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Ageing Neck

The neck and jawline are often the first areas to reveal the passage of time. While we tend to focus on the face, the delicate skin of the neck is thinner, more vulnerable to sun damage, and constantly exposed to daily movement. Over time, collagen loss, muscle changes, and lifestyle factors can lead to sagging jowls, platysmal bands, and the familiar "turkey neck." These changes not only affect profile and definition but can also make us look older than we feel. At Skin Renewal, our doctor-led team is experienced in advanced, non-surgical treatments that restore firmness, contour, and radiance, helping you achieve a youthful, harmonious balance between face and neck.
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An ageing neck, jowls, and the so-called "turkey neck" are among the most common aesthetic concerns that arise with age. These changes occur due to skin laxity, collagen loss, and weakening of supportive structures such as the platysma muscle and SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer. Lifestyle factors, such as sun exposure, smoking, weight fluctuations, and even "tech neck" from prolonged screen time, accelerate the process.

At Skin Renewal, we understand how these changes affect confidence. Our doctor-led, multi-layered approach combines no-downtime solutions, advanced injectables, and regenerative technologies to naturally and safely rejuvenate the lower face and neck. 

Causes of Neck Ageing and Jowls

  • Collagen & Elastin Loss: Thinning, sagging skin and crepey texture.
  • Platysmal Banding: Weakening of the platysma muscle causes vertical neck bands, contributing to turkey neck.
  • Fat Redistribution: The descent of fat pads and SMAS laxity can lead to jowls.
  • Lifestyle & Environmental Factors: Sun damage, smoking, and dehydration accelerate ageing.
  • Genetics: Some individuals are more predisposed to early sagging or banding.
  • Tech Neck: Repeatedly holding your neck in a downward posture can create horizontal creases and lead to early laxity. 

Preventing an Ageing Neck

While advanced treatments can effectively restore youthfulness to the neck and jawline, prevention plays a vital role in slowing down visible signs of ageing. The delicate skin of the neck is thinner than that of the face, making it more vulnerable to sun exposure, repetitive movements, and lifestyle stressors.

  • Daily use of a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
  • Extending skincare products such as retinol, peptides, and antioxidants to the neck and maintaining optimal hydration helps preserve firmness and elasticity.
  • Good posture and ergonomic adjustments can help mitigate the effects of "tech neck".
  • Avoid smoking.
  • Maintaining a stable weight protects both skin and muscle tone.

By caring for the neck as diligently as the face, you can delay sagging, creping, and lines, keeping your profile smooth, youthful, and confident for years to come.

Signature Treatments at Skin Renewal

At Skin Renewal, we believe true transformation lies in the power of combination. Our signature treatments are carefully designed protocols that combine world-class technologies, advanced injectables, and regenerative treatments under the guidance of our experienced doctors.

Our Favourite Signature Solutions:

This unique, doctor-led approach ensures that every treatment plan is not only safe and scientifically sound but also tailored to your individual needs. By layering and sequencing treatments in harmony, we create a powerful multiplier effect, delivering results that are more impactful and longer lasting than any single treatment could achieve on its own.

These treatments can include:

  • Botulinum Toxin: Botulinum Toxin smooths platysmal bands, prevents hyperactivity, and restores a defined jawline. Works both as a rejuvenating and preventative treatment.
  • RF Microneedling: Endymed Intensif and Secret RF microneedling can tighten and lift sagging skin by stimulating the production of new collagen.
  • Titan Skin Tightening: Titan® utilises infrared light to safely heat the dermis, promoting collagen contraction and long-term tightening, ideal for sagging jawlines and “turkey necks.”
  • Radiofrequency (RF): Endymed, Titania, Exilis, Slimlux and Accent use heat energy to stimulate collagen and elastin, improving firmness, elasticity, and overall skin tone.
  • Laser Rejuvenation: Pico Toning and Laser Genesis stimulate collagen production, resulting in gradual skin tightening and firming.
  • Fractional Resurfacing: Endymed FSR, CO2, and Fractional Fusion improve tone, texture, and sun-damaged skin while tightening.
  • Biorevitalisation: Improve hydration, elasticity and skin quality.
  • Chemical Peels: Chemical peels can resurface sun damage and pigmentation.
  • ND:YAG Skin Tightening: ND:Yag laser utilises safe, controlled heat energy to contract existing collagen fibres and stimulate new collagen formation, thereby tightening lax skin on the lower face and neck with minimal discomfort and no downtime.
  • Carboxytherapy: Naturally boosts oxygen flow and microcirculation to rejuvenate tired, crepey neck skin and improve firmness and tone.

Why Choose Skin Renewal?

With years of experience in aesthetic medicine, Skin Renewal's doctor-led approach ensures that every patient receives a personalised, safe, and results-driven plan. From no-downtime solutions to advanced injectables and surgical referrals, we tailor protocols for natural rejuvenation of the ageing neck, jowls, and turkey neck.

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Are ageing neck treatments available at all Skin Renewal clinics?
Are treatments for an ageing neck and jowls painful?

Most non-surgical treatments, such as injectables, lasers, and radiofrequency therapies, are well-tolerated. Discomfort is usually minimal, and many options require only a topical numbing cream.

How long do results from neck rejuvenation treatments last?

This depends on the treatment. Botulinum toxin typically lasts 3–4 months, dermal fillers can last 9–18 months, while collagen-stimulating treatments like RF microneedling or laser resurfacing provide progressive, longer-lasting improvements over time.

What is the best treatment for sagging jowls?

The most effective solution often involves a combination approach. Dermal fillers restore structure, botulinum toxin relaxes overactive muscles, and energy-based devices tighten skin, together creating a natural lift known as the multiplier effect.

Is there any downtime with these treatments?

Many of our advanced treatments, such as Laser Genesis, Pico Toning, and injectables, involve little to no downtime, allowing you to resume daily activities immediately. More intensive options, such as fractional resurfacing, may require a few days of recovery.

Can you prevent my neck from ageing too quickly?

Yes. Daily sun protection, extending skincare to the neck, avoiding smoking, and maintaining good posture to minimise "tech neck" are all effective preventative measures. Regular doctor-led treatments can also slow the visible signs of ageing before they become advanced.

Frequently asked questions

Are ageing neck treatments available at all Skin Renewal clinics?
Are treatments for an ageing neck and jowls painful?

Most non-surgical treatments, such as injectables, lasers, and radiofrequency therapies, are well-tolerated. Discomfort is usually minimal, and many options require only a topical numbing cream.

How long do results from neck rejuvenation treatments last?

This depends on the treatment. Botulinum toxin typically lasts 3–4 months, dermal fillers can last 9–18 months, while collagen-stimulating treatments like RF microneedling or laser resurfacing provide progressive, longer-lasting improvements over time.

What is the best treatment for sagging jowls?

The most effective solution often involves a combination approach. Dermal fillers restore structure, botulinum toxin relaxes overactive muscles, and energy-based devices tighten skin, together creating a natural lift known as the multiplier effect.

Is there any downtime with these treatments?

Many of our advanced treatments, such as Laser Genesis, Pico Toning, and injectables, involve little to no downtime, allowing you to resume daily activities immediately. More intensive options, such as fractional resurfacing, may require a few days of recovery.

Can you prevent my neck from ageing too quickly?

Yes. Daily sun protection, extending skincare to the neck, avoiding smoking, and maintaining good posture to minimise "tech neck" are all effective preventative measures. Regular doctor-led treatments can also slow the visible signs of ageing before they become advanced.

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