Treatment for Neck Bands when Botox and Neck Lift Aren't Options?

Platysmal bands occur because of a diastasis of the midline platysmal muscle and a laxity of the submental fat. Serious thought should be placed into performing the gold standard for correction, neck lift and platysmal plication, rather than other non-invasive procedures that do not address the muscle.
In my practice, I adhere to surgical guidelines to correct problems that are surgical in nature. Performing lesser treatments lead to dissatisfied results.

It would be best to consult with a board-certified surgeon in-person as you may have more than one option. The presence of banding down the front of the #neck, and, amount of excess skin and condition of your skin are among some factors which determine if you are a #candidate for #rejuvenating the neck. Chin deficiency with the neck and jawline are also taken into consideration. A weak #chin implies a lack of chin support for the skin along the neck line. As a stand-alone procedure, chin augmentation can be performed in the office under local #anesthesia. For individuals with signs of aging in the neck, a chin implant added to one of the recommended procedures above, will provide optimal results.
Patients who desire facial rejuvenation that is affordable, quick, and effective should also consider the Lite-lift™. Like the Life-Style™ facelift, this is a modified facelift, individualized for each patient, that can be performed in the office with a local anesthetic and improve signs of aging around the neck, jawbone and lower face. These procedures are not "Thread-lifts" or "String-lifts". We do not use the "barbed" sutures employed in these other lifting operations. The Lite-lift™ uses longer lasting techniques that are discussed below. Because the incisions are limited, there is less bruising, swelling and healing time for most patients. Many patients can be back to work in one to two weeks looking rested and more youthful.
A board certified plastic surgeon should evaluate both your anatomical features and aesthetic goals to suggest which procedure best suits your needs. In some cases there may be more than one option to choose from. If you are not a candidate at the time of your #consultation, your board surgeon can recommend non-surgical alternatives to address your concern. 

                  Several
factors contribute to the development of platysmal bands. These include
separation of the paired platysma muscles, weakness and laxity of these muscles
and loose overlying skin. Correction of this problem requires that all of these
components be addressed.

                  It’s
virtually impossible to make a recommendation without a physical exam or
pictures. In the majority of patients a neck lift with plication of the paired
platysma muscles will be necessary to correct this problem.

                  It’s
important to consult a board certified plastic surgeon with experience in this
area. This surgeon should be able to formulate a treatment plan to address your
problem.