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Are you noticing horizontal lines on your neck and want to get rid of them? You've come to the right place! Neck lines are totally normal for people of all ages, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with them. In this article, we'll explain what causes those pesky lines and share the best at-home and cosmetic treatments to get rid of them. We'll also provide top-notch prevention tips to keep new lines from forming. If you're ready to eliminate your neck lines for good, scroll down!
Things You Should Know
- Exfoliate your neck 1-2 times a week to improve your skin's texture.
- Apply skincare products with ingredients like vitamin C, retinol, and peptides to plump the skin and boost collagen production.
- For faster results, see a licensed dermatologist for laser resurfacing, microneedling, or Botox injections.
- Prevent neck lines from forming by applying broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 daily and moisturizing your skin in the morning and at night.
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QuestionDoes botox get rid of wrinkles?Dr. Heather Richmond, MD is a board certified Dermatologist at Dermatology and Laser Surgery Center in Houston, Texas. With over nine years of experience, Dr. Richmond specializes in comprehensive dermatology including medical, surgical, and cosmetic procedures. She graduated cum laude from Yale University with a BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. She earned her MD from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her Internal Medicine internship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and her Dermatology residency at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Richmond is a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and is a member of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the Texas and Houston Dermatological Societies.Yes, Botox is a highly effective way to relax the muscles and remove wrinkles.
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- Topical products work best when used consistently over time. [22] X Expert Source Heather Richmond, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist Expert Interview. 15 September 2020.Thanks - Staying hydrated and eating a healthy diet can help your skin look smoother and more youthful. While you can't target neck lines this way, improving your skin's appearance will provide all-over benefits!Thanks
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- ↑ https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/wrinkles
- ↑ https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/report/skin-wrinkles-and-blemishes
- ↑ https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/skin-care-secrets/routine/safely-exfoliate-at-home
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-topical-vitamin-c-important-for-skin-health-202111102635
- ↑ Heather Richmond, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 15 September 2020.
- ↑ https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-is-topical-vitamin-c-important-for-skin-health-202111102635
- ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/23293-retinol
- ↑ https://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-prevention/sun-protection/sunscreen/
- ↑ Heather Richmond, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 15 September 2020.
- ↑ https://healthmatters.nyp.org/how-to-prevent-tech-neck/
- ↑ https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/blog-post/importance-moisturizing
- ↑ https://www.hss.edu/article_back-neck-stretches.asp
- ↑ https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/21788/neckpain-exercise-sheet.pdf
- ↑ https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/laser-skin-resurfacing
- ↑ https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-treatments/c/chemical-peel.html
- ↑ https://www.cham.org/HealthwiseArticle.aspx?id=aa59621
- ↑ https://www.yalemedicine.org/conditions/microneedling
- ↑ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15222576/
- ↑ Heather Richmond, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 15 September 2020.
- ↑ https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/procedure-learning-center/non-surgical/injectable-fillers-guide/
- ↑ Heather Richmond, MD. Board Certified Dermatologist. Expert Interview. 15 September 2020.
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