Necklines, Wrinkles & Cords

There are many causes behind those unwanted ageing neck lines. These include your age, bad posture or hunching over your digital devices. However, there are other factors as well that contribute a great deal towards your ‘Turkey Neck’.

• Age

As you age, your skin also undergoes many changes, such as slow skin collagen production, thinning of the skin, sagging, and diminishing moisture. This ultimately leads to wrinkles and lines.

• Genetics

Your genes also play an important role in your ageing process. This is based on your DNA and is passed onto you by your parents.

• Smoking

Premature wrinkles are common in smokers. Also, their skin usually appears much older than that of non-smokers of the same age. Tobacco’s harmful chemicals impact the skin in various ways, such as diminishing elasticity, texture, and color.

• Too much sun exposure and skipping sunscreen

Sun’s UV rays are not skin-friendly, and if you step outdoors without any sunscreen, the sun rays can seriously damage your skin and cause collagen breakdown causing neck wrinkles.

While wrinkles are a part of the normal ageing process, however, many people are more prone to neckbands, cords and wrinkles than others, such as:

• People who spend more time in outdoor activities such as tanning booths, outdoor sports and sunbathing, exposing themselves to UV rays.

• Wrinkles, especially around the neck, seem to be more common in people with lighter skin tone. They tend to develop wrinkles at an earlier age than those with darker skin tones.

• Smokers and people who regularly consume alcohol may develop necklines much earlier than those who do not smoke. Smoking reduces blood supply to the skin while alcohol dehydrates it.

People with poor posture or who hunch over their digital devices for prolonged periods are more likely to get neck bands or lines called ‘Tech Neck’.

There are a variety of ways through which you can minimize your chances of developing those unattractive necklines. Moreover, you can treat any mild signs of ageing on your neck through anti-ageing products and non-surgical procedures.

• Protect Your Skin from UV Rays

It is important to limit your sun exposure if you want to protect your skin’s health, elasticity and texture. Moreover, if you do so, make sure you apply SPF 30 or higher sunscreen to your neck. Reapply after every 2 hours.

• Do Not Put Too Much Strain on Your Neck

Your neck has relatively less fat and collagen fibers, and your constant bending and incorrect postures can lead to the formation of folds on the neck. Therefore, avoid bending and hunching over your mobile phones for a long time and give your neck frequent breaks.

• Moisturize and Nourish Your Neck

A regular moisturizer keeps your skin hydrated, allowing collagen and elastin to function properly and keep your skin smooth and plump.

Hydrating your neck will minimize the look of your necklines and prevent the future development of creases and folds. Next time you follow your usual skincare routine, make sure you include your neck in it too.

• Quit Smoking

Smoking is not only injurious to your health but also speeds up the skin’s ageing process. It also slows down your skin’s ability to repair itself; hence, it is crucial to break away from this bad habit at the earliest.

• Use Vitamin C Serum

Vitamin C is a component of collagen, and collagen helps to keep your skin healthy and youthful. As your collagen production declines with age, it becomes essential to boost it naturally. Therefore, Vitamin C serums and moisturizers can help against wrinkle formation.

• Start Using a Retinoid Cream

Retinols are very powerful against ageing signs, especially wrinkles and fine lines. It also boosts collagen production and can be used on your neck as well. It is always a good idea to consult a skin expert before you give your neck a retinol treatment to avoid any side effects.

• Eating a Nutritious, Well-balanced Diet.

Sugar and processed carbs can speed up skin ageing, whereas eating plenty of fruits and vegetables can help prevent skin damage. Ensure that you are getting enough vitamins A, C and E in your diet to benefit your skin.

• Improve Your Posture

Repeated bending of your neck for lengthy durations can lead to the development of fine lines and horizontal necklines around your neck. It is best to comfortably reposition the digital device that does not require you to hunch or slouch.

If you meet the following criteria, you may be an ideal candidate for neck rejuvenating procedures:

• You are not currently nursing or expecting a child.
• Individuals who are in good health and do not have any serious medical issues
• Individuals who have realistic expectations regarding neck wrinkles treatment.

You have had mild to severe “skin sagging” that’s getting worse with time.

Anti-ageing products containing retinoids can help to minimize your moderate signs of ageing. Vitamin A is the source of topical retinoids. They have the ability to:

• Minimize fine wrinkles
• Hyperpigmentation
• Smooth the uneven texture of the skin.

Retinoids based skin treatments achieve these by boosting collagen production in the skin. Also, many anti-wrinkle creams contain peptides, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid that may deliver slightly modest results.

Micro-needling has proven to be beneficial in the treatment of mild signs of ageing. These include fine lines and premature wrinkles on your neck. Moreover, you will notice brighter and firmer skin as it encourages collagen building.

After six to eight weeks, improvements are visible, and they continue to improve over time. However, you may need multiple sessions of micro-needling to achieve desirable results.

Micro needling, like all cosmetic procedures, carries some risk. One of the most common and immediate side effects is flushed skin and minor skin irritation. Other side effects of the procedure are:

• Bruising
• Peeling
• Slight discomfort
• Infection
• Bleeding

Almost immediately after the procedure, you will notice that your treated skin is more hydrated. However, you will not see firm and lifted effects until at least six weeks after your first treatment.

The downtime of the procedure is minimal; however, it is important to follow aftercare instructions. Moreover, theProfhilo results may last up to 6 months

Profhilo has similar side effects to other forms of fillers, such as moderate bruising, soreness and swelling. Allergic reactions, infections, and nerve damage are all possible but very rare side effects.

The Botox injections work differently from Dermal fillers because they only relax the underlying target muscles, which smoothens wrinkles. Similarly, Botox helps to reduce the vertical lines/cords by relaxing the platysma muscles. Your Botox results may last for 3 to 6 months.

On the other hand, Dermal fillers are used to restore volume and firmness to the sagging and wrinkled skin. So, these fillers can help to minimize the horizontal lines/neckbands.

Moreover, the dermal fillers results may last for 6 to 12 months depending upon the type of filler used. You may also need to get regular treatments to maintain results.

It helps with skin laxity and gives an all over lift. It also minimizes fine lines, enhances skin texture, and regenerates and revitalizes dull and ageing skin.

PRP therapy outcomes are best seen after at least six months. Moreover, the effects of the procedure are not permanent and you may need touch-up injections at least once a year.

PRP injections are safe since they use a person’s own platelets. It’s possible, though, that the injection site will cause discomfort, pain, or bleeding.