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Please let me know if there is an exercise to help tighten up the skin under my neck?

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: There is a thin muscle called the platysma just under the skin of the neck. Exercises can strengthen and tighten the skin. There are many exercises available on internet to demonstrate them . Example: http://www.Fitday.Com/fitness-articles/fitness/weight-loss/4-double-chin-exercises.Html#b.

Answered 4/16/2018

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