Crepey Skin on the Neck, Chest and Body Treatment in London
Crepey skin treatment in London addresses the thin, finely lined texture that appears on the neck, chest and arms, often years before anything comparable shows on the face.
Overview
Understanding crepey skin
Patients who look after their face often notice the neck and chest have been left behind. Both are usually exposed to as much sunlight as the face and treated to far less care, and the skin there is thinner to begin with.
The result is crepiness: a fine, wrinkled texture that appears when the skin is pinched or moved, most obvious on the décolletage, the front of the neck and the upper arms. It comes from the same dermal changes as facial skin ageing, just further along.
This is a skin-quality problem rather than a volume one, so the answer is treatment that prompts the skin to rebuild its own collagen and elastin. Profhilo BODY is formulated specifically for these larger areas, and Dr Harriet offers it in clinic in London.
Why it happens
What causes crepey skin?
- Progressive loss of collagen and elastin in skin that was thinner to begin with
- Cumulative ultraviolet exposure, typically higher on the neck and chest than the face
- Reduced natural hyaluronic acid, so the skin holds less water
- Significant or rapid weight loss leaving skin without support
- Smoking
- Years of skincare and sun protection applied to the face but stopped at the jawline
Treatment approach
How does Dr Harriet treat crepey skin?
Profhilo BODY
£600 for two sessionsFormulated specifically for larger body areas including the arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs. Increases hydration and stimulates collagen and elastin so the treated areas become firmer and smoother. Course of two sessions, £600, with results lasting up to six months or more.
See treatment detail →Profhilo
£450 for two sessionsThe facial formulation is also used on the neck and hands, where skin quality has declined for the same reasons. A common addition for patients already treating the face, since both areas often show age earlier. Two sessions four to six weeks apart, £450.
See treatment detail →Medical-Grade Skincare
Complimentary assessmentThe neck and chest are usually the areas where a skincare routine stops. Extending an appropriate plan below the jawline, with daily sun protection, is what prevents further crepiness. Complimentary personalised assessment for every patient seen in clinic.
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Common
questions
Why is the skin on my neck and chest worse than my face?
It is thinner to begin with, it receives as much sun exposure as the face, and most skincare routines stop at the jawline. Those three factors together mean the neck and chest often show visible ageing several years before anything comparable appears on the face.
Will treatment tighten loose skin after weight loss?
Not significantly. Profhilo BODY improves the quality, hydration and firmness of the skin, which helps with crepey texture and mild laxity. It does not address substantial skin excess, which requires a surgical solution. Dr Harriet will be straightforward if she thinks it will not deliver what you want.
Which areas can be treated?
The body formulation is used on the arms, abdomen, buttocks and thighs, with the upper arms the most commonly requested. The facial formulation is used on the neck, chest and hands. Dr Harriet will assess which areas are appropriate and which formulation suits each at consultation.
How long do results last?
Up to six months or more depending on individual factors, developing gradually over the weeks after the second session rather than appearing immediately. Most patients repeat the course to maintain the collagen and elastin stimulation, and results tend to build with consistent treatment.
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Dr Harriet Clinics • 1 Orchard Street, UNTIL Marylebone, London W1H 6HJ
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