12/20/2017

Most people think of the skin on their faces when they think about aging,
but your neck could actually be what is making you look older than you
feel. Fortunately, a number of non-invasive treatments can be effective
at improving its appearance. Here is what you need to know about
skin aging on your neck and what you can do to fight back.
Why is the skin on the neck so prone to aging?
The skin on your neck is thinner than the skin on your face, so when age-related
changes occur, they show there. In fact, the skin on your neck may show
the signs of aging much sooner than the skin on your face. Likewise, many
people forget about their necks when they’re following their daily
skin care regime on their faces, so necks don’t benefit from anti-aging
cleansers and lotions. All of these factors work together to make neck
skin prone to wrinkling and sagging as collagen and elastin levels decline.
What can I do at home to reduce aging skin on my neck?
Start by paying attention to your neck when you’re caring for the
skin on your face. Treat the skin on your neck with anti-aging topicals,
so it gets the same nutrients as your face. Apply sunscreen to your neck
daily as you do your face to reduce aging caused by sun exposure. You
may also consider the way you sleep. Side sleeping can intensify neck
wrinkles, so try training yourself to sleep in a different position, or
do skin toning exercises, like neck stretches, to tone the muscles under the skin.
What treatments are available at medical spas?
There are a number of medical spa treatments that can reverse the signs
of aging on your neck. Thermage and Ultherapy use different forms of energy
to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which in turn makes
skin look fuller and healthier. Botox and Dysport are injectables that
can reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Laser treatments, including Fraxel,
IPL Photofacials, and laser skin resurfacing, can also be helpful.
Don’t let your neck tell your age! EpiCentre can recommend the right
medical spa treatments in Dallas to help your neck look toned and youthful. Get more information about
our state-of-the-art treatments by calling our med spa at (214) 887-1577.