What age does turkey neck start?

Pollack explains that the neck's skin and muscles become loose once we reach age 40. The skin becomes less able to shrink with weight loss, and weakened muscles can create a banded appearance. Popular skin care products, treatments and procedures for the face can help us fight the effects of aging.

sharp.com - How to Avoid Sagging Neck Skin Known as “Turkey Neck”

Does water burn calories?

Water increases calorie burning Water may also temporarily increase the body's resting energy expenditure, or the number of calories burned while...

Last updated Aug 13, 2021

Why tomatoes should not be eaten at night?

The acidity in the tomatoes can cause heartburn for those who suffer from acid reflux, and tomato sauce also contains the amino acid tyramine. This...

Last updated Feb 18, 2019

Promotion

Let's talk turkey — not the bird, but rather the loose skin on your neck that resembles a turkey's wattle, those wrinkled folds of skin that hang under its beak. "Turkey neck" comes with aging, weight fluctuations and sun exposure, three things that are hard to avoid. "Turkey neck, sometimes called turkey gobble neck, is basically loose neck skin and muscles," says Dr. Larry Pollack, a board-certified plastic surgeon affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. "It can be hereditary, but is most often due to aging, UV damage or weight loss." Dr. Pollack explains that the neck's skin and muscles become loose once we reach age 40. The skin becomes less able to shrink with weight loss, and weakened muscles can create a banded appearance. Popular skin care products, treatments and procedures for the face can help us fight the effects of aging. However, we often forget to treat the skin on our necks, revealing our true age. Although there are things you can do to help prevent a turkey neck, there is little that can be done beyond surgery to fully repair your neck to the taut and youthful appearance many desire. To help prevent baggy, sagging skin on your neck, Dr. Pollack recommends the following: Maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly to avoid extreme weight gain and loss.

Wear wide-brimmed hats when outdoors.

Always use sunblock with an SPF (sun protection factor) of no less than 30 — preferably 50 or more — every day of the year. Use skin care products that will exfoliate and moisturize the skin to improve quality and appearance. If your aging neck is truly bothering you, there are a few in-office and surgical treatments to consider. The following will all help to improve the quality and appearance of the skin on your neck:

Microdermabrasion and chemical peels

Intense pulsed light (IPL) and laser treatments

Neck- and face-lift surgery

If fat deposits under the jaw cause your sagging neck, liposuction or freezing fat can also help, but usually only if you are younger than 40 and still have youthful skin elasticity. "There are excellent treatment options if you are over 40 and your skin is no longer shrinking down as easily as it used to," says Dr. Pollack. "Surgeries are usually performed as an outpatient procedure and the small surgical scars are easy to conceal behind hair. Patients are usually very pleased with the results." Talk with your doctor if you are concerned about the appearance of your skin. Available treatment options and basic lifestyle changes can improve your overall health, wellness and appearance.

Does keto change your appearance?

The quick weight loss many people experience on the diet has been a common motivation, but the effect of the diet on skin seems less certain. Some...

Last updated May 30, 2021

How many boiled eggs should I eat for breakfast to lose weight?

The boiled egg diet is based on the idea that eating at least two or three hard-boiled eggs per day can help you lose weight. Jul 15, 2021

Last updated Feb 2, 2021

Promotion

What's the healthiest nut to eat?

Almonds, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pecans also appear to be quite heart healthy. So are peanuts — though they are technically not a nut, but a...

Last updated Jul 30, 2019

Which flour is better for keto almond or coconut?

As you can see, almond flour is far higher in fat than coconut flour, making it superior for those following a Ketogenic Diet, or a Low Carb High...

Last updated Nov 13, 2022

Promotion

Is canned tuna good for diabetics?

A 5-ounce can of tuna provides around 20 grams of protein and no carbs, which makes it a great snack option if you have diabetes. Additionally,...

Last updated Nov 20, 2021

Promotion

Why is my sweat so smelly?

Smelly armpits occur when bacteria break down the otherwise odorless sweat on your skin. Some people sweat more than others and have a condition...

Last updated Oct 26, 2018