My sternocleidomastoid (not platysma) is too big. Why? Can I do anything for it?

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Will be more careful during weight lifting because that made it larger... I’m not sure if it is from weight lifting or from very bad “crash diet” 7 months ago when was under eating and over exercising severely. They bother me. Can I do anything?

Reza Momeni, MD, FACS · Answer

Your SCM muscle is not too big, it appears perfectly normal to me in the photos.    I would not recommend any treatment.  In my experience you'd likely be unhappy with any treatments that you might opt for.

Larry Weinstein, MD · Answer

you have great neck muscles. Leave them alone. A muscle relaxant like Botox may make them less prominent. I have never had anyone complain about visible muscles.

My sternocleidomastoid (not platysma) is too big. Why? Can I do anything for it?

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