Decolletage Blog

The decolletage area is one of the most neglected and often abused areas of skin. It’s the first and most likely to get a sunburn, causing premature aging and hyperpigmentation. We rarely exfoliate it, and almost nobody applies their anti-aging skincare to the décolletage. And the beauty of a pushed up cleavage, contributes to the eventual formation of “cleavage wrinkles.”

The good news, because there has to be good news, is that there are many options to improve the fate of our decolletages! Here are some of the best options.

SUN PROTECTION!
While most of us have gotten more conscientious with using SPF on the face, we must not forget the exposed chest. Wearing clothes that covers up the area is the safest bet, but without compromising fashion selections, one should always apply an SPF 30+ on the chest when going out. Pro Tip: Opt with a Physical Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide and/or Titanium Dioxide as the Active Ingredients to get a safer, longer lasting protection.

SKINCARE!
As a general rule, whatever we apply to the face, we should apply to the neck and decolletage. There are also some great products on the market designed for the neck and décolletage. Based on our experience, Nectifirm Advanced from REVISION Skincare is one of the most effective products for the area, and is available for sale in our office for this reason.

MESOTHERAPY (+ PRP)
Mesotherapy, the most popular cosmetic procedure in Europe, is the infusion of antioxidants, hyaluronic acid, peptides, growth factors, vitamins, PRP and various proven effective cocktails into the skin. This is traditionally done through microinjections with a a small needle all over the target area. We now also use the DQ GOLD STAMP, a nano delivery system that infused the solutions through 24K gold plated needles that create micro channels for optimized absorption, is virtually painless, and has no downtime.

PDO THREADS
PDO threads, which have dominated European aesthetic markets for a decade have only recently picked up popularity in the Unites States. Dr Olga Zilberstein was one of the first doctors offering Smooth threads to stimulate collagen production, improve sagging skin, and smooth fine lines in NYC, gaining a wealth of experience in getting the best results with threads. They can be used anywhere on the body, which of course includes the décolletage!

CHEMICAL PEELS
Tried and true over decades of use, peels are a great way to rejuvenate any skin surface. We’ve found REVEPEEL to be the most bang for your buck when it comes to making a difference in pigmentation and overall improvement of skin quality. The down side is that peels should be done in the fall or winter when the area stays out of the sun, and have a downtime period of a week. Nonetheless, peels are still a very worthy choice for those battling signs of aging.

FILLERS
For when the damage has been done, and cleavage lines are deeply etched in, we may opt for a more symptom fixing approach, by injecting hyaluronic acid directly into the existing lines for an instantly smooth result. This will also have a slight rejuvenating effect as hyaluronic acid is known for for improving the suppleness of the skin.

RADIO FREQUENCY
For those who are looking for completely non-invasive options of rejuvenation, weekly RF skin tightening procedures can be done in a series of 6+ sessions to gradually stimulate collagen and improve skin laxity. This requires more of a time investment, but has proven to be a worthy investment for our patients.