From tech neck to turkey neck: loose neck skin treatment in Massapequa
Horizontal lines that look deeper in every video call, crepey texture when you turn your head, or loose skin that's started to gather under the jaw. The neck often shows age before the face does. At Skin Space in Massapequa, we help clients across Long Island firm and smooth the neck with treatments designed for its thin, delicate skin.
Also known as turkey neck, crepey neck, neck lines, tech neck, necklace lines and neck bands.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Jimenez, Medical Director. Last reviewed September 2026.
What loose neck skin is
Thin skin that's often overlooked.
The skin on the neck is thinner than on the face, has fewer oil glands and is often left out of sunscreen and skincare routines. So it tends to lose collagen and firmness earlier, showing lines, crepiness and looseness that can make the neck look older than the face.
Neck concerns come in a few different forms, and each responds to different treatments. Many people have more than one, so the best plans usually combine skin quality treatments with tightening.
Horizontal neck lines
Rings across the neck, sometimes called necklace lines or tech neck.
Crepey neck skin
Thin, finely crinkled skin that looks worse when you turn or bend your head.
Loose skin and bands
Loose skin under the jaw, sometimes called turkey neck, and vertical cords that show when you tense your neck.
Sagging along the jaw itself is covered in jowls and sagging jawline. For thin, crinkly skin elsewhere, see crepey skin.
What causes it
Thin skin plus daily habits.
Several things combine to make the neck one of the first places to show age.
- Thin, delicate skin with less collagen and fewer oil glands than the face.
- Sun damage, since the neck and chest are often missed with sunscreen.
- Looking down at phones and screens, which creases the neck in the same place for hours a day.
- Collagen and elastin loss, which leaves skin looser with age.
- Weight changes, especially significant weight loss, which can leave extra skin under the jaw.
- Genetics, which influence neck bands and how early horizontal lines appear.
Neck treatments at Skin Space
Your Skin Space provider will match treatments to whether your main concern is lines, texture or looseness.
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Skin Tightening
Radiofrequency energy heats the deeper layers of neck skin to tighten collagen and stimulate new growth, firming loose skin under the jaw and along the neck.
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SkinVive
Tiny injections of a hyaluronic acid skin booster that improve hydration and smoothness, helping horizontal neck lines and crepiness look softer.
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PRX
A no-needle treatment that improves firmness and skin quality without peeling, which makes it well suited to the delicate skin of the neck and chest.
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Revision BioStim
A professional skin treatment series that supports firmness and resilience, improving overall neck skin quality.
Also used alongside these
- Wrinkle RelaxersSmall doses can soften vertical neck bands that show when you tense your neck.
- MicroneedlingBuilds collagen to improve neck lines and texture over time.
What to expect at Skin Space
From your first visit in Massapequa to a smoother neck.
Consultation
We look at your neck at rest, when you look down, and when you tense it, to see whether lines, crepiness, looseness or bands are the main concern.
Your plan
Your provider usually combines a skin quality treatment with a tightening one for the best result.
Treatment series
Sessions are spaced a few weeks apart, since collagen takes time to build.
Maintenance
Results build for months. Periodic maintenance and daily sun protection help them last.
Caring for your neck at home
Treat your neck like an extension of your face.
- Apply sunscreen to your neck and chest every day, not just your face.
- Extend your skincare down. Use your moisturizer and any retinoid on your neck too, starting slowly since the skin is delicate.
- Raise your screens. Holding your phone at eye level reduces the creasing that leads to tech neck.
- Sleep on your back or with good neck support to avoid creasing overnight.
- Keep weight stable where you can, since big swings affect neck skin.
- Protect your skin year-round on Long Island. Summer sun at the beach and on the water is the biggest driver of early lines, and winter wind and dry indoor heat dehydrate skin and make lines more visible. Adjust your routine with the seasons.
When to check with your doctor
Most neck changes are cosmetic, but some aren't.
Check with your doctor if you notice:
- A new lump, swelling or fullness in the neck, especially at the front or sides
- Changes in your voice, trouble swallowing or a feeling of pressure in the neck
- Significant loose skin you'd like to compare with surgical options such as a neck lift
- That you're pregnant or breastfeeding, or have implanted devices that may affect radiofrequency treatment
Every Skin Space consultation includes a review of your health history so we can choose treatments that are safe for you.
Common questions
What is tech neck?
Tech neck refers to horizontal neck lines made worse by looking down at phones and screens for long periods. Raising your screen and treating skin quality can both help.
Can turkey neck be treated without surgery?
Mild to moderate looseness can improve with skin tightening and collagen-building treatments. Significant loose skin may need a surgical neck lift for the most dramatic change.
What's the best treatment for neck lines?
Horizontal lines often respond well to skin boosters like SkinVive and collagen-building treatments like PRX. Your provider will tailor the plan.
Why does my neck look older than my face?
The neck has thinner skin, fewer oil glands and usually less sun protection and skincare, so it often shows age sooner.
Can you treat the neck and chest together?
Yes. The neck and chest are often treated together, especially with PRX and skin tightening.
Where can I get neck treatment near Massapequa?
Skin Space is a med spa in Massapequa, NY, serving clients from across Long Island. Every plan starts with a consultation so we can look at your neck in person.
Reviewed by Dr. Jimenez
Medical Director at Skin Space in Massapequa, NY. This page was reviewed for medical accuracy in September 2026.
