The management of double chin and turkey neck in aesthetic medicine
In the world of aesthetic medicine, addressing concerns related to neck appearance represents an evolving field. Whether it’s to correct a “turkey neck,” reduce a double chin, or simply firm up the skin in this delicate area, today’s available techniques offer personalized and increasingly effective solutions without surgical intervention. This article aims to explore various medical techniques that enhance the aesthetics of the neck, highlighting recent innovations such as Morpheus8®, a technique that combines microneedling and radiofrequency for significant results, and Emface®, which also combines radiofrequency and HIFES. By understanding the different causes and medical treatments, patients can make informed decisions and achieve satisfying results, helping them overcome their concerns and regain confidence
The “double chin,” also known by the medical term “submental lipodystrophy,” is characterized by the accumulation of fat under the lower jaw. Several factors can contribute to its appearance, including genetics, aging, and weight fluctuations. With age, the skin loses its elasticity, and the neck’s muscular tissues can loosen, accentuating the appearance of a double chin.
“Turkey neck” is a popular term for sagging skin in the neck, a phenomenon that can affect the overall facial aesthetics. The primary cause is skin aging, but other factors such as genetics, weight fluctuations, and lifestyle can also play a role.
“Turkey neck” is characterized by the loss of elasticity in the skin tissue, often accompanied by the appearance of vertical bands and sagging. With age, the production of collagen and elastin decreases, leading to skin tissue sagging. This sagging can be exacerbated by muscle mass loss and changes in body fat distribution.
Significant weight increases or decreases can stretch the skin, contributing to further sagging. Prolonged UV exposure can also degrade collagen and elastin, worsening skin laxity.
Morpheus8® is a cutting-edge technology in aesthetic medicine that combines microneedling with fractional radiofrequency to offer unprecedented skin rejuvenation treatments. This method is particularly effective for treating tissues at various depths, making it an ideal option for delicate areas like the double chin. This innovative device targets the deep layers of the skin to stimulate cellular renewal, collagen production, and elasticity, and to melt localized fat in the double chin.
With the microneedling technique, micro-needles penetrate the skin tissue at predetermined and precise depths, reaching up to 4 millimeters in the neck area. This penetration allows for the delivery of radiofrequency energy directly into the subcutaneous layers, generating localized heat. This heat causes immediate contraction of existing collagen while stimulating the production of new collagen by fibroblasts, the cells that produce this molecule, and eliminating the small localized fat deposit of the double chin.
Compared to surgical interventions, Morpheus8® is less invasive and offers a very short recovery period. After the treatment, it is common to experience redness and slight swelling for a few days. Patients can resume their daily activities immediately but should avoid direct sun exposure and follow the provided post-care instructions such as no makeup on the treated area, no application of irritating products like perfume, and no swimming, steam baths, or saunas.
The Morpheus8® procedure requires little preparation. Before the procedure, a numbing cream is applied to reduce discomfort. The duration of the treatment varies depending on the size of the skin surface. The protocol is 2 to 5 sessions depending on the desired outcome.
The method is safe for all skin types, including darker ones, reducing the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
The effects of collagen stimulation continue to improve several months after the procedure.
Emface® represents a significant technological advancement in addressing skin laxity and reducing double chin fat with its specific applicators for this area. This device uses a combination of radiofrequency and electromagnetic energy called HIFES to target and remodel tissues.
Radiofrequency generates heat to stimulate collagen production in the deep layers of the skin, leading to a firming and toning effect while liquefying the fats in the localized adipose cells of the double chin.
Electromagnetic waves called HIFES induce significant muscle contractions, strengthening facial muscles for a more defined contour. The contractions are so powerful that muscle cells draw energy from fat during the effort.
Specific applicators for the cheeks and under-chin allow for targeted application, maximizing lifting results, reducing localized fat in the double chin, and defining the facial contour.
The treatment is comfortable with a duration of 20 minutes. Your skin is cleaned for better adhesion of the applicators. Your skin will have a glowy effect at the end of the session with a tightening effect due to the immediate tension of elastin fibers. There is no social downtime post-treatment, and you can resume your normal social activities. The protocol is 4 to 6 sessions spaced 5 to 10 days apart.
These two treatments are well tolerated and can be adapted to the specific needs of each patient, depending on skin elasticity and the volume of double chin fat.
The “double chin” and the “turkey neck” appearance can now be effectively treated thanks to advances in aesthetic medicine. Emface® and Morpheus8® offer non-invasive, surgical-free facial solutions that are safe and effective for improving the appearance of the chin, neck, and facial contour. Before choosing a treatment, it is mandatory to have a medical consultation with an aesthetic doctor who will assess your specific situation and recommend the most suitable aesthetic medicine care protocol for treating double chin and skin laxity. With the right interventions, it is possible to regain a rejuvenated and more defined facial contour
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