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The décolletage: the forgotten area of anti-ageing enhancement
Abstract
The past few years has seen a shift in aesthetic practice from filling individual lines to a more holistic and comprehensive view of treatment. However, some areas of the body are still neglected. In this article, Lucy Glancey discusses one of these forgotten areas—the décolletage—and provides an overview of some of the available approaches to treating this area
The décolletage—or the area comprising the neck, chest and shoulders—is one of the areas of the body most prone to ageing. This is because of the thin skin in this area, combined with the weight of the breasts and UV damage. Yet despite this, in our everyday lives, many of us do not protect the décolletage effectively. When applying sun protection, we regularly apply to the face, neck and even hands, but the décolletage is often forgotten. This means that in the summer months, the area is exposed to the sun's rays without protection.
When it comes to body enhancing aesthetic treatment, the décolletage is also often overlooked. Many patients and practitioners will focus solely on enhancing the face, forgetting that a sun-damaged décolletage can undermine the enhancements they have undergone elsewhere on the body.
When considering the changes that happen in the décolletage area as the patient ages, it can be useful to divide these changes into three main categories:
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