Neck tightening without surgery may help when the skin of your neck and under your chin has loosened mildly, and Sofwave is our main option for that. A loose looking neck has three common causes, though, loose skin, muscle bands and fullness from fat, and each one calls for a different approach.
We start by working out which is driving your concern, point you to the treatment that fits, and tell you plainly when significant laxity means surgery is the better answer.
Skin, muscle and fat, often in combination.
People describe the same thing in many ways: a turkey neck, crepey neck skin, loose skin under the chin, or a jawline that no longer meets the neck cleanly. What they are seeing usually comes from one or more of these:
Most necks show more than one of these, and the mix matters more than the label. A treatment aimed at skin will not relax a muscle band, and a muscle treatment will not tighten crepey skin. That is why the first step at our clinic is an assessment, not a booking for a named treatment.
Neck treatment plans at our clinic are made under the medical direction of Dr. Andrea Garcia, MD CCFP.
For mild to moderate laxity under the chin and across the neck.
Where the main issue is skin that has lost some firmness, Sofwave skin tightening is the treatment we most often discuss. It delivers ultrasound energy into the mid-dermis, about 1.5 mm below the surface, while the surface is cooled. That prompts your skin to lay down new collagen, so the change builds gradually over weeks to months rather than appearing on the day.
The neck and under-chin area has some of the more encouraging published data. In a 2026 study of 42 people treated once, 83.3% improved in laxity under the chin and at the neck at three months. The same study found much smaller effects elsewhere, with only 28.6% showing brow elevation, so in that study the neck and under-chin area responded more consistently than the brow. Studies suggest a real benefit for many people, and results still vary from person to person.
Many people have one treatment, and there is generally no downtime beyond mild, temporary redness. See our Sofwave results timeline for what to expect and when, or read how Sofwave compares with other skin tightening devices. Our clinic also offers RF Skin Tightening, a radiofrequency treatment, and whether it suits your neck is something your provider can discuss.
Two causes that skin tightening does not treat.
Vertical neck bands come from the platysma muscle. Over time it can become more prominent and pull downward on the jaw and neck. A Nefertiti neck lift uses small amounts of Botox or Dysport along the jawline and neck bands to relax that pull, which can soften the bands in suitable candidates. Lin Nickel, our Advanced Aesthetic Nurse Injector, has more than 10 years of experience and is certified through Allergan (Botox) and Galderma (Dysport).
Fullness under the chin is a different matter again. If it is caused by fat rather than loose skin, Sofwave is not the answer. It targets the skin, not the fat beneath, and in one study a trend toward reduced volume under the jaw was not statistically significant. If the fullness is caused by fat rather than loose skin, your provider can talk you through other options at consultation.
Where early softening under the chin comes with tissue that has begun to descend, a thread lift may reposition it modestly using dissolvable threads. Like everything on this page, it suits mild to moderate change, not heavy laxity.
Significant laxity needs a surgical opinion.
Search for a non surgical neck lift and you will find plenty of promises. The realistic position is narrower. No non-invasive treatment removes excess skin, and none repositions tissue that has clearly dropped. If loose, hanging skin is your main concern, a surgical opinion is the better next step, and we will tell you so rather than book a treatment that cannot meet your expectations.
That is not a failure of the consultation. Knowing that a treatment will not work saves you money, time and disappointment. Some people with moderate change choose to start non-surgically and review later; others go straight to a surgical consultation. Either is a reasonable choice when it is made with realistic information.
If you do choose surgery, our clinic also offers private recovery nursing after cosmetic surgery. For non-surgical options, browse our full range of non-invasive treatments, and see our post-treatment care page for Botox, Dysport and thread lift aftercare. For Sofwave, your provider gives you aftercare for your treatment.
Neck Tightening Pricing in Oakville
What you pay depends on which treatment suits the cause of your concern. Sofwave, RF Skin Tightening, the Nefertiti neck lift and thread lift are each priced separately on our published price list, and the figure for your plan is confirmed at consultation.
Still deciding? These are the questions we hear most.
If your question is not answered here, our team is happy to help, and a consultation gives the clearest answer.
Explore treatments for the neck and jawline in Oakville.
If your neck or the skin under your chin bothers you, a consultation is the place to start. We will work out whether skin, muscle or fat is the main cause and tell you honestly which option, if any, is likely to help. Patients visit us from Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga and Milton.
Hours Of Operation:
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IPL: Regular $500, Now $400
Hair Removal is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that is designed to permanently reduce or eliminate unwanted hair.
Hair Removal: Regular $80, Now $40
The Thread Lift is an instant and invisible procedure that uses advanced, dissolvable sutures meticulously placed beneath the skin to gently lift and redefine facial and neck contours.
Thread Lift: Regular $1600, Now $800
Lip filler is a cosmetic procedure that involves injecting hyaluronic acid into the lips to add volume, enhance shape, and smooth out vertical lip lines.
Lip Filler: Regular $550, Now $399
Microneedling is a highly effective, minimally invasive procedure that harnesses your body’s natural healing process to rejuvenate the skin from within.
The hydrofacial is a highly sought-after, non-invasive facial that utilizes medical-grade aesthetic device for a complete skin renewal experience.
Hydrofacial: Regular $200, Now $99
