For some women, the hardest area to tighten up is the skin on the neck. As a woman ages, the skin around her chin and neck begins to loosen, which presents a flap of loose skin that connects from the chin to the bottom of the neck; this is often called a "turkey neck." Turkey neck can also develop after having lost a considerable amount of weight, which may leave a certain amount of loose skin behind. The good news: there are ways to banish this unwanted feature, some surgical and some you can do yourself.
Step 1
Do a toning exercise for your neck and chin. Tilt your head toward the right. Using your left hand, press the back of your head forward. Provide resistance by pushing against your hand with your head. Return your head to the upright state, then repeat on the left side. Do this exercise whenever you have time and for as long as you want.
Step 2
Ask your doctor for a prescription for tretinoin topical, and use it as directed. Tretinoin topical is normally used to treat acne, but it enhances collagen production, which can help to tighten the skin around the neck and chin. This medication works in the same way as tretinoin topical.
Step 3
Replace alcohol and soft drinks with water. They tend to dry out your skin, which takes away its elasticity. Drinking lots of water will ensure that you are hydrating your skin properly. Hydrated skin has more elasticity than dry skin, and it is less likely to sag or wrinkle.
Step 4
Have a "hemming" procedure done. In this procedure, the surgeon suctions the fat, lifts the muscles and tightens the skin. The scaring from this surgery is minimal, and the incisions are hidden behind the ears. The recovery time from this surgery is 10 to 14 days, according to the Oprah website, and costs around $10,000.
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