The age of a woman usually does not reveal the face, as is generally assumed, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals whose confrontation in most cases ends in the victory of the latter. The décolleté and neck area in particular are treated in a targeted manner. How to prevent their premature aging with the help of plastics and which operations are considered the most effective - found out together with a plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely.
Why does the neck age earlier than other body regions?
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 middle of the entire cervical spine (except for a small triangular zone in the middle) - from the lower borderthe clavicles to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and not attached to the bone, which means that it quickly loses elasticity and strength with age. It should also be noted that it has few sebaceous glands and fat deposits, which is why the skin on the neck often tends to dry out and wrinkle quickly. So what can be done to preserve the youth and beauty of this vulnerable area?
It is worth noting that plastic surgery is not always needed to get rid of problems in the neck area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of the skin or transverse folds, it is better to contact a cosmetologist first. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to solve itthe following problems:
- fatty deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) strands on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have identified one or more of these symptoms, we welcome you for 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 tighten itself, while you just need to follow the surgeon's recommendations and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If we talk about an operation on aging skin, then liposuction should be performed with a SMAS lift, because unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to contract on its own.
platysmaplasty
Another problem is vertical ligaments on the neck, which appear in patients of different ages with a lack of fatty tissue in the neck and chin area. In this case, a muscle tightening or platysmoplasty is required. This is quite a complicated operation and we call it 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.
A platysmaplasty is almost always followed by an SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a major thread neck lift. The fact is that this miniplasty perfectly corrects the central area of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas that look "flabby" after the operation. SMAS lift is necessary to compensate for this significant disadvantage.
Alternative to platysmoplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such an extensive operation, and in this case there is another lifting method that allows you to do without a thorough surgical intervention and additional stitches. It consists in the muscles not being pulled to the midline of the neck, but to the periphery. So you can get a more beautiful and complete neck tightening effect without unnecessary incisions.
age options
What do middle-aged and older patients want? This is not only the elimination of excess fatty tissue or strands on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of the contour of the face and the elimination of sagging, skin folds, not only on the neck, but also in the "glasses" area.
In this case, not only liposuction and/or platysmoplasty is required, but also skin tightening. A correct and beautiful skin tightening on the neck can only be achieved together with the SMAS facelift. But even in elderly patients, such an operation can be performed without long cuts (the seam is "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
P. S. If you are thinking of tightening the skin of the neck, do not forget that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not connected to the face. Therefore, this procedure should mostly be performed in conjunction with a facelift to achieve the most effective result. When choosing a specific method to solve a problem, it is best to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures for perfecting the skin in the neck and décolleté area
From all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area often gets at best the remains of a night cream or nothing at all. But if you persistently ignore the needs of the skin of these sensitive areas, you can get a strange (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a sagging neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté zones are the areas from the chin to the collarbone and from the collarbone to the upper edge of the mammary glands (which remains open after putting on a bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, virtually devoid of subcutaneous fat (particularly on the breasts), and is generally prone to dryness and sagging. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive sunburn, side sleeping habits - several factors lead to the fact that the natural "Venus rings" on the neck from the 30 unaesthetic "ribbing", and rough vertical wrinkles on the cleavage become a continuation of the delicate, seductive cleavage on the chest. What needs to be done to prevent this, and what to do if the problems are already on the horizon We are engaged in Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, doctor of the highest category, professional cosmetologist and dermatologist of the clinic
Age 20+
The skin of the neck and décolleté needs exactly the same all-round care as the skin of the face. If you take care of their health and condition in advance, you can avoid big troubles in the future. So, one of the main reasons for the appearance of early wrinkles is dehydration of the skin. Often it is caused by active exposure to the sun. Remember that UV rays accelerate skin aging many times over and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should definitely do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasma lifting. How is she? Blood is taken from a vein and placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting autologous plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. It has been proven that Plasmolifting stimulates collagen production, thereby not only moisturizing the skin, but also maintaining its density and elasticity. And above all, that all this is achieved thanks to the body's own resources. Plasmolifting is performed in a series of 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and its needs.
Age 35+
At the age of 30, the signs of aging become more noticeable: a certain laxity of the skin appears, physiological wrinkles deepen, "slack lines" form. Dry skin becomes a constant problem, and moisturizers no longer solve it. There is a need for more serious therapy - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production, the procedure for this is perfect. biorevitalization– Hyaluronic acid injections (a molecule of hyaluronic acid can absorb 100 to 800 water molecules! ), 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) in a volume of 1. 5-3 ml - this amount is enough to "moisturize" not only the face, but also the neck and décolletéAreas. Of course, a long-term optimal effect is achieved by a number of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization it is 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reduce the depth of wrinkles and "tighten" the skinbioboost- Injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. They work in deep layers, filling wrinkles from within, restoring the skin's natural framework and stimulating collagenogenesis, resulting in a long-lasting and beautiful aesthetic result.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after forty are deep, pronounced wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone is not enough to preserve the youth and beauty of the skin on the neck and décolleté. will helpLaser fractional resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires about 6-7 days of rehabilitation, 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, flabbiness and sagging of the skin on the neck gradually disappear, and the depth of physiological wrinkles and "slack lines" in the décolleté area decreases. Depending on the condition of the skin, the procedure can be carried out once or as a course of treatment, but only in the autumn-winter period. If youcombining it with moisturizing procedures and complementing it with filler injections, you can get an almost perfect - velvety, firm and elastic - skin. In addition, you can tighten the skin of the neckmesofilaments- absorbable threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.