Just like the face, the neck and décolleté age. While during winter it is possible to conceal these parts of the body, during the summer period the presence of wrinkles in these fragile areas can be a source of self-consciousness.
The contrast with a well-maintained face is sometimes striking.
Treatment of neck wrinkles is a frequent request. Their management allows for a harmonious and overall rejuvenation of these areas. It is important to care for the neck and décolleté as one does for the face.
Simple gestures, such as applying cream to the neck, the décolleté and the back of the hands, should be part of a skincare routine.
In fact, anti-aging treatments can rejuvenate the skin of the neck and the décolleté and eliminate wrinkles and fine lines.
There are effective solutions to treat these sensitive areas : hyaluronic acid injections, fractional laser, mesotherapy and the PRX-T33 peel. These techniques not only make it possible to reduce wrinkles, but also to rejuvenate and firm the skin of the neck and décolleté.
Over time, the skin of the neck becomes thinner and wrinkles appear.
The natural aging of the skin is the main cause of neck wrinkles. Over time, the production of collagen and elastin decreases, which causes a loss of skin firmness and elasticity.
The speed and extent of this process depend on :
With age, several changes occur in the neck area.
A severity scale for the phenomenon has been established.
Neck wrinkles are not exclusively a female concern. More and more men are worried about the appearance of these signs of aging on the neck, an area often neglected in the skincare routine.
Neck wrinkles in men can be particularly pronounced because men’s skin is thicker.
Management is identical to that for women, but it is necessary to carry out a few additional sessions.
By taking care of this area and consulting a physician for a personalized treatment plan, men can maintain a youthful and dynamic appearance.
Certain habits and behaviors improve wrinkles and prevent their worsening, but it is not possible to naturally erase wrinkles.
Neck and décolleté wrinkles are often the first signs of aging. Their treatment is important if one wishes to achieve a harmonious and overall rejuvenation.
The choice of treatment will depend on the patient’s specific needs, the depth of the wrinkles, the skin type and personal preferences in terms of social downtime and duration of results.
To choose the most appropriate technique, a prior consultation is necessary.
After a medical analysis, Dr Romano offers patients a treatment plan and announces the expected result.
Hyaluronic acid provides immediate results that last 6 to 12 months.
Ablative fractional laser is effective on deep wrinkles and improves skin quality over the long term, but causes a period of social downtime, even if in winter it is easy to hide the neck.
PRX-T33 peeling and mesotherapy are adjunct treatments, they enhance the results obtained by laser and hyaluronic acid.
The laser used is an ablative fractional laser. The principle is the ablation of microscopic columns of skin in order to stimulate cells to synthesize denser skin.
The application of an anesthetic cream precedes the session.
This treatment cannot be performed on tanned skin; it is recommended not to expose the skin to the sun for the two months following the session.
After-effects are marked by intense redness, the duration of which varies between seven and ten days.
It is recommended to carry out four sessions at two-month intervals and, subsequently, one maintenance session per year.
The result is skin densification and the reduction or disappearance (depending on the stage of severity) of wrinkles.
Hyaluronic acid injections provide an immediate result that improves over the three weeks following the procedure.
The goal of the treatment is skin densification with improvement of superficial and deep wrinkles, both vertical and horizontal. Depending on the stage of severity, it may or may not be possible to completely eliminate the wrinkles.
On disinfected skin, the injection is performed using a cannula, directly into the wrinkle. One to several sessions may be necessary as an initial treatment. One maintenance session per year is recommended to preserve the result.
After-effects are simple, sometimes marked by the appearance of transient bruising.
The mesolift is an injection of a cocktail of vitamins, minerals, trace elements and hyaluronic acid.
The treatment is painless, it can be performed :
using a mesotherapy gun, through multiple injections, which cause the appearance of a slight redness that fades within a few hours ;
manually, without a gun, with the formation of visible papules, which generally disappear within forty-eight hours.
The protocol includes an initial phase consisting of three sessions spaced three weeks apart, followed by a maintenance treatment with one session every three to four months.
The observed effects result in a noticeable improvement in skin hydration as well as a reduction — transient in the absence of maintenance — of superficial fine lines.
The PRX-T33 peel is an innovative treatment that combines the effects of chemical peeling and biorevitalization, without the drawbacks of traditional peels.
Composed of TCA (trichloroacetic acid) and hydrogen peroxide, PRX-T33 penetrates deeply into the skin without causing exfoliation.
This treatment stimulates cell renewal and collagen production, thereby improving the firmness and elasticity of the skin of the neck and décolleté and therefore wrinkles.
The procedure is quick, and the patient can resume normal activities immediately afterwards.
Results are visible from the first session. The protocol provides for one to three sessions at one-month intervals.
The results can be observed on multiple levels :
The duration of the results varies according to the treatments performed and the characteristics of each patient.
The average duration is one year, therefore maintenance sessions are required to preserve the benefits of the treatment.
For laser and hyaluronic acid injections, one annual session is sufficient. PRX-T33 peeling and mesotherapy are performed three to four times per year.
Several medical solutions are offered to reduce neck wrinkles, depending on their depth, skin quality and the patient’s expectations. Techniques can be used alone or combined as part of a personalized protocol.
The price of a hyaluronic acid injection in the neck area is 600 CHF per syringe. This treatment is suitable for horizontal wrinkles and loss of skin density. One to three syringes may be necessary depending on the number of wrinkles to be corrected and the associated skin laxity.
Mesolift is indicated to improve the radiance, suppleness and tonicity of the thin skin of the neck. The price of one mesolift session for the neck is 300 CHF. A protocol of several closely spaced sessions is often recommended for visible and progressive results.
Ablative fractional laser, particularly effective on wrinkles and loss of firmness, is offered at 700 CHF per session. Depending on the observed skin aging, one to three sessions may be required to obtain a lasting effect.
Finally, PRX-T33 peeling, a biorevitalizing treatment without exfoliation, is a gentle alternative to smooth fine lines, improve skin quality and stimulate skin regeneration without social downtime. The price of PRX-T33 peeling performed on the neck area is 200 CHF per session.
The overall cost of neck wrinkle treatment depends on the chosen protocol, the number of sessions required and the individual skin response. A prior consultation makes it possible to determine the most appropriate strategy and establish a personalized estimate.
Patient reviews regarding aesthetic-oriented medicine treatments to remove neck wrinkles are positive.
Many patients describe a visible and long-lasting improvement in wrinkles, as well as in skin quality and firmness.
Patients who opted for hyaluronic acid injections, mesotherapy or peeling appreciate the fact that the results are immediate and natural, and that normal activities can be resumed immediately after the session.
Patients who chose ablative fractional laser report a significant reduction in deep wrinkles and a marked improvement in skin radiance, despite a few days of redness.
Wrinkles can begin to appear as early as the thirties, but this varies from one person to another. They generally become more pronounced from the forties or fifties onwards. This will depend on lifestyle habits, skincare and sun exposure.
To slow down the appearance of these wrinkles, as prevention is not possible, it is recommended to use daily sun protection, to moisturize these areas with suitable creams and to maintain good lifestyle habits (balanced diet, hydration, avoiding smoking). Specific treatments such as antioxidant serums or retinol creams help prevent signs of aging.
There are several treatments available to reduce wrinkles.
Most treatments are painless and well tolerated. Anaesthetic creams can be applied to make the treatment more comfortable. Patients usually feel a slight tingling sensation or warmth during and after treatment.
To reduce neck and décolleté wrinkles, choose products containing retinoids (such as retinol) that stimulate collagen production, peptides that strengthen skin structure, and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration.
Chemical peels can be used to improve the quality and appearance of the skin of the neck and décolleté by promoting cell renewal. However, it remains essential to consult an experienced physician, the only one able to determine the type of peel best suited to the specific characteristics of your skin.
Poor posture, such as frequently tilting the head forward (for example, when looking at a screen), can promote the appearance of horizontal wrinkles on the neck, often called “tech neck”. Maintaining an upright posture helps prevent these folds.
Pollution and smoking accelerate skin aging by generating free radicals, which are responsible for oxidative stress. This leads to the degradation of collagen and elastin, making the skin of the neck and décolleté more prone to wrinkles, sagging and loss of radiance.
