The age of the woman most often betrays not the face, as it is believed, but the neck. Here comes the place of plastic surgery.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, whose confrontation in most cases ends with the victory of the latter. At the same time, the areas of the décolleté and neck are mainly targeted. How to prevent premature aging with the help of plastic and what operations are considered the most effective - we learned together with a plastic surgeon, professor, doctor of medical sciences Igor Beli.
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 cervical surface (except for a small triangular area 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 with age it quickly loses elasticity and firmness. In addition, it is worth noting that there are 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 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 cervix. 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 resolvethe following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) threads on the neck;
- Skin folds, excess fat, weakened muscles.
If you find one or more of these symptoms in yourself, you should consult a plastic surgeon.
Liposuction
To solve the problem of excess fat and the second chin, liposuction is performed - vacuum removal of adipose tissue through small punctures. After such an operation, the young skin, as a rule, gets the opportunity to shrink on its own, while you only need to follow the surgeon's recommendations and wear a special elastic bandage for a while. If we are talking about aging skin surgery, liposuction should be done with SMAS lifting, because unlike young skin, aging skin is difficult to shrink on its own.
Platysmoplasty
Another problem is the vertical bands on the neck, which occur in patients of different ages with a deficiency of adipose tissue in the neck and chin. In this case, muscle tightening or platysmoplasty is required. This is a rather complicated operation and we call it mini-lifting only because it is performed through a small incision and does not require long-term 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.
Platysmoplasty is almost always followed by SMAS or endotin facelift, or at least a basic neck lift. The fact is that this mini-plastic perfectly corrects the central area of the neck and almost does not affect the peripheral areas that look "sagging" after surgery. SMAS-lifting is only needed to compensate for this significant shortcoming.
An alternative to platymoplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such a voluminous operation and in this case there is another method of lifting, which allows you to do without in-depth surgery and additional stitches. It consists in the fact that the muscles are pulled not to the central line of the neck, but to the periphery. So you can get a more beautiful and full effect of lifting the neck without unnecessary cuts.
Age options
What do middle-aged and elderly patients want? This is not only the removal of excess fat or fibers on the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of the contour of the face and the elimination of sagging, skin folds not only on the neck but also in the area of †‹вЂ‹ "brilliant".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or platysmoplasty is required, but also skin tightening. Proper and beautiful tightening of the skin of the neck can be done only together with 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).
PS 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 must be done together with a facelift toachieve the most effective result. When choosing a specific method of solving a problem, it is best to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures to improve the skin of the neck and décolleté area
Often, of all the anti-aging treatments, the neck and décolleté area receives remnants of night face cream or even nothing at best. But if you stubbornly ignore the skin needs of these delicate areas, you can get a strange (and sometimes scary) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a sagging neck.
First of all, the areas of the neck and décolleté are the areas from the chin to the clavicle and from the clavicle to the upper border of the mammary glands (the one that remains open after you put on a bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, practically devoid of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), as a rule, prone to dryness and sagging. Lack of care, lack of moisture, excessive use of sunburn, the habit of sleeping on one side - a number of factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30 the natural "rings of Venus" on the neck can become unsightly "corrugation", and the rough vertical wrinkles on the neckline become a continuation of the delicate seductive neckline on the chest. What needs to be done to prevent this and what to do when problems are already on the horizon? We deal with Irina Nikolaevna Ivanova, a doctor of the highest category, a professional cosmetologist-dermatologist at the clinic
Age 20+
The skin of the neck and décolleté requires exactly the same overall care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of her health and condition in advance, you can avoid major 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 and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you must do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasmalifting. What is she? Blood is taken from a vein placed in a special centrifuge. The resulting plasma is injected into the skin of the face, neck and décolleté. Plasmolifting has been shown to stimulate collagen production 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 performed in a course of 4-5 procedures 1-2 times a year, depending on the initial condition of the skin and its needs.
At the age of 35+
By the age of 30, the signs of aging become more noticeable: some sagging skin appears, physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" form. Dry skin becomes a constant problem, and moisturizers no longer solve it. more serious therapy - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is ideal for this. biorevitalization- injections of hyaluronic acid (one molecule of hyaluronic acid is able to 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 injectables produce biorevitalizers (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktails 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 décolleté areas. , long-term optimal effect is achieved through a course of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization is 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reducing the depth of wrinkles and "tight" skin will helpbiostrengthening- injections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill wrinkles from the inside, recreating the natural frame of the skin and stimulating collagenogenesis, which gives a long-lasting 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 maintain the youth and beauty of the skin of the neck and décolleté. Will helplaser fractional grinding. 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 a number of 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 "sleep wrinkles" in the décolleté decreases. Depending on the condition of the skin, the procedure can be performed once or as a course, but onlyIf 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 of the neck, you can usemeso-ends- Absorbable sutures that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.