The neck is an area that is not as commonly considered for aesthetic treatment compared to other areas such as the face. However, for our patients, the appearance of the face and neck contributes to the overall aesthetic look that they want to achieve. To understand how to treat this area, practitioners must know the anatomy, consider how the neck is perceived, what defines an attractive neck, as well as the underlying structures that change dynamically with age.
The appearance of the neck may be considered in terms of a youthful neck, an elderly neck and a culturally-defined neck. The neck in youth has a defined structure, which emanates a youthful appearance. This is exemplified by: smooth non-creased skin, visible structures of the medial and lateral borders of the sternocleidomastoid, posteriorly the borders of trapezius with hollows at the suprasternal notch and supraclavicular…
