The platysma is a muscle located under the skin of the neck. The anatomy of this thin muscle greatly affects the appearance of the neck. Loosening in the muscle can cause both neck sagging and sometimes neckbands.
The separation of two muscles on both sides of the neck causes two bands in the midline of the neck. Surgical repair of this muscle provides a youthful appearance to the neck and under the chin, and this process is called platysmaplasty. The lower half of the face and neck are stretched.
What are the Risks of Platysmaplasty?
Risks and possible complications of Platysmaplasty include excessive bleeding, skin tissue death, blood clots, and persistent edema. There is also the possibility of skin contour irregularities, discoloration or swelling of your skin, repeated loosening of the skin, and injury. You may also experience numbness or other changes in numbness or intense itching.
As with all surgical procedures, there are risks associated with anesthesia. Additionally, the effects of plastic surgery cannot be exactly as your dream, and unsatisfactory aesthetic results are a reality. Due to, in some cases, additional surgery may be needed.
After surgery, call your surgeon immediately if any of the following occur: shortness of breath, chest pain, excessive bleeding, or unusual heartbeats.
The bottom line is, the neck is one of the most important parts of our body that shows our age. Platysmaplasty surgery, known as neck lift surgery, you can get a more youthful appearance. If you want to learn more about platysmaplasty or other cosmetic surgeries, you can read our blog, or you can fill the form to contact us.
