As I was losing weight, I developed a neck wattle. Not super bad -- I mean, it's not flapping around or anything -- but it is definitely enough to make me self-conscious about my neck. I even got a consult with a plastic surgeon about a neck lift back in December. Basically the news wasn't encouraging; once the skin is loose, it's highly unlikely to tighten up much. Plastic surgery can definitely help, but the surgeon said at my age (mid 40s) it will probably only last about 15 years and then I'll want to do another procedure to tighten up again. Someday I may go through with the surgery (I've decided it's the third procedure on my PS wish list, after a breast lift and tummy tuck), but in the meantime I was kind of desperate to find ways to minimize the appearance of the loose skin.

My beloved costco sells StriVectin neck cream, and in November there was a coupon on it, so I decided to spend the $50 or so and see how it worked. It's been over two months and I finished the first jar (at Costco there were 2 jars in the package), and I am now onto the second jar.

The cream is super thick, and a little goes a long way (it took about 2.5 months of daily use to go through a jar). I use it daily in the mornings. I do not use it at night, but I am sure it can't hurt to do so.

Verdict: I have seen some minor improvement on my neck, but I still have a wattle -- gobble gobble! Use this product daily and you will likely see some results, but not drastic improvement. If I continue to see improvement I'll buy some more, but if not I'll just stick with my Olay Regenerist cream and keep my moisturizing routine simple.

I just thought I'd share in case you're wondering whether this product would be worth the money.

thanks for the info !!!! i know ....my neck can definatly tell ...and i am super self consious of it ....i am 41 and had my surgery dec 8 ...ive lost 51 lbs so far and have so much more to lose and i possibly see a neck lift in the future too!!!my sweet fiance is being so sweet to buy me a boob lift when all my weight comes off ....praise the lord....these suckers are really starting to sag !........and ....if u can tell a much bigger difference when u finish this jar , it would be good to know !!!

Noooooooo lol

I was hoping in a year my neck skin would tighten up.

Say it isn't so

Someone has to invent something quick!

I use strivectin love this stuff. I actually started using it before i had surgery. I have seen a big change in my skin. I do still need help on my turkey neck. Don't know if there is anything out there that will help.

Hey chickies, I will definitely come back and give an update once jar #2 is done. I've toyed with the idea of taking a picture of my neck now and then after the second jar is done, but ewww...I get depressed at the thought. It's not a pretty sight.

I TOTALLY need a breast lift, too. I actually had consults with 2 different plastic surgeons and they both were like, "Your breasts are LONG!" One seemed rather impressed with how far they sagged, and then went on to say it would be a challenging surgery to figure out how to get rid of all the extra skin and reposition the remaining tissue. I was hoping they'd both say, "No worries, we can give you porn star boobs no problemo," but instead they both said they could improve my appearance, but there is only so much they can do (basically, don't get my hopes up for a great result).

I spent many, many, many hours online looking at pics of breast surgery before & after pics prior to my PS consults, and have to admit not seeing many "before" shots that looked as bad as mine. Sigh....

I just discovered It Works body wraps. They are mostly used around the waist but they can be cut and used on other areas to tighten and tone skin. I recently ordered a facial applicator too, so I will let you all know how it works! I plan to try them on my arms too. I am only 5 Weeks out, but I can already see my neck and arms looking saggy! I'm down 27 lbs with 58 left to lose for goal. I'm willing to do any preventative measures to avoid plastic surgery!

BeccaDawn, where do you buy your wraps? Do tell! And please let us know how well they work. Thanks!

One of the moms on my sons Tball team sells them. I can private message you the info if you want. I should be getting mine within a week and I will give a review for sure! Some of the before/after pics she showed me are amazing!

I just discovered It Works body wraps. They are mostly used around the waist but they can be cut and used on other areas to tighten and tone skin. I recently ordered a facial applicator too' date=' so I will let you all know how it works! I plan to try them on my arms too. I am only 5 Weeks out, but I can already see my neck and arms looking saggy! I'm down 27 lbs with 58 left to lose for goal. I'm willing to do any preventative measures to avoid plastic surgery![/quote']

Becca or Dawn...whoever you are If your weight loss is under one hundred pounds you are likely not to have issues needing surgery.

Try the exercise where you press your tongue to the roof of your mouth for 2 seconds then relax, then do it again 60x. You can do this while walking or just sitting at your desk at work. It addresses the muscle and tissue of that part of your neck. I have two aunts who are in their 70s and they do this exercise frequently. They do not look like 70 year old ladies. They are pretty fabulous looking.

They can walk and do this? I was told to do keegels while walking...I nearly passed out

Try the exercise where you press your tongue to the roof of your mouth for 2 seconds then relax' date=' then do it again 60x. You can do this while walking or just sitting at your desk at work. It addresses the muscle and tissue of that part of your neck. I have two aunts who are in their 70s and they do this exercise frequently. They do not look like 70 year old ladies. They are pretty fabulous looking.[/quote']

Thank you! I'll try that!

Try the exercise where you press your tongue to the roof of your mouth for 2 seconds then relax, then do it again 60x. You can do this while walking or just sitting at your desk at work. It addresses the muscle and tissue of that part of your neck. I have two aunts who are in their 70s and they do this exercise frequently. They do not look like 70 year old ladies. They are pretty fabulous looking.

Good tip! And a lot cheaper than StriVectin!

Do all Costco's carry this cream?? I live in Northern Cali..I will have to look for it.

As I was losing weight' date=' I developed a neck wattle. Not super bad -- I mean, it's not flapping around or anything -- but it is definitely enough to make me self-conscious about my neck. I even got a consult with a plastic surgeon about a neck lift back in December. Basically the news wasn't encouraging; once the skin is loose, it's highly unlikely to tighten up much. Plastic surgery can definitely help, but the surgeon said at my age (mid 40s) it will probably only last about 15 years and then I'll want to do another procedure to tighten up again. Someday I may go through with the surgery (I've decided it's the third procedure on my PS wish list, after a breast lift and tummy tuck), but in the meantime I was kind of desperate to find ways to minimize the appearance of the loose skin.

My beloved costco sells StriVectin neck cream, and in November there was a coupon on it, so I decided to spend the 50 or so and see how it worked. It's been over two months and I finished the first jar (at Costco there were 2 jars in the package), and I am now onto the second jar.

The cream is super thick, and a little goes a long way (it took about 2.5 months of daily use to go through a jar). I use it daily in the mornings. I do not use it at night, but I am sure it can't hurt to do so.

Verdict: I have seen some minor improvement on my neck, but I still have a wattle -- gobble gobble! Use this product daily and you will likely see some results, but not drastic improvement. If I continue to see improvement I'll buy some more, but if not I'll just stick with my Olay Regenerist cream and keep my moisturizing routine simple.

I just thought I'd share in case you're wondering whether this product would be worth the money.[/quote']

Try nomorerack.com they have StriVectin for really inexpensive once in a while.

Do all Costco's carry this cream?? I live in Northern Cali..I will have to look for it.

I'm not sure if all costco stores do, but I'm guessing they would have it.