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Turkey Neck! Yikes

Ceci — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:07:17 GMT

The last few years I shutter when I look at photos of myself. I couldn't figure out what was happening to my beautiful neck?

I was always thin and loved my long neck. People always told me I had a ballerina neck. I always looked good in lower necklines, crew necks, v-necks.

Now, I shutter.

At first I thought the tendons in my neck were sticking out. Then I read somewhere that it is called Turkey Neck!

Does anyone have any idea what can be done about this? I thought if I gained weight it might fill in my neck but so far, that hasn't worked.

I'm 68, still look good but the neck is so disturbing to me. I was thinking about plastic surgery but don't even know if they can do anything about it.

I retired to Florida where the weather is a zillion degrees. I can't live in turtle-necks (I tried). Any information or hints would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

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EatWell — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:26:29 GMT

@Ceci wrote:
The last few years I shutter when I look at photos of myself. I couldn't figure out what was happening to my beautiful neck?
I was always thin and loved my long neck. People always told me I had a ballerina neck. I always looked good in lower necklines, crew necks, v-necks.
Now, I shutter.
At first I thought the tendons in my neck were sticking out. Then I read somewhere that it is called Turkey Neck!

Does anyone have any idea what can be done about this? I thought if I gained weight it might fill in my neck but so far, that hasn't worked.
I'm 68, still look good but the neck is so disturbing to me. I was thinking about plastic surgery but don't even know if they can do anything about it.

I retired to Florida where the weather is a zillion degrees. I can't live in turtle-necks (I tried). Any information or hints would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Consider plastic surgury to tighten up your turkey neck.

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Day1128 — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:00:59 GMT

There's a lot that can be done with lasers or plastic surgery. I'm just a few years younger than you and have been considering work on my neck. I've done lots of reading and searching on the internet, and what had impressed me the most was reading that at some point, creams and lotions and serums just aren't going to work. When the underlying muscles or tissues change, nothing topical is going to make a dramatic difference. After I read that, which I believe, I stopped looking for an eye cream to reduce the puffiness under my eyes. It is going to take more that a cream.

Consultations with plastic surgeons are usualy no charge, so maybe a visit to a couple of them will give you more info about what you want to do.

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noodleann — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 05:53:01 GMT

Hopefully some of the women here who've sung the praises of Gold Bond's firming cream for throat and dec will be along to tell you about their experiences. Seems to have worked for some of them, and the price is right.

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Sweet_Serenity — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:11:59 GMT

Not having turkey neck not able to share experience.

Do agree with previous comment to speak with plastic surgeon.

Started using Gold Bond Neck Cream several months ago. Mainly because my texture seemed like it was appearing dry. Pleased! To report texture improved immensely. Think living in Florida humidity is another benefit. Doubt any cream firms or lifts. Don't waste your money.

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beautybee — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 11:57:33 GMT

BeautyBy Anne-Marie on you tube has a video called lift jowls and turkey neck. She uses the Nivea serum and has had good results. I ordered mine from Walgreens and this week they are having a buy two get one free sale. You may want to take a look at her video.

Having said that, I would also recommend getting several consultations from a plastic surgeon. You are 68 and at this point in life, if you have the means, you should be able to get and do whatever you want.

Even if you get the surgery, you would still need to apply something to that area to keep it looking good.

Good luck, and if you do get surgery, please let us know your results!

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Shanus — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 12:50:40 GMT

@Ceci wrote:
The last few years I shutter when I look at photos of myself. I couldn't figure out what was happening to my beautiful neck?
I was always thin and loved my long neck. People always told me I had a ballerina neck. I always looked good in lower necklines, crew necks, v-necks.
Now, I shutter.
At first I thought the tendons in my neck were sticking out. Then I read somewhere that it is called Turkey Neck!

Does anyone have any idea what can be done about this? I thought if I gained weight it might fill in my neck but so far, that hasn't worked.
I'm 68, still look good but the neck is so disturbing to me. I was thinking about plastic surgery but don't even know if they can do anything about it.

I retired to Florida where the weather is a zillion degrees. I can't live in turtle-necks (I tried). Any information or hints would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Nora Ephron wrote a wonderful book "I Hate My Neck". You're not alone. It's just a part of aging. Eyes, necks and hands show age first.

At 68 (69 in July), my neck started getting "slack" (not a medical term) about 10 years ago. Sometimes trying to disguise it draws attention to it...and no, neck creams do not lift and firm.

I just try to avoid huge statement necklaces, 16" or 18" necklaces unless a fine chain. I usually wear my pearls and a few finer chains which throw light on the face & away from the neck. Avoid crew neck tops and try v necks or scoop necks, stud style earrings instead of long drop earring that fall near your neck...large hoops included. Many women resort to longer, shoulder length hair thinking they'll hide the problem. I think my short pixie cut also draws the eye upward. It's all smoke and mirrors.

That said, hold your head high and walk proudly...not a darn thing you can do except a face lift (I asked. A neck lift, if suggested, doesn't give the surgeon the ability to pull and re-drape the skin vertically and horizontally. Also the muscles underneath the skin must be tightened). No way!!

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on the bay — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:13:14 GMT

@noodleann wrote:
Hopefully some of the women here who've sung the praises of Gold Bond's firming cream for throat and dec will be along to tell you about their experiences. Seems to have worked for some of them, and the price is right.

I was just going to say that I've been using this after reading about it here-
And I've got to say-It has really improved the lines in my neck. You know how there are so many things that talk about incredible results but never really work? This plus some Elise-youth span or something (sp?) I tried years ago are the only things i've seen such a difference.
I could really relate to the OP's post because yeah its like all of a sudden you look in the mirror, and think wait a minute! What the heck is that? and where did I go?!
But then I think, we are all going to age-all the wrinkles and laugh lines and worry lines show life and we can all try to start looking at the inside of all of us instead of always worrying about the outside.
Still it sure is nice to find something that actually works!

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:20:50 GMT

@Ceci If it is really bothering you, then save up the money to have surgery to fix it.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 14:33:11 GMT

Laser skin tightening of the skin on my neck worked for me. I started getting some sagging, "tree rings", crepiness and a slight gobble when I first went in for the procedure. After treatments, I no longer have the tree rings, crepiness and sagging. The slight gobble is vastly improved, but not completely gone. This would take going under the knife which I refuse to do. Laser tightening is not for everyone and is recommended for light to moderate skin laxity. I'm 61 now and I had it done when I was around 50. Still looks good.

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moonandthestars — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 16:51:52 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Laser skin tightening of the skin on my neck worked for me. I started getting some sagging, "tree rings", crepiness and a slight gobble when I first went in for the procedure. After treatments, I no longer have the tree rings, crepiness and sagging. The slight gobble is vastly improved, but not completely gone. This would take going under the knife which I refuse to do. Laser tightening is not for everyone and is recommended for light to moderate skin laxity. I'm 61 now and I had it done when I was around 50. Still looks good.

@SilleeMee what's the name of the laser tightening treatment that you had? did you have the treatment with a plastic surgeon? Derm? or ?

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SilleeMee — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:14:18 GMT

@moonandthestars wrote:
@SilleeMee wrote:
Laser skin tightening of the skin on my neck worked for me. I started getting some sagging, "tree rings", crepiness and a slight gobble when I first went in for the procedure. After treatments, I no longer have the tree rings, crepiness and sagging. The slight gobble is vastly improved, but not completely gone. This would take going under the knife which I refuse to do. Laser tightening is not for everyone and is recommended for light to moderate skin laxity. I'm 61 now and I had it done when I was around 50. Still looks good.

@SilleeMee what's the name of the laser tightening treatment that you had? did you have the treatment with a plastic surgeon? Derm? or ?

@moonandthestars,

I went to a laser clinic where there are several derms and plastic surgeons. My treatments were done by a derm who specializes in cosmetic laser treatments. He used a YAG laser on me for a total of six sessions, one per month for six months. I also had my face and eyes done at the same time.

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Phantom41 — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:16:13 GMT

My doctor, in the Kansas City area, does a Quick Lift for the neck area..She does it under twilight and it runs around $5,000. Also does Ultherapy, which is a laser tighening. A cream will not lift neck bands only keep it hydrated which does help.

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SilleeMee — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:24:41 GMT

@Phantom41 wrote:
My doctor, in the Kansas City area, does a Quick Lift for the neck area..She does it under twilight and it runs around $5,000. Also does Ultherapy, which is a laser tighening. A cream will not lift neck bands only keep it hydrated which does help.

Ultherapy is ultrasound, not a laser. At the time I went for a consultation, the Ulthera procedure was presented to me as an option. But I declined because it was still too new on the market at that time. It has improved since then.

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Phantom41 — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 17:30:30 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
@Phantom41 wrote:
My doctor, in the Kansas City area, does a Quick Lift for the neck area..She does it under twilight and it runs around $5,000. Also does Ultherapy, which is a laser tighening. A cream will not lift neck bands only keep it hydrated which does help.
Ultherapy is ultrasound, not a laser. At the time I went for a consultation, the Ulthera procedure was presented to me as an option. But I declined because it was still too new on the market at that time. It has improved since then.

You're right, it's ultrasound! I saw the ad for it when I was in her office.

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BrerRabbit — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 18:07:08 GMT

Had to chime in when I saw someone mention Ultherapy.

PLEASE research that procedure. I read RealSelf sometimes (an online plastic surgery forum) and so many people regret having that done. It sounds like it melts the fat away and leaves people looking slack and wrinkled even worse

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Ceci — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:38:11 GMT

Its what I figured. I don't want to go through surgery. Just wonder what brought it on.

I did Google Turkey neck and the photos are not what I have. I have a skinny neck with lines which go down from chin to chest. In that direction.

I don't have rings or sags which I see in the photo. I'll try to post a photo of myself if I can figure out how to do it.

Thanks for the advice. Maybe I should try some sort of exercise or something!

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blankette — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:01:19 GMT

I am feeling ya, but I prefer to call it "tech neck". I too have always had a very slim face, same ballerina look, still do too and somebody even told me I look gaunt, lol. But If the chin isnt up, OMG, we got some extra action going on there and I want it gone. Plus gaining weight wont help, lol.

How do I console myself, well I look at a picture of me with my new baby almost 33 years ago, looking down at him I had a nice double chin. LOl...so I just look like I did pregnant.

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HappyDaze — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 05:59:30 GMT

@Ceci I personally think your neck looks fine- you should feel so fortunate to have such a lovely neck at age 68! Is it the same as when you were, say 25? Probabaly not, but it is still a lovely neck. There are many woman who are 20 and 30 years younger than you that would love to have your neck! Remember we are our own worst critics!

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tansy — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 06:12:26 GMT

I would be proud to have your neck, @Ceci.