The age of a woman most often indicates not the face, as is generally believed, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, the confrontation of which in most cases ends in the victory of the latter. At the same time, the décolleté and neck areas are the main targets. How to prevent premature aging with the help of plastics and what surgery is considered the most effective - was discovered together with plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely.
Why does the neck age earlier 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 surface of the cervix (with the exception of the small triangular zone in the middle) - from the lower border of the clavicle to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not stick to the bones, which means that with age it quickly loses elasticity and firmness. In addition, it should be noted that it has few sebaceous glands and fat deposits, which is why the skin of the neck is often prone to dryness and the rapid formation of wrinkles. So what can be done to maintain the youth and beauty of this vulnerable area?
It should be noted that plastic surgery is not always necessary to get rid of problems in the cervical area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of your skin or have transverse wrinkles, it's a good idea to contact a beautician first. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to solve itfollowing problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Distinctive strands (vertical) on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have found one or more of these symptoms in yourself, welcome to consult a plastic surgeon.
liposuction
To solve the problem of excess fat and a second chin, liposuction is performed - vacuum removal of adipose tissue through small punctures. After such an operation, young skin, as a rule, gets the opportunity to contract 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 are talking about surgery on aging skin, liposuction should be carried out with a SMAS lift, because, unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is the vertical band in the neck, which occurs in patients of all ages with a lack of adipose tissue in the neck and chin. In this case, a muscle tightening, or platysmaplasty, is required. This is a rather complicated operation, and we call it a mini-lift simply because it is performed through small incisions and does not require long rehabilitation. At the same time, a bruise 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 a SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a primary thread neck lift. The fact is that this mini-plasty perfectly corrects the middle region of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas, which look "slack" after the operation. SMAS-lift is needed only to make up for this significant shortcoming.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for so many operations, and in this case there are other methods of removal that allow you to do it without thorough surgical intervention and additional stitches. It consists in the fact that the muscles are pulled not to the midline of the neck, but to the periphery. So, you can get a more beautiful and complete neck lift effect without unnecessary incisions.
Age Choice
What do middle-aged and older patients want? It not only removes excess adipose tissue or strands on the neck, but also restores clear facial contour lines and removes flabby, creased skin, not only on the neck, but also in the area. from "brills".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or platysmaplasty is required, but also skin tightening. Tighten the neck skin that is correct and beautiful can only be done in conjunction with a SMAS facelift. But even for older patients, such an operation can be performed without the use of a long incision (the suture will be "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
P. S. If you are thinking of a neck skin lift, do not forget that this area is not a separate body part that is not in contact with the face, so most often this procedure should be performed in conjunction with a facelift to achieve the most effective results. When choosing a specific method of solving the problem, it is best to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures for perfecting the skin of the neck and décolleté . area
Oftentimes, of all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area get the best after night face cream, or none at all. But if you constantly ignore the needs of the skin in this sensitive area, you can get the odd (and sometimes scary) effect of a youthful face on a flabby neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté zones are the areas from the chin to the collarbone and from the collarbone to the upper border of the mammary glands (which remain exposed after you put on a bra). The skin here is thin and smooth, practically devoid of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), usually tends to be dry and loose. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive use of sunburns, the habit of sleeping on your side - a number of factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30, the natural "Venus ring" on the neck can turn into an unaesthetic "wrinkle", and rough vertical wrinkles on the decollete become a continuationof seductive cleavage. What needs to be done to prevent this from happening, and what to do when problems are already on the horizon? We are dealing with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, a doctor of the highest category, a professional cosmetologist-dermatologist in the clinic
Age 20+
The skin of the neck and décolleté requires the same complete care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of your health and condition early, you can avoid big problems in the future. So, one of the main causes of premature wrinkles is dehydration of the skin. Often it is caused by active exposure to the sun. Remember that ultraviolet rays accelerate skin aging many times over and protect it with a cream with an SPF filter (you should do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasmolifting. What does he like? Blood is drawn from a vein, placed in a special centrifuge. The self-generated plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. It has been proven that plasmolifting stimulates the production of collagen, and as a result, not only moisturizes the skin, but also maintains its density and elasticity. And most importantly, all this is achieved thanks to the body's own resources. Plasmolifting is carried out in 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and its needs.
35+
At the age of 30, the signs of aging become more visible: some skin elasticity appears, physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" form. Dry skin is a constant problem, and moisturizers no longer solve it. There is a need for more serious therapy - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization– injections of hyaluronic acid (one molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold 100 to 800 water molecules! ) often with the addition of certain vitamins, trace elements, amino acids and growth factors. Today, many manufacturers of high-quality injections produce biorevitalizing (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktails based on it) in a volume of 1. 5-3 ml - this amount is enough to "moisturize" not only the face, but also the neck and decollete areas. Of course, the optimal long-term effect is achieved through a series of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization 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 on the deep layers, they fill in wrinkles from within, recreate the skin's natural frame, and stimulate collagenogenesis, which provides long-lasting and beautiful aesthetic results.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after forty are deep and clear wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone will not be enough to maintain the youthfulness and beauty of the skin of the neck and décolleté area. Will helplaser fraction resurfacing. This method is traumatic and requires about 6-7 days of rehabilitation, but today it is one of the best in the fight against skin aging. In fact, this procedure consists of multiple controlled laser burns, followed by active recovery. As a result, sagging and sagging skin gradually disappears on the neck, and the depth of physiological folds and "sleeping wrinkles" in the decollete area decreases. Depending on the condition of the skin, this procedure can be carried out 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 skin - soft, firm and elastic. In addition, to tighten the skin of the neck, you can usemesothreads- absorbable thread that is injected subcutaneously and allows you to create a "frame" and correct the shape of the face.