Neck Reconstruction

What is Neck Reconstruction?

Neck reconstruction is a combined, non-surgical approach to the ageing neck. The neck often shows age earlier than the face because the skin is thin and is exposed to sun and constant movement. Depending on your concerns, treatment may combine skin boosters or fine filler for horizontal neck lines, anti-wrinkle injections to soften vertical neck bands, dissolvable threads to lift mild sagging, and skin-tightening treatments. Each element is chosen after assessment rather than used routinely.

Who it may suit

• People with horizontal neck lines or crepey neck skin
• Patients with visible vertical neck bands
• Those with mild to moderate loose neck skin or early turkey neck
• People wanting jawline and neck rejuvenation without surgery

Common Causes and Types

• Thin skin that loses collagen and elasticity with age
• Sun exposure on an area often missed with sunscreen
• Repeated looking down at phones and screens
• Strong platysma muscle activity causing neck bands
• Weight changes and genetics

How the treatment is done

Dr. Nuwan assesses the neck and jawline together and explains which parts of the treatment are likely to help. Treatments may be done in one or several visits: fine injections for lines and skin quality, anti-wrinkle injections into the neck bands, and threads placed under local anaesthetic. Sessions usually take 30 to 60 minutes.

Downtime and recovery

• Swelling, small bumps and bruising for a few days to a week
• Neck tightness or tenderness after threads for 1 to 2 weeks
• Most people return to work within 1 to 3 days

Risks and aftercare

Possible effects include bruising, swelling, lumps, asymmetry, infection and, rarely, vascular complications or temporary difficulty swallowing or neck weakness after anti-wrinkle injections. Non-surgical results are milder than a surgical neck lift and are not permanent.

• Avoid neck massage and tight collars for 1 to 2 weeks
• Avoid strenuous exercise and saunas for 48 hours
• Apply sunscreen to the neck every day
• Attend your review appointments to plan maintenance