Khaberni - Turkey neck.. The neck skin of some women looks like turkey neck skin? What causes this phenomenon? And how can it be dealt with?
What is turkey neck
To answer these questions, the German Association for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery said that the turkey neck phenomenon means sagging of the skin in the neck area similar to the skin of a turkey's neck.
Aging of the neck skin
The association explained that sagging of the skin in the neck area occurs due to the aging of the neck skin; as we age, the skin loses its elasticity, the connective tissue weakens, the body's production of hyaluronic acid decreases, muscles and fats shrink, and the skin also loses its volume, thereby causing skin to sag and wrinkles to appear, in addition to visible vertical skin lines.
The rate of skin aging and the appearance of signs of sagging and wrinkles depend on various influencing factors, including:
- Genetics
- Facial expressions
- Ultraviolet rays
- Smoking
- Alcohol
- Unhealthy diet
- Lack of sleep
- Psychological stress
Sagging of the face and neck
Anti-aging creams
The association indicated that the turkey neck phenomenon can be addressed through proper and regular care, using skincare creams containing anti-aging ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, collagen, panthenol, vitamins "A (retinol) and "C", vitamin "E", and coenzyme Q10; these components work to smooth fine lines, according to DBA.
Gently massaging the skin also stimulates blood circulation, giving it a fresher and younger appearance.
Facelift with threads
And if the neck sagging is prominent and bothersome, one can then resort to cosmetic medical procedures; where facelifting with threads is a common treatment for prominent neck wrinkles, and in this procedure, the cosmetic doctor inserts fine threads into the skin using thin needles, and these threads form a tightening and supporting network under the skin, contributing to lifting the skin and thus making the neck appear smoother and firmer.
This method is popular among many because it is non-surgical, however, the threads dissolve after a few months, and to maintain the lifting effect, new threads must be periodically inserted into the skin.
Sagging of the face
Radiofrequency treatment
Radiofrequency treatment is another potential treatment for neck sagging, and in this procedure, doctors use heat, which leads to skin contraction and makes it look firmer. The heat stimulates the formation of new collagen fibers, thereby increasing the firmness of the skin.
In the radiofrequency microneedling technique, heat is injected into the skin through fine needles. Other procedures that rely on heat include ultrasound and laser therapy.
Injections of fillers such as collagen and hyaluronic acid in the affected area can also be considered, as well as Botox as a treatment option to relax the neck muscles. Treatments involving heat and fillers, as well as Botox, need to be repeated regularly.
Exercises for tightening back sagging
Surgical neck lift
In cases of obvious neck sagging, surgical neck lifting under general anesthesia may be a treatment option. This surgical tightening can achieve long-term results.
In this procedure, excess skin and fat are surgically removed, and the connective tissue and neck muscles are tightened.
