Don’t Neglect the Neck
Written by Jamie Becker, Nurse Injector
When it comes to aging, most of us focus on the face- smoothing forehead lines, lifting brows, and softening smile lines. But one area that’s often overlooked until it becomes a concern...is the neck!
The neck can be a tricky area. It's easy to forget until, one day, it no longer matches the rest of you, often showing signs of aging sooner or more noticeably than the face. Eek!
At Sweet Tox, we understand how and why the neck ages, why it's more difficult to treat, and most importantly, how to help it age just as gracefully as the rest of you! Whether you're noticing early signs or looking to take a preventative approach, we offer customized neck treatments designed to restore confidence and harmony.
Why Does the Neck Age Faster Than You Think?
The neck is a delicate, high-movement area that’s often skipped in skincare routines- and it shows. Here’s why neck aging tends to appear earlier:
Thinner, more fragile skin with less collagen and elasticity
Fewer oil glands, so skin is drier and wrinkles faster
Frequent sun exposure (we often forget to apply sunscreen on our necks)
Constant motion- we move our necks a lot, especially from looking down at phones ("tech neck")
Neglected in treatments- we focus on our face, the neck gets left behind
Don’t fret, though! We have tons of options for neck rejuvenation treatments here at Sweet Tox.
Microneedling and Lasers
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production, improving texture, tone, and firmness. It's especially effective for crepey skin and fine lines on the neck! For enhanced results, we often combine microneedling with PRF. Such a stellar combo!
We ❤️ lasers like BBL & MOXI
BBL uses intense pulsed light to target sun damage, pigmentation, and redness, which are some of the most common concerns on the neck! It’s best for patients with discoloration, uneven tone, or sun-damaged neck skin.
MOXI on the otherhand is a gentle, non-ablative fractional laser that targets skin texture, tone, and early aging ; perfect for preventative care and maintaining youthful skin. It’s great for patients wanting to improve texture, boost radiance, and help the skin age gracefully.
Tox
Tox is a great first-line treatment for vertical neck bands (caused by the platysma muscle) and horizontal lines. It helps smooth and tighten the neck. Treating the platysmal bands helps more with the contour of the neck and jawline, while treating the horizontal lines helps more with smoothing fine lines and creases across the neck!
PRF (Platelet-Rich Fibrin)
PRF uses your own natural growth factors to stimulate collagen, improve skin quality, and soften those horizontal neck lines. It’s ideal for clients looking for a natural, regenerative treatment without adding volume.
Dermal Fillers & Sculptra (For the Right Candidates)
For clients with deeper lines and skin laxity we may consider dermal fillers or Sculptra! Dermal fillers can help fill and soften the appearance of deeper lines, while Sculptra can help stimualte collagen to improve overall appearance of the neck. These treatments are used selectively based on your needs and skin condition of the neck, so a consult if the best place the start if you’re interested in these.
In the end, the neck is one of the most difficult areas to treat since the skin is delicate, constantly moving, and often neglected until signs of aging are more advanced. But, difficult does not mean impossible! If you are patient, open to multiple treatment modalities, and committed to a gradual process, we will work closely with you to help improve the appearance of your neck ☺️