Is a neck lift my only option to address laxity and platysma bands? (photos)

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Please could I have your advice. I’m almost 35 with what appears to be neck laxity, I had Botox last week for platysma band but have no improvement. I would rather not have any surgical treatment but i hate it.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

​A combination of non-surgical options like Kybella, PDO NovaThreads, Ultherapy and Thermage would do well in combination for skin tightening for the neck. VASER Liposuction (with ThermiRF, Renuvion and InMode FaceTite) is a great alternative for contouring and tightening the chin and neck and can be combined with a neck lift at the same time, if you're a candidate. I suggest getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist to develop a long-term treatment plan that works for you. Best, Dr. Emer.​

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Greetings from Istanbul! Neck lift with platysmaplasty offers the best solution in your case. The photos you've provided are too up close, so it's hard to tell, but you may also benefit from a chin augmentation. Hope this helps, best of luck!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

It appears that most logical first step would be Botox. It takes 7-14 days to see full effect; repeating or increasing the dose may be considered if no signicifant improvement. Neck lift to remove fine bands may be an option but I would suggest waiting with that. Hope this helps.

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