I tried neck fillers to smooth out wrinkles and tighten skin

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I tried neck fillers to smooth out wrinkles and tighten skin

By Stephanie Darling
This story is part of the June 12 edition of Sunday Life. See all 13 stories.

Each fortnight, Stephanie Darling road tests a different make-up, skincare or wellness trend to find out whether it’s worth your time.

Road Test

My neck has taken a pounding over the years, especially from the sun, so I’m constantly tracking down new fixes. Here’s my latest.

Two weeks after the third treatment, Stephanie Darling says her neck definitely looks more taut.

Two weeks after the third treatment, Stephanie Darling says her neck definitely looks more taut. Credit:iStock

The lowdown Profilo filler treatment is a new product designed to treat skin crepiness, so who better to road-test it than me (with some help from Dr Steven Liew)? There is not a lot of fat in the neck and it is constantly exposed to the elements, so this is the area we’ll tackle. Profilo combines two different types of hyaluronic acid to improve skin laxity and hydration when injected. It’s very efficient at dispersing over the neck area and works to nourish the fat cells in the neck as well as boost hydration and create new collagen.

Pain factor I took some paracetamol pre-treatment and the treatment itself was tolerable and quick. I didn’t bruise, which is rare for me.

Downtime The treatment consists of two or three sessions, each lasting 15 minutes, four weeks apart.

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Results At the 10 injection sites it looked as if I had been bitten by a substantial mosquito and this swelling lasted for 12 hours. Now, two weeks after the third treatment, my neck definitely looks more taut.

Where to get it Sydney: Shape Clinic, shapeclinic.com.au. Cost: from $1800. Melbourne: Dr Cara McDonald, completeskinspecialists.com.au.

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Cost: from $1800.

At home Try La Mer The Neck and Décolleté Concentrate (mecca.com.au, $420), working it in upward strokes.

Trend: Luxe Creams

Choosing three luxury skincare products for some love this week is no easy feat. The Seated Queen cold cream is a cleanser, 10-minute or overnight mask in one, and I love Guerlain’s oil for its texture and Dr Barbara Sturm’s serum for its skin-barrier function.

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I’m always on the hunt for stress-free ways of wet-brushing tangled hair and Wet Brush Original Detangle Speed Dry Brush (amazon.com.au, $20) hits the mark. The vented design not only helps prevent breakage but also speeds blow-drying time.

Wet Brush Original Detangle Speed Dry Brush.

Wet Brush Original Detangle Speed Dry Brush.Credit:Jennifer Soo

Ask Steph

Do make-up products have use-by dates?

Yes. To keep things hygienic, it’s worth going through your make-up products every six months. Throw out anything you haven’t touched in a year or that smells “off”. Basically, the time line is one year for creams and liquids and two years for powders. I should really listen to my own advice.

Follow Stephanie Darling on Instagram @mrssdarling. Send questions to stephanie@darlingbeauty.com.au.

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