Until recently, most people have spent more time paying attention to their faces than their necks. However, over the past several years, partially due to the skyrocketing use of Zoom and other FaceTime interactions, more people have recognized their neck as an area of importance in its own right.
Because the face and neck are distinctly different, they age both differently and independently. The skin of the face and neck differ in thickness and flexibility.
Plus, while many people will put sunscreen on their face on a regular basis, they frequently neglect sunscreen to the neck, resulting in more accumulated sun damage. The neck also has several distinct differences from the face in terms about which most people complain.
A common complaint is about the accumulation of fat underneath the chin, commonly known as “double chin”. Many people also note thickened areas of muscle in the neck, known as platysmal bands.
Skin laxity in the neck area also results in the skin appearing crepey, older, and more loose. Additionally, sun damage related “age spots” and broken capillaries impair the appearance of the skin of the neck.
At Maine Laser Skin Care, we have minimally invasive and minimal downtime answers to all of the specific neck issues above. In many cases, a combination approach is needed to address multiple neck problems, but all will result in a better looking and more Zoom-friendly neck.
If you “hate your neck”, as many women tell us every week, call us either in Augusta at (207) 873-2158 in Augusta or in Scarborough at (207) 303-0125. We can schedule a free and confidential conversation to address your needs.