results. In other words, the filler is primarily used to tighten tissues.
This filler does not attract moisture, so it does not cause bloating. Due to this unique property, it can be used in sensitive areas such as the eyes, lips, neck, décolleté. It stimulates the production of type 1 collagen, which has a velvety skin and an excellent lifting effect.
The drug strengthens the collagen skeleton and has a bio-strengthening effect, making the skin more elastic and toned.
The high-quality carrier gel eliminates the "migration" of the implant and guarantees the complete predictability and stability of the contouring result. It is a biodegradable filler, i. e. it is completely eliminated from the body at the end of its expiration date.
For complex skin restructuring, procedures such as biorevitalization and mesotherapy have been proposed.
Biorevitalization is the intradermal microinjection of hyaluronic acid preparations. The procedure quickly restores water balance and normalizes dermal metabolism.
Hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin is used in the procedures. Once in the skin, it breaks down into simple components, from which the synthesis of its own hyaluronic acid begins immediately. The main effect of such injections is not immediate but over time and is longer lasting. After all, the natural processes of synthesis are not replaced, but enhanced, accelerated and stimulated.
The number and frequency of procedures depend on the severity of the problems and the degree of dehydration of the skin (usually 1-2-3 procedures).
Mesotherapy is a similar technique, only mini-injections of special "cocktails" of biologically active preparations are given into the skin, the composition of which may vary depending on the problem to be solved. "Mesococci" usually contain vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, plant extracts, and other valuable elements. Mesotherapy procedures allow all the active ingredients to enter the skin and promote its regeneration from within.
Perfect for rejuvenating the neck region with Plasmolifting. It has long been known that our blood has a huge resource for the recovery and healing of the body, we just need to activate this potential.
As a result, the skin will be as supple, dense, toned, radiant as it was in its youth. Wrinkles, creases, age spots and other aesthetic flaws disappear.
Laser technology for sensitive areas
Fractional rejuvenation with a Fraxel laser device can be used as a stand-alone technique in neck rejuvenation, possibly in combination with injections. American Fraxel is a unique tool that renews human skin and frees it from all blemishes. A thin (thinner than human hair) laser beam forms thousands of microzones (microthermal treatment zones) on every centimeter of skin. In these micro-zones, old and defective collagen and excess pigment are destroyed. At the same time, many viable cells remain around each micro-zone, which are activated by heat. During this process, which can take from several hours to several days, flawless skin appears at the site of each microzone.
A unique feature of Fraxel is that the laser does not destroy the top layer of the epidermis, the stratum corneum. Therefore, after the procedure, the skin looks natural.
After laser fractional rejuvenation, the structure of the skin changes. It becomes smoother, more hydrated, more flexible, less prone to inflammation and rashes. It will be easier to take care of it at home.
The fractionated laser acts gently on the skin, but the number of procedures depends on the initial data and the problem to be solved. One procedure is enough for someone each year, and someone may need a course of 3-5 procedures.
The result, namely young, beautiful skin, can last a long time.
Ultrasound for non-surgical neck lifting
Unlike laser technologies, which can only be used during the period with the least solar activity (i. e. autumn, winter, early spring), modern ultrasound techniques can be used throughout the season.
And they are similar to the effect of a surgical lift, which, as you know, reduces not only the elongation of the skin but also the muscles.
A non-surgical alternative to neck lifting at the muscular system level (SMAS level) is the famous Altera therapy performed by Ulthera Systemen in the United States.
The device is based on focused ultrasound, which can penetrate under the skin to a depth of 6-8 mm, first reducing the collagen fibers there and providing a lifting effect, and then starting the process of young collagen formation. In this case, the skin surface is not damaged. About a week after the Altera therapy, the synthesis of type III collagen (also known as young collagen) is increased by its conversion to type I collagen not only in the direct heat load areas but also below them.
This leads to the effect of non-surgical tissue lifting without damaging the skin surface. The maximum effect occurs 3 months after the procedure.
A unique additional benefit of using ultrasound for skin rejuvenation is that the dermis and subcutaneous structures can be visualized directly in real time, which increases the safety of the therapy.
As with surgical skin tightening, a single exposure is sufficient, with results lasting 1, 5-3 or more years, depending on the individual characteristics of the body.
Threaded technology for neck rejuvenation
Older patients are advised to perform ultrasound lifting with filament technology. Use of self-absorbing fibers. Other threads are used to correct the jaw.
These fibers have incisions and, when placed in the skin, initiate a rejuvenating process in addition to the visible tension of the tissues.
Thus, the combination of ultrasound and thread lifting results in a powerful, double lifting and rejuvenating effect.