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<\/span>A Young Neck with Neck Botox (Nefertiti Lift)<\/span><\/h2>\n

No matter how taut your face is, sagging, vertical bands (platysma bands) or horizontal lines on your neck can make you look older and tired than you are. A rising trend in the aesthetic world in recent years and named after the legendary queen of Ancient Egypt Nefertiti Lift<\/strong>, I mean. Neck Botox<\/strong><\/a>, offers the most elegant way to tidy up this area without going under the knife. As Dr. Melis Ulger, Istanbul, Kadikoy<\/strong>\u2018In my clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, I often apply this special technique to ensure harmony between the face and neck and to restore that \u201cswan neck\u201d elegance to my patients. In this guide, we will examine in detail why the neck ages, the mechanism of the Nefertiti Lift and the youthful effect this procedure will create on your neck.<\/p>\n

<\/span>The Forgotten Extension of the Face: Why the Neck Ages Faster<\/span><\/h2>\n

The skin of the neck is much thinner, more delicate and poorer in sebaceous glands than the skin of the face. This means it is more prone to dryness, wrinkling and loss of elasticity. In addition, the neck is an area that bears the weight of our head and is constantly in motion. The high exposure to sunlight (UV) and the fact that it is an area where we often forget to apply sunscreen accelerate the \u201cphotoaging\u201d process. But beyond all these environmental factors, there is an anatomical culprit at the root of neck aging: The Platysma Muscle.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>“Hindi Boynu” G\u00f6r\u00fcn\u00fcm\u00fcn\u00fcn Su\u00e7lusu: Platysma Kas\u0131<\/span><\/h2>\n

The muscle that covers the front of our neck like a thin membrane, starting from the collarbone and extending to the jaw line and the sides of the mouth, is called \u201cPlatysma\u201d.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Muscle Serving Gravity: Pull Down Effect<\/span><\/h3>\n

The platysma, unlike the facial muscles, is a downward working (depressor) muscle. Over the years, the tone (tension) of this muscle increases and constantly pulls the lower half of the face, the jawline and the edges of the lips downwards. This pulling force causes the cheeks to sag (Bulldog cheeks) and the jawline to lose its clarity.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Formation of Vertical Bands: Signature of Old Age<\/span><\/h3>\n

When you look in the mirror and make an \u201cEeee\u201d sound or clench your teeth, do you see those vertical, rope-like cords that appear on your neck? Those are the overactive Platysma bands. These bands, which only appear when you strain them when you are young, become permanent with age as the muscle shortens and the skin becomes thinner. This appearance is called \u201cTurkey Neck\u201d in the literature and is the factor that most triggers the perception of aging.<\/p>\n

<\/span>What is Nefertiti Lift? Queen Inspired Aesthetics<\/span><\/h2>\n

Nefertiti Lift is named after the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti. In historical busts, Nefertiti is depicted with a long, smooth neck and a sharp, razor-sharp jawline. This technique is a method developed by modern medicine to achieve this ancient standard of beauty.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>Historical Reference: Sharp Jaw and Long Neck<\/span><\/h3>\n

Nefertiti Lift targets not only the neck but also the jawline. The aim is to re-define that sharp border (Jawline) that separates the neck from the face. It makes the neck look longer and thinner by lifting the sagging jowl appearance.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Non-Surgical Neck Lift (Lifting) Effect<\/span><\/h3>\n

This procedure is not a surgical lift. However, the pulling down power of the Platysma muscle Botox<\/strong><\/a> the pulling muscles of the face (levator muscles) are released and become dominant. With this \u201cbiological leverage\u201d effect, the skin of the face and neck lifts upwards (Lift effect). In other words, we stretch the skin by relaxing the muscles.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How is Neck Botox Applied? Scientific Technique<\/span><\/h2>\n

Neck Botox<\/a>, is an advanced injection technique that differs from standard facial Botox.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Micro-Injections and Comfort<\/span><\/h3>\n

Since the neck skin is thin, very fine-tipped needles are used. Pain is minimal. The procedure takes about 10-15 minutes. Since the vital structures in the neck (thyroid gland, larynx, deep veins) are well below the muscle, this superficial procedure does not harm the internal organs or swallowing.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Strategic Points Jawline and Neck Intersection<\/span><\/h3>\n

The application is done along the jaw line (the border of the mandible bone) and inside the vertical bands on the neck. The physician asks the patient to contract the neck muscles and marks the active bands. The toxin is injected into the marked points in doses that will relax but not completely paralyze the muscle.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Yatay \u00c7izgiler (Ven\u00fcs Halkalar\u0131) ve “Tech-Neck” Sorunu<\/span><\/h2>\n

In addition to vertical bands, there are also horizontal lines in neck aging. Today, the fact that we constantly tilt our heads forward to look at smartphones and tablets causes deep horizontal grooves called \u201cTech-Neck\u201d to be seen even in our 20s.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Does Botox Open Horizontal Lines?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Botox is excellent at opening vertical bands of muscle origin (Platysma). However, horizontal lines are usually caused by skin folding and collagen breakdown. Although Botox lightens these lines to some extent, it does not completely eliminate them. Because these lines are \u201cstatic\u201d (standing) lines.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Combined Treatments: Fillers and Mesotherapy Support<\/span><\/h3>\n

The most effective solution for horizontal lines, combined with Botox Youth Vaccine (Mesotherapy)<\/strong><\/a> or thin build Dermal Fillers<\/strong><\/a> is a combination. Fillers fill in the lines, mesotherapy improves the quality of the skin and Botox prevents the formation of new lines. This \u201csandwich technique\u201d is the gold standard for a smooth neck.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Who is a Suitable Candidate for Nefertiti Lift?<\/span><\/h2>\n

This procedure may not be suitable for everyone. Ideal candidates<\/p>\n