Platysma · neck contour
Address visible vertical neck bands by repairing or repositioning the underlying platysma muscle.
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Address visible vertical neck bands by repairing or repositioning the underlying platysma muscle. Platysmoplasty treats muscle banding rather than skin or fat alone. It may be performed through a small under-chin incision, combined with a neck lift, or approached differently depending on the band pattern. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
The platysma is a thin paired muscle sheet in the neck. Visible bands can reflect midline separation, muscle activity and broader neck aging. Platysmoplasty treats muscle banding rather than skin or fat alone. It may be performed through a small under-chin incision, combined with a neck lift, or approached differently. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Midline corset repair. Lateral platysma repositioning. Limited release for selected bands. Combination with skin or fat treatment Platysmoplasty treats muscle banding rather than skin or fat alone. It may be performed through a small under-chin incision, combined with a neck lift, or approached differently depending on the band pattern. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Neck tightness, swallowing awareness and bruising can occur early. A support garment may be used. Bleeding, infection, fluid collection and delayed healing. Temporary or lasting numbness, asymmetry, contour irregularity or an unfavorable scar. Alternatives described on this page include Observation and Neuromodulator for selected dynamic bands. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Educational information only. These summaries cannot determine candidacy, diagnose a condition or replace an individual medical evaluation.
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Overview
Platysmoplasty treats muscle banding rather than skin or fat alone. It may be performed through a small under-chin incision, combined with a neck lift, or approached differently depending on the band pattern.
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Address visible vertical neck bands by repairing or repositioning the underlying platysma muscle.
Tal Dagan, MD, FACS · 420 Madison Avenue, Suites 503–505 · New York, NY 10017 · (212) 585-3242 · myfacesurgeon.com
Overview
Platysmoplasty treats muscle banding rather than skin or fat alone. It may be performed through a small under-chin incision, combined with a neck lift, or approached differently depending on the band pattern.
Prepare
A well-planned procedure begins before treatment day.
Procedure
The platysma is a thin paired muscle sheet in the neck. Visible bands can reflect midline separation, muscle activity and broader neck aging.
Techniques
Technique is selected only after examination, goals and safety considerations are aligned.
Recovery
The early view is never the final result. Follow-up allows swelling, sensation, scars and contour to be assessed over time.
Risks + alternatives
Every procedure has limitations and alternatives. Consultation should make both clear.
Questions
Start with the indication: the precise anatomical or functional finding the procedure is intended to treat—and why that approach fits better than the alternatives.
Platysmoplasty is indicated when visible vertical neck bands or midline separation of the platysma muscle materially contribute to the neck contour at rest or with movement. It does not by itself remove substantial fat or tighten a large excess of skin. Isolated dynamic bands may respond to neuromodulator, while combined skin laxity, fat and jowling may require a broader neck or face-and-neck operation.
The indication above defines the anatomical problem the procedure can address. It cannot promise symmetry, stop aging or correct concerns that arise from a different tissue layer.
Timing varies by procedure and healing; early swelling, firmness or asymmetry should not be mistaken for the final contour.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. Consultation is required for individualized recommendations. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
Educational information only. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
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