A woman's age usually does not give 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 in the victory of the latter. At the same time, the décolleté and neck areas are primarily targeted. How to prevent premature aging with the help of plastics and what operations are considered the most effective - he understood together with a 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 broad muscle, which is located in the center of the entire cervical surface (except for a small triangular band in the middle) - from the lower limit of the keysto the lower jaw.
The peculiarity of this muscle is that it is very wide, thin and does not adhere to the bone, which means that with age it quickly loses elasticity and firmness. In addition, it is worth noting that it has few sebaceous glands and fatty 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 needed to eliminate problems in the cervical area. If you are not satisfied with the quality and texture of the skin or the 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 in the neck and chin (or in the second chin).
- Typical (vertical) threads around 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 - removal of adipose tissue in a vacuum through small punctures. After such an operation, the young skin, as a rule, has the opportunity to contract on its own, while you only need to follow the surgeon's recommendations and wear a special elastic bandage for some time. If we are talking about surgery on old skin, liposuction should be done with SMAS erection, because, unlike young skin, old skin is difficult to contract on its own.
Platysplasty
Another problem is the vertical bands in the neck, which appear in patients of different ages with insufficient adipose tissue in the neck and chin. In this case muscle tightening or plasmoplasty is required. This is a rather complicated operation and we call it mini-lift only because it is done through a small incision and does not require long recovery. 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 a SMAS or endothin facelift or at least a large threaded neck facelift. The fact is that this mini-plastic perfectly corrects the central area of the neck and hardly affects the peripheral areas, which look "loose" after surgery. The SMAS-lift is only necessary to cover this important disadvantage.
Alternative to platyplasty
Of course, not all young girls are ready for such a massive operation and in this case there is another method of lifting that allows you to do without thorough surgery and additional sutures. It consists in the fact that the muscles are not attracted to the center line of the neck, but to the periphery. This way, you can get a more beautiful and complete neck straightening effect without unnecessary incisions.
Age options
What do middle-aged and older patients want? This is not only the elimination of excess adipose tissue or strands in the neck, but also the restoration of a clean line of the contour of the face and the elimination of flatness, folds of skin, not only in the neck, but also in the area from the "brills ".
In this case, not only liposuction and / or plastic surgery is required, but also skin tightening. A proper and beautiful skin tightening on the neck can be done only together with SMAS face facelift. But even for older patients, such an operation can be done without the use of long incisions (the suture will be "hidden" in the fold behind the ear).
POSTSCRIPT. If you are thinking of lifting the skin of the neck, do not forget that this area is not a separate part of the body that is not related to the face, so most of the time this procedure must be done in conjunction with a facelift to achieve the most effective result. . When choosing a specific method to solve a problem, it is best to consult an expert.
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, receives the remnants of a night face cream or even nothing. But if you persistently ignore the skin needs of these sensitive areas, you can have a strange (and sometimes scary) unnatural effect on a youthful face in a flabby neck.
First of all, the neck and décolleté areas are, respectively, the areas from the chin to the keys and from the keys to the upper limit of the mammary glands (the one that remains open after wearing a bra). The skin here is thin and thin, practically without 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 the side - some factors lead to the fact that by the age of 30, the natural "Aphrodite rings" on the neck can turn into unsightly "groove ", and the coarse vertical wrinkles in the décolleté become a continuation of the seductive delicate décolleté on the chest. What should be done to avoid this and what should be done when the 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+
The skin of the neck and décolleté requires exactly the same complete care as the skin of the face. If you start taking care of her health and condition in advance, you can avoid big problems in the future. Thus, one of the main reasons for the appearance of premature wrinkles is dehydration of the skin. It is often caused by active sun exposure. Do not forget that ultraviolet rays accelerate the aging of the skin many times and protect it with creams with SPF filters (this is definitely a must do in spring and summer)! Ideal for preventing dehydration at a young ageplasmolifting. How is she; The 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, that 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.
Age 35+
By the age of 30, the signs of aging become more noticeable: some flabby skin appears, the normal aspects deepen, "sleep wrinkles" are formed. Dry skin becomes a permanent problem and moisturizers no longer solve it. There is a need for more serious treatment - deep hydration and stimulation of collagen production. The process is perfect for this. biorejuvenation- injections of hyaluronic acid (one molecule of hyaluronic acid can hold from 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 injectable products produce bio-refreshing (the same hyaluronic acid or cocktail based on it) with a volume of 1. 5-3 ml - this amount is enough to "hydrate" not only the face but also the neck andthe neckline. areas. Of course, a long-term optimal result is achieved through a series of procedures. For example, for biorejuvenation is 3-5 procedures 1-2 times a year. Reduce the depth of wrinkles and "tighten" the skin will helpbio-enhancementinjections of fillers based on hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite. Working in deep layers, they fill in wrinkles from the inside, recreating the natural context 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, intense wrinkles and loss of elasticity. At this age, bio-rejuvenation alone will not be enough to maintain the youth and beauty of the skin of the neck and décolleté area. Will helplaser fractional surface repetition. The method is traumatic and requires recovery 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, flaccidity and sagging of the skin gradually disappear in the neck and the depth of normal folds and "sleep wrinkles" in the décolleté area is reduced. 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 filling injections, you can get almost perfect - velvety, toned and elastic skin. In addition, to tighten the skin of the neck, you can useinterlocutors- absorbable threads that are injected subcutaneously and allow you to create a "skeleton" and improve the shape of the face.