A woman's age often reveals not her face, as is commonly believed, but her neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose confrontation in most cases ends with the victory of the latter. At the same time, the décolletage and neck areas are primarily targeted. How to prevent their premature aging with the help of plastics and what operations are considered the most effective - it was found out together with a plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely.
Why does the neck age faster than other areas of the body?
The answer to this question lies in the peculiarities of human anatomy: under the skin of the neck is the platysma muscle, which is located in the center of the entire cervical surface (with the exception of a small triangular zone in the middle) , from the lower border of the clavicles to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not adhere to the bone, which means that it quickly loses elasticity and firmness with age. In addition, it should be noted that it has few sebaceous glands and fatty deposits, so the skin on the neck is often prone to dryness and rapid wrinkling. So what can be done to maintain the youth and beauty of this vulnerable area?
It is worth noting that plastic surgery is not always necessary to eliminate problems in the cervical area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of the skin or transverse wrinkles, it is better to contact a beautician first. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to solvethe following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) strands on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have found one or more of these symptoms in yourself, welcome to a consultation with a plastic surgeon.
liposuction
To solve the problem of excess fat and the second chin, liposuction is performed - vacuum extraction of adipose tissue through small punctures. After such an operation, young skin, as a rule, has the opportunity to shrink on its own, while you just need to follow the recommendations of the surgeon and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If we talk about surgery on aging skin, liposuction should be done with a SMAS lift, since, unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to shrink on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is the vertical bands on the neck, which occur in patients of various ages with adipose tissue deficiency in the neck and chin. In this case, a muscle stretching or platysmaplasty is required. This is quite a complicated operation, and we call it a mini-lift only because it is performed through a small incision and does not require lengthy rehabilitation. At the same time, bruises on the neck can be hidden with a scarf, and you can go to work almost the next day after plastic surgery.
Platysmaplasty is almost always followed by an SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a major neck lift with threads. The fact is that this miniplasty perfectly corrects the central region of the neck and hardly affects the peripheral areas, which look "hanging" after the operation. SMAS-lift is necessary only to compensate for this significant drawback.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not every young girl is ready for such a voluminous operation, and in this case there is another lifting method that allows you to do without a full surgical intervention and additional sutures. It consists in the fact that the muscles are pulled not to the central line of the neck, but to the periphery. Therefore, you can get a more beautiful and complete neck lift effect without unnecessary incisions.
age options
What do middle-aged and older patients want? This is not only the removal of excess fatty tissue or strands on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear contour line of the face and the removal of sagging, skin folds, not only on the neck, but also in the area. of the "brilliants".
In this case, not only liposuction and/or platysmaplasty is required, but also skin tightening. Correct and beautiful tightening of the neck skin can only be done in conjunction with the SMAS facelift. But even for older patients, such an operation can be performed without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
PSIf you are thinking of lifting the skin on the neck, do not forget that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not associated with the face, so most of the time this procedure must be done in conjunction with a facelift to achieve the more effective result. Choosing a specific method of solving a problem, it is better to consult with a specialist.
5 effective procedures to perfect the skin of the neck and décolletage area
Often, from all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolletage area, at best, remains of a night face cream, or even nothing. But if you persistently ignore the skin's needs in these delicate areas, you can get a strange (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a sagging neck.
First of all, the neck and décolletage areas are, respectively, the areas that go from the chin to the collarbone and from the collarbone to the upper edge of the mammary glands (the one that remains open after putting on the bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, practically devoid of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), usually prone to dryness and sagging. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive use of sunburn, the habit of sleeping on the side - a number of factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30, the natural "rings of Venus" in the neck can become an unsightly "ripple" and the thick vertical wrinkles in the neckline become a continuation of the delicate and seductive neckline on the chest. What should be done to prevent this from happening and what to do when problems are already visible on the horizon? We are dealing with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, a doctor of the highest category, a professional cosmetologist-dermatologist at the clinic.
Age 20+
The skin on the neck and décolletage requires exactly the same comprehensive care as the skin on the face. If you start taking care of your health and condition early, you can avoid big problems in the future. Thus, one of the main reasons for the appearance of the first wrinkles is the dehydration of the skin. It is often caused by active sun exposure. Remember that ultraviolet rays often accelerate skin aging and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should do it in spring and summer! ). Ideal for preventing dehydration at an early age. plasma lift. How is she? The blood is drawn from a vein and put into a special centrifuge. The resulting plasma itself is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolletage. Plasmolifting has been proven to stimulate collagen production and, as a result, not only moisturizes the skin, but also maintains its density and elasticity. And most importantly, that all this is achieved thanks to the body's own resources. Plasmolifting is carried out in a course of 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial state of the skin and its needs.
Over 35 years old
At the age of 30, the signs of aging become more noticeable: some sagging of the skin appears, the physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" form. Dry skin becomes a constant problem and moisturizers no longer solve it. There is a need for a more serious therapy: deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization– injections of hyaluronic acid (a molecule of hyaluronic acid is capable of containing 100 to 800 molecules of water! ) often with the addition of certain vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and growth factors. Today, many manufacturers of high-quality injectables produce biorevitalizers (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktails based on it) with a volume of 1. 5-3 ml; this amount is enough to "moisturize" not only the face, but also the neck and décolletage. areasOf course, an optimal long-term effect is achieved through a course of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization it is 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reducing the depth of wrinkles and "tightening" the skin will helpbioreinforcement- injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill in wrinkles from within, recreating the skin's natural framework and stimulating collagen genesis, giving a beautiful and long-lasting aesthetic result.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after forty are deep and pronounced wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone will not be enough to maintain the youth and beauty of the skin in the neck and décolleté area. Help tofractional laser resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires a rehabilitation of about 6-7 days, but today it is one of the best in the fight against skin aging. In fact, the procedure consists of many controlled laser burns, followed by active recovery. As a result, the sagging and sagging of the neck skin gradually disappears, and the depth of the physiological folds and "sleep wrinkles" in the neckline area decrease. Depending on the condition of the skin, the procedure can be performed once or as a course, but only in the autumn-winter period. If you combine it with moisturizing procedures and supplement it with filler injections, you can get almost perfect, velvety, toned and elastic skin. Also, to tighten the neck skin, you can usemesowires- resorbable threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.