Ageing Neck

What Is an Ageing Neck?

The neck is one of the first areas to show visible signs of ageing, often revealing lines, sagging, and loss of definition even when the face appears youthful. Common concerns include crepey skin, vertical neck bands, horizontal lines, and drooping contours along the jawline and under the chin. Patients may also notice laxity in the platysma muscles, leading to more pronounced platysma bands. These changes can affect self-confidence and create an aged or tired appearance.

Causes of Neck Ageing

Neck ageing is influenced by both intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Natural ageing causes the skin to lose elasticity, collagen, and fat, while repeated movements like looking down at screens or expressive gestures contribute to horizontal and vertical lines. Lifestyle factors – including sun exposure, smoking, poor hydration, and weight fluctuations – can exacerbate skin laxity and wrinkling. Genetics also play a role in how early and noticeably neck ageing occurs. Over time, weakening of the platysma muscle and descent of subcutaneous tissue can lead to visible neck bands and sagging skin, sometimes referred to as a ‘turkey neck’.

Commonly Affected Areas

• Anterior neck: Horizontal lines and crepey skin
• Platysma bands: Vertical muscle ridges causing banding
• Jawline and jowl area: Sagging that reduces neck definition
• Submental area: Loss of volume and laxity under the chin

Understanding the Condition

Addressing an ageing neck requires understanding both the skin and underlying muscular structures. At Kirbha Clinic in London, Essex, Cambridge, Norwich, and Brighton, patients receive a holistic assessment of neck ageing, facial harmony, and overall anatomy. Where appropriate, treatments may include facial rejuvenation techniques such as skin boosters, polynucleotides, PRP, soft threads, or MD Code liquid facelift strategies (which combine the use of HA Fillers and wrinkle reduction injections) to restore volume, smooth lines, and subtly lift tissues. Each plan is personalised to rejuvenate the neck safely and naturally, enhancing definition, texture, and overall confidence.