Collagen Loss
Collagen is the support matrix of the skin . With age , collagen levels decline , and the remaining collagen becomes more brittle , leading to the weakening of this structural support . Consequently , the skin thins , wrinkles , and sags .
Treatments for collagen loss include devices and injectables . Radiofrequency and Ultrasound devices use heat to stimulate collagen production and tighten the skin . A series of treatments with Radiofrequency Microneedling will help treat crepiness , deeper wrinkles , and mild skin laxity .
Radiesse is an injectable that consists of calcium hydroxyapatite ( CaHA ), a known collagen stimulator . A hyper dilute form of Radiesse can be used as a biostimulatory agent in the neck to improve crepiness , reduce wrinkles , and lift skin .
Fat Deposits
Regardless of weight , fat can deposit in the submental area . This excess layer of fatty tissue causes that dreaded double chin . While genetics and age can certainly play a role , this is a common condition that affects men and women of all ages and makes us look older and heavier than desired .
The neck starts to age as early as our twenties , but we don ’ t usually see the signs until our late thirties or forties .
key is to remember that taking care of our skin shouldn ’ t stop at the chin . We can improve the look of the neck by relaxing the muscles and treating the fat to give the neck a longer , leaner look . We can improve uneven skin tone , and we can tighten the skin . If these treatments are not sufficient , patients can always opt for a surgical neck lift . With our wide range of treatment regimens , we have many options to help keep our chins up and turtlenecks down .
The best form of treatment starts with prevention .
Devices such as Coolsculpting and TruSculpt ID treat the fat by causing apoptosis ( programmed cell death ) of the adipose cells . Kybella involves a series of deoxycholic acid injections to destroy adipocytes in the submentum .
When it comes to skincare , the face has always received a lot of attention . The