The neck is one of the main markers that reveals a person's true age. You can achieve the ideal young human proportions, but if you do not take care of the skin of the neck, then everything will be in vain. Wrinkles, folds, sagging skin in the neck will tell others that you are far from 18 or even 25!
Therefore, the neck is the area that needs attention in conjunction with facial skin rejuvenation. After all, the skin of the neck is very thin, has a minimal number of sebaceous glands, so age-related changes are often seen on it much earlier than on the face.
In addition, the female neck contains fewer melanocytes (cells that protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation), which means it undergoes more active photography.
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 out, become wrinkled, it is immediately necessary to replenish the supply 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 (Bioremediation, Mesotherapy).
To rejuvenate the cervical region, specially designed low-density gels are used. While liquid preparations tend to dissolve faster, this is not the case for the neck. Here, more liquid fillers shape the silhouette better, maintain a beautiful net shape, look natural and last for a long time - at least a year. At the same time, after the procedure, the rehabilitation period is not required - modern fillers practically do not cause edema and other undesirable side effects.
The skin tightens the neck and fillers of a new generation, which begins the process of producing its own collagen. For example, an innovative Dutch filler.
The effect of this filler on the tissues is comparable to the effect of installing threads, since such a component as caprolactone is included in the composition of both the injectable filler and the modern threads. It is a fully biodegradable soft tissue that has been used in medical practice for many years with excellent results. In other words, the filler works primarily to tighten the tissues.
This filler does not attract moisture, so it does not cause puffiness. Due to this unique property, it can be used in sensitive areas such as eyes, lips, neck, décolleté. Stimulates the production of type 1 collagen, which creates an excellent velvety and lifting skin effect.
The drug strengthens the collagen framework and has a bio-enhancing effect, making the skin more elastic and toned.
High-quality carrier gel eliminates the "migration" of the implant and guarantees the complete predictability and stability of the contouring result. This is a biodegradable filler, that is, it is completely excreted from the body at the end of its expiration date.
For complex skin restructuring, procedures like Biorevitalization and Mesotherapy are recommended.
Bioremediation is an intradermal micro-injection of hyaluronic acid preparations. The procedure quickly restores water balance and normalizes dermal metabolism.
For procedures, hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin is used. Once in the skin, it is divided into simple components, from which its own hyaluronic acid immediately begins to synthesize. The main effect of such injections does not occur immediately, but over time, and is of a more long-term nature. After all, they do not replace the natural processes of synthesis, but enhance, 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 small injections of special "cocktails" of biologically active preparations are introduced into the skin, and their composition may vary depending on the problem being solved. "Mesococktails" usually contain vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, plant extracts and other valuable elements. Mesotherapy procedures allow you to inject all the active substances into the skin and help to rejuvenate it from the inside.
Perfect for Plasmolifting cervical region rejuvenation. It has long been known that our blood has a powerful ability to restore and heal the body, all we have to do is activate this ability.
As a result, the skin becomes as elastic, dense, toned, radiant as it was in its youth. Wrinkles, folds, age spots and other aesthetic defects disappear.
Laser technology for sensitive areas
Fractional rejuvenation with a Fraxel laser device can be used as a stand-alone technique for neck rejuvenation, and possibly in combination with injections. American Fraxel is a unique device that rejuvenates human skin and frees it from all blemishes. A thin laser beam (thinner than human hair) creates thousands of micro-zones of influence (microthermal treatment zones) on every centimeter of skin. In these micro-zones, old and defective collagen and excess pigment are destroyed. At the same time, many viable cells remain around each exposed microcircuit, which is activated under the influence of heat. During this process, which can take from several hours to several days, defect-free skin is seen at the site of each microcirculation.
A distinctive feature of Fraxel is that the laser does not destroy the upper layer - stratum corneum - of the epidermis. Therefore, after the procedure, the skin looks natural.
After the procedure of laser fractional resurfacing, the structure of the skin changes. It becomes smoother, hydrated, elastic, less prone to inflammation and rash. It becomes easier to take care of her at home.
The fractional laser acts sensitively on the skin, but the number of procedures depends on the initial details and the problem being solved. One procedure per year is sufficient for one person, and one may require a 3-5 course.
The result, namely beautiful young skin, can last a long time.
Ultrasound for non-surgical neck lift
Unlike laser technologies, which can only be used during the period with the least solar activity (i. e. , autumn, winter, and early spring), modern ultrasound techniques are suitable for all-season use.
And they are comparable to the effect of a surgical lift, which, as you know, reduces not only stretched skin, but also muscles.
The non-surgical alternative to musculoskeletal system (SMAS level) neck lift is the famous Altera Therapy, performed on the American Ulthera System.
The device is based on focused ultrasound, which is able to penetrate under the skin to a depth of 6 - 8 mm, first reducing collagen fibers and providing a lifting effect, and then starting the process of young collagen formation. In this case, the surface of the skin is not damaged. About a week after the Altera therapy procedure, the synthesis of type III collagen (also known as juvenile collagen) is increased for its subsequent transformation into type I collagen, not only in the immediate areas of thermal exposure, but also under them.
This results in the development of a non-surgical tissue lifting effect without damaging the surface of the skin. The maximum effect occurs 3 months after the procedure.
An additional unique benefit of using ultrasound for skin rejuvenation is the ability to see the dermis and subcutaneous structures directly in real time, which increases the safety level of therapy.
As with surgical skin tightening, exposure alone is sufficient. The obtained yield 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 advised to perform ultrasonic lifting using filament technologies. Use self-absorbable threads. Other threads are used to correct the chin line.
All of these strands have notches and, entering the skin, along with visible tissue tightening, also initiate a renewal process.
Thus, the combination of ultrasonic lifts and thread will give a powerful double effect of lifting and rejuvenation.