High UV index accelerates photo aging of the chest, décolletage & neck areas. Skin aging in these areas can present as pigmentation, loose skin, wrinkles, redness and uneven skin texture. Treatments are aimed at treating individual problems. I use a variety of lasers to accomplish an even blend & rejuvenate your skin.
Anti-Aging Treatments at a Glance
Best Results 2-4 Treatments
Treatment Recovery: 1-12 Days
Procedure Time: 30-40 minutes
Skin Specialist: Nurse
Duration of Results: Variable
Anesthetic: N/A
Back to Work: 0-1 Day
The Facts to Know
Skin aging on these areas can present as discolouration and or skin laxity
Treatments will depend on the predominant colour of skin aging- either brown, red, or a mixture of both
Uneven skin texture can be treated with lasers including vascular lasers, fractional lasers, microneedling & IPL
Skin tone, sun damage, and wrinkles can be improved with fractional laser resurfacing
A tailored approach will give the best results
Chest Neck and Décolletage Solutions
How to approach neck, chest & decolletage rejuvenation?
There are three variables to consider when rejuvenating this area.
Firstly, discoloration. Sun damage is characterized by mottled red or brown areas on exposed skin in this area.
Solution: IPL or broad- band light, vascular laser, or Fraxel laser resurfacing.
Secondly, laxity. This presents as premature wrinkling leading to neck sag & inevitably severe laxity.
Solution: Biostimulatory dermal fillers, lasers, RF microneedling, HIFU
Thirdly: Neck banding due to platysma bands. Changes in muscle tone results in vertical tension bands.
Solution: Anti-wrinkle injections are very effective in reducing banding.
All treatments are tailored for the type of sun damage or ageing you have around the neck and chest area.
What can be done about the mottled discolouration on my neck and chest?
Here is the execution of how I do it. Firstly, consider the color of the neck, chest & decolletage. The normal color is white (look under your chin or further below the chest line). We want to normalize the color discrepancy. You will have one of the following combinations; red, brown or a mix of red & brown. We then employ lasers to treat the different colors.
IPL or Broad Band Light is used most often. The advantage is that IPL can give a better blend than lasers. We employ different filters, depending on the color variation. Most patients require 2-3 sessions for optimal outcomes.
Vascular lasers are best for treating skin discolourations that are primarily red. This laser requires 3-5 sessions for best results. It can also marginally improve fine wrinkles on the neck.
Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, LaseMD, Hybrid can treat brown discolouration associated with fine lines, wrinkles & early sag/ neck laxity. 2-4 sessions are required for best results.
Pigment lasers can be effective if there are areas of sun damage & brown discolouration. We use one of five different lasers (more on that later), including Picosure, Picoway Pro, Spectra Hollywood & other lasers. 2-4 sessions for best results.
How do I approach MILD neck laxity & wrinkling?
Mild cases of neck laxity & wrinkles will respond to new hybrid biostimulator fillers.
2 sessions are typically required with an additional session if you have marked laxity.
This new filler, released in 2022 stimulates new collagen in turn reducing wrinkles, & deep etched horizontal neck lines. Injected with skill & precision, this product can smooth out horizontal lines, & reverse the signs of aging.
How do I approach MODERATE neck laxity & wrinkling?
Moderate neck laxity is treated with biostimulatory fillers & devices that increase collagen & tighten the neck. Combinations include-
RF microneedling (Genius RF, Infini RF, Morpheus8
Laser resurfacing (CO2, Fraxel, Hybrid)
HIFU- Ultherapy (Ultraformer)
New biostimulatory fillers (Hybrid fillers released in 2022)
Most cases require 2-4 sessions.
How do I approach SEVERE neck laxity & wrinkling?
For extreme cases of neck laxity & sagging, part of the answer is surgical. Surgery improves tone & platysma banding, however if you still have fine lines & wrinkles, biostimulatory fillers are required. Skin quality can be improved with IPL & lasers.
Powerful CO2 & erbium lasers, RF & HIFU will have minimal impact in cases of severe neck laxity.
Can skin care help?
Creams have a minimal impact on established cases of laxity & pigmentation. The use of fruit acids, combined with bleaching agents can marginally improve brown discolouration.
A simple anti-aging routine for the neck & chest is-
AM: Ascorbic + Ferulic acids, SPF
PM: Retinoids as tolerated
Décolletage Solutions At A Glance
Best Results2-4 treatments
Treatment Recovery1-12 days
Procedure Time30-40 min
Skin SpecialistNurse, Dermatologist
Duration of ResultsYears +
AnaestheticNumbing
Back to Work1-7 days
Cost$$-$$
Chest Neck & Décolletage Solutions
Brisbane’s high UV index accelerates photo aging of the chest, décolletage & neck areas. Skin aging in these areas can present as pigmentation, loose skin, wrinkles, redness and uneven skin texture. Treatments are aimed at treating individual problems. I use a variety of lasers to accomplish an even blend & rejuvenate your skin.
FactsFacts on treating the Chest Neck and Décolletage Solutions
Skin aging on these areas can present as discolouration and or skin laxity
Treatments will depend on the predominant colour of skin aging- either brown, red, or a mixture of both
Some patients present with skin laxity and others with neck banding due to overactive muscles
Uneven skin texture can be treated with lasers including vascular lasers, fractional lasers, microneedling & IPL
Skin tone, sun damage, and wrinkles can be improved with fractional laser resurfacing
A tailored approach will give the best results
Chest Neck and Décolletage Solutions
How to approach neck, chest & decolletage rejuvenation?
There are three variables to consider when rejuvenating this area.
Firstly, discoloration. Sun damage is characterized by mottled red or brown areas on exposed skin in this area.
Solution: IPL or broad- band light, vascular laser, or Fraxel laser resurfacing.
Secondly, laxity. This presents as premature wrinkling leading to neck sag & inevitably severe laxity.
Solution: Biostimulatory dermal fillers, lasers, RF microneedling, HIFU
Thirdly: Neck banding due to platysma bands. Changes in muscle tone results in vertical tension bands.
Solution: Anti-wrinkle injections are very effective in reducing banding.
All treatments are tailored for the type of sun damage or ageing you have around the neck and chest area.
Red neck and chest areas can be treated with lasers, however 3-5 treatments maybe need for optimal outcomes.
What can be done about the mottled discolouration on my neck and chest?
Here is the execution of how I do it. Firstly, consider the color of the neck, chest & decolletage. The normal color is white (look under your chin or further below the chest line). We want to normalize the color discrepancy. You will have one of the following combinations; red, brown or a mix of red & brown. We then employ lasers to treat the different colors.
IPL or Broad Band Light is used most often. The advantage is that IPL can give a better blend than lasers. We employ different filters, depending on the color variation. Most patients require 2-3 sessions for optimal outcomes.
Vascular lasers are best for treating skin discolourations that are primarily red. This laser requires 3-5 sessions for best results. It can also marginally improve fine wrinkles on the neck.
Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, LaseMD, Hybrid can treat brown discolouration associated with fine lines, wrinkles & early sag/ neck laxity. 2-4 sessions are required for best results.
Pigment lasers can be effective if there are areas of sun damage & brown discolouration. We use one of five different lasers (more on that later), including Picosure, Picoway Pro, Spectra Hollywood & other lasers. 2-4 sessions for best results.
Chest treatments with Fraxel and BBL combinations work well.
How do I approach MILD neck laxity & wrinkling?
Mild cases of neck laxity & wrinkles will respond to new hybrid biostimulator fillers.
2 sessions are typically required with an additional session if you have marked laxity.
This new filler, released in 2022 stimulates new collagen in turn reducing wrinkles, & deep etched horizontal neck lines. Injected with skill & precision, this product can smooth out horizontal lines, & reverse the signs of aging.
How do I approach MODERATE neck laxity & wrinkling?
Moderate neck laxity is treated with biostimulatory fillers & devices that increase collagen & tighten the neck. Combinations include-
RF microneedling (Genius RF, Infini RF, Morpheus8
Laser resurfacing (CO2, Fraxel, Hybrid)
HIFU- Ultherapy (Ultraformer)
New biostimulatory fillers (Hybrid fillers released in 2022)
Most cases require 2-4 sessions.
How do I approach SEVERE neck laxity & wrinkling?
For extreme cases of neck laxity & sagging, part of the answer is surgical. Surgery improves tone & platysma banding, however if you still have fine lines & wrinkles, biostimulatory fillers are required. Skin quality can be improved with IPL & lasers.
Powerful CO2 & erbium lasers, RF & HIFU will have minimal impact in cases of severe neck laxity.
Can skin care help?
Creams have a minimal impact on established cases of laxity & pigmentation. The use of fruit acids, combined with bleaching agents can marginally improve brown discolouration.
A simple anti-aging routine for the neck & chest is-
AM: Ascorbic + Ferulic acids, SPF
PM: Retinoids as tolerated
How can neck bands be treated?
Vertical neck bands are associated with age. They are due to overactive muscles known as the platysma. This muscle is superficially placed in both the neck & face. Though highly visible when you say ‘eeeeee’, platysma is not a powerful muscle. It responds well to anti-wrinkle injections that reduce muscle tone.
Neck bands:
As a guide, anti-wrinkle injections:
Take 3 minutes to perform
Takes action within a week or two
Lasts 3-4 months
Can provide a non-surgical neck lift in some cases
Are often combined with collagen stimulation dermal fillers.
What can dermal fillers do, & why are they so important in neck & chest rejuvenation?
The most common dermal fillers (as of 2022) are made from a synthetic form of hyaluronic acid (HA), a naturally occurring substance in the skin. HA’s can function in two ways;
Firstly by adding volume, rehydration & subtleness to the skin as it attracts moisture.
Secondly by stimulation of dermal collagen, skin & fat cells. This new filler was released in September 2022 in Australia. This groundbreaking dermal filler can markedly reduce skin laxity & wrinkles in only two sessions. Unlike lasers, there is no downtime associated with dermal fillers.
In some cases I also use older technology fillers such as poly-L-lactic acid, & hyper diluted calcium hydroxyapatite. Fillers can be combined with other collagen stimulating procedures such as fractional lasers, RF & HIFU/Morpheus.
How to know what is best for me?
Neck, chest & decolletage rejuvenation follows a very complex algorithm based on key factors such as-
Clinical findings- degree of red/brown & mixed discoloration
Degree of laxity- mild, moderate or severe
Degree of wrinkles, fine lines & sun damage
Your age
Your ethnicity
Your expectations
To ensure the highest probability of success, a clinical examination is required. You can book an appointment with my senior nurses, or with myself.