How to get rid of a turkey neck

If you’ve ever seen loose, drooping skin under your chin when you look in the mirror, you might have what’s known as a “turkey neck.” This term refers to a condition associated with ageing where the skin beneath the chin becomes loose and wrinkled, giving it a similar appearance to the neck of a turkey.

What causes a Turkey Neck?

The ageing process is the main cause of turkey neck formation.

Lack of Skin Elasticity – The skin on our neck becomes less elastic and supportive as we age. The stores of collagen and elastin that give our skin structure and firmness also diminish. Our necks gradually become wrinkled as a result of this process.
Muscle Weakness – Over time, your supporting neck muscles can become weak which causes them to lose the ability to fully support the skin. This causes sagging and drooping skin.

Other factors that can cause turkey neck include:

UV Exposure – The neck on your skin is very thin and prone to UV damage. Many forget to apply suncream to this area which can further add to the development of a turkey neck as they age.
Fat Distribution – Some people are genetically prone to storing more fat beneath their chin and around their neck. The extra fat in this area can cause the skin to stretch which adds to the likelihood of developing a turkey neck.

Fortunately, though, many “turkey neck” treatments options can help reshape and tighten a wrinkly neck.

Treatments for Turkey Neck

Ultherapy

Ultherapy is a non-surgical treatment that can tighten the skin beneath the chin by stimulating the creation of collagen with focused ultrasound energy that is applied to the skin. It is the only FDA-cleared device for lifting skin on the neck and chin. Ultherapy can deliver heat to the deepest layers of skin including the platysmal muscles.

Ultherapy treatment takes around 30 minutes to perform and results from Ultherapy can last for up to a year.

Thermage

Thermage is a non-invasive radiofrequency laser treatment ideal for treating the face. The treatment works to generate new collagen growth to provide firmer and tighter skin. As the new collagen starts to develop, the definition and contouring of your jawline will become more apparent leading to a reduction in sagging skin on the neck.

Thermage treatment takes around 20-45 minutes to perform and results can last up to 2 years.

Thread Lift

A thread lift treatment is not only able to lift the sagging skin of the neck but also works to regenerate lost collagen to replenish the area. Absorbable threads are strategically placed to elevate and reposition sagging or drooping areas of the face.

A thread lift treatment takes around 45-60 minutes to perform and results last for 12-18 months.

Neck lift

A neck lift is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess loose skin to achieve a smoother and more toned appearance to the neck. The procedure is performed under general anaesthetic and the full technique is tailored to your anatomy to ensure the elasticity of the skin, the amount of excess fat under the chin and the visibility of the platysma muscle are all considered.

A neck lift procedure can take 1-2 hours to perform, results are permanent however the procedure is not able to stop the natural affects of ageing.

Considering treatment for turkey neck

Wrinkling of the neck is a perfectly normal part of life but we understand how it can affect confidence. This is why we offer a range of treatments to suit your goals. To find out more about what treatment is best for you, we recommend a no-obligation consultation with one of our specialists to find out more.

Why choose The Private Clinic for treating the neck

With The Private Clinic, you can have peace of mind you will have the safest and most comfortable journey possible. We provide all of our patients with care and service of the highest quality, before, during and for a long time following their procedure.

The Private Clinic are a multi-award-winning Cosmetic Surgery provider with over 40 years’ experience.
We have world-class top specialist surgeons, doctors and aesthetic nurses.
We have clinics and consultation rooms across the UK in London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Northampton.
We see over 15,000 new patients every year performing over 10,000 procedures.
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Outstanding clinic and hospital facilities that are CQC regulated.
As many post-operative care and appointments with your surgeon and nursing team as required.
Our experience and medical expertise makes your journey a reassuring one.
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