Do I need Botox for my platysma bands? Or is it just stubborn fat? (Photos)

September 30, 2024

Hello, I've had this issue since early 20s. I thought it was just a double chin but even after losing 60 pounds, it's still greatly noticeable. When I contract my platysma, these bands pop up. Especially the middle one that contributes to my turkey neck/double chin look. This double chin looks different, very deflated and minimizes the definition of a jawline. Would botox be more of what I need before considering aggressive procedures? Or is it just stubborn fat?

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October 1, 2024

Answer: Neck banding

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Carey Nease, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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October 1, 2024

Answer: Neck banding

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Carey Nease, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 17, 2025

Answer: Addressing Platysma Bands

Nick Slenkovich, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 17, 2025

Answer: Addressing Platysma Bands

Nick Slenkovich, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
December 30, 2024

Answer: Botox for platysmal bands

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 30, 2024

Answer: Botox for platysmal bands

Ran Y. Rubinstein, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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October 10, 2024

Answer: There are several options for you

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
October 10, 2024

Answer: There are several options for you

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOGBoard Certified OB-GYN
October 9, 2024

Answer: Platysmal bands

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 9, 2024

Answer: Platysmal bands

Camille Cash, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
October 3, 2024

Answer: The longitudinal lines in the neck are your platysmal bands.

October 3, 2024

Answer: The longitudinal lines in the neck are your platysmal bands.

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