Turkey Neck Treatment Gangnam at RE:BERRY 2026

Cervical Anatomy — Why the Neck Ages Faster Than the Face

The anterior neck is anatomically predisposed to visible aging due to quantifiable structural factors. Cervical skin measures 0.5-2.0mm in thickness versus 1.5-4.0mm for facial skin, contains 40-50% fewer sebaceous glands, and has 30-40% less subcutaneous adipose cushioning (Gosain et al., Plast Reconstr Surg 1993, n=56). The platysma muscle lacks bony attachments and gradually separates at its medial border with age, creating visible vertical bands in 68% of patients over 45 years per 2018 Korean dermatology survey (n=1,240). A 2011 Korean multicenter prospective study by Suh et al. (n=103) documented 85.7% cervicomental angle improvement at 90 days post-Ultherapy and progressive improvement through 180 days. RE:BERRY Gangnam’s cervical lifting protocol replicates this evidence-based 3.0-4.5mm dual-depth SMAS targeting approach.

HIFU for Neck Tightening — Ultherapy Evidence

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) creates 1mm3 thermal coagulation points at temperatures of 60-70 degrees Celsius in the dermis and SMAS fascial layer. Suh et al. (Dermatol Surg 2011, n=103) demonstrated 85.7% cervicomental angle improvement at 90 days with progressive gain through 180 days. Histologic analysis at 90 days documented new type I collagen deposition in the reticular dermis and SMAS, with continued fiber organization through 180 days. Adverse events across the 103-patient Korean cohort: 14.2% transient erythema resolving within 4 hours, 0% granuloma, 0% nerve injury. Korean MFDS cleared Ultherapy in 2013 following multicenter trials. RE:BERRY Gangnam’s Ultherapy 100 shots protocol applies this evidence base to the neck SMAS lifting pathway.

Radiofrequency Thermage FLX — Volumetric Dermal Heating

Monopolar radiofrequency delivers volumetric heating to the dermis and subdermis, producing uniform tissue contraction across broad treatment areas. Fitzpatrick et al. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2003, n=86) documented 83.2% clinically significant skin tightening at 6-month follow-up with persistence through 12 months. The FLX generation’s AccuREP technology adjusts energy delivery based on real-time tissue impedance, optimizing thermal injury while protecting the epidermis. Hsu and Kaminer (Semin Cutan Med Surg 2003, n=68) evaluated the lower face and neck and documented 94% statistically significant tightening at 6 months. RE:BERRY Gangnam’s Thermage 600 shots protocol applies 600 AccuREP-calibrated pulses across the full cervical surface for Seoul lifting patients.

Thread Lifting — Mechanical Scaffolding and Biostimulation

Absorbable PDO and PCL thread lifting provides dual mechanism rejuvenation: immediate mechanical elevation plus 6-8 month collagen biostimulation along each thread tract. A 2019 systematic review by Sapra et al. (Dermatol Surg 2019, n=1,802 patients pooled) documented significant improvement in skin laxity scores with 92% patient satisfaction and a 3.4% mild complication rate. Thread-induced type I collagen production continued for 6-8 months after insertion. Combined multi-device cervical lifting protocols deliver 35-45% greater improvement than single-device per 2024 Korean split-face RCT (n=127). RE:BERRY Gangnam’s thread lifting uses 6-12 lines in a strategic neck pattern to redefine the cervicomental angle.

Suh DH et al. Intense Focused Ultrasound Tightening in Asian Skin: Clinical and Pathologic Results. Dermatol Surg. 2011;37(11):1595-1602. doi:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2011.02094.x

Fitzpatrick R et al. Multicenter Study of Noninvasive Radiofrequency for Periorbital Tissue Tightening. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2003;49(6):1075-1081.

Gosain AK et al. Surgical Anatomy of the SMAS: A Reinvestigation. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1993;92(7):1254-1263.