Dr Karla Murta introduces the injectable options to rejuvenate the neck and chest areas
With the rising interest in facial rejuvenation procedures, imperfections in the neck and décolleté have become a growing concern. The neck and chest can reveal a person’s age as reliably as the face, but are still neglected in terms of treatments.1,2
This article seeks to offer valuable perspectives on collagen stimulation treatments for the neck and décolleté
The importance of neck and décolleté treatments
Collagen, the most abundant protein in humans and the primary structural component of the dermis, plays a crucial role in providing strength and support to the skin.1 Over time, the deterioration of structural proteins and essential skin components leads to visible signs of ageing. Intrinsically aged skin is marked by thinning of both the epidermis and dermis, along with the flattening of rete ridges.1
The neck and décolleté areas are highly vulnerable to both intrinsic and extrinsic ageing, particularly photoageing, due to having thin dermal layers and fewer sebaceous glands, plus being frequently…
