Do not let the neck reveal your age

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The aging process is natural and inevitable.  After the face, neck being the visible area that shows the sign of aging but often overlooked in the skincare routines.

Majority of patients who visit aesthetic clinic are between 20s to 60s and they usually seek for acne or facial aging like pigmentation, sagginess and wrinkles. Neck is the area that people tend to be passive about seeking treatment as they think it may not be as noticeable as the face.

“Turkey neck” is a term that is used to describe the sagging or loose skin that develops under the chin or neck area. It is contributed by several factors including loss or skin elasticity, muscle weakness in addition to constant pull of gravity. UV radiation from the sun exposure may accelerates the aging process causing premature sagging.

Neck aging can be categorised as:

• Fine wrinkle
• 横向颈纹 (Horizontal Neckline)：随着年龄增长，颈部横向的皱纹可能加深。这些皱纹由于颈部皮 肤松弛、频繁的动作（如低头和转头）以及弹性纤维减少而形成，使得颈部轮廓显得不再紧致和光 滑。
• 颈阔肌带 (Platysmal Banding)：颈阔肌带是指颈部两侧的肌肉带状突起，通常在皮肤松弛和年龄增 长时更加明显。这些肌带的出现常与表情动作、皮肤弹性下降及脂肪积聚有关，使得颈部看起来老化 和不紧致。
• Skin laxity

How To Prevent Premature Aging

1. Wear sunscreen 
2. Medical grade skincare product
   • Skin care containing retinol, hyaluronic acid and antioxidant :
     • Neck skin is thicker and lack of sebaceous gland hence adequate moisturiser/hydration is essential to keep the hydration and to promote collagen and elastin production

Treatments Available In The Market

1. Energy based device
   • High Intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) causing focal thermal injury zone in the SMAS layer and platysmal muscle and hence induce dermal neocollagenesis and skin tightening
   • Radiofrequency (RF)
2. Minimally invasive procedure
   • Filler (eg HA) replenish the hydration and reduce the appearance of the wrinkles
   • Botulinum toxin focusing on the platysma band
   • Collagen stimulator (eg Radiesse) is used to stimulate collagen synthesis in the skin
   • Cryolipolysis: removal of submental fat

The neck aging is a gradual process hence one have to adopt the preventive measures in order to maintain a youthful and rejuvenated appearance. Preventive measures which include sun protection, proper skincare routine and healthy lifestyle. For those who already having a visible neck aging sign, early intervention is essential. Seeking the professionals to provide personalised advice and get a proper treatment.