Neck bands
Neck bands or platysmal bands are an age-related condition that begins to appear when the platysma muscle becomes thick and cord-like, resulting in the appearance of stripes or bands across the front of the neck. Some have labeled this condition a 'turkey neck' due to the resemblance it has to a turkey gobbler.
Neck band causes
The cause of neck bands is a combination of saggy neck skin, prominence of the platysma muscle, and accumulation of fat.
Neck band treatment
The most common treatment for correcting neck bands is probably a face or neck lift. Other possibilities include liposuction of the lower face/neck and for some practitioners, Botox injection. The so-called 'Botox neck lift' refers to the use of Botulinum toxin to relax the platysmal bands under the skin of the neck. This technique is an off-label use of the drug, isn't a true neck lift, and carries some risk.
