Non-Surgical Neck Lift with Plasma Pen

Plasma Pen Oakland

Many clients ask about nonsurgical neck lift options, as part of our skin rejuvenation services. The need to lift and tighten our necks becomes more of a priority after 40; however, the skin on our neck starts losing volume much earlier, in our 20s. The skin on our neck and décolletage is prone to premature aging as it’s much thinner than the skin on our faces. Additionally, it lacks the regenerative ability required to bounce back when damaged. Last but not least, when it comes to applying sunscreen and skin care products, the neck is also one of the most commonly missed areas.

This leads clients to seek out neck lift surgery as well as non-surgical neck lift options in Oakland. Fortunately, our Plasma Pen treatment is a highly effective, safe, and non-invasive skin rejuvenation procedure for clients of all ages. 

Why Your Neck Skin Sags

Are you worried you have a “turkey neck?” Turkey neck, or “turkey wattle,”  is a term for wrinkled, sagging skin on the neck. It occurs when your neck muscles begin weakening and your skin loses its elasticity. Firm skin can stretch and snap back into place easily, but when skin loses its elasticity, it starts to sag. Saggy skin can happen almost anywhere on the body, and the neck is no exception. As you age, collagen in your skin is broken down by enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases, or MMPs. MMPs degrade the structure of collagen fibers, reduce their strength and negatively impact the ability of your skin to produce more collagen.

The aging process and excessive exposure to the sun (photodamage) gradually break down collagen and elastin, two proteins present within the skin. The major muscles running down the sides of our necks are not supported by bones the same way they are in the face, so they are naturally less taut and loosen more easily. Additionally, the skin on our necks has fewer oil glands and is, therefore, more prone to showing the signs of aging, including sagging, sunspots, and fine lines. Last but not least, environmental factors such as excessive UV exposure and over sensitization from perfume spraying can cause our necks and décolletages to age more quickly. 

Did you know that looking down at your devices may deepen the appearance of neck creases, even in your 20s? This is known as “tech neck” and is yet another reason clients are unhappy with the appearance of their neck and decollette areas.   

Whether it’s the sun, the texting, the muscles, or simply your genetics, if your skin neck is looking less firm than you would like, it’s time to look at some neck lift options.

Surgical Neck Lift Treatments

Surgeries that treat turkey neck require cutting and tend to leave scars, while some of the newer treatments are less invasive

A neck lift is a set of procedures to enhance the appearance of your neck. The general medical terms are lower rhytidectomy or submental lipectomy. Which specific surgical procedure or combination of procedures can vary, depending on the results you are looking for. Neck lift procedures can include:

  • Removing excess skin (cervicoplasty)

  • Removing or altering neck muscles (platysmaplasty)

  • Liposuction to remove excess fat

  • Botox injections to address problems with fullness or "bands"

  • Kybella injections to remove excess fat under the chin

As with any surgical procedure, you can expect significant downtime and side effects. Surgical neck lift side effects may include:

  • Swelling and bruising can last for several days

  • Tightness or tingling and different sensations, including burning or pulling

  • Anesthesia risks

  • Bleeding

  • Facial asymmetry

  • Fluid accumulation (hematoma)

  • Infection

  • Numbness or other changes in skin sensation

  • Persistent pain

  • Poor wound healing

How To Tighten Loose Neck Skin Without Surgery

Neck lift is not the only way to tighten loose skin on your neck. In fact, nonsurgical skin tightening treatments improve skin elasticity in the neck with fewer side effects than surgery, and little to no downtime.

Loose neck skin can be tightened through a variety of treatments, each with varying effectiveness, recovery time and side effects. Non-surgical alternatives to neck lift can help improve skin tone and texture, reduce the appearance of wrinkles and neck folds, and give the contour of your neck a more youthful look.

The benefits of non-surgical neck skin treatments over surgical procedures include:

  • Shorter downtime. Recovery times for many nonsurgical neck lift procedures range from just a few hours to a few days. Side effects are generally minimal, and include redness, irritation, swelling, tenderness, and soreness at an injection site.

  • Lower cost. The average cost of a surgical neck lift is $5,100. Nonsurgical alternatives to a neck lift cost much less.

  • Shorter procedure. In general, most nonsurgical procedures take 30 to 90 minutes, compared with surgical procedures that can take several hours.

  • Fewer risks overall. Since general anesthesia and large incisions are not required for nonsurgical procedures, these options post a lesser risk to your health.

 

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Neck Skin Tightening With Plasma Pen in Oakland, CA

LV Aesthetic offers neck skin tightening and rejuvenation with the Plasma Pen skin treatment in Oakland, CA. Plasma Pen utilizes a non-invasive technology that treats a variety of skin conditions, including sagging and aging neck skin. Plasma Pen, also known as Fibroblast, uses thermal energy and voltic arch, so that the skin is forced into repair mode thus tightening the area of skin treated. In technical terms, the Plasma Pen converts electrical energy into diatomic molecular nitrogen in gaseous form. The high precision device will transmit the energized gas to the surface of your skin from above, without making direct contact with the skin. Plasma Pen works on all skin types and tones, including sensitive skin. If you are interested in an effective and non-invasive alternative to a neck lift, Plasma Pen may be the answer. 

Plasma Pen is not suitable for darker skin tones. Please take our Fitzpatrick Typing quiz to help determine your eligibility for treatment. 

Fitzpatrick Test: Identifying your skin type


Plasma Pen does not require large amounts of additional after care: the process only causes minimal scabbing and affects only the top layers (epidermis) of the skin. Plasma Pen treatment causes minimal discomfort and is very fast. 

Our clients love the results they have seen after Plasma Pen Skin Tightening. Check out our Plasma Pen before and after photos and testimonials to see how effective plasma pen can be for your neck.

Before you consider a surgical neck lift, please contact us for a consultation to see if Plasma Skin Tightening is right for you.