I see it all the time. A client comes into Elite MedAesthetic in Knoxville, looks in the mirror, and tells me they’re happy with their face. They say the Botox on my 11s and crow’s feet is working great. But “this…,” and they point to their jawline and neck. “This makes me look tired.”
And they’re right. We spend all our energy smoothing our foreheads, brightnening our eyes, and plumping our cheeks, but often, the area that betrays our age first—the neck—gets total neglect.
But here is the exciting news my Knoxville clients are loving: Botox® and Dysport® aren’t just for the face anymore. Using neurotoxins in the neck is a secret weapon for creating a sleek, sculpted, youthful profile, a treatment sometimes called the “Nefertiti Lift.”
Today, I’m breaking down exactly what neurotoxins do for the neck and why you need to stop neglecting your profile.
The Anatomy of the Sculpted Jaw (The Muscle)
To understand how we treat the neck, you have to understand the main muscle group we are targeting: the Platysma muscle.
This isn’t a small muscle. It’s a wide, thin sheet of muscle that originates in the chest and collarbone area and fans upward across the entire neck, attaching directly to the lower jawline.
When this muscle is “at rest,” it keeps your neck taut. However, as we age, the Platysma muscle can become overactive and constantly contract. This overactivity causes two major problems that aging clients hate:
- Vertical Neck Bands (Platysmal Bands): These are the prominent, rope-like cords that stick out when you say words that start with “E” or grimace. They make the neck appear strained and age the lower face.
- Jawline Blur: Because the muscle pulls downward, it can obscure the sharpness of your jawline, creating a heavier, blurred profile.
[An illustrative map of the Platysma muscle covering the neck and lower jaw]
Phase 1: The Nefertiti Lift (Sculpting the Lower Profile)
This is my favorite application. If you feel like your jawline is drooping or you have a “turkey neck” that isn’t quite ready for a neck lift, the Nefertiti Lift is your solution.
How it works:
I inject tiny, precise units of neurotoxin—I use a standardized dose priced at $11 per unit—along the very edge of the lower jawline and into the top of the Platysma muscle.
By selectively relaxing the downward pull of this muscle, it allows the upward-lifting muscles of the cheeks and face to take over. The result? The muscle can’t pull the neck down as effectively, and the lower face “springs” upward, immediately sharpening and lifting the jawline for that sleek, royal profile.
[Image showcasing an illustrative face map of injection points along the lower jawline for a lifting effect]
Phase 2: Treating the Platysmal Bands (Smoothing the Texture)
If your primary concern is the vertical bands that show when you talk, we focus our treatment directly on those cords.
How it works:
I have you contract your neck muscles so I can see the full length of the bands. I then use a fine-gauge needle to inject Botox or Dysport vertically along the entire length of the bands.
Relaxing this muscle doesn’t just smooth the neck surface; it prevents that constant straining motion that accelerates the loss of skin elasticity in the area. Clients often feel like their neck looks younger, tighter, and less stressed, complementing their smooth forehead perfectly.
[An illustrated guide showing horizontal injection points across prominent neck bands]
Discretion and Convenience: The Elite Promise
I know that some people prefer to keep their aesthetic journey quiet. Whether you are addressing your neck for the first time or combining it with your standard face refresh, we offer total privacy and expert care at Elite.
- Bearden Salon Privacy: Visit our high-end clinical space on Homberg Drive for a private “me time” session.
- Mobile Concierge: If your schedule is too packed or you want absolute discretion, I bring the entire clinic to you. Our full staff will arrive with the medical-grade sterilization and premium products you expect from a top-tier salon, right in the comfort of your own home.
Let’s Custom-Build Your Elite Profile
You don’t have to accept a blurred jawline or strained neck cords as a non-negotiable part of aging. Let’s sit down, discuss your goals, analyze your anatomy, and create a customized rejuvenation timeline.
Whether we meet in Bearden or I come to your home, let’s get you that sculpted, confident look you deserve.
