Neck Bands
(Platysmaplasty)
A platysmaplasty is a cosmetic procedure that tightens the mid line neck muscles to provide patients with a more defined neckline. A platysmaplasty rejuvenates not only the neck area but under the chin as well. This procedure only tightens the muscles and does not remove excess skin or fat.
A platysmaplasty tightens the lax midline neck muscles that cause neck banding and an ill defined neckline. It is common for a platysmaplasty to be combined with a cervicoplasty to remove excess skin and fat, often referred to as a direct neck lift.
The goal of a platysmaplasty is to reduce the appearance of unsightly lines / vertical neck bands, in the neck and chin region.
Indications
Visible mid line neck muscle bands.
Procedure
The platysmaplasty begins by making a small, discreet, 3-4 cm incision underneath the chin. The platysma muscle bands are sutured together in the mid line to reduce the appearance of neck bands. Liposuction may accompanies this procedure.
Anesthesia
Local, with or without oral sedation or general anesthesia.
Duration of Stay
Same-day Surgery at the Abboud Plastic Surgery Centre
Side Effects
Swelling, bruising, and temporary numbness.
Recovery
2 weeks