Anti-Aging for the Neck: A Comprehensive Guide
As a devoted skincare aficionado, it's likely that you invest significant time and effort into maintaining the health of your facial skin. From luxurious eye creams to daily applications of SPF-infused moisturizers, your complexion is probably in excellent shape. However, while caring for your face is undeniably important, your anti-aging regimen shouldn't stop at the chin.
Neglecting the skin on your neck, extending from your jawline down to your chest, can lead to a youthful face paired with a sagging décolletage. The good news is that there are various treatments available, from topical products to in-office procedures, designed to combat aging in this area. We consulted members of the Ruli community to learn about the methods they employ to keep their neck skin firm, ranking their choices from least to most invasive. Interestingly, a combined approach to anti-aging often yields the best results.
Rituals Cosmetics Anti-Aging Face Oil ($35) and AmorePacific Moisture Bound Skin Energy Hydration Mist ($35)
“I've found that oil is the perfect solution for my neck. I use the Rituals oil twice daily on my neck. Additionally, I hydrate my neck several times a day with the AmorePacific spray. I carry a travel-sized version in my bag and use it on my face and neck whenever I'm on the go.” —Shelby, 43
RoC Multi Correxion 5-in-1 Chest, Neck & Face Cream ($28)
“I appreciate the RoC Cream because it moisturizes my neck and combats dullness.” —Frankie, 49
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Revision Skincare Nectifirm ($92)
“I love Revision Skincare Nectifirm because I had a small area of crepey skin developing at the base of my throat, and after using it, I no longer notice it.” —Jam, 53
Neck Lift , Microneedling , Gold Bond Ultimate Neck & Chest Firming Cream ($10), & ZO Skin Health BrightAlive ($120)
“I opt for a surgical neck lift and monthly microneedling sessions! Products like Gold Bond Neck & Chest Firming Cream and ZO Skin Health BrightAlive also work effectively.” —Sonia, 57
Microneedling & Retin-A
“Microneedling and tretinoin, also known as Retin-A, both work wonderfully for anti-aging my skin.” —Joe, 54
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Vivace RF
“Vivace RF tightens with minimal to no downtime and only requires annual maintenance.” —Anne, 59
Smart Liposuction
“Smartlipo is my go-to neck-tightening procedure because the results were remarkable and it was a one-time solution – you go in for surgery and come out without your ‘turkey neck.’ I found injectables like Kybella too inconsistent, requiring multiple sessions. Liposuction to remove the fat entirely is a surefire way to eliminate the fat, followed by the smart lipo procedure to firm the skin.” —Amanda, 30
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Fractora RF & Filler
“Fractora! I don't have much looseness in my neck, but I'm having my second Fractora to firm the area and then treat my ‘necklace lines’ with filler.” —Marie, 67
Traditional Liposuction
“Liposuction definitely works. I had a persistent double chin that was successfully transformed into a beautiful jawline with a minimally invasive and quick procedure. Wearing the headwrap for aftercare required some time working from home, but overall, I'm very satisfied with the results.” —Jessica, 27
Ultherapy
“I undergo Ultherapy. I see noticeable results within a month or two that last!” —Leslei, 56
