What is a Turkey Neck?
“Turkey neck” is an unflattering term for loose, sagging neck skin. Skin laxity develops in this area due to the effects of time and aging. Loss of collagen and elastin leads to skin that no longer bounces back after stress. Your neck skin is thinner than many other parts of the body, allowing you to move your head freely, but this also makes it prone to stretching and laxity. Unlike sagging skin in other areas, a turkey neck can be difficult to hide. Fortunately, it can be easy to treat.
What is the Best Treatment for Turkey Neck?
The best treatment for turkey neck depends on several factors. Your Premier Vein & Body team will choose the right treatment for you based on the following:
- Your treatment goals
- The amount of loose neck skin
- Your schedule and lifestyle
- Your personal preferences
These three treatment options will help most individuals see a dramatic improvement in their turkey neck with long-lasting results.
Renuvion®
You can achieve powerful skin tightening with one minimally invasive treatment. Renuvion® uses a combination of radiofrequency energy and cold plasma. It uses a small device inserted into the subdermal (under the skin) layer through small incisions. This device uses cold plasma to treat the collagen fibers in your skin, making them contract and tighten. It also triggers increased collagen production. The procedure is performed with local anesthesia.
Opus Plasma™
Loss of collagen leads to sagging skin. Opus Plasma™ uses fractional plasma energy to stimulate new collagen development. This treatment uses charged metal pins that transfer energy to the skin, creating tiny areas of controlled damage. Your skin’s healing response leads to increased collagen and tighter, smoother skin. It smooths the appearance of a turkey neck and gives you a more contoured look.
Tixel®
This revolutionary skin tightening treatment uses thermo-mechanical energy to treat your turkey neck. Tixel® uses tiny titanium pyramids that transfer non-laser energy to your skin. This energy creates microscopic channels that trigger skin renewal and collagen production. Tixel® has shown powerful skin-tightening results on the face, neck, and even delicate areas like the eyelids.
Many people with turkey neck have some accumulated fat in this area. This submental (under the chin) fat can be hard to remove, making your neck look less defined. This unwanted fat can be addressed with liposuction or non-invasive body contouring. Your Premier Vein & Body team will develop a treatment plan that meets all your goals.
Is There Any Recovery Time After Turkey Neck Treatment?
Recovery after treatment depends on the type of treatment and your individual healing response. People who have Renuvion® may experience mild to moderate soreness lasting a few days. Some people can return to work within a day or two. Opus Plasma™ and Tixel® generally have no downtime. You can expect some redness and sensitivity that can last from a few hours to a few days, but you can resume your usual activities.
How Many Treatments Will I Need for My Turkey Neck?
Most people only need a single Renuvion® treatment to achieve their desired results, while a series of three Opus Plasma™ or Tixel® treatments are required for optimal results. You can choose between a minimally invasive treatment with a few days of downtime or several sessions with a no-downtime treatment. Both will provide excellent results, so only a consultation can determine which will work best for you.
