The neck is one of the main markers that gives the real age of a person. You can achieve the ideal youthful proportions of the face, but if you do not pay attention to the skin of the neck, everything will be in vain. Wrinkles, folds, sagging skin on the neck will tell others that you are still far from 18 or even 25!
For this reason, the neck is the area that needs to be taken care of together with facial skin rejuvenation. After all, the skin of the neck is very thin, has a minimum number of sebaceous glands, so age-related changes often appear on the face much earlier.
In addition, the female neck has fewer melanocytes (cells that protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation), which means that it is more actively exposed to photoaging.
What is recommended to keep the skin in this sensitive area in perfect condition?
Injection techniques for neck rejuvenation
As soon as the skin of the neck begins to thin, dry, wrinkle, it is necessary to immediately replenish the source of hyaluronic acid in it. This is done in the following ways:
- introduction of natural hyaluronic acid-based fillers;
- with the help of injection skin restructuring (Biorevitalization, Mesotherapy).
For the rejuvenation of the cervical region, specially designed low-density gels are usually used. This is not the case for the neck, although liquid preparations usually dissolve faster. Here, more liquid fillers shape the silhouette better, maintain a nicely filled shape, look natural and last a long time - at least a year. At the same time, the rehabilitation period after the procedure is not required - modern fillers practically do not cause edema and other undesirable side effects.
Perfectly tighten the neck skin and fillers of the new generation, which starts the process of producing its own collagen. For example, an innovative Dutch filler.
The effect of this filler on tissues is comparable to the effect of insertion of threads, since both injectable filler and modern threads contain a component such as caprolactone. It is a fully biodegradable soft medical suture that has been used in medical practice for decades with excellent results. So the filler mainly works to tighten the tissues.
This filler does not absorb moisture, so it does not cause puffiness. Due to this unique feature, it can be used in sensitive areas such as eyes, lips, neck and décolleté. Stimulates type 1 collagen production, creating velvety skin and excellent lifting effect.
The drug strengthens the collagen framework and has a bio-strengthening effect, making the skin more elastic and toned.
A high-quality carrier gel eliminates "migration" of the implant and guarantees full predictability and stability of the shaping result. This is a biodegradable filler, meaning it is completely eliminated from the body at the end of its expiration date.
Procedures such as Biorevitalization and Mesotherapy are recommended for complex skin restructuring.
Biorevitalization is an intradermal micro-injection of hyaluronic acid preparations. The procedure quickly restores the water balance and normalizes the metabolism of the dermis.
Non-animal hyaluronic acid is used for the procedures. Once in the skin, it breaks down into simple components, from which its own hyaluronic acid immediately begins to be synthesized. The main effect of such injections is not immediate, but occurs over time and is longer-term. After all, they do not replace natural synthesis processes, but improve, accelerate and stimulate them.
The number and frequency of procedures depends on the severity of the problems and the degree of dehydration of the skin (usually from 1 to 2-3 procedures).
Mesotherapy is a similar technique, only mini-injections of special "cocktails" of biologically active preparations are given to the skin, their composition may vary depending on the problem being solved. "Mesococtails" usually contain vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, plant extracts and other valuable elements. Mesotherapy processes help all active substances enter the skin and regenerate it from the inside.
Perfect for the rejuvenation of the cervical region Plasmolifting. It has long been known that our blood has a powerful resource to regenerate and heal the body, we just need to activate this potential.
As a result, the skin becomes elastic, dense, toned, shiny, as in youth. Wrinkles, folds, age spots and other aesthetic defects disappear.
Laser technology for sensitive areas
Fractional rejuvenation with the Fraxel laser device can be used as a standalone technique for neck rejuvenation and perhaps in combination with injections. American Fraxel is a unique device that renews the human skin and purifies it from all imperfections. A thin (thinner than a human hair) laser beam creates thousands of micro-domains (microthermal treatment zones) on every centimeter of skin. In these microzones, old and defective collagen and excess pigment are destroyed. At the same time, many living cells remain around each microzone of exposure, which are activated under the influence of heat. During this process, which can last from a few hours to a few days, a flawless skin appears in every microzone area.
A unique feature of Fraxel is that the laser does not destroy the uppermost layer of the epidermis - the stratum corneum. Therefore, the skin looks natural after the procedure.
After laser fractional rejuvenation, the structure of the skin changes. It becomes smoother, moist, elastic, less prone to inflammation and redness. It becomes easier to take care of her at home.
Fractional laser acts on the skin precisely, but the number of procedures depends on the initial data and the problem being solved. For someone, one procedure per year is enough, and someone may need a course of 3-5 procedures.
The result, that is, young and beautiful skin, can last for a long time.
Ultrasound for non-surgical neck lift
Unlike laser technologies, which can only be used during periods of least solar activity (ie autumn, winter and early spring), modern ultrasound techniques are suitable for use in all seasons.
And, as you know, they can be compared to the effect of a surgical lift, which reduces not only tense skin, but also muscles.
A non-surgical alternative to neck stretching at the musculoskeletal level (SMAS level) is the famous Altera Therapy performed in the American Ulthera System.
The device is based on focused ultrasound, which can penetrate to a depth of 6 - 8 mm under the skin, first reducing the collagen fibers there and providing a lifting effect, and then starting the process of youthful collagen formation. In this case, the skin surface is not damaged. About a week after the Altera therapy procedure, the synthesis of type III collagen (also called young collagen) increases with its subsequent conversion to type I collagen not only in the immediate areas of thermal exposure, but also below them.
This leads to the development of non-surgical tissue stretching effect 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 the ability to directly visualize the dermis and subcutaneous structures in real time, increasing therapy safety.
As with surgical skin tightening, a single exposure is sufficient. The result obtained lasts from 1. 5 to 3 years or more, depending on the individual characteristics of the body.
Thread technology for neck rejuvenation
Older patients are recommended to perform ultrasonic lifting using filament technologies. The use of self-absorbable threads. Other threads are used to correct the jaw line.
All these threads have nicks and, entering the skin, they initiate the rejuvenation process in addition to the visible tightening of the tissues.
Thus, the combination of ultrasonic and thread lift will provide a powerful double effect for lifting and rejuvenation.