A woman's age most often does not show her face, as is commonly believed, but her neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose confrontation in most cases ends with the victory of the latter. At the same time, the décolleté and neck areas are mainly targeted. How to prevent its premature aging with the help of plastics and which operations are considered the most effective - they found out 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, which is located in the center of the entire cervical surface (except for a small triangular zone in the middle) - from the lower edge of the collarbones to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not stick 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 fat deposits, which is why the skin of 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 noting that plastic surgery is not always necessary to eliminate problems in the cervical area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of the skin or transverse wrinkles, it is best to contact a beautician first. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to fixthe following problems:
- fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) threads on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have experienced 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 adipose 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 recommendations of the surgeon and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If we are talking about surgery on aged skin, liposuction should be performed with a SMAS facelift, because, unlike young skin, aged skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysmoplasty
Another problem is vertical bands on the neck, which occur in patients of various ages with a shortage of fatty tissue in the neck and chin. In this case, muscle tightening, or platysmoplasty, is required. This is a rather 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, the bruises on the neck can be hidden with a scarf, and you can go to work almost the next day after plastic surgery.
Platysmoplasty is almost always followed by an SMAS or an endotin lift, or at least a major thread neck lift. The fact is that this mini-plastic perfectly corrects the central region of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas, which after the operation appear "sagging". SMAS-lift is necessary precisely to overcome this significant drawback.
Alternative to plastymoplasty
Of course, not all girls are ready for such a voluminous operation, and in this case there is another method of lifting that allows you to do without thorough surgical intervention and additional sutures. It consists in the fact that the muscles are pulled not to the center line of the neck, but to the periphery. Thus, you can achieve 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 on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of the facial contour and the elimination of flabbiness, skin folds, not only on the neck, but also in the area of the "brilliants".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or platysmoplasty is required, but also skin firming. A correct and beautiful firming of the skin of the neck can only be done together with the SMAS lifting. But even for older patients, this can be done without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the crease behind the ear).
PS If you are thinking of lifting the skin on the neck, do not forget that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not associated with the face, so very often this procedure should be done in conjunction with a face lift to achieve the most effective result. When choosing a specific method of solving a problem, it is better to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures to perfect the skin of the neck and décolleté area
Often, from all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area gets at most the remnants of a night face cream, or nothing at all. But if you constantly ignore the skin's demands on these delicate areas, you can get a strange (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a young face on a flabby neck.
First of all, the areas of the neck and décolleté 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 wearing the bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, practically free of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), usually prone to dryness and sagging. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive use of sunburn, habit of sleeping on your side: a number of factors lead to the fact that at the age of 30 the natural "rings of Venus" on the neck can turn into a "ripple" "unsightly and coarse vertical wrinkles on the decollete become a continuation of the delicate seductive neckline 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 are dealing 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 complete care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of his health and condition early, you can avoid big problems in the future. Hence, one of the main reasons for the appearance of the first wrinkles is skin dehydration. It is often caused by active sun exposure. Remember that ultraviolet rays accelerate skin aging several times and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should definitely do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasmolifting. Like her? Blood is taken from a vein, 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, consequently, not only hydrates the skin, but also maintains its density and elasticity. And, above all, that all this is achieved thanks to the organism's own resources. Plasmolifting is performed in a cycle 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 evident: a little flaccidity of the skin appears, physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" 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 is perfect for this. biorevitalization- injections of hyaluronic acid (a molecule of hyaluronic acid is able to contain from 100 to 800 molecules of water! ) Often with the addition of some vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and growth factors. Today many manufacturers of high-quality injectables produce biorevitalizers (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktail based on it) with a volume of 1. 5-3 ml: this quantity is enough to "moisturize" not only the face, but also the neck and the take off zones. Of course, an optimal long-term effect is achieved through a course 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 helpbio-reinforcement- injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill wrinkles from the inside, recreating the natural frame of the skin and stimulate collagenogenesis, which gives a beautiful and long-term aesthetic result.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after the age of 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 area. It will helpFractional laser resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires rehabilitation of 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, the sagging and sagging skin gradually disappear on the neck and the depth of physiological folds and "sleep wrinkles" in the decollete area decreases. Depending on the condition of the skin, the procedure can be done once or as a course, but only in the autumn-winter period. If you combine it with moisturizing procedures and complement it with filler injections, you can get almost perfect skin - velvety, toned and supple. Also, to tighten the skin of the neck, you can usemesothread- absorbable threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.