It's genetic, I think bc my dad has the same bands. I also have large submandibular glands and as I age they have begun to show more. I am thinking about a neck lift and platysmaplasty. Is there anything that can be done with large submandibular glands? Can they be minimized with a neck lift/platysmaplasty?
October 31, 2013
Answer: I Have Very Prominent Platysma Banding That Shows Up when I Smile, Talk, Eat. My Options? Options for platysma banding range from Botox treatments to a lower face and necklift. Botox is obviously temporary and the results last about three months. While surgery is more involved the neck rejuvenation should be permanent. Drooping submandibular glands are a challenging problem. A platysmaplasty will tighten the tissue and muscle around the glands but sometimes they are still somewhat prominent following a necklift. Sutures can be used to tuck the glands back up where they once resided under the jawline. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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October 31, 2013
Answer: I Have Very Prominent Platysma Banding That Shows Up when I Smile, Talk, Eat. My Options? Options for platysma banding range from Botox treatments to a lower face and necklift. Botox is obviously temporary and the results last about three months. While surgery is more involved the neck rejuvenation should be permanent. Drooping submandibular glands are a challenging problem. A platysmaplasty will tighten the tissue and muscle around the glands but sometimes they are still somewhat prominent following a necklift. Sutures can be used to tuck the glands back up where they once resided under the jawline. I hope this information is helpful.Stephen Weber MD, FACS
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August 7, 2012
Answer: Prominent platysma banding and submandibular glands
It is very difficult to minimize the size of the submaxillary (submandibular) glands without going in and removing a portion of it and this could result in dry mouth, and is not acceptable. Anterior platysmal bands are best addressed with platysmaplasty with transection of the bands down low in the neck all through a submental incision. If there is any excess skin in the neck a lower face/neck lift will have to be performed, not just a neck lift.
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August 7, 2012
Answer: Prominent platysma banding and submandibular glands
It is very difficult to minimize the size of the submaxillary (submandibular) glands without going in and removing a portion of it and this could result in dry mouth, and is not acceptable. Anterior platysmal bands are best addressed with platysmaplasty with transection of the bands down low in the neck all through a submental incision. If there is any excess skin in the neck a lower face/neck lift will have to be performed, not just a neck lift.
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