I mainly blended my skincare down my neck, as I was taught to blend my makeup, but that really isn’t the same as applying it properly and it barely reached my dec or my hands unless I had accidentally squeezed too much out. Hence, like so many patients we see at Clinic 42, my face, neck hands and dec could at this point be from seperate individuals. Both prevention and solution are relatively simple with a wide range of skincare and treatments being suitable for both face and body, particularly when addressing tone, texture and tightness.
Neck
The traditional causes of a sagging neck are sun damage, environmental stressors and diminishing facial tissue, collagen, and elastin. However more recently ‘tech neck’ is commonly being sighted as responsible for younger patients concerned with skin laxity. Persistently looking down at devices puts the muscles into a constant state of contraction, causing them to shorten, becoming weaker, and eventually shrinking over time.
Décolletage
For women, the chest is often the first area to show signs of ageing, due to sun damage and the natural ageing process. This is caused by a decrease in collagen production, less elasticity, and as a result of breast tissue pulling the skin.
Hands
Considering the work our hands do it’s no wonder they seem to age faster than the rest of our bodies. We expose our hands to the sun and other elements more than any other body part. And due to constant washing in hot water the natural oils that lubricate and keep our skin’s barrier intact are often stripped away.
As we age, the fat in the back of our hands diminishes and the reduced volume along with decreased elasticity produces translucent skin that wrinkles and shows pigment more easily.
IPL is ideal for addressing uneven skin tone not only on the face but also on the hands, neck and dec, and should ideally be done prior to your summer holidays when you’re able to avoid the sun for two weeks post treatment. You’ll also need to stop using any products that might irritate your skin 2-3 days before treatment, including any self-tanners.
There are also a wide range of hyaluronic acid and bio stimulatory dermal fillers such as Profhilo® that are suitable for use on the neck, dec and hands to restore hydration. These can be carried out at any time of year and your practitioner will discuss the benefits and potential side effects of whichever product they think will best suit your needs during your consultation.
If you’re interested in finding out more about any of the treatments available at Clinic 42 visit our website at clinic42.co.nz or contact reception on 09 638 4242 or reception@clinic42.co.nz.
Profhilo®, containing low & high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, is a Class III medical device for the treatment of the face and body for contours redefinition and laxity remodelling where skin laxity is a problem. Profhilo has risks and benefits. Do not use with treatments such a laser resurfacing or medium deep skin-peeling. Do not inject into inflamed areas or intravenously or intramuscularly. Possible side effects: pain and swelling at injection site. Accelagen Pty. Ltd. Whanganui.
