Ep 3: Neck Lines, RF Microneedling & the Glass Skin Hype

Is your neck skincare’s next frontier-and is “glass skin” setting us up for unrealistic expectations?

In episode 3 of Derm Next Door, board-certified NYC dermatologists Dr. Reem and Dr. Ali discuss neck aging, cosmetic treatment trends, and the skincare promises they’re side-eyeing. From Skinvive and skin boosters to tightening devices, they explore how different treatments fit into a personalized approach—and why realistic expectations matter.

They also unpack reported complications associated with radiofrequency microneedling, including burns, scarring, fat loss, and nerve injury, and explain their reservations about the treatment. Then they tackle TikTok’s latest glass skin combination: azelaic acid and tretinoin. They love the ingredients, but question the idea of one routine working for everyone.

Plus: Ali’s unexpected encounter with NYC influencer culture, a new cosmetic market update, and Reem’s candid reviews of her Japanese skincare haul.

In this episode:

Neck lines, crepey skin, and the role of combination treatmentsSkinvive, Sculptra, Botox, lasers, and skin tighteningRF microneedling concerns and reported adverse eventsAzelaic acid, tretinoin, and realistic glass skin expectationsBeauty filters, skinfluencers, and a Clinique event storyNew filler options, delayed filler reactions, and ultrasoundMasseter Botox and the evolving cosmetic treatment landscapeJapanese sunscreen finds from Bioré and Anessa, plus thoughts on Fino and CurélTravel catch-ups from Japan and Greece-and a little NYC Pilates talkHave a skincare question you’d like us to discuss? Send it our way on social media, and follow Derm Next Door for more conversations about skin, beauty, and life in NYC.