Loose neck skin or platysmal bands? (photo)

Question

I have been noticing over the last 5 years an increase of lose neck skin. I'm unsure if it's platysma bands or just loose skin. I was a smoker, have taken nicotine lozenges for years wondering if it's caused this skin change. I have a history of breast implants that were only in for one year before having them removed thinking it would causing the sagging jaw line/loose skin due to the weight. I felt I was a little young to be seeing this, but maybe not. Not sure what to do?

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Hat is visible in your photo is a platysma muscle band that created skin fold. At this stage treatment with Botox may be your best solution. Hope this helps.

Robert M. Lowen, MD · Answer

Early neck aging can be bothersome, but MyEllevate can improve the contour with a non-incision necklift that releases that band seen in the picture and pulls the muscle and skin up and tighter into the cervicomental angle.  Local tumescent anesthesia, suture suspension necklift done through tiny punctures that do not leave a scar and a suture on a light rod that goes under the skin, up behind the ear back and up to the other side and back to the midline where it is tightened. Three to five days in a protective cervical collar.  Usually back to work in 5-7 days.

Gianfranco Frojo, MD · Answer

That is a platysmal band. The easiest early minimally invasive option is to inject Botox into the length of the band to help "soften" the appearance. The most invasive option is band excision as part of a necklift.

Steven H. Wiener, MD · Answer

This is a interesting question.  It appears that you have a platysma band.  However, you may have skin laxity.  A physical exam by a plastic surgeon is required to determine the best treatment options for you.

NECK LIFT PROVIDERS NEAR YOU

Loose neck skin or platysmal bands? (photo)

Answers (4)

NECK LIFT PROVIDERS NEAR YOU