The neck is often one of the first places to show prominent signs of age. In fact, the neck can sometimes give away your true age even more than your face. Neck lift Sacramento & Granite Bay, CA

At The Plastic Surgery Center, our elite team of surgeons has extensive expertise in evaluating and treating the signs of aging in both the face and body. Many of our patients tell us they’re taken a bit by surprise when their neck suddenly starts to change with age.

That’s why we wrote this blog. Below, we explain what to expect — and what you can do to preserve a youthful-looking neck.

Signs of an Aging Neck

Many patients start to notice signs of aging in their neck in their late 30s or early 40s, but it can also start earlier. Factors like genetics, sun exposure, and skin care can all affect your speed of skin aging.

Skin Laxity and Wrinkles

As you age, your skin loses collagen (which helps keep skin plumped) and elastin (which helps keep skin elastic.) The neck skin is quite thin, so it can reveal this loss earlier than other parts of the body.

You might notice a general looseness, sagging, or creasing in your neck skin. Many people also experience “necklace lines” (horizontal lines around the neck) due to collagen and elastin loss.

Neck Bands

Vertical neck bands, or platysmal bands, become more noticeable with age. When the neck muscles start to weaken and separate over time, they become more prominent. This can lead to both neck lines and a “turkey neck” appearance.

Fat Buildup

As you age, fat can accumulate under the chin, causing increased fullness or a double chin. This might combine with skin laxity and wrinkles to make you unhappy with the appearance of both your lower face and your neck.

Solutions for an Aging Neck

At The Plastic Surgery Center in Sacramento and Granite Bay, we offer a full spectrum of treatments to address aging neck issues.

If you have mild-to-moderate skin sagging, nonsurgical skin tightening or other medical spa treatments like wrinkle-smoothing Botox injections could be right for you. If you have a double chin but have good skin elasticity, Kybella, injections could be a good option.

But the definitive treatment for significant neck concerns is neck lift surgery. During surgery, we can:

  • Tighten skin
  • Remove fat deposits
  • Reduce platysmal bands
  • Remove turkey neck

Ultimately, neck lift can give you a smoother, tighter, and younger-looking neck to match the way you feel inside.

Neck Lift Consultation in Sacramento

If you’re considering aging neck solutions, we’re here to help. Our expert team provides personalized care in Sacramento and Granite Bay. Contact us online or call our office at (916) 929-1833 to book a consultation today.