Is Your Smart Phone giving you ‘Tech Neck’?

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Did you know that consistently staring down at your cellphone may be causing an increase in neck wrinkles? It’s called ‘Tech Neck’ and cellphones are not the only culprit. Any electronics that keep your attention pointed down, weaken the front neck muscles and crease the neck skin, which are already thin and prone to sun damage. Many doctors are seeing patients under 40 with sagging or wrinkled neck skin. Since we all need our electronic devices, what can we do to prevent this?

Sun Prevention

All skin should be sun protected but don’t forget your neck and décolleté areas, which are often overlooked and prone to sunburn.

Straighten Up

Make a concerted effort to hold your phone at eye level for good posture.

Take a Break!

Make sure to look up and away from electronic devices throughout the day. Doing this will save you from neck problems, vision problems and the dreaded ‘Tech Neck’.

–Dr. Lucie Capek

Dr. Lucie Capek

board-certified plastic surgeon

Dr. Lucie Capek is a dual board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. With over three decades of experience, she brings a unique blend of surgical expertise, artistic sensibility, and genuine compassion to every patient she treats.

Known for her meticulous attention to detail and natural-looking results, Dr. Capek has helped thousands of patients feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin. Her approach combines the precision of advanced surgical techniques with an artist’s eye for beauty and balance, ensuring results that are both refined and authentic.

Dr. Capek is an active member of several leading professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Aesthetic Society, the American College of Surgeons, the New York State Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY).

Respected by peers and beloved by patients, Dr. Capek is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and empowering individuals to look and feel their best—inside and out.