Neck & Décolletage

The skin below the jaw has its own needs.

The neck and chest are often left out of a daily routine, and they show it. Skin here is thinner, moves constantly and has usually had more sun than the face. Tell us what you notice and how long it has been there.

Understanding the concern

Understanding this area.

Skin on the neck and chest is thinner and has fewer oil glands than facial skin. It tends to age differently and often needs a gentler approach.

What you may notice

Horizontal lines across the neck

Crepey texture that shows in certain light

Sun damage or uneven color across the chest

Skin that looks looser than the face above it

Sun exposure over years

This area is often missed by sunscreen, and cumulative exposure shows as texture and color change.

Thinner skin

With fewer oil glands and less support, skin here shows change earlier than the face.

Constant movement

The neck moves all day, and looking down at a screen or phone adds to the lines that form.

Being left out of the routine

Products and sun protection often stop at the jawline, so this skin receives far less care.

What to know

A closer look.

This area needs more caution

Skin here heals differently from facial skin and is more prone to reacting. Settings and depths that suit the face are not automatically appropriate below the jaw.

Firmness and texture are separate

Looseness and crepey texture can appear together but are not the same concern. Say which one bothers you more.

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Options to explore

Treatments to discuss.

These options may be discussed for the neck and chest after assessment, usually with more conservative settings than the face.

External RF

RF Skin Tightening

A device-based option to discuss for firmness in this area, including how many sessions would be involved.

Approx. 60 min

$650

Explore RF Skin Tightening

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Needling procedure

Microneedling

May be discussed for texture after assessment, with the depth and approach adjusted for thinner skin.

60–75 min

$850

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RF needling procedure

RF Microneedling + LED

Combines needling with radiofrequency. Review the risks and recovery carefully before considering it for this area.

Approx. 60 min

$1,350

Explore RF Microneedling + LED

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Progress here is usually slower than on the face. Treat that as expected rather than as a sign something is not working.

Before you choose

Realistic expectations.

A realistic goal is a gradual improvement in texture and firmness. Daily sun protection does more for this area over time than any single appointment.

This area responds slowly

Thinner skin with less blood supply takes longer to show change. Plan for months rather than weeks.

Sun protection is the main factor

Without daily sunscreen on the neck and chest, any improvement is working against the thing that caused it.

Lines may soften, not disappear

Deep horizontal neck lines are partly creases of movement and are unlikely to go entirely.

Worth knowing before a consultation

Tell us whether texture, color or looseness concerns you most.

Mention previous treatments on the neck or chest.

Share your history of sun exposure and whether you use sunscreen here.

Point out any moles or marks you have noticed changing.

Any mole or mark that is changing in size, shape or color should be examined by a dermatologist before any cosmetic treatment.

Other concerns

Dryness & Dullness

Clogged Pores & Blackheads

Uneven Skin Texture

Uneven Tone & Dark Spots

Redness & Sensitivity

Dark Circles & Tired Eyes

Jawline & Jowls

Start with a conversation

You don’t have to choose a treatment on your own.

Tell us what you notice on your neck or chest. Mirror Esthetics at Hanes Mall in Winston-Salem can help you decide where to begin.

Common questions

About the neck and chest.

Something else on your mind?

Can neck lines be removed?

Softened in some cases, removed rarely. Microneedling may be discussed for texture here, but horizontal neck lines are partly creases from movement, and movement continues.

Should I treat my face and neck together?

Often yes, so the result looks consistent. RF Skin Tightening is usually planned across both, with more conservative settings below the jaw. Ask how the approach differs, because it should not be identical.

Why is my chest more sun damaged than my face?

Usually because sunscreen stops at the jaw. The chest receives sun through open necklines and is rarely protected as carefully.

Is it too late to start caring for this area?

No. Consistent sun protection and gentle care still make a difference, whatever has already happened.