An ageing neck, often referred to as “turkey neck”, is a common skin concern. While we’re used to caring for the skin on our face, it’s an area all too easy to forget, but it’s never too late to combat the visible signs of ageing.
LED light therapy offers a non-invasive, natural skin-tightening solution, reversing visible signs of ageing one treatment at a time.
What is turkey neck and what causes it?
Characterised by loose, sagging neck skin, a turkey neck is caused by a combination of factors, including:
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Age: Natural age-related collagen and elastin loss reduces the firmness and elasticity of the skin, leading to wrinkles and sagging.
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Genetics: Inherited bone structure, tissue makeup, skin quality and rate of collagen loss influence the appearance and severity of turkey neck.
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Weakened neck muscles: Age and poor posture can weaken the platysma muscles in the neck and allow their edges to separate, creating the appearance of vertical bands and reducing structural support for the skin.
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Sun exposure: UV damage causes the breakdown of collagen and elastin, speeding up the skin’s natural ageing process.
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Weight: While a buildup of fatty deposits can stretch the area, weight loss can leave behind an excess of loose skin.
Turkey neck treatments: What actually works?
Topical Skincare
Formulated with active ingredients including retinol and peptides to help boost collagen production, and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and plump, topical treatments can offer subtle improvements to the appearance of turkey neck by addressing the quality, firmness and texture of the skin.
Exercises and Massage
Neck exercises, including chin lifts (tilting the head back and pushing the lower jaw out, and tongue presses (lifting the tongue to the roof of the mouth while raising the head up), can help to tighten the neck area by strengthening the neck muscles, while massage helps to boost circulation and supports lymphatic drainage, improving overall skin health.
In-Clinic Treatments
Clinical procedures, including surgery to remove the excess skin and fillers to restore lost volume, offer effective solutions, but the expense and necessary downtime make them unsuitable for many.
Thankfully, not all turkey neck treatments are as invasive. Red light therapy offers a clinically proven alternative.
The natural way to tighten neck skin
Red and near-infrared light helps to reduce the appearance of sagging by penetrating the skin and boosting the production of ATP (the energy currency of cells), fuelling the production of collagen and elastin.
This increased structural support helps to tighten, firm and smooth the neck area safely and effectively, without any pain or downtime.
LED neck & décolletage mask for targeted tightening
Designed for comfortable, targeted at-home treatments, the CurrentBody Skin: Neck & Décolletage Mask: Series 2 combines 3 highly precise wavelengths, red (633nm), near-infrared (830nm) and deep near-infrared (1072nm) for advanced anti-ageing. With full neck coverage, this high-tech tool reduces neck wrinkles and improves plumpness for a younger-looking neck.
LED light therapy panel for full-body collagen support
The CurrentBody Skin LED Light Therapy Panel is ideal for those wanting to extend treatments to the rest of the body or face. With a flexible, versatile design, it combines red (630nm) and near-infrared (830nm) light with deep near-infrared (1072nm) and blue (415nm) light, for deep skin rejuvenation and tailored, multitasking turkey neck treatments at home.
How to get the best out of your LED treatment for turkey neck
For best results, use your device for 10 minutes, 3 to 5 times per week. Cleanse and dry the skin before applying the CurrentBody Skin: Green Tea Serum or Hydrogel Neck and Décolletage Mask to enhance light absorption and supercharge results. With consistent use, you can expect to see visible results in 4 to 6 weeks.
Restore confidence with a natural, non-surgical turkey neck treatment
Turkey neck can be treated safely and effectively with the power of red light therapy. Discover how our LED Neck & Décolletage Mask and LED Light Therapy Panel can help you achieve a firmer, smoother neck area and restore your skin confidence—no surgery needed.
