Neck and Décolletage
The Areas That Give Age Away
The skin on the neck and chest is thinner than the face, has fewer oil glands and far less structural support underneath. It also gets years of sun that faces are usually protected from, especially in a beach town. The result is crepey texture, horizontal lines, vertical bands from the platysma muscle, and mottled pigment across the chest, often appearing before the face shows much at all.
These areas need a lighter hand than the face. Aggressive treatment on thin skin risks scarring and pigment changes, so we favor collagen-stimulating approaches that firm and smooth gradually. At your consultation, we'll assess whether the concern is muscle, laxity, texture or sun damage, since each calls for a different treatment, and plan around what your skin can safely take.
Services That Treat the Neck and Décolletage
The treatments below address the most common neck and chest concerns, from banding and loose skin to sun damage and rough texture. Some are done alongside facial treatments so the results match, and your provider will help you decide what applies. Each service page explains how the treatment works, what an appointment involves and what recovery looks like.
XERF Skin Tightening
Skin tightening uses radiofrequency or ultrasound energy to heat the deeper layers of skin, prompting your body to build new collagen. Over the following months, skin along the jawline, neck, eyes and body becomes firmer and more lifted.
Neurotoxins
Neurotoxins relax the muscles that create expression lines, so the skin over them stays smoother. Results appear within a week or two and last three to four months, with no downtime.
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Microneedling
Microneedling creates thousands of tiny controlled punctures in the skin, which triggers your body to produce new collagen. Over a series of sessions, texture smooths, scars soften and pores look smaller.
Melasma Treatments
Melasma is a stubborn form of pigmentation that shows up as brown or grey-brown patches, usually on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip. It needs a careful, layered approach, because treating it too aggressively can make it worse.
Skin Resurfacing
Skin resurfacing removes damaged outer layers of skin and stimulates new growth underneath. It's one of the most effective treatments for sun damage, deeper lines, acne scarring and rough texture, with results that last for years.
Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal uses targeted light to disable hair follicles at the root, reducing growth permanently over a series of sessions. It's a long-term alternative to shaving, waxing and the irritation that comes with both.
Any Questions?
Why does my neck look older than my face?
The skin is thinner, has less collagen and often gets more sun exposure with less protection. It also tends to be left out of skin care routines that the face gets daily.
What causes the vertical bands on my neck?
Those are the edges of the platysma muscle, which become more visible as skin thins and the muscle tightens with age. Neurotoxins can soften them.
Can crepey chest skin be improved?
Yes. Microneedling, resurfacing and skin tightening all build collagen in the area, and results improve over a series of sessions.
Are neck treatments safe given how thin the skin is?
Yes, when settings and depth are adjusted for the area. Your provider will choose treatments and intensities suited to thinner skin.
Should I treat my neck and face together?
Often it makes sense, since treating one without the other can leave a visible difference. Your provider can plan both so results are consistent.
How do I prevent further damage?
Daily sunscreen down to the chest, extending your skin care products past the jawline, and avoiding tanning make the biggest difference.
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