The neck and double chin are among the areas where Ultraformer MPT delivers the most spectacular results. Many patients come specifically looking for a non-surgical solution to "turkey neck" or persistent double chin — and they leave amazed.
Why Is the Neck So Hard to Rejuvenate?
The neck has several particularities that make it complex:
- Thinner skin: the cervical dermis is thinner than the facial one, making it more vulnerable to sagging.
- Less structural fat: there's little subcutaneous support tissue.
- Constant movement: rotation, flexion and extension 24/7.
- Accumulated sun exposure: often neglected in protection.
- "Tech neck": prolonged screen use causes premature lines and sagging.
These conditions make creams and peelings have little effect. A treatment is needed that reaches the SMAS and deep dermis, and that's exactly what Ultraformer MPT does.
How Does Ultraformer MPT Work on the Neck?
On the neck we use the three Ultraformer MPT cartridges in a specific order:
- 4.5mm cartridge in the submandibular and submental zone to treat the cervical SMAS and produce structural lifting effect.
- 3.0mm cartridge across the entire neck for deep dermal neocollagenesis.
- 1.5mm cartridge in the anterior platysma area and horizontal wrinkles to improve superficial quality.
The typical cervical protocol uses between 250 and 400 shots total depending on neck size and sagging severity.
Types of Double Chin: Fat vs Sagging
Before treating the double chin you need to know what type it is:
- By sagging: loss of dermal and SMAS tone → ideal for Ultraformer MPT.
- By fat: submental accumulation → recommended deoxycholate or cryolipolysis.
- Mixed (most common): sagging + fat → Ultraformer MPT + complementary deoxycholate.
- By muscular excess (platysma): hypertonicity → botulinum toxin + Ultraformer.
Real Expected Results
- Day 1: slight tightening from thermal contraction of existing collagen.
- Week 2-4: silent phase, little visible change.
- Week 6: notable change. More defined jaw, visibly reduced double chin.
- Month 3: result peak. Smoother neck, attenuated cervical rings, much better cervical profile.
- Month 6: consolidated result, maintained for 12-18 months.
Price in Medellín
At Dra. Juventud the neck is not sold as an isolated treatment: it's always integrated into the facial protocol because the result is much better when treating face and neck together (the transition is what most reveals aging).
Options:
- Full face + neck: $3,800,000 COP
- Neck + double chin only: included in 1-zone protocol, $2,500,000 COP
Medical references
The clinical claims on this page rest on public, verifiable sources. They are cited so you can check them, not as an endorsement of this practice by those organisations.
- Aesthetic Surgery Journal (2025) — systematic review of HIFU in skin tightening and body contouring
- Lasers in Medical Science (2020) — systematic review and meta-analysis of HIFU safety and efficacy for face and neck
- American Academy of Dermatology — wrinkles and treatment options
- INVIMA — medical device registration in Colombia
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Book free consultationExpected Weekly Results
- Day 1: slight tightening from existing collagen thermal contraction.
- Week 2-4: silent phase, little visible.
- Week 6: notable change. Defined jaw, visibly reduced double chin.
- Month 3: result peak. Smoother neck, attenuated cervical rings.
- Month 6: consolidated result, maintained 12-18 months.
Ultraformer MPT vs Cervical Surgery
| Criterion | Ultraformer MPT | Cervicoplasty |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia | None or topical | General or sedation |
| Recovery | Zero | 2-3 weeks |
| Scars | None | Visible |
| Mild-moderate sagging | Excellent | Excessive |
| Severe sagging | Limited | Better option |
| Duration | 12-18 months | 5-10 years |
| Price Medellín | From $2.5M | $15-25M COP |
Frequently asked questions
Does Ultraformer MPT eliminate the double chin?
Yes, when the double chin is due to sagging. If it's primarily fat, it's complemented with other treatments.
How many sessions does the neck need?
In most cases, a single session every 12-18 months.
Does the neck treatment hurt?
The neck is more sensitive than the face, especially near the bone. You feel warmth and vibration with each shot, but it's tolerable.
Does it eliminate the double chin?
Yes when due to sagging. If fat, complement with other treatments.
How many sessions for neck?
1 every 12-18 months.
Does it hurt on the neck?
More sensitive than face, especially near bone. Tolerable.