A woman's age most often reveals not her face, as is commonly believed, but her neck. That's where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose confrontation in most cases ends in the victory of the latter. At the same time, the cleavage and neck areas are the main target. How to prevent your premature aging with the help of plastics and which operations are considered the most effective - discovered together with a plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely.
Why does the neck age earlier than other areas 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 zone in the middle) - from the lower edge of the clavicles to the jawbone. bottom.
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 elasticity and firmness. In addition, it is worth noting that it has few sebaceous glands and fatty deposits, which is why the skin on the neck is often prone to dryness and rapid wrinkling. So what can be done to maintain the youth and beauty of this vulnerable area?
It is worth mentioning 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 cross 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 threads (vertical) on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have found one or more of these symptoms in yourself, you are welcome to consult 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, as a rule, has the opportunity to contract on its own, while you just need to follow the surgeon's recommendations and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If we are talking about aging skin surgery, liposuction should be done with an SMAS facelift, as unlike young skin, aged skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is vertical neck bands, which occur in patients of various ages with fatty tissue deficiency in the neck and chin. In this case, a muscle tightening or platysmaplasty is necessary. This 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 a 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 an SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a major thread neck lift. The fact is that this mini-plasty perfectly corrects the central region of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas, which become "flaccid" after the operation. The SMAS-lift is only needed to compensate for this significant drawback.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not all girls are ready for such a voluminous operation, and in this case, there is another lifting method that allows you to do it without a complete surgical intervention 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 get a more beautiful and complete neck lifting effect without unnecessary incisions.
age options
What do middle-aged and elderly patients want? This is not only the elimination of excess fatty tissue or threads in 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 in the neck, but also in the area of the "shines" .
In this case, not only liposuction and/or platysmoplasty is necessary, but also a skin tightening. A correct and beautiful tightening of the neck skin can only be done in conjunction 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 crease behind the ear).
PS If you are thinking about lifting the skin on your neck, don't forget that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not associated with the face, so most of the time this procedure should be done in conjunction with a facelift to get the most effective result. When choosing a specific method to solve a problem, it is best to consult an expert.
5 effective procedures to improve the skin of the neck and décolleté area
Often, of all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area receives, at best, the remnants of a nighttime facial cream, or none at all. But if you persistently ignore the skin's needs in these delicate areas, you can get a weird (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a young face on a saggy neck.
Firstly, 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 sleeping on one side - several factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30, the natural "rings of Venus" on the neck can turn into an unsightly "dimples" and coarse vertical wrinkles at the neckline become a continuation of the delicate seductive cleavage on the chest. What needs to be done to prevent this from happening and what to do when problems are already visible on the horizon? We deal with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, doctor of the highest category, professional cosmetologist-dermatologist of the clinic
Age 20+
The skin of the neck and décolleté requires exactly the same thorough care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of her health and condition early, you can avoid major problems in the future. Thus, one of the main reasons for the appearance of early wrinkles is skin dehydration. It is often caused by active exposure to the sun. Remember that ultraviolet rays often accelerate skin aging and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should definitely do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at an early ageplasma lifting. How is she? Blood is taken from a vein, placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting plasma itself is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. Plasmolifting has been proven to stimulate collagen production and, as a result, not only hydrates the skin, but also maintains its density and elasticity. And most importantly, that all this is achieved thanks to the organization's own resources. Plasmolifting is carried out in a course of 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and your needs.
more than 35 years
At the age of 30, the signs of aging become more visible: some sagging of the skin appears, the physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" form. Dry skin becomes a constant problem, and moisturizers no longer do the trick. There is a need for more serious therapy - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization– hyaluronic acid injections (one 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) in a volume of 1. 5 to 3 ml - this amount is enough to "moisturize" not only the face, but also the neck and the neckline areas. Of course, an optimal long-term effect is achieved through a course of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization there are 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, recreating the skin's natural frame, and stimulate collagengenesis, which gives a beautiful and lasting aesthetic result.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after forty are deep and pronounced wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone will not be enough to maintain the youth and beauty of the skin in the neck and décolleté region. Will helplaser fractional resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires rehabilitation of about 6 to 7 days, but today it is one of the best in the fight against skin aging. In fact, the procedure consists of many laser-controlled burns followed by active recovery. As a result, sagging and sagging skin gradually disappears in 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 course, but only in the autumn-winter period. If you combine it with moisturizing procedures and supplement it with filler injections, you can get near-perfect skin - velvety, toned and elastic. Also, to tighten the neck skin, you can usemesoreads- absorbable threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.