), which has been punctuated by the digitally amped-up year that COVID-19 forced.
Technology isnt singularly to blame, however.
First,the skin on the neck is incredibly thin, and the second, its often neglected.
And panic, we do.
Without doing something more severe, you almost have to just live with it.
Almost, but not quite.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Tone Dermatology
Because beauty is big business, when a problem is identified, solutions are soon to follow.
These changes occur slowly, according to Dr. Zeichner, but people seem to notice them all at once.
Sagging usually becomes prominent later in life, in the fifties or sixties.
But there are some common causes that can be mediated to at the very least postpone them.
The sun causes 90 percent of early signs of aging, says Dr.
But these days, its our iPhones and iPads that are doing most of the damage.
We see early development of horizontal lines because of overworking of the neck muscles.
Below, pros run through your best options.
Your other lifestyle choices matter quite a bit, too.
board-certified dermatologist and founder of Tone Dermatology
The morning regimen is to protect the skin and prevent damage from the environment.
The evening is a time of hydration and repair.
To treat both crepiness and wrinkles, both Dr. Zeichner and Dr.
Gross recommend relying on retinol.
It stimulates production of collagen and elastin to strengthen and thicken the skin.
For hyperpigmentation, vitamin C should be your go-to, says Dr. And while those two ingredients are heroes to be sure, theyre not the only options.
But the best thing about this product (IMO) is its unique rollerball app.
Lactic acid is tossed into the mix, too, so that lightly resurface the skin.
Each patch can be used 10 times.
The result is a glowing, taunt, color-corrected, and noticeably smoother neck.
It works on all skin types and wont irritate sensitive skin.
Fortunately, you arent without options in this arena.
Below, experts list a few of the most notable treatments available to reinvigorate your neck.
They can improve skin tone, texture, and pigmentation.
It is a great option for the neck and jaw line area.
However, this is considered off-label use, so you should go to a provider you know and trust.
Thread lift
This is a minimally invasive treatment that pulls loose skin back non-surgically.
Basically, temporary sutures are used to give a lifted and tightened effect around the jawline.
This also provokes the bodys healing response, which causes collagen to surge in the sutured areas.
Injectable chin implants such as Juvederm Voluma have revolutionized chin augmentation with real and instant non-surgical results.
Its also reversible, so if a patient has regrets its easy to remove.
Injections with Kybella, meanwhile, target the excess volume under the chin, he adds.
People are starting to equate skin health with overall health, says Dr. And they are starting to look beyond just their faces.
And if you reap mental health benefits from taking aesthetic measures, thats a win, too.
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