The neck, the first to reveal age: how to prevent wrinkles and sagging skin

There is a detail that betrays age before the face, before the hands, even before the eyes: the neck. That fragile area, where the skin is as thin as silk and as pitiless as a biological clock, tends to sag without warning. We take care of the face with high-tech serums and appropriate SPFs, but we don't give the same care to the neck. "It is the great forgotten of skincare, while it is necessary, in order to keep the area toned, to pay more attention to it," explains Eugenio Amato, a specialist in regenerative and anti-ageing medicine in Milan and Verona. "The neck ages due to various factors: in addition to the age factor, genetic predisposition, sun exposure, weight variations and lifestyle. When the youthful tone begins to be lost, with metabolic changes such as a reduced production of endogenous hyaluronic acid, the skin loses elasticity and wrinkles and sagging form, the so-called Venus necklaces that have only the name of the goddess. Obviously, one should not wait for decay to take care of it, prevention is better than cure is a saying that is more valid than ever. Some factors should be reconsidered, such as: frenetic rhythms, postures also spoilt by the uncontrollable use of computers and smartphones, use of alcohol, smoking, drugs, an unbalanced diet rich in ultra-processed foods that alter the metabolic balance. To improve neck tonicity, it is necessary to follow: appropriate skin care, nutritional supplementation, care for the health of the intestinal and skin microbiota, and medical-aesthetic treatments that can maintain tone and freshness for a long time'.

The latest medical aesthetic treatments for the neck 

There are several treatments that slow down the ageing of the neck and improve its tone. "Injection biostimulation with hyaluronic acid, amino acids, vitamins, exosomes, and carboxytherapy are very valid, all treatments that contribute to keeping the tissue healthy and vital," the expert continues. "Also recommended are calcium hydroxyapatite treatments, biostimulation threads, polynucleotides, autologous fat, and biomimetic derivatives that contribute to the neoformation of collagen. Among the technologies that deserve attention are radiofrequency and fractional laser. A technology that I use and that allows me to obtain excellent results is microneedling with fractional radiofrequency: the multitude of micro-holes produced by the head going up and down stimulates the reparative processes and ensures a biostimulating and lifting effect'.

Reaffirmage, the monopolar radiofrequency

Another very good treatment is the monopolar radiofrequency of Reaffirmage by SoltaMedical, which, thanks to a special handpiece, is able to treat the neck and chin area effectively and non-invasively. In just one session, it improves tone and elasticity without leaving undesirable marks, allowing you to resume your social life immediately. The treatment is painless and uses radiofrequency technology, which through electromagnetic waves generates controlled heat in the deeper layers of the skin. This process induces an immediate contraction of the collagen fibres, giving an immediately visible lifting and firming effect. Already in the hours and days following the session, the neck will appear firmer and smoother, while in the following months the stimulation of collagen will continue to improve tissue firmness and quality. Just one session is enough to achieve long-lasting results. This method is ideal not only for the neck, but also for the face, forehead, eye contour, jaw line and even the hands, offering a complete treatment for a more youthful and relaxed appearance.