Issue N# 5 - 2018
AESTHETIC
Simple management of the neck platysma bands. A technique
Authors : Clarós P, Diandaga MA, Clarós A. (Barcelone)
Ref. : Rev Laryngol Otol Rhinol. 2018;139,5:117-120.
Article published in french 
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Summary :
Introduction: The aging of the neck is characterized by loss of elasticity and contractility of the skin. This aging is manifested clinically by the projection of the platysma bands, the redundancy of the skin, the accumulation of fat in the sub-mental, sub-mandibular regions and the loss of the cervico-mental angle. In addition of face-lifting, there are other techniques for solving the problem of platysma bands. The aim of this report is to present our technique of management simple of the platysma bands. Material and methods: We report our experience on the correction of platysma bands. The procedure is performed under local anaesthesia. The incision involves the skin and subcutaneous tissue; going from the lateral to the medial edge of the platysma band without cuting the muscle. The dissection of the muscle is continued to the deep side of the bands. This dissection is meticulous in order to preserve the superficial facial anastomotic plexus and the branch of the transverse cervical nerve afterwards the muscle is cut. The technique mainly concerns individuals between the 4th and 6th decades. Women appear to be more concerned about the aesthetic appearance of their neck than men. Results: This technique is a simple surgical method, and in the majority of the cases the results are satisfactory. It can be used alone or combined with face-lifting.
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