I'm a 39 yo fit, slim woman with unfortunately stringy neck cords. Any suggestions for treatment options?
Answer: Treatment for early neck bands with very thin skin? Treatment for early neck bands with very thin skin? You have so little fat in your neck that the muscle and bands show through readily. The treatment for improvement but not elimination would be a neck lift. See a very experienced surgeon who does not give you a problem worse than the one that you have. Make sure he does natural looking surgery.
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Answer: Treatment for early neck bands with very thin skin? Treatment for early neck bands with very thin skin? You have so little fat in your neck that the muscle and bands show through readily. The treatment for improvement but not elimination would be a neck lift. See a very experienced surgeon who does not give you a problem worse than the one that you have. Make sure he does natural looking surgery.
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Answer: The first line of treatment for these bands is usually Botox. Platysmal banding can occur in the neck and is very prominent in some women, especially those with thinner necks as there is less fat to disguise it. The first line of treatment for these bands is usually Botox, administered by a very skilled surgeon as Botox to the neck is a delicate procedure that needs to be done with the utmost care and precision. Botox works to relax the muscles and soften the bands, leading to a smoother looking neck. If Botox is too temporary for you or is ineffective, you could consider a surgical neck lift, which will give longer lasting, more permanent results. I hope this helps.
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Answer: The first line of treatment for these bands is usually Botox. Platysmal banding can occur in the neck and is very prominent in some women, especially those with thinner necks as there is less fat to disguise it. The first line of treatment for these bands is usually Botox, administered by a very skilled surgeon as Botox to the neck is a delicate procedure that needs to be done with the utmost care and precision. Botox works to relax the muscles and soften the bands, leading to a smoother looking neck. If Botox is too temporary for you or is ineffective, you could consider a surgical neck lift, which will give longer lasting, more permanent results. I hope this helps.
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Neck Bands Thank you for your question. Botox can help relax platysmal bands. The treatment results typically lasts 3-4 months and should be performed by an experienced injector. Dr. Leonard Lu
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Neck Bands Thank you for your question. Botox can help relax platysmal bands. The treatment results typically lasts 3-4 months and should be performed by an experienced injector. Dr. Leonard Lu
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Neck band treatment You are seeing bands of the platysma muscles. Some people have more banding than others, but in your case it shows much more because you have such a think neck. Usually that's considered a good thing, but in your case there is less fat under the skin to hide the muscle bands.Botox is a good first step to relax the muscle in that area. It is worth a try to see how much improvement you get. The problem is that Botox for neck bands is temporary, and the cost really adds up over time. A surgical procedure is your long-lasting and more thorough option, but at 39 you may not be ready or that yet. It would take a better in person exam and getting to know you and your goals before making any decisions about suggesting surgery.
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April 4, 2016
Answer: Neck band treatment You are seeing bands of the platysma muscles. Some people have more banding than others, but in your case it shows much more because you have such a think neck. Usually that's considered a good thing, but in your case there is less fat under the skin to hide the muscle bands.Botox is a good first step to relax the muscle in that area. It is worth a try to see how much improvement you get. The problem is that Botox for neck bands is temporary, and the cost really adds up over time. A surgical procedure is your long-lasting and more thorough option, but at 39 you may not be ready or that yet. It would take a better in person exam and getting to know you and your goals before making any decisions about suggesting surgery.
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Neck bands The bending on your neck is more moderate than simply mild. As such, Botox may offer some softening, but may not be the home-run you are looking for. As well, the doses can be hefty and need repeating every three or four months. The cost over the years will be substantial, in the thousands. So, it can't hurt to try Botox first to see how effective it is to help you decide whether or not this is the long-term solution for you. However, I suspect a more adequate solution will be surgical. Yes, this means increased cost, at least initially, but over time this will balance out quickly. And, the results are much more dramatic. Discussed this further with a board certified plastic surgeon.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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April 3, 2016
Answer: Neck bands The bending on your neck is more moderate than simply mild. As such, Botox may offer some softening, but may not be the home-run you are looking for. As well, the doses can be hefty and need repeating every three or four months. The cost over the years will be substantial, in the thousands. So, it can't hurt to try Botox first to see how effective it is to help you decide whether or not this is the long-term solution for you. However, I suspect a more adequate solution will be surgical. Yes, this means increased cost, at least initially, but over time this will balance out quickly. And, the results are much more dramatic. Discussed this further with a board certified plastic surgeon.Best of luck!Dr. SubbioBoard-Certified Plastic SurgeonNewtown Square/Philadelphia, PA
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