The age of a woman most often reveals not the face, as is commonly believed, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose conflict in most cases ends in victory for the latter. At the same time, the neck and neck areas are primarily targeted. How to prevent her premature aging with the help of plastic and which surgeries are considered the most effective - they figured out together with plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Bely.
Why does the neck age earlier than other parts 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 a small triangular zone in the middle) - from the lower clavicle to the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not attach to the bone, which means that it quickly loses elasticity and firmness with age. In addition, it is worth noting that it has few sebaceous glands and fat deposits, which is why the skin of the neck is often prone to drying out and the rapid formation of wrinkles. So what can be done to maintain the youth and beauty of this sensitive 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 solve the problemthe following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or other chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) strands on the neck;
- Skin wrinkles, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you have one or more of these symptoms, you are welcome to consult a plastic surgeon.
Liposuction
In order to solve the problem of excess adipose tissue and other beards, liposuction is performed - vacuum removal of adipose tissue through small stitches. Young skin after such an operation, as a rule, gets a chance to gather itself, and it is only necessary to follow the recommendations of the surgeon and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If it is an operation on older skin, liposuction should be done with an SMAS lift, because, unlike young skin, older skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platymaplasty
Another problem is the vertical stripes on the neck, which occur in patients of different ages with a lack of adipose tissue in the neck and chin. In that case, it is necessary to tighten the muscles, ie platysmaplasty. This is a rather complicated operation, and we call it a mini-lift only because it is performed through a small incision and does not require 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.
Platymaplasty is almost always accompanied by SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a large low neck lift. The fact is that this mini plastic perfectly corrects the central part of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral parts, which after surgery look "relaxed". The SMAS lift is only necessary to compensate for this significant shortcoming.
An alternative to platysmoplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such an extensive operation, and in this case there is another method of lifting that allows you to do without thorough surgical intervention and additional stitches. It consists of the fact that the muscles are pulled not to the midline of the neck, but to the periphery. So, you can get a nicer and more complete lifting effect of the door without unnecessary cuts.
Age options
What do middle-aged and elderly patients want? This is not only the elimination of excess fat or hair on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of facial contours and the removal of sagging, skin folds, not only on the neck, but also in the area. of "brills".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or platysmaplasty is required, but also skin tightening. Proper and beautiful tightening of the skin on the neck can be done only together with SMAS facelift. But even for elderly patients, such an operation can be reported without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
P. S. If you are thinking of lifting the skin of the neck, remember that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not connected to the face, so most often this procedure should be done in combination with facelifting to achieve the most effective result. When choosing a particular problem-solving method, it is best to consult an expert.
5 effective procedures for improving the skin of the neck and décolleté
Often, of all the anti-aging procedures, the remnants of night face cream, or even nothing, remain in the neck and décolleté area at best. But if you persistently ignore the skin needs of these delicate areas, you can get a strange (and sometimes frightening) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a flabby neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté zones are, in turn, the areas from the chin to the collarbones and from the collarbones to the upper border of the mammary glands (the one that stays open after you put on the bra). The skin here is thin and tender, 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 your side - a number of factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30 natural "Venus rings" on the neck can turn into unaesthetic "wrinkles", and rough vertical wrinkles on the décolleté becomecontinuation of a gentle seductive cleavage on the chest. What should be done to prevent this from happening, and what should be done when the troubles are already visible on the horizon? We deal with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, doctor of the highest category, professional cosmetologist-dermatologist of the clinic
Age 20+
Neck and décolleté skin requires exactly the same care as facial skin. If you start taking care of her health and condition in advance, you can avoid big problems in the future. So, one of the main reasons for the appearance of early wrinkles is skin dehydration. It is often caused by active sun exposure. Remember that ultraviolet rays accelerate the aging of the skin many times over and protect it with creams with SPF filters (this should definitely be done in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration in youthplasma lifting. What is she like? Blood is taken from a vein and placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. 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 performed during 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and its needs.
Age 35+
By the age of 30, the signs of aging become more noticeable: there is some sagging skin, deepening physiological wrinkles, creating "sleep wrinkles". Dry skin becomes a constant problem, and moisturizers no longer solve it. More serious therapy is needed - deep hydration andstimulating collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization- injections of hyaluronic acid (one molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold 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 injections produce biorevitalizers (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktails based on it) with a volume of 1. 5-3 ml - this amount is enough to "moisten" not only the face but also the neck and décolleté. areas. Of course, the long-term optimal effect is achieved through a series of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization, 3-5 procedures are 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. Acting in the deeper layers, they fill in wrinkles from the inside, creating a natural skin frame and stimulating collagenogenesis, which gives a long-term and beautiful aesthetic result.
Age 45+
The main skin problems after the age of forty are deep, pronounced wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, biorevitalization alone will not be enough to maintain the youth and beauty of the skin of the neck and décolleté. will helplaser fractional resurfacing. The method is traumatic and requires 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 laxity and sagging of the skin gradually disappears on the neck, and the depth of physiological folds and "sleeping 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 complete it with filler injections, you can get almost perfect - velvety, taut and elastic - skin. In addition, you can use to tighten the skin of the neckmesothreads- absorbent threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow the creation of a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.