The term “Turkey Neck” is used to refer to lose skin that hangs below the chin, resembling the neck of a turkey.
A turkey neck can be the result of several different factors, which include the natural aging process or extreme fluctuation in weight. There are some cases of this excess skin that are the cause of genetics. As we age we lose skin elasticity and muscle tone, which causes the chin to sag. Thick vertical platysmal bands often become visible, running in a V-shape from the top portion of the neck to the base, pulling the neck down.
The platysma is a thin fan of muscle that spreads from the chest up the neck and to the jaws. As we age in separates into rope-like bands leading to the development of a turkey neck. Treatment for turkey neck involves multiple small doses of Botox® injected into the platysma bands in the neck and lower jaw (Nefertiti Neck Lift) as well as the muscles that pull the corners of the mouth downwards. Injection of Botox® enables the lifting muscles to work unopposed which creates the appearance of a firmer jaw and a smoother neck.
Other treatments available at Sutton and Epsom Cosmetic Clinic for improving ‘’Turkey Neck’’ include:
Dr Baba, a highly trained and experienced aesthetic doctor who is also a senior trainer for this procedure at London Aesthetic Academy (www.londonaestheticacademy.co.uk) will perform your procedure.