4 out of 10 women worry about their neck

• April 26, 2024

The percentage of patients who want to improve the appearance of their neck is 40% of the total number of people who come to the expert for changes in the face, said the doctor Rosendo Ayala , plastic surgeon and member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER)

According to Ayala, although the entire population is vulnerable to manifesting damage or aesthetic disorders in the neck , it is more common for women to pay more attention to it: "The most common aesthetic complaints of the region have to do with changes in their texture, color disorders, loss of firmness in the skin and tissues, as well as appearance of wrinkles and pronounced lines. "

The plastic surgeon pointed out that the factors that generate this type of changes originate mainly from photo-solar damage, aging , weightloss , among others: "It is proven that the skin of this area is more sensitive than the rest of the body and similar to that of the face; A common mistake is that when we expose ourselves to the sun, we take measures of prevention and care only in the face, but we neglect our neck ".

Ayala, said that the common prevention actions that must be performed to keep the neck looking young and healthy at any age, are the use of cream and sunscreen; In addition to radio frequency, application of Botulinum toxin type "A", Dysport®; and even the submission to procedures like peelings , fine fillers and re-vitalizing:

"There are also types of highly satisfactory minor surgeries such as jowl liposuction, chin implant and removal of adipose bags from" bichat "(cachete). The member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, indicated that the existing treatments can be preventive and also corrective, so the decision of the most optimal procedure will depend on the age of the patient, the type of skin and the variations in weight, as well as sun exposure habits.

Ideally, you go with a dermatologist or certified plastic surgeon for a successful diagnosis. If you want to consult a qualified plastic surgeon visit: www.cirugiaplastica.org.mx