How does losing weight affect the appearance of your neck skin? Learn more here.
Turkey neck - that loose, crepey, sagging skin under the chin and around the neck - is a common concern for many people. If you deal with this, you might wonder if losing weight would solve the issue. While weight loss can impact the appearance of your neck, the relationship isn't quite as straightforward as you might think.
If you're wondering, "Will losing weight help with turkey neck?", you're not alone. In this article, we'll uncover the complex relationship between weight loss and neck skin, and why it might help in some cases and potentially worsen the problem in others.
There’s a bit of a skin conundrum when it comes to weight loss and turkey neck. Weight loss can have two very different effects on neck skin, depending on your individual situation:
When you lose weight, you may reduce fat deposits in your neck area, which can make your neck appear slimmer and more defined. This is particularly true if excess weight was contributing to a fuller neck appearance in the first place. The loss of excess weight around the neck can give you a naturally lifted look.
This is especially true if you’re young, a non-smoker, and are committed to sun protection, as these are all factors that contribute to your skin’s ability to retract back.
Significant weight loss, especially if done rapidly, can sometimes make turkey neck or crepey skin more noticeable.
This happens because when you lose fat, the skin that was previously stretched by that fat may not bounce back fully, leading to skin sagging. This is especially true if you are 40+ because the skin naturally loses elasticity and “bounce-back” ability with time. Additionally, those who smoke or have sun-damaged skin might struggle with that “bounce-back” skin retraction after weight loss.
The good news? You don't have to choose between weight loss and a tight neck appearance. Non-surgical, prescription skincare may help your skin bounce back, regain elasticity, structure, and firmness. Using prescription skincare before and after weight loss is an incredibly useful way to help your skin navigate weight changes.
At Strut Health, we love to use tretinoin in combo with DMAE to treat neck skin concerns.
Here’s how each ingredient may help treat weight-related turkey neck:
This prescription ingredient accelerates cell turnover and stimulates new collagen production - exactly what sagging or loose neck skin needs.
It also helps reorganize existing collagen fibers while improving overall skin thickness and strength. This is especially valuable for the neck area where age-related, weight-related, or sun-damage changes happen more rapidly.
Think of it this way, if your natural skin cell turnover starts slowing down, reducing collagen production, this alone can lead to dreaded neck skin sagging. But now add in another factor like weight loss or gain, and you may be dealing with a dramatic change in your neck skin.
DMAE comes in as the perfect partner to tretinoin. While tretinoin works on long-term skin structure, DMAE may provide that more immediate tightening effect you can see and feel. It helps create a more lifted appearance while the deeper skin-strengthening benefits of tretinoin develop over time.
While losing weight can help reduce the appearance of turkey neck in some cases, it's not a guaranteed solution and may sometimes have the opposite effect. The key is supporting your skin's structure and elasticity during your weight loss journey.
For best results, combine mindful weight management with prescription skincare that strengthens your skin from within. Our tretinoin-based neck cream helps maintain skin elasticity and firmness both during and after weight loss, giving you the best chance at avoiding that loose, crepey appearance.
The truth is, weight loss alone won't solve turkey neck - but that doesn't mean you have to live with it entirely. By taking a proactive approach with proven prescription ingredients, you can work toward both your weight and skin appearance goals at the same time.
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Take our quick online consultation to see if our prescription Strut Neck Cream is right for you. Our US-licensed physicians will review your information and create a treatment plan tailored to your needs. If prescribed, your neck cream will be delivered right to your door.
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