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The skin on the neck tends to be thinner, more sensitive and more prone to wrinkles compared to the face. With increasing age, their appearance worsens rapidly, as the natural aging process contributes to the loss of collagen and elastin and the relaxation of muscles.
The situation is further accelerated by the wrong position of the head. The constant bending of the neck and the folding of the skin on the neck becomes the cause of wrinkles and a double chin.
However, the problem does not only occur in the elderly as would be expected, but also in adults under 35, even much younger, because of … technology!
Mobile electronic devices such as smart phones and tablets have become indispensable in recent years because they really offer a lot to their users. And their biggest fans are people from 16 to 35 years old, who spend hours leaning on them, communicating, working or playing.
Research shows that the average person spends over four hours a day on their mobile devices. A total of over 5 years of his life is spent on social media alone.
“When dealing with smartphones, laptops and notebook computers we force our approximately 10 kg head to be in a bent position, putting excessive pressure on the bones and muscles around the neck, which are not equipped to withstand them.
The phenomenon is known abroad as “text (or tech) neck” and describes both the consequences in the musculoskeletal system of the neck and the horizontal wrinkles that form along it, most commonly in the middle”, points out the George VelimbasakisMD, FEBOPRAS, Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeon.
Neck wrinkles appear even in teenagers! Over time, these become deeper and more intense, due to the relaxation of the skin, negatively affecting psychology and self-esteem. The aesthetic defects of the neck are not the only ones that are observed, but over time they are “enriched” with sagging skin, an increase in fatty tissue, which causes a double chin or insufficiently defined jaw boundaries.
Of course, mobile devices are not the only ones responsible for the aesthetic degradation of the neck. Any reason that forces you to bend your neck for long hours and daily, such as reading or some manual work has the same effects.
Although technology is more often to blame for this situation, it is this itself that drives the need for aesthetic improvement of the skin and the search for solutions. Observing the photos they take on an almost daily basis and upload to social media has led to an increase in non-invasive treatments for younger people and invasive treatments for older people, because everyone wants to look flawless.
Aesthetic cosmetology and plastic surgery can treat wrinkles and sagging in the neck and give the skin firmness and a youthful appearance. According to Mr. Velimbasakis, in addition to skin care with moisturizing creams which is a daily routine, the most effective options available are:
Botox and fillers: botox relaxes the neck muscles and fillers fill horizontal wrinkles, hydrate the area and activate collagen production, making them less visible in a short period of time. These two treatment approaches when combined have been shown to be highly effective, with long-lasting results, because they target different pathogenic factors of horizontal neck wrinkles.
In terms of time, both are ideal to be applied a few days before the holidays, since botox brings the first results within 2-3 days and the final results in 14 days and hyaluronic acid immediately.
Microneedling or microneedling collagen mesotherapy: As its name suggests, this method makes controlled micro-injuries to the upper layers of the skin with a very elegant pen-like device, the Dermapen.
The aim is to activate the natural healing mechanism and encourage the body to produce more collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid in the area where it is applied. It only takes 5 minutes of treatment and the results are visible within 24 hours, so it’s an ideal solution even for those looking for a solution to… rather than five.
Threads: The results offered by placing threads on the jaw, neck and décolleté are immediate. This method is ideal for tightening the skin and treating double chin. The threads used for tightening are hookless and placed under the skin in a mesh pattern, while for more mature skin there is the option of threads with skin-lifting hooks. Their placement has a double benefit, as collagen production is also stimulated at the same time.
“The results of the surgeries are also excellent. Removing excess fat from the neck prevents skin folding, but is not recommended for those who have severe sagging at the same time.
For these patients there is the option of combining liposuction with lifting in the area, which immediately treats wrinkles, sagging and a double chin. It is the ultimate treatment, but it is not a solution before the Christmas and New Year holidays, given that it requires more time both for its implementation and for the recovery”, concludes Mr. Velimbasakis.
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