The neck is often one of the first areas to show visible signs of aging. Over time, you may notice crepey skin, horizontal lines, prominent neck bands, loss of firmness, and changes along the jawline.
At Aliette Aesthetics, the Gold Protocol takes a comprehensive approach to neck rejuvenation by addressing several causes of aging at once.
Rather than relying on a single treatment, the Gold Protocol combines Radiesse®, Belotero®, and Xeomin® to target three important components of neck aging: skin quality and collagen loss, fine lines and hydration, and muscle activity.
The goal is a smoother, firmer, more refreshed-looking neck while maintaining natural-looking results.
Neck aging isn't caused by just one thing. Collagen and elastin decrease, skin becomes thinner and less hydrated, and repeated muscle movement can make vertical neck bands more noticeable.
The Gold Protocol addresses these changes at different levels of the tissue.
Radiesse® is a calcium hydroxylapatite (CaHA) injectable that can be used as a biostimulatory treatment to encourage your body's natural production of collagen and elastin.
When used for neck rejuvenation, the goal is to gradually improve skin quality, firmness, elasticity, and support rather than simply add volume.
Results related to collagen stimulation develop gradually over the weeks and months following treatment.
Belotero® is a hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable that attracts and holds moisture within the tissue.
It can be used to provide subtle hydration and soften the appearance of fine lines and delicate creases without creating an overfilled appearance.
The result is smoother, more hydrated and refreshed-looking skin.
Xeomin® is a neuromodulator that temporarily relaxes targeted muscle activity.
In the neck, it can be used to soften prominent platysmal bands—the vertical cords that become more noticeable with age—and reduce downward muscular pull along the lower face and jawline.
Results typically begin developing within several days and continue to improve over approximately two weeks.
Neck skin is naturally thin and delicate. As collagen and elastin decline with age, the combination of thinner skin, sun exposure, repetitive movement, decreased hydration, and loss of structural support can become increasingly visible.
This may result in:
Because these concerns have different causes, treating the neck with a combination approach may provide a more comprehensive result for appropriately selected patients.
The Gold Protocol is designed to create gradual, natural-looking rejuvenation rather than an overfilled or dramatically altered appearance.
Some changes may become noticeable relatively quickly as the hyaluronic acid and neuromodulator treatments take effect. Improvements associated with collagen stimulation develop more gradually and may continue evolving over the following months.
Results vary based on your anatomy, skin quality, degree of laxity, muscle activity, and individualized treatment plan.
Not every aging neck needs the same treatment—and not every patient needs all three components of the Gold Protocol.
During your consultation at Aliette Aesthetics, we evaluate your skin quality, laxity, neck lines, muscle activity, jawline, medical history, previous treatments, and aesthetic goals.
From there, we create a personalized treatment plan based on what your neck actually needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.
If you're bothered by crepey neck skin, fine lines, visible neck bands, or loss of firmness, schedule a consultation at Aliette Aesthetics in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts.
We'll evaluate what's contributing to the changes you're seeing and discuss whether the Gold Protocol is an appropriate option for you.
Individual results vary. Injectable treatments have potential risks, side effects, contraindications, and limitations. A medical consultation is required to determine candidacy.