{"id":30839,"date":"2017-11-13T14:29:12","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T14:29:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/tratamiento-flacidez-cuello\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T23:18:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T21:18:55","slug":"neck-laxity-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drmazarro.com\/en\/neck-laxity-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Neck Laxity: Non-Invasive Treatment or Surgery? [2025 Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Neck Laxity: Non-invasive Treatment or Surgery?<\/span> <\/span><\/h1>\n
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Ever noticed how time seems to fast-track straight to your neck<\/b>?<\/p>\n

If so, you’re definitely not alone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But here’s the thing\u2014with all the treatment options out there, which one’s actually right for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What can you do about neck sagging?<\/h2>\n
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The answer to this question depends fundamentally on your starting point, and we’ll distinguish between 2 situations: prevention<\/strong> and treatment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Additionally, among treatments we’ll distinguish between non-invasive options (radiofrequency, HIFU…) and surgery (liposuction, Facetite, lifting).<\/p>\n

Want to know which is the best option for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Prevention<\/h2>\n
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Your neck often gets the short end of the stick because it’s slower to show its age, but it deserves the same treatments as your face when you’re putting together an anti-ageing game plan (think neuromodulators, mesotherapy, skinboosters…).<\/p>\n

Here are your best bets for keeping your neck skin in tip-top shape:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cosmeceuticals<\/h3>\n
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A proper neck prevention protocol requires a cosmeceutical<\/strong>, a quality product with active ingredients of proven efficacy. After testing several products from various commercial brands, there’s one product that stands out well above the competition: Neostrata SkinActive Neck and D\u00e9colletage<\/strong>. Due to its high concentration of alpha-hydroxy acids, it’s an excellent dermal stimulator, which translates to slowing down the passage of time on the surface. But remember: it only serves to prevent, it won’t retighten the neck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Skinboosters<\/h3>\n
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Skinboosters<\/strong> are products that deeply hydrate the skin whilst stimulating fibroblasts, responsible for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. Usually two sessions per year are sufficient for maintenance, although proper medical advice is essential to check if they’re indicated in your case.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Non-invasive treatments<\/h2>\n
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Although prevention is the best tool to avoid premature sagging and parchment-like texture of neck skin, we don’t always arrive in time. What can we do?<\/i><\/p>\n

At this point, we need to consider somewhat more intensive treatments, which should be added to a skinbooster protocol for maintenance:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Radiofrequency<\/h3>\n
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Radiofrequency<\/b> involves controllably increasing the dermis temperature, reaching 39-42\u00b0 at the surface. Thanks to thermal stimulation, it’s possible to reactivate fibroblasts, thus improving skin elasticity. However, it only improves skin quality, so it’s NOT a useful treatment for managing excess fat or sagging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\"Morpheus<\/p>\n

Ultrasound (HIFU)<\/h3>\n
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In very selected cases, focused ultrasound (HIFU<\/strong>) can help improve neck appearance. I usually reserve this option for patients who don’t want surgery and who only have discrete loss of jawline definition and a small excess of neck fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Thread lifts<\/h3>\n
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Let me be very clear: thread lifts do NOT work for improving the neck. At best, you’ll see transient improvement due to the inflammatory process, but it’s impossible<\/strong> for them to achieve a satisfactory and long-lasting result.<\/p>\n

Why?<\/strong> Because they only create tension in the skin, but don’t correct muscular descent or submandibular gland herniation, which are almost always responsible for loss of neck definition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Surgical treatments<\/h2>\n

Liposuction<\/h3>\n
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Liposuction is a very effective treatment for eliminating excess fat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

However, to achieve good results, proper indication is fundamental: there should be no sagging<\/strong> (if there is, an empty skin pouch will remain) nor submandibular gland herniation<\/strong> (by removing superficial fat, the glands will become even more prominent).<\/p>\n

That’s why it should be limited to young patients (without sagging) who only have a small excess of localised fat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Facetite \/ Necktite<\/h3>\n
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Although there’s a lot of marketing around Facetite, it’s radiofrequency-assisted liposuction: once liposuction is performed, heat is applied via a cannula that, in theory<\/em>, should tighten skin and musculature.<\/p>\n

Now, do you really believe that when there’s excess skin<\/strong>, it can disappear as if by magic?<\/p>\n

Or that a cannula applying heat can correct a hernia<\/strong> or join two separated muscles<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

Don’t be fooled…<\/p>\n

Beyond facilitating liposuction, heat application only encourages the formation of intense fibrosis<\/strong> that will undoubtedly make surgery much more difficult when you decide to take the plunge.<\/p>\n

And I speak from experience…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Neck lift (or Face & Neck Lift)<\/h3>\n
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When the goal is to correct structure and achieve a visible and definitive<\/b> result, surgery is the way. Specifically, a neck lift<\/a> or cervicofacial lift.<\/p>\n

Surgery<\/b> undoubtedly constitutes the best option for treating necks with excess skin, muscular sagging, or submandibular gland herniation. Even though aesthetic medicine has advanced greatly in recent years, it’s not possible to work on these structures without surgery.<\/p>\n

What about a mini-lift<\/b>? Don’t be fooled by the name. However tempting it may sound, a mini-lift does NOT<\/strong> adequately address the neck. Want to know more about mini-lifts? Click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Want to know more about neck lifting?<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"Dr.<\/p>\n

\n Let’s talk, shall we?<\/a>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Dr. Mazarro – Deep Plane Facelift Expert in Barcelona<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Taking the step to have a facelift isn’t easy. Behind it there are usually months<\/strong> \u2014sometimes years\u2014 of doubts<\/strong>, of looking at yourself in the mirror and feeling that your face no longer reflects how you feel inside.<\/p>\n

Choosing a specialist to entrust your face to is an important decision. Your face is how the world sees you, the reflection of your identity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That’s precisely why years ago I made a decision: to specialise in Facial Lifting<\/strong>, a surgery that requires the utmost precision and deep knowledge of facial anatomy.<\/p>\n

Because I’m firmly convinced that only through specialisation<\/strong> is it possible to achieve the results you’re looking for.<\/p>\n

Today, after almost 10 years of experience<\/strong> in facial lifting, I’m certain it was the right decision.<\/p>\n

And you, don’t you want the peace of mind of putting your face in the hands of a specialist?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alejandro Mazarro<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Book an appointment<\/h2>\n
And discover how to recover your best version<\/div>\n
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Fill out the form or contact us via WhatsApp<\/a> (+34 644 534 515<\/a>) or email<\/a> (info@drmazarro.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Do you live far away or prefer an online consultation<\/strong>? Contact us and we’ll guide you through the process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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