The age of a woman most often gives not the face, as is commonly believed, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals whose confrontation most often leads to the victory of the latter. At the same time, the neckline and neck areas are mainly targeted. How to prevent its premature aging with the help of plastics and what operations are considered the most effective - understood with a plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely.
Why does the neck age earlier than other parts 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, located in the center of the entire cervical surface (except for a small triangular area in the middle) - fromthe lower edge of the clavicles to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not attach to the bone, which means that with age it quickly loses its elasticity and firmness. In addition, it should be noted that it has few sebaceous glands and fatty deposits, which is why the skin on the neck is often prone to dryness and the rapid formation of wrinkles. So what to do to maintain the youth and beauty of this vulnerable area?
It should be noted that plastic surgery is not always necessary to eliminate problems in the cervical region. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of the skin or the transverse wrinkles, it is best to contact a beautician first. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to solvethe following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic strands (vertical) on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weak muscles.
If you have found one or more of these symptoms in yourself, welcome to a consultation with a plastic surgeon.
Liposuction
To solve the problem of excess fat and the second chin, liposuction is performed - vacuum removal of fatty tissue through small punctures. After such an operation, young skin usually has the opportunity to shrink on its own, while it is enough to follow the recommendations of the surgeon and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If it is surgery on aging skin, liposuction should be performed with a SMAS facelift, because unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is vertical banding on the neck, which occurs in patients of various ages with fatty tissue deficiency in the neck and chin area. In this case, a muscle tightening, or platysmaplasty, is necessary. It is quite a complicated operation, and we call it a mini-lift only because it is performed through a small incision and does not require long rehabilitation. At the same time, bruises on the neck 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 a SMAS or endoton lift, or at least a major neck lift. The fact is that this miniplasty perfectly corrects the central region of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas, which look "sagging" after the operation. SMAS-lift is needed just to compensate for this significant drawback.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not every young girl is ready for such a large operation, and in this case there is another lifting method that allows you to do without extensive surgery and additional sutures. It consists in the fact that the muscles are pulled not to the central line of the neck, but to the periphery. So you can achieve a more beautiful and fuller neck lift effect without unnecessary incisions.
Age options
What do middle-aged and older patients want? It is not only the removal of excess fatty tissue or strands on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of the facial contour and the elimination of flaccidity, skin folds, not onlyon the neck, but also in the region of the "brills".
In this case, not only liposuction and/or platysmaplasty are necessary, but also firming of the skin. A correct and beautiful tightening of the neck skin can only be achieved with the SMAS facelift. But even for older patients, such an operation can be performed without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
PSIf you are considering a neck skin lift, remember that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not associated with the face, so most often this procedure should be performed in conjunction with a facelift toget the most effective result. When choosing a specific method for solving a problem, it is better to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures to perfect the skin of the neck and décolleté
Often, of all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area receives the best remnants of a night face cream, if any at all. But if you consistently ignore the skin's needs in these delicate areas, you can achieve an eerie (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a saggy neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté areas are respectively the areas from the chin to the collarbones and from the collarbones to the upper edge of the mammary glands (the one that remains open after putting on a bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, practically devoid of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), as a rule, prone to dryness and sagging. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive use of sunburn, habit of side sleeping - a number of factors lead to the fact that at the age of 30 natural "Venus rings" on the neck canturn into an unsightly "ripple" and coarse vertical wrinkles on the neckline become a continuation of the delicate seductive neckline on the chest. What should be done to prevent this from happening and what to do when problems are already visible on the horizon? We treat with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, doctor of the highest category, professional cosmetologist-dermatologist of the clinic
20 years and over
The skin of the neck and décolleté requires exactly the same comprehensive care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of his health and condition in advance, you can avoid big problems in the future. Thus, one of the main reasons for the appearance of the first wrinkles is dehydration of the skin. It is often caused by active exposure to the sun. Remember that ultraviolet rays considerably accelerate the aging of the skin and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should definitely do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration from an early ageplasmolifting. What is she like? Blood is taken from a vein, placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting own plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. It has been proven that plasmolifting stimulates the production of collagen and, therefore, the skin not only hydrates, but also maintains its density and elasticity. And above all, that all of this is done using the organization's own resources. Plasmolifting is performed in 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and its needs.
35 years and over
Around the age of 30, the signs of aging become more noticeable: a certain slackening of the skin appears, physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" form. Dry skin is becoming a constant problem, and moisturizers no longer solve it. More serious therapy is needed - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization– injections of hyaluronic acid (a molecule of hyaluronic acid is capable of containing 100 to 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 biorevitalizers (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktails based on it) with a volume of 1. 5-3 ml - this amount is enough to "moisturize"not only the face, but also the neck and décolleté areas. Of course, an optimal long-term effect is achieved through a series of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization it is 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reducing the depth of wrinkles and "tightening" the skin will helpbioreinforcement- injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill in wrinkles from the inside, recreate the natural framework of the skin and stimulate collagen genesis, which gives a beautiful long-term aesthetic result.
45 and over
The main skin problems after forty are deep, pronounced wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, bio-revitalization alone will not be enough to maintain the youthfulness and beauty of the skin of the neck and décolleté. will helpfractional laser resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires rehabilitation for about 6-7 days, but today it is one of the best in the fight against skin aging. In fact, the procedure consists of many controlled laser burns, followed by active recovery. As a result, flaccidity and sagging of the skin gradually disappear on the neck, and the depth of physiological folds and "sleep wrinkles" in the décolleté area decreases. Depending on the condition of the skin, the procedure can be carried out once or as a cure, but only in the autumn-winter period. If you combine it with moisturizing procedures and supplement it with filler injections, you can achieve almost perfect skin - velvety, toned and elastic. In addition, to tighten the skin of the neck, you can usemesothreads- resorbable threads which are injected subcutaneously and make it possible to create a "weft" and improve the shape of the face.