A woman's age most often gives not the face, as is commonly believed, but the neck. This is where plastic surgery comes in.
Beauty and time are two eternal rivals, the confrontation of which in most cases ends with the victory of the latter. At the same time, the décolleté and neck areas are mostly targeted. How to prevent her premature aging with the help of plastic and which surgeries are considered the most effective - was discovered 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 center of the entire surface of the cervix (except for a small triangular area in the middle) - from the lower border of theclavicle in the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not stick to the bone, which means that with age it quickly loses elasticity and stability. In addition, it is worth noting that there are few sebaceous glands and sebaceous deposits, so the skin of the neck is often prone to drying 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 structure 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 itthe following problems:
- Fat deposits on the neck and chin (or second chin);
- Characteristic (vertical) fibers in 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 second chin, liposuction is performed - vacuum removal of adipose tissue through small drillings. After such an operation, the new 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 some time. When it comes to surgery on aged skin, liposuction should be done with SMAS lift, because unlike new skin, old skin is difficult to shrink on its own.
Platysmaplasty
Another problem is the vertical bands on the neck, which appear in patients of different ages with a lack of adipose tissue in the neck and chin. In this case, a muscle contraction, or platysmaplasty, is required. This is a rather complicated operation and we call it mini-lift only because it is performed with a small incision and does not require a long rehabilitation. At the same time, bruises on the neck can be wiped off with a scarf, and you can go to work almost the next day after plastic surgery.
Platysmaplasty is almost always followed by a SMAS or endotene facial lift, or at least a large threaded 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 "hanging" after surgery. Setting up SMAS is only necessary to compensate for this important hurdle.
Alternative to platysmaplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such a voluminous operation, and in this case there is another lifting method that allows you to do without a complete surgical intervention and additional sutures. It consists in the fact that the muscles are pulled not in the central line of the neck, but in the periphery. So you can get a more beautiful and fuller neck lifting effect without unnecessary cuts.
Age options
What do middle-aged and elderly patients want? This is not only the elimination of adipose tissue or excess fibers in the neck, but also the restoration of a clear line of facial contour and the elimination of weakness, skin wrinkles, not only on the neck but also in the area. of "brilleve".
In this case not only liposuction and / or platysmaplasty is required, but also a skin tightening. A correct and beautiful tightening of the skin on the neck can only be done together with the SMAS face lift. But even for elderly patients, such an operation can be performed without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the crease behind the ear).
PS If you are thinking about lifting the skin of the neck, remember that this area is not a special part of the body that is not connected to the face, so more often this procedure should be done together with a facelift to achievethe most effective result. When choosing a specific method for solving a problem, it is best to consult a specialist.
5 effective procedures for perfecting the skin of the neck and décolleté area
Often, of all the anti-aging procedures, the neck and décolleté area at best take on the remnants of a night's face cream, or even nothing at all. But if you constantly ignore the skin needs of these delicate areas, you can get a weird (and sometimes scary) unnatural effect of a youthful face on a weak neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté area are, respectively, the areas from the chin to the clavicle and from the clavicle to the upper border of the mammary glands (what remains open after wearing the bra). The skin here is thin and delicate, practically free of subcutaneous fat (especially on the chest), as a rule, prone to drying 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 intoan unaesthetic "wrinkle", and the rough vertical wrinkles on the décolleté become the continuation of the seductive delicate décolleté on the chest. What should be done to prevent this from happening and what should be done when problems 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 complete 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 dehydration of the skin. It is often caused by active exposure to the sun. Remember that ultraviolet rays accelerate skin aging many times over and protect it with creams with SPF filters (you should definitely do this in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasmolifting. How 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 proven to stimulate collagen production and as a result the skin not only hydrates but also retains its density and elasticity. And most importantly, all of this is achieved thanks to the body's 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.
Age 35+
At the age of 30, the signs of aging become more visible: a flattening of the skin appears, physiological folds deepen, "sleep wrinkles" are formed. Dry skin becomes a constant problem and moisturizers no longer solve it. Needs more serious therapy - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The procedure is perfect for this. biorevitalization- injections of hyaluronic acid (one molecule of hyaluronic acid is able to hold from 100 to 800 molecules of water! ) Often with the addition of some 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 "hydrate" not only the face but alsoneck and décolleté. zonave. Of course, an optimal long-term effect is achieved through a course of procedures. For example, for biorevitalization are 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reducing the depth of wrinkles and "tightening" the skin will helpbioreforcement- filler injections based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill in wrinkles from the inside, recreating the natural framework 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 preserve the youth and beauty of the neck skin and décolleté area. It will helplaser fractional reappearance. The method is traumatic and requires rehabilitation 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 laser-controlled burns, followed by active recovery. As a result, the fading and sagging of the skin gradually disappears in the neck, and the depth of physiological wrinkles 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 skin - velvety, toned and elastic. In addition, to tighten the skin of the neck, you can usemesothreads- absorbable fibers that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "frame" and improve the shape of the face.