DO NOT LET THE NECK REVEAL YOUR AGE!!
The aging process is natural and inevitable. After the face, neck being the visible area that shows the sign of aging but often overlooked in the skincare routines. Majority of patients who visit aesthetic clinic are between 20s to 60s and they usually seek for acne or facial aging like pigmentation, sagginess and wrinkles. Neck is the area that people tend to be passive about seeking treatment as they think it may not be as noticeable as the face. "Turkey neck" is a term that is used to describe the sagging or loose skin that develops under the chin or neck area. It is contributed by several factors including loss or skin elasticity, muscle weakness in addition to constant pull of gravity. UV radiation from the sun exposure may accelerates the aging process causing premature sagging. Neck aging can be categorised as: 1. Fine wrinkle 2. Horizontal neckline 3. Platysmal banding 4. Skin laxity Preventive measures to prevent premature aging 1. Wear sunscreen 2. Medical g...
