Women’s age most often doesn’t give out the face as they usually think, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose face in most cases ends in victory for the latter. However, they primarily target the décolleté and neck areas. How to prevent premature aging with the help of plastic and which surgeries are the most effective - invented Igor Bely plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medicine.
Why does the neck age earlier than the rest of the body?
The answer to this question lies in the peculiarities of human anatomy: under the skin of the neck is the platysma muscle, which is located in the middle of the entire neck surface (except for the small triangular zone in the middle) - the lower limit of the clavicles to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not adhere to the bone, which means that it quickly loses its elasticity and tension with age. In addition, it is worth noting that there is little sebaceous gland and fat deposits in it, so the skin of the neck is often prone to dehydration and the formation of rapid wrinkles. So what can be done to preserve the youth and beauty of this endangered area?
It is worth noting that plastic surgery is not always necessary to eliminate problems in the neck area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of your skin or the transverse wrinkles, it is better to consult a beautician first. But the solution requires the help of a plastic surgeonthe following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) fibers on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you experience one or more of these symptoms, welcome to see a plastic surgeon.
Liposuction
To solve the problem of excess fat and the second chin, liposuction is performed - the vacuum removal of adipose tissue with small punctures. After such surgery, the young skin is usually given the opportunity to contract on its own, while only having to follow the surgeon’s recommendations and wearing a special elastic bandage for a while. If we are talking about surgery for aging skin, it is worth doing liposuction with an SMAS lift, because unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is the vertical bands on the neck that occur in patients of different ages who have fatty tissue in the neck and chin. In this case, muscle tension or platysmaplasting is required. It is a rather complicated surgery and is only called a mini-lift because it is performed on a small incision and does not require long rehabilitation. However, neck bruises can be hidden with a scarf and you can go to work almost the next day after plastic surgery.
Platysmaplasty is almost always followed by SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a larger thread neck plastic surgery. The thing is, this miniplasty perfectly corrects the central part of the neck and hardly affects the peripheral areas, which appear to have "sagged" after surgery. An SMAS lift is only needed to make up for this significant drawback.
An alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such a voluminous surgery, and in this case, there is another method of lifting that allows them to perform without thorough surgery and additional sutures. It consists of pulling the muscles not to the center line of the neck but to the periphery. This gives you a nicer and fuller neck lift without unnecessary incisions.
Age options
What do middle-aged and older patients want? This means not only the removal of excess adipose tissue or fibers on the neck, but also the restoration of the clean line of the contour of the face and the disappearance of flabby skin folds not only on the neck but also around. of the "brilliant".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or platysmaplasting is required, but also skin tightening. Proper and beautiful skin tightening on the neck can only be done with the SMAS facelift. But even in older patients, such a surgery can be performed without long incisions (the suture will be hidden in the wrinkle behind the ear).
P. S. If you are thinking of lifting the skin of your neck, keep in mind that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not related to the face, so this procedure should most often be done in conjunction with facelifting to achieve the most effective result. When choosing a specific method to solve the problem, it is best to consult a professional.
5 effective procedures to improve the skin of the neck and décolleté
Often, all anti-age treatments in the neck and décolleté area, at best, leave remnants of night face cream, or not at all. But if you persistently ignore the skin needs of these delicate areas, you can have a strange (and sometimes scary) unnatural effect on the flabby neck of a youthful face.
Above all, the neck and décolleté zone is from the chin to the collarbone and from the collarbone to the upper limit of the mammary glands (which remain open after the bra is placed). The skin here is thin and fine, virtually free of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), and is usually prone to dehydration and sagging. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive use of sunburn, the habit of sleeping on the side - many factors can lead to a natural aesthetic "wave" on the neck until the age of 30 and rough vertical wrinkles on the chest in the décolletéthe continuation of her delicate seductive décolletage. What to do to prevent this from happening and what to do when the troubles are already on the horizon?
Age 20+
The skin of the neck and décolleté requires exactly the same full care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of your health and condition in advance, you can avoid big problems in the future. So one of the main reasons for the appearance of early wrinkles is dry skin. Often caused by active sunlight. Keep in mind that ultraviolet rays accelerate skin aging many times over and protect it with SPF filter creams (it’s definitely worth doing this in the spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasmolifting. Write him around? The blood is taken from a vein and placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. Plasmolifting has been shown to stimulate collagen production and as a result, the skin not only hydrates but also retains its density and elasticity. And most importantly, all this is done thanks to the organization’s own resources. Plasma lift is performed 1-2 times a year with 4-5 procedures, depending on the initial condition and needs of the skin.
People over 35
By the age of 30, the signs of aging become more pronounced: some flabby skin appears, physiological wrinkles deepen, "sleep wrinkles" develop. Dry skin becomes a permanent problem, and moisturizers no longer solve it. to stimulate collagen production - the process is perfect. biorevitalization- hyaluronic acid injections (one molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold 100-800 molecules of water! ), Often with the addition of certain vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and growth factors. Today, many manufacturers of high-quality injectables produce 1 to 5 ml ml of biorevitalizing agents (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktails) - this amount is enough to "hydrate" not only the face but also the neck and décolleté. long-term optimal effect is achieved in one procedure. For example, for biorevitalization 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reducing the depth of wrinkles and "tightening" the skin helpsbio-amplification- injections of filler based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deeper layers fills in wrinkles from the inside, recreating the skin’s natural frame, stimulating collagenogenesis, giving long-lasting and beautiful aesthetic results.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after forty years are deep, marked wrinkles and loss of elasticity. In this age, biorevitalization alone is not enough to preserve the youthfulness and beauty of the skin of the neck and décolleté. It will helplaser fractionated surface renovation. The method is traumatic and requires about 6-7 days of rehabilitation, but is now one of the best in the fight against skin aging. In fact, the procedure consists of many controlled laser burns followed by active healing. As a result, the flaccidity and sagging of the skin on the neck gradually disappears, and the depth of physiological wrinkles and "sleep wrinkles" in the décolleté is reduced. and complementary injections, you can get almost perfect skin - velvety, toned and supple.mesofibres- absorbent fibers that are injected subcutaneously to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.