Hello, I have had "necklace bands" or those horizontal lines that go all the way around my neck since childhood. Now they have deepened and look worse than ever.
I have a nice slim neck, but the lines are very unattractive. I have heard both yay and nay with regards to botox for necklace lines. What's the verdict? Also, are there other treatments that would work better such as laser or peels? Please help, I am desperate to get rid of these bands!
February 10, 2015
Answer: Botox and Neck Bands The Botox® neck lift refers to the use of an off-label FDA usage of a muscle Toxin like Botox to relax Platysmal bands (midline muscular bands (Platysmal bands). It is not a true neck lift. In the right hands it is effective in temporarily relaxing these muscle bands which causes the skin to be less stretched in appearance. The treatment is temporary and needs to be repeated every 3-4 months for most.Risks include if injected too deeply or using too much - swallowing difficulties, or head movement from weak neck muscles.Lasers like the BBL by Sciton do a reasonable job at tightening and smoothing the skin when done as a series.Ultherapy also helps some, thermage less so in my experience
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Botox and Neck Bands The Botox® neck lift refers to the use of an off-label FDA usage of a muscle Toxin like Botox to relax Platysmal bands (midline muscular bands (Platysmal bands). It is not a true neck lift. In the right hands it is effective in temporarily relaxing these muscle bands which causes the skin to be less stretched in appearance. The treatment is temporary and needs to be repeated every 3-4 months for most.Risks include if injected too deeply or using too much - swallowing difficulties, or head movement from weak neck muscles.Lasers like the BBL by Sciton do a reasonable job at tightening and smoothing the skin when done as a series.Ultherapy also helps some, thermage less so in my experience
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February 10, 2015
Answer: Botox and neck bands - Los Angeles
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February 10, 2015
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November 20, 2011
Answer: Horizontal neck bands may not respond well to any treatment but Ulthera, Theramge and Botox may help
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November 20, 2011
Answer: Horizontal neck bands may not respond well to any treatment but Ulthera, Theramge and Botox may help
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