A woman's age usually does not give the face, as is commonly assumed, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose confrontation in most cases ends in the latter's victory. At the same time, the décolleté and neck areas are primarily targeted. How to prevent her premature aging with the help of plastic and which surgeries are considered to be the most effective - calculated together with a 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 middle of the entire cervical surface (with the exception of a small triangular zone in the middle) - from the lower edge of the clavicle to the lower jaw.
The special thing about this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not adhere to the bone, which means that with age it quickly loses elasticity and firmness. In addition, it is worth noting that it has few sebaceous glands and fat deposits, which is why the skin on the neck is often prone to dryness and rapid formation of wrinkles. So what can be done to preserve 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 first consult a beautician. But you need the help of a plastic surgeon to fixthe following issues:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or other chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) threads on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have found one or more of these symptoms in yourself, you are welcome to consult a plastic surgeon.
Liposuction
To solve the problem of excess fat and the other chin, liposuction is performed - vacuum removal of adipose tissue through small punctures. After such an operation, young skin is usually given the opportunity to contract on its own, while you only need to follow the surgeon's recommendations and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If we are talking about surgery of aging skin, liposuction should be done with a SMAS lift, because unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is vertical bands on the neck, which occur in patients of different 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 only call it a mini lift because it is performed through a small incision and does not require a long 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.
Platysmplasty is almost always followed by a SMAS or endotine facelift, or at least a major wire neck lift. The fact is that this mini-plastic perfectly corrects the central region of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas, which look "case" after surgery. SMAS lifting is necessary simply to compensate for this significant inconvenience.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such an extensive operation, and in this case, there is another lifting method that allows you to do without a thorough surgical procedure and additional sutures. It consists in that the muscles are not drawn to the central line of the neck, but to the periphery. So you can get a more beautiful and more complete neck lift effect without unnecessary cuts.
Age settings
What do middle-aged and elderly patients want? This is not only the elimination of excess adipose tissue or threads on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line in the contour of the face and the elimination of flaccidity, skin folds, not only on the neck but also in the area of †‹вЂ‹ the "seizures".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or platysmplasty is required, but also a skin tightening. A correct and beautiful skin tightening on the neck can only be done together with SMAS facelift. But even for elderly patients, such an operation can be performed without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
5 effective procedures to perfect the skin on the neck and décolleté area
Often, from all anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area gets at best the remnants of a night-face cream, or even nothing at all. But if you persistently ignore the needs of the skin in these delicate areas, you can get a strange (and sometimes scary) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a limp neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté zones are the areas from the chin to the collarbones and from the collarbones to the upper edge of the mammary glands (the one that remains open after putting on a bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, practically free of subcutaneous fat (especially on the breast), usually prone to dryness and lethargy. 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 at the age of 30, the natural "Venus rings" on the neck can turn into an unaesthetic "corrugation", andcoarse vertical wrinkles on the décolleté become a continuation of the delicate seductive cleavage on the chest. What needs to be done to prevent this from happening, and what to do when problems are already visible on the horizon? We deal with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, doctor in the highest category, professional cosmetologist-dermatologist at the clinic
Age 20+
The skin on the neck and décolleté requires exactly the same complete care as the facial skin. If you start taking care of her health and condition beforehand, you can avoid major problems in the future. So one of the main reasons for the occurrence of early wrinkles is dehydration of the skin. Often it is caused by active exposure to the sun. Remember that ultraviolet rays speed up the aging of the skin many times and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should definitely do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasma lifting. What is she like? Blood is taken from a vein, placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting own plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. Plasma lifting has been shown to stimulate the production of collagen and, as a result, not only moisturizes the skin but also preserves its density and elasticity. And most importantly, all this is achieved thanks to the body's own resources. Plasma lifting is performed in a course of 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, signs of aging become more noticeable: a certain slackness in the skin appears, physiological folds become deeper, "sleep wrinkles" are formed. Dry skin becomes a constant problem and moisturizer no longer solves it. There is a need for more serious therapy - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalizationInjections of hyaluronic acid (one molecule of hyaluronic acid is capable of containing from 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 injectables produce biorevitalizing agents (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 décolletéareas. Of course, a long-term optimal effect is achieved through a course of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization there are 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reduce the depth of wrinkles and "tighten" the skin will helpbio-amplificationinjections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. By working in deep layers, they fill in wrinkles from the inside, restore the natural skin frame and stimulate collagenogenesis, giving a long-term and beautiful aesthetic result.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after forty are deep, pronounced wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone will not be enough to preserve the youth and beauty of the skin on the neck and décolleté area. Will helplaser fractional resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires rehabilitation of about 6-7 days, but is today 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, flabbiness and sagging of the skin gradually disappears on the neck, and the depth of physiological folds and "sleep wrinkles" in the décolleté area decreases. 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. In addition, to tighten the skin on the neck, you can usemesothreadsabsorbable threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.