Botox For the Lower Neck and Face – Everything You Need to Know

At AirSculpt®, we profess that loving the skin that you're in and wanting to make changes to it are not mutually exclusive ideas. 

With so many procedures available today, however, it has become challenging to determine the best way to sculpt away wrinkles or restore lost facial volume. 

As we age, the neck often reveals telltale signs of aging through wrinkles and sagging skin. Botox, a renowned solution primarily used for facial wrinkles, has been explored for its potential benefits in treating neck sagging. This comprehensive guide delves into how Botox can address this common cosmetic concern.

Understanding Botox and Its Mechanism

Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxic protein that temporarily paralyzes muscles when injected in small doses. This property makes it an excellent treatment for masking the appearance of fine lines, blemishes, and wrinkles. It blocks the nerve signals essential for muscle contraction, resulting in a smoother and more youthful skin surface.

For most people, botox represents an upper-face procedure designed to mask fine lines and wrinkles by sedating the muscles that move when you show certain emotions. Still, these botulinum toxins can also be used in the lower portion of the face to ease age or stress-related changes. 

The Science Behind Botox for Neck Rejuvenation

The platysma muscle plays a key role in the aging of the neck area. This broad muscle extends from the chin down to the collarbone, and over time, it can create a band-like appearance as it contracts. By administering Botox injections strategically into the platysma muscle, the muscle relaxes, diminishing the horizontal 'necklace lines' and tightening the skin.

Changes To The Lower Face

Smile lines, a downturned mouth, a dimply chin, or a blunted jawline can be principally attributed to changes in your facial muscles.

These facial muscles we use frequently contract, contributing to wrinkle formation. Additionally, tension from clenching your jaw can result in changes to the lower face. 

That's because the muscles we're unconsciously activating are known as depressors, which exert a downward pull, giving you a grumpy appearance.

Effective Treatment Protocols

Botox treatments should be tailored to the individual's specific needs for optimal results. Typically, injections are applied along the lower jawline and down the side of the neck into the platysma muscle. The exact number of units and injection sites can vary based on the degree of sagging and the patient's aesthetic goals.

Patient Selection and Considerations

Not everyone makes for an ideal Botox candidate. Ideal patients are those with mild to moderate neck sagging without excessive skin laxity. Patients with significant loose skin might require more invasive procedures like a neck lift for better results.

Benefits of Botox for Neck Sagging

• Improved Contour: Botox helps refine the neck's contour by reducing the prominence of platysma bands.

• Non-Surgical Solution: It is a non-invasive alternative to surgery, with minimal downtime and immediate return to daily activities.

• Temporary Yet Effective: While the effects are temporary, lasting about 3 to 4 months, regular treatments can maintain the aesthetic benefits.

Botox-Related Disadvantages

While Botox is generally safe, potential side effects in the neck area can include temporary bruising, swelling, or numbness at the injection sites. Results can be asymmetrical if the Botox is not evenly or adequately distributed.

Most notably, Botox is only temporary. Like dermal fillers that require frequent touch-ups, Botox results may degrade significantly after as little as a couple of months. 

AirSculpt's Solutions For The Lower Neck And Face

Does AirSculpt Provide Botox? 

AirSculpt does not offer Botox or any form of synthetic filer. Instead, this next-generation body contouring provider offers a facial fat grafting procedure called AirSculpt Lift, designed to restore lost volume and reduce the appearance of sagging skin or wrinkles. Fat can be injected into the chin and jawline to provide dramatic results that are more natural than chin implants or fillers.

Like many fillers, Botox injections require multiple treatments to produce and maintain results. Furthermore, Botox treats wrinkles by causing facial muscles to relax. Fat grafting with AirSculpt instead removes wrinkles and changes in the contour of the face with natural material from your own body. 

Meanwhile, those looking to target fat in their lower neck and chin can permanently do so and tighten skin with Chin AirSculpt fat removal combined with AirSculpt+ skin tightening. This comprehensive approach delivers results similar to a chin or neck lift but with much smaller scars, less pain, and quicker recovery. 

For patients in and around the Orlando area, Chin AirSculpt® offers a precision-engineered liposuction alternative that doesn't use a scalpel, needle, stitches, or general anesthesia, allowing for some of the most comfortable and accurate results on the market. There's little to no downtime and no noticeable scarring, allowing patients to change their appearance easily and get right back to daily life.

Whether you want to sculpt away wrinkles on the lower neck without Botox or remove chin fat for good, visit our Orlando body sculpting office to get started with your free consultation. If you are not in Central Florida, contact the AirSculpt location nearest you to learn more.