A woman's age gives her neck, not her face, as is often believed. This is where plastic surgery comes into play.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, the encounter of which in most cases ends in the victory of the latter. At the same time, the décolleté and neck areas are primarily targeted. How to prevent its premature aging with the help of plastics and which operations are considered the most effective - a plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely agreed with.
Why does the neck age earlier than other parts of the body?
The answer to this question lies in the features of human anatomy: under the skin of the neck is the platysma muscle, located in the center of the entire cervical surface (with the exception of the small triangular region in the middle) - the lower border 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 it quickly loses its elasticity and firmness with age. In addition, it is worth noting that it has a small number of sebaceous glands and fat deposits, so the skin of the neck is often prone to dryness and rapid formation of wrinkles. So what can be done to preserve the youth and beauty of this sensitive area?
It is worth noting that plastic surgery is not always needed to eliminate problems in the cervix area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of the skin or transverse wrinkles, it is better to contact a cosmetologist first. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to figure it out. the following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) strands on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have found one or more of these symptoms in yourself, welcome to see 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 holes. After such an operation, young skin, as a rule, has the opportunity to shrink on its own, while you just need to follow the surgeon's recommendations and wear a special elastic bandage for a while. If we are talking about aging skin surgery, liposuction should be done with SMAS lifting because unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to contract on its own.
platysmaplasty
Another problem is the vertical bands on the neck that occur in patients of various ages with a lack of adipose tissue in the neck and chin. In this case, a muscle tightening or platysmaplasty is required. This is a very complicated operation and we call it a mini-lift because it is made 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 large thread neck lift. The fact is that this mini-plasty perfectly corrects the middle area of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas that appear "sagging" after the operation. SMAS-lift is only necessary to compensate for this significant disadvantage.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such a voluminous operation, and in this case there is another method of lifting that allows you to do without extensive surgical intervention and additional stitches. It consists in the fact that the muscles are not drawn to the midline of the neck, but around it. Thus, you can achieve a more beautiful and complete neck lift 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 strands on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of the facial contour and the removal of sagging, skin folds not only on the neck, but also in the area. from "brills".
In this case, not only liposuction and/or platysmaplasty is required, but also skin tightening. A correct and beautiful skin lift on the neck can only be done together with SMAS face lift. But even for older patients, such an operation can be performed without the use of long incisions (the suture "hides" in the fold behind the ear).
noteIf you are considering a neck lift, remember that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not related to the face, so it should often be done in conjunction with a facelift. most effective result. When choosing a particular method for solving a problem, it is best to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures to perfect the skin on the neck and décolleté
Often, from all the anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area at best get the remnants of the night cream of the face, or even nothing. But if you persistently ignore the needs of the skin of these sensitive areas, you can achieve the strange (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a saggy neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté areas are from the chin to the collarbones and from the collarbones to the upper edge of the mammary glands (the area that remains open after wearing a bra). The skin here is thin and sensitive, 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, the habit of sleeping on your side - a number of factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30 the natural "rings of Venus" on the neck turn into one. unaesthetic "corrugations" and coarse vertical wrinkles on the décolleté become a continuation of the delicate seductive cleavage on the chest. What to do to prevent this from happening and what to do when problems already appear on the horizon? We are interested in the doctor of the highest category, professional cosmetologist-dermatologist of the clinic Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova.
age 20+
The skin of the neck and décolleté needs exactly the same care as the skin of the face. If you begin to take care of his health and condition in advance, you can avoid big problems in the future. Therefore, one of the main reasons for the appearance of premature wrinkles is dehydration of the skin. It is usually caused by active exposure to the sun. Do not forget that ultraviolet rays accelerate the aging of the skin many times and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you must do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasma lift. What it looks like? The blood is taken from a vein placed in a special centrifuge. The obtained own plasma 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 moisturizes the skin but also maintains its density and elasticity. And most importantly, all this is achieved thanks to the body's own resources. Plasmolifting is carried out in 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and its needs.
age 35+
By the age of 30, the signs of aging become more pronounced: some laxity appears on the skin, physiological folds deepen, "sleeping wrinkles" form. Dry skin becomes a constant problem and moisturizers no longer solve it. A more serious treatment is needed - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization– injections of hyaluronic acid, often with the addition of certain vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and growth factors (one molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold from 100 to 800 molecules of water! )Today, many manufacturers of high-quality injectables, biorevitalizants (the same hyaluronic acid) with a volume of 1. 5-3 ml acid or cocktails based on it) - this amount is enough to "moisturize" not only the face, but also the neck and décolleté. fields. Of course, a long-term optimal effect is achieved by a series of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization is 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reduce the depth of wrinkles and "tighten" the skin will helpbiological supplement- filler injections based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill wrinkles from the inside, rebuild the natural skin framework and stimulate collagenogenesis, which gives a long-lasting and beautiful aesthetic result.
age 45+
The main skin problems after the age of forty are deep, prominent wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone will not be enough to preserve the youth and beauty of the skin in the neck and décolleté area. 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 healing. As a result, sagging and sagging skin on the neck gradually disappear, 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 done once or as a course, but only in the autumn-winter period. If you combine it with moisturizing treatments and complete it with filler injections, you can get a velvety, toned and elastic skin close to perfection. You can also use it to tighten the neck skin.mesothreads- absorbable threads that are injected under the skin and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.