BOTOX FOR NECK REJUVENATION AND PLATYSMAL BANDS

While typical Botox prices in the South Windsor area range from $12-$20 per unit, at IV Lounge CT it costs only $10 a unit. For an exact quote based on your personal goals, schedule a consultation at our South Windsor office today.

It depends on the cause. Botox is specifically designed to relax the vertical platysmal bands—those two tight cords that pop out when you grimace or speak. If your "turkey neck" is caused by these tight muscles, Botox will smooth them out beautifully. However, if the issue is loose skin or excess fat, Botox alone will not tighten or melt it. In those cases, we may recommend combining treatment with Kybella (for fat) or skin-tightening procedures.

Botox for neck (platysmal bands)

typically can last three to four months depending on individual factors like metabolism and muscle activity. Regular maintenance treatments are needed, but with consistent use, muscles may eventually relax for longer periods between treatments.

For the best results from your treatment at IV Lounge, please follow these simple guidelines:

• Avoid: For 48 hours prior, avoid alcohol and any blood-thinning medications like aspirin or ibuprofen to prevent bruising. (Consult your doctor before stopping prescribed medication.)
• Arrive: Come to our South Windsor office with a clean, makeup-free face.
• Plan: Be ready to discuss your aesthetic goals with our expert injector.

The Nefertiti Lift is a specialized technique where we inject Botox along the lower jawline and down the neck muscles. The goal is to stop the neck muscles from pulling your face down. By relaxing this downward pull, the facial muscles can lift the skin back up, resulting in a sharper, more defined jawline that mimics the elegant contours of the Egyptian Queen Nefertiti.

This is a valid concern, but with an expert injector like our professionals at IV Lounge CT, the risk is extremely low. The platysma muscle (which we treat) is superficial, sitting just under the skin. The muscles responsible for swallowing are located much deeper. We use precise depth control to ensure the medication stays exactly where it belongs—relaxing the aesthetic bands without affecting the functional throat muscles.

Botox works best on the vertical bands. The horizontal rings (often deepened by looking down at phones) are usually "static" wrinkles etched into the skin. While Botox can soften them by relaxing the underlying tension, these lines often require a multi-modal approach. We typically get the best results by pairing Botox with a filler (to plump the deep groove) or a laser treatment (to smooth the surface texture).

Use Anti-inflammatories: Using anti-inflammatories after your botox injection procedure for about 2 weeks will help with potential bruising. 

Avoid laying down: Try not to lay down on your forehead for about 3 to 4 hours after your treatment. 

Avoid Scrubbing or Rubbing your face: Wait about 24 to 48 hours before you decide to rub and scrub your face. This is to ensure positive results after your botox treatment.

Don’t wear makeup for 12 hours: Post injection waits at least 12 hours before you apply makeup to avoid irritation.

The neck is a large, strong muscle group. While a forehead might need 20 units, effective neck rejuvenation usually requires a higher dosage—typically between 30 to 50 units depending on the strength of your muscle bands. Because of this, it is considered a more advanced area to treat.

You will begin to feel the muscles relaxing within 3 to 5 days, but the full "visual" result—where the bands disappear and the jawline looks sharper—usually peaks at 14 days. This result typically holds for about 3 to 4 months.