The neck is one of the main indicators of a person's true age. You can achieve the ideal youthful proportions of the face, but if you do not take care of the skin of the neck, everything will be in vain. Wrinkles on the neck, wrinkles, sagging skin will still tell others that you are far from 18 and even 25!
Therefore, the neck is an area that needs to be treated along with the rejuvenation of the skin. After all, the skin of the neck is very thin, there are a minimum number of sebaceous glands, so age-related changes often appear earlier than on the face.
In addition, a woman's neck has fewer melanocytes (cells that protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet rays), which means that she is more active in aging.
What is recommended to keep the skin in this delicate area in perfect condition?
Injection methods for neck rejuvenation
As soon as the skin of the neck begins to thin, dry, wrinkle, it is necessary to immediately replenish the supply of hyaluronic acid in it. This is done in the following ways:
- application of fillers based on natural hyaluronic acid;
- Reconstruction of the skin by injection (Biorevitalization, Mesotherapy).
Specially formulated low-density gels are usually used to rejuvenate the cervical region. Although liquid medications usually dissolve more quickly, this is not the case for the neck. More liquid fillers here better model the silhouette, retain a beautifully filled shape, look natural and last a long time - at least a year. At the same time, a rehabilitation period is not required after the procedure - modern fillers practically do not cause edema and other undesirable side effects.
New generation fillers that tighten the skin of the neck perfectly and begin the process of producing their own collagen. For example, the innovative Dutch filler.
The effect of this filler on the tissues can be compared with the effect of the installation of the threads, because both the injectable filler and modern yarns contain a component such as caprolactone. It is a completely biodegradable soft medical suture that has been used in medical practice for many decades with excellent results. In other words, the filler works mainly to compress the tissues.
This filler does not absorb moisture, so it does not cause swelling. Due to this unique feature, it can be used on delicate areas such as eyes, lips, neck and décolleté. Stimulates the production of type 1 collagen, creating velvety skin and excellent lifting effect.
The drug strengthens the collagen framework and has a bio-strengthening effect, making the skin more elastic and toned.
The high-quality carrier gel eliminates the "migration" of the implant and ensures that the contouring result is fully predictable and stable. It is a biodegradable filler, ie it is completely eliminated from the body after use.
Procedures such as Biorevitalization and Mesotherapy are recommended for complex skin reconstruction.
Biorevitalization is the subcutaneous microinjection of hyaluronic acid preparations. The procedure quickly restores water balance and normalizes the metabolism of the dermis.
Hyaluronic acid of non-animal origin is used for the procedures. Once in the skin, it breaks down into simple components, from which its own hyaluronic acid is immediately synthesized. The main effect of such injections is not immediate, but over time and is more long-lasting. After all, they do not replace natural synthesis processes, but rather strengthen, accelerate and stimulate them.
The number of procedures and their frequency depends on the severity of the problem and the degree of dehydration of the skin (usually 1 to 2-3 procedures).
Mesotherapy is a similar method, only mini-injections of special "cocktails" of biologically active drugs are inserted into the skin, the composition of which may vary depending on the problem to be solved. "Mesococktails" usually contain vitamins, antioxidants, amino acids, plant extracts and other valuable elements. Mesotherapy procedures allow all the active ingredients to enter the skin and help it to regenerate from the inside.
Plasmolifting is perfect for rejuvenating the cervix. It has long been known that our blood has a powerful source to restore and heal the body, we just need to activate this potential.
As a result, the skin becomes elastic, dense, toned and radiant, as in youth. Wrinkles, creases, age spots and other aesthetic imperfections disappear.
Laser technology for delicate areas
Fractional rejuvenation with the Fraxel laser device can be used as an independent 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 imperfections. A thinner (thinner than human hair) laser beam creates thousands of micro-impact zones (microthermal treatment zones) on every centimeter of skin. Old and defective collagen and excess pigment are destroyed in these microns. At the same time, many living cells remain activated under the influence of heat around each exposure microscope. During this process, which lasts from a few hours to a few days, flawless skin is formed at the site of each micro-zone.
The unique feature of Fraxel is that the laser does not destroy the top layer of the epidermis - the stratum corneum. Therefore, the skin looks natural after the procedure.
The structure of the skin changes after the laser fraction rejuvenation procedure. It is smoother, moisturized, elastic, less prone to inflammation and rashes. It is easier to take care of him at home.
The fractional laser moves gently on the skin, but the number of procedures depends on the initial data and the problem to be solved. One procedure a year is enough for someone, and someone may need a course of 3-5 procedures.
The result, that is, beautiful young skin, can last a long time.
Ultrasound for non-surgical neck lift
Unlike laser technologies, which can only be used during periods of minimal solar activity (ie, autumn, winter, and early spring), modern ultrasound methods are suitable for use in all seasons.
And they, as you know, can be compared to the effect of a surgical lift, which not only stretches the skin, but also reduces the muscles.
A non-surgical alternative to neck surgery at the muscular system level (SMAS level) is the popular Altera therapy performed by the American Ulthera System.
The device is based on focused ultrasound, which can penetrate to a depth of 6 - 8 mm under the skin, first reducing the collagen fibers there and giving a lifting effect, and then begins the process of formation of young collagen. 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 called young collagen) increases with its subsequent conversion to type I collagen, not only in the immediate areas of thermal exposure, but also under them.
This leads to the development of a non-surgical tissue lifting effect without damaging the skin surface. The maximum effect occurs 3 months after the procedure.
A unique additional advantage of the use of ultrasound for skin rejuvenation is the ability to directly visualize the dermis and subcutaneous structures in real time, which increases the level of safety of therapy.
As with surgical skin compression, a single exposure is sufficient. The result lasts from 1, 5 to 3 or more years, depending on the individual characteristics of the body.
Rope technology for neck rejuvenation
Elderly patients are recommended to have an ultrasound lift using filament technology. Use of self-absorbing ropes. Other ropes are used to straighten the jaw line.
All of these threads have notches and enter the skin, in addition to the visible compression of the tissues, they also begin the process of rejuvenation.
Thus, the combination of ultrasound and rope lifting will give a strong double effect of lifting and rejuvenation.