Chief Director Lee Yong-seok of J Feel Clinic Appears on MBC Live This Morning Episode 4601 on Neck Wrinkles

Chief Director Lee Yong-seok of J Feel Clinic

Appeared on MBC Live This Morning Episode 4601 on Neck Wrinkles

Chief Director Lee Yong-seok of J Feel Clinic Participated in Advisory Consultation



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Chief Director Lee Yong-seok of J Feel Clinic participated as an advisor in the neck wrinkle segment on MBC Live "This Morning"

✔ Causes and types of neck wrinkles

✔ Effective improvement methods

✔ Neck skin care and stretching

✔ Tips for maintaining a smooth neck

and provided professional opinions on these topics. Today, we’ll summarize what was covered on the broadcast and show you how to care for neck wrinkles!



[10 years younger] What should you do about sagging, deep neck wrinkles?

Spring has arrived, when we put away thick scarves and winter clothes and take out lighter outfits. At times like this, the thing that becomes especially noticeable is “neck wrinkles.” Often called the body’s age rings, neck wrinkles symbolize aging; once they appear, they do not easily go away and are difficult to conceal.

Ms. Lee Ju-yeon, who is 40 this year, also has a lot of concern about neck wrinkles. Thanks to her meticulous skincare routine, people usually say she looks like someone in her 30s just by looking at her face, but the moment her neck is exposed, the many deeply set layers of wrinkles make her look older than 50.

Even with consistent home care, she has not seen results, which has lowered her confidence, and in the end she says she has started covering the wrinkles with a necklace whenever she goes out. According to experts, neck wrinkles are not just one type, but are divided into horizontal neck wrinkles and vertical neck wrinkles. Horizontal neck wrinkles are caused by poor posture and habitual factors, while vertical neck wrinkles occur due to reduced skin elasticity. So, what exactly is the cause of Ms. Ju-yeon’s neck wrinkles? Is it simply aging, or is the problem the habits she has repeated without thinking? And is there an effective way to improve these neck wrinkles? Through expert solutions, we’ll learn the right care methods and stretching routines, and also find out useful tips for creating a smooth neck.



Why do neck wrinkles form?

Neck wrinkles are not simply a sign of aging; habits and environmental factors also have a big impact.

📌 Representative causes of neck wrinkles!

✔ Posture issues → forward head posture, the habit of looking at a smartphone for long periods (also known as “smartphone wrinkles”)

✔ Skin aging → reduced collagen and elastin, leading to decreased elasticity

✔ Sleeping posture → sleeping on one side only or using a high pillow may cause neck wrinkles

✔ Lifestyle habits → habits that frequently tense the neck, and long periods of little facial expression can deepen wrinkles

👉 Neck wrinkles progress faster than facial wrinkles, so consistent care is essential!

Characteristics and improvement methods by neck wrinkle type

📌 1️⃣ Expression & posture-related wrinkles

✔ A major cause is the habit of looking down while using a smartphone for long periods!

✔ Wrinkles caused by forward head posture and tension in the neck muscles

✅ How to improve:

✔ Use your smartphone at eye level

✔ Combine forward head posture correction stretches and massage

✔ Botox procedures may help relieve tension in the neck muscles

📌 2️⃣ Wrinkles caused by reduced skin elasticity

✔ Wrinkles become deeper due to decreased collagen and reduced skin elasticity

✔ As the skin on the neck becomes thinner and drier, wrinkles become more pronounced

✅ How to improve:

✔ Provide moisture and nutrients with moisturizers and antioxidant creams

✔ Consider lifting procedures that help collagen regeneration (Ulthera, Thermage, etc.)

✔ Increase intake of vitamin C and protein to help manage skin elasticity

📌 3️⃣ Wrinkles related to sleeping habits

✔ When sleeping on one side only or using a high pillow, repeated pressure is applied to specific areas, forming wrinkles

✅ How to improve:

✔ Use a low pillow and correct your sleeping posture

✔ Combine with massage and stretching that sufficiently relax the neck

Effective care methods to prevent neck wrinkles!

✅ 1. Moisturizing the neck and sun protection are essential!

✔ The skin on the neck is thin and easily becomes dry → moisturizer and antioxidant cream are essential!

✔ UV rays worsen neck wrinkles, so sunscreen should be applied carefully just as thoroughly as on the face

✅ 2. Maintain proper lifestyle habits!

✔ When using a smartphone, look at it at eye level

✔ Do neck stretches and massage for about 5 to 10 minutes a day

✔ Lower the height of your pillow so that pressure is not placed on the neck skin during sleep

✅ 3. Consistent stretching and massage!

✔ Stretches that help prevent forward head posture and relax the neck muscles are essential!

✔ It is effective to combine them with massage that lifts the neck skin upward

Recommended stretches for improving neck wrinkles

💡 1️⃣ ‘Forward Head Posture Correction Stretch’

✅ How to do it:

✔ Open your shoulders and keep your back straight, then slowly tuck in your chin

✔ Hold this position for 10 seconds and repeat 5 times

✔ It is effective when you feel the muscles at the back of the neck stretching!

💡 2️⃣ ‘Neck Lifting Stretch’

✅ How to do it:

✔ Slightly lift your chin, then open your mouth into an “ee” shape

✔ Hold for 10 seconds while keeping the corners of your mouth lifted

✔ It is effective when you feel the muscles at the front of the neck stretching!

💡 3️⃣ ‘Neck Skin Elasticity Massage’

✅ How to do it:

✔ Repeat the motion of sweeping the palms of your hands from the bottom of the neck upward 10 times

✔ Gently massage the sides of the neck to help circulation

👉 With consistent care, you may expect preventive effects against neck wrinkles!

If you need professional improvement for neck wrinkles?

✔ If the neck wrinkles are already deep → combining procedures can be effective!

✔ Lifting procedures such as Ulthera, Thermage, and Botox may help strengthen elasticity

✔ Depending on the individual’s skin condition, it is important to consult a specialist about the appropriate improvement method!

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