February 2026

We are all aware that we need to curb our smartphone addiction. Not only does excessive use worsen our anxiety and the blue light from our screen disrupt our sleep cycles, now there’s another problem: looking down at screens could be responsible for developing neck wrinkles. Dubbed “tech neck,” constantly craning our necks down to look at our screens is reportedly doing us no favours. The skin on our neck is particularly delicate and is constantly fighting against gravity as we move our heads around in daily life. The result of this is often the loss of volume in the underlying tissues. Genetics, sun exposure, excessive smoking and drinking, weight fluctuations, and even hormonal changes can all play a role in...