Whether you’re reading emails, shopping or scrolling social media, one thing’s for sure – looking down at our phones for prolonged periods of time takes its toll on your neck! That repeated downward gaze may cause you to get a kink in your neck, but what our patients have been noticing more often is a phenomenon known as “tech neck”. If you’ve been seeing more pronounced neck lines showing on your delicate décolleté skin, read on for our best tips to reverse and repair this all-too-common skin concern.
The Culprit: Looking down at screens, sleep positions and genetics all play a part in those pesky lines on your neck. The key with tech neck is prevention, however, we know this falls into the “easier said than done” category. Between work, staying in touch with friends and keeping up on the latest news, it can really feel impossible to limit cell phone screen time as much as we’d like. The good news is that if you are seeing signs of neck lines and creasing, we offer a multitude of services at Skin Iowa that can help soften and reverse them!
The Cure: Not every case of tech neck will look the same and will have the same level of severity, so our approach with vary on a patient-by-patient basis but some of our favorite treatments include:
Microneedling – With its collagen stimulating superpowers, microneedling can help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles caused by tech neck by stimulating collagen and elastin production. The treatment involves creating microscopic channels within the skin that trigger the body’s wound healing response, ergo thickening the dermis and reducing the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
Halo™ – This hybrid fractional laser utilizes two types of laser energy to rejuvenate the skin. It combines ablative and non-ablative technologies to eliminate damaged skin cells while promoting collagen production for improved skin texture and tone. A wonderful non-invasive option that will also target pigment concerns, skin irregularities and scars.
Plasma Pen – Another Skin Iowa favorite, the plasma pen generates plasma energy to create tiny micro-injuries on the skin, activating the body’s natural healing response. This process boosts collagen and elastin production, helping to tighten and firm the skin – so no one will ever know how many hours you spent scrolling TikTok over the weekend! Better yet, your results can remain noticeable for years!
BOTOX® Cosmetic – BOTOX, what can’t she do?! Well, don’t be surprised when we reach for our old standby when it comes to treating your tech neck! BOTOX can help with tech neck by relaxing the neck muscles that lead to wrinkles and tension. It might even improve your posture and ease any discomfort or pain you’re feeling. BOTOX can also tighten the skin around your neck, helping to reduce the look of sagging skin.
JUVEDERM® – This multipurpose filler can be strategically placed to help reverse those tell-tale tech neck wrinkles. Juvederm is a hyaluronic acid filler that helps smooth out wrinkles caused by tech neck by plumping the skin. Its thicker consistency makes it great for targeting deeper neck creases. It can also be used to treat sagging skin and early signs of jowls.
Don’t neglect your neck! We live in a digital age, where life moves fast, and the priority is on productivity. Take this as your reminder to take as many cellphone/tablet screen breaks as possible and call your favorite skin professionals at Skin Iowa to help keep your neck and décolleté looking and feeling young, smooth and beautiful. We can be reached at: 515-223-0119.
