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Why is my neck older than my face - and what can be done ?

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KurriKurri · 11/04/2019 17:45

I'm 59 - my face is an OK mid to late fifties - I'm fine with that.
My neck however seems to have gone on it's own rogue ageing journey and is now about 150 - it wrinkles and sags and has wattles like a chicken.
I hate it.
Short of polo necks which come up to my chin or painting my neck black Boy George stylee, what can I do to stop looking like one of those mismatched pictures that make small children hoot with laughter ?
The problem seems to be an odd combination of too much skin (not fat - just flappy skin) and a kind of scrawny wrinkliness. Sad
It is slightly improved if I tip my head right back - but I can't really go around pretending I'm shrieking with laughter - my children will have me in a home even sooner than they have already planned.

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BettyBooJustDoinTheDoo · 11/04/2019 17:53

It’s a mystery OP I have cared for my neck as much as my face throughout my life but still my neck is far older than my face and I have maintained my weight all my life as well, kept out the sun etc, it’s very depressing, truth is nothing will change it significantly apart from a neck lift, the only way I disguise it a bit is keeping my hair longer so my neck is not too exposed, soften the edges so to speak, no pixie cuts for me.

Mari50 · 11/04/2019 18:09

I’m only in my mid 40’s and my neck is a scrawny mess. I took roaccutane about a decade ago and it had a marked effect on my décolletage and neck. I’m going to invest in some high neck tops cause nothing seems to help.... nothing I can afford anyway.

beanaseireann · 11/04/2019 18:19

I read about a neck and chest cream by Prai - Ageless Throat and Décolletage Cream sold in M&S that's supposed to be great.
Has any Mumsnetter tried it ?

KurriKurri · 11/04/2019 19:24

That sounds worth a try beanaseirann - might pop into Marks tomorrow.

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