Non-surgical de-ageing treatments for the face and neck
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date of publication: 09/04/2025
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Author of the post: Oblique
The face and neck are key areas that define a youthful and elegant appearance.
Over time, signs of ageing like sagging skin, neck bands, and marionette lines can subtly alter the way we look, often making us appear older than we feel. The good news? You don’t need to turn to surgery to address these concerns. With the right combination of non-invasive treatments, advanced skincare, and lifestyle practices, you can achieve a more refined and youthful look. Mariana Eidelkind, Founder at Oblique House of Aesthetics, highlights the most effective non-surgical options for de-ageing the face and neck.
Understanding Facial Ageing: A Comprehensive Approach
Before diving into specific treatments, it’s important to understand that facial ageing occurs in multiple layers: skin changes (texture and pigmentation), volume loss, and structural descent. The most effective non-surgical rejuvenation addresses all three components through a customised approach. This article outlines both at-home options you can start immediately and professional treatments that provide more dramatic results, allowing you to choose what works best for your needs and budget.
Quick Assessment: Which Areas Need Attention First?
- If you notice your makeup settling into lines around your mouth: Focus on Smile Lines
- If scarves and turtlenecks have become your go-to accessories: Target Neck and Jowls
- If lipstick bleeds into fine lines: Prioritise Lips and Lip Lines
- If selfies from certain angles make you uncomfortable: Address Jawline Definition
Smile Lines
Smile lines, also known as nasolabial folds, can deepen as the skin around your mouth loses elasticity. For a quick fix, at-home face masks can plump and hydrate the skin to make smile lines less visible. My favourite ingredients to look for are hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides. Hyaluronic acid helps draw moisture into the skin, glycerin keeps it hydrated, and ceramides work to strengthen the skin barrier. Together, these ingredients can make a noticeable difference in softening nasolabial folds. To take it a step further, Microneedling encourages the skin’s natural healing process, which smooths and tightens the area around the mouth. For even better results, add exosomes to your Microneedling treatment in the clinic. These powerful, growth-factor-rich particles derived from stem cells are known to accelerate skin regeneration, supercharging the effects of microneedling to smooth deeper lip lines and restore a youthful complexion to the face.
Professional Treatment Details: Microneedling with Exosomes
- How it works: Creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen production while exosomes deliver growth factors directly to skin cells
- Expected results: 15–30% reduction in smile line depth
- Sessions needed: 2–3 treatments spaced 4–6 weeks apart
- Downtime: 1–3 days of mild redness
- Cost: £480 per session
- Results last: 6–12 months with proper maintenance
Neck and Jowls
It’s important to remember to extend your skincare regimen to your jaw, neck and décolleté, as neglecting to treat these areas can lead to premature ageing and sagging skin. There are a number of non-invasive treatment options to firm and tighten these areas. As a daily practice, firming exercises such as chin lifts, tongue presses, and neck stretches can help tone the muscles in the neck and jawline, giving a natural but temporary lift. As well as this, frequent oil massages of the neck by a trained therapist can promote lymphatic drainage, increase circulation, and lift the skin without the need for invasive procedures. For a non-surgical advanced treatment, BBL HEROic (Broadband Light) by Sciton can dramatically improve skin texture, wrinkles and blemishes at a molecular level. By stimulating skin tissue at a deeper level using the heat of its light-based energy, new collagen stores are created for firmer, tighter and more youthful looking skin.
Recommended Daily Neck Exercise Routine:
- Chin Lifts: Tilt head back, pucker lips toward ceiling, hold 5 seconds (repeat 10x)
- Neck Resistance: Place hands on forehead, push head against hands while keeping head still (repeat 10x)
- Platysma Stretch: Open mouth into ‘O’ shape while pulling corners down, hold 5 seconds (repeat 10x)
- Perform routine daily for visible improvements within 3–4 weeks.
Why The Neck Ages Faster: The skin on your neck is significantly thinner than facial skin and has fewer oil glands, making it more susceptible to dryness and showing age more quickly. It also has less collagen support and is constantly exposed to movement, gravity, and sun damage often without the protection we routinely give our faces.
Lips and Lip Lines
Lip lines, also known as barcode lines, can age the face dramatically by up to 10 years. Whilst they are a natural sign of ageing, factors such as sun exposure, smoking, and repetitive facial movements can cause these lines to deepen and worsen over time. Prevention is always better than cure, so start by applying a minimum of SPF30+ daily and look for UV protection in your lip balm too. Avoid smoking and exfoliate the lips once a week to remove dead skin cells and boost circulation for a temporary plumping effect. Once lip lines have developed, they are extremely difficult to get rid of without treatment. The best non-surgical option is Dermal Fillers, which allow you to add volume and plumpness back into the area. Barcode lips can create shadows that make them appear deeper than they actually are. By filling in the lines, dermal fillers can minimise these shadows. It’s important to remember that dermal fillers in the lips don’t necessarily need to be visible — when administered by a registered aesthetic professional, they can provide a subtle enhancement to smooth and ensure lip lines are less noticeable.
Dermal Filler FAQs:
- Types used for lips: Typically hyaluronic acid fillers (Juvederm, Restylane)
- Pain management: Most include lidocaine for comfort during treatment
- Recovery time: 1–3 days of possible swelling or bruising
- Results visible: Immediately, with final results after swelling subsides
- Duration: 6–12 months depending on product and individual metabolism
- Cost: From £350 depending on volum used
Jawline Definition
As the skin naturally ages, the jawline may lose definition and begin to sag. Regular use of a jade roller or Gua Sha is a great non-invasive way to define the appearance of your jawline. By reducing puffiness and encouraging lymphatic drainage, these instruments help to contour and lift the jawline. The muscles in this area can also be strengthened and tightened by jawline workouts. To progressively improve the strength of the muscles surrounding your jawline, simply clench your jaw, hold it for five seconds, and then release it. Repeat 5–10 times daily. For more permanent, longer-lasting results without the need for surgery, opt for Ultraformer III HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) to contour the jawline, target skin folds and reduce signs of ageing in just two treatments 3–6 months apart.
Understanding HIFU Treatment:
- How it works: Delivers focused ultrasound energy to the same foundational layer addressed in surgical facelifts without disrupting the surface
- Sensation: Mild to moderate discomfort during the procedure, typically managed with topical numbing
- Treatment time: 30–90 minutes depending on areas treated
- Results timeline: Initial tightening immediately, with progressive improvement over 2–3 months
- Downtime: None to minimal (slight redness for a few hours)
- Cost range: £490–£800 depending on treatment areas
- Results last: Typically 12–18 months before maintenance is needed
Combining Treatments for Optimal Results
For comprehensive facial rejuvenation, certain treatments complement each other particularly well:
First Phase (Skin Quality)
- Start with treatments that improve skin texture and quality like BBL HEROic
- Follow with targeted treatments for specific concerns
Second Phase (Volume & Structure)
- Address volume loss with dermal fillers where needed
- Finish with HIFU for overall lifting and tightening
Maintenance Schedule
- Professional treatments: Typically 1–3 times per year depending on the procedure
- At-home care: Daily protection, weekly exfoliation, monthly intensive treatments
- Lifestyle factors: Sleep position (back sleeping reduces facial compression), hydration, and sun protection are equally important as treatments
Conclusion
Achieving a youthfully refined face and neck doesn’t require surgical intervention. By combining consistent at-home practices with strategic professional treatments, you can address multiple signs of aging simultaneously. Remember that prevention is always easier than correction, so incorporating protective measures like sun protection and proper skincare from an early age yields the best long-term results. For personalised advice on which combination of treatments would best address your specific concerns, consult with a qualified aesthetic professional who can develop a customised treatment plan tailored to your needs, budget, and lifestyle.
Date of publication09/04/2025
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