Do you spend several hours every day working on your computer, using a tablet, or scrolling on social media on your phone? Back pain and eye strain are two common side effects of all this screen time. And that’s not all. Constantly turning our heads downward can cause neck pain and shoulder pain, along with fine lines and wrinkles on the neck. If you’ve noticed horizontal lines or creases on your neck, it’s a sign you spend a lot of time looking down at your devices. Here’s how Botox and fillers can help.
## Who Has Neck Lines and Wrinkles?
Fine lines or wrinkles on the neck can be a common sign of aging. As collagen production slows, winkles can appear anywhere on the body. Adults in their 40s, 50s, and 60s may have these telltale lines along the neck. But neck lines are common for millennials too, as younger generations spend more and more time on devices. Even if you have healthy skin and don’t have any other signs of aging, you may start to notice neck lines and wrinkles in your 20s or 30s. 
## Dermal Fillers for Neck Lines
Dermal fillers and Botox are two options to reduce lines and wrinkles on the face and neck. They’re both noninvasive, nonsurgical solutions to the common signs of aging. Fillers can minimize lines and wrinkles by adding volume directly to the creases. This can make fine lines and wrinkles disappear, giving you smoother skin with fewer visible wrinkles. Fillers can last for up to a year, decreasing neck lines and giving you smoother skin.
## Botox for Neck Lines
Botox doesn’t fill in lines and wrinkles. Instead, it targets the muscles underneath the skin. When these muscles relax, the overlying skin stops scrunching and pulling in different directions. After a few days, fine lines can disappear, and wrinkles soften. Botox typically lasts between three to six months.

Botox for neck lines can do wonders for your neck, so it’s often called a Botox neck lift. Botox injected into the front edges of the neck muscles can relax the front of the neck. Relaxing these muscles allows the back muscles to pull more, tightening the front of your neck and smoothing away wrinkles. Another cause of neck wrinkles is tension in your jaw. When you unconsciously clench your jaw, you cause more muscle movement in the front of your neck. Botox injected in your jaw muscles can prevent jaw clenching and smooth away neck lines. 
## Botox vs. Fillers: Which One Is Right for Me?
Are you choosing between Botox and fillers? A general rule of thumb is that fillers work better for deep wrinkles, while Botox is best for fine lines and shallow wrinkles. However, your situation is unique, and so are your skincare goals. Book a consultation with one of our doctors for personalized recommendations that match your specific needs and desired outcome. We’ll help you choose the right option that will smooth the signs of aging to look and feel your best.

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