Platysmoplasty (neck plastic)

The neck is one of the first areas of the body to undergo visible age-related changes. Over time, the muscles weaken, the skin stretches and sags, and the contours of the chin become fuzzy.

To eliminate these shortcomings, the Dobrobut Medical Center performs platysmoplasty - a surgical neck lift. In just 1.5-2 hours, experienced plastic surgeons correct all signs of neck aging and achieve a visible rejuvenation effect.

Types of neck and chin plastics

The essence of platysmoplasty is to correct the platysma - a large superficial muscle, which is located from the lower jaw to the collarbones. It is responsible for the elasticity of the skin and the beautiful contours of the neck, but muscle tone decreases with age.

There are 3 options for neck plastic surgery in Kyiv:

Lateral platysmoplasty. The edges of the platysma are sutured to eliminate excess skin on the upper neck.
Medial platysmoplasty. The muscle tissue is stretched to the center of the neck to remove horizontal folds and excise excess skin.
Mixed platysmoplasty. During the operation, doctors combine lateral and medial plasty techniques to achieve the ideal shape of the cervicomental angle. Because of the complexity and duration of the correction, the cost of this type of platysmoplasty is slightly higher.

Since age-related changes develop simultaneously on the face and neck, plastic surgeons recommend performing complex corrections to achieve a good effect. The best result is shown by neck plastic surgery with a circular facelift - the price of such an operation is much higher, however, in just one intervention, you can rejuvenate your appearance for 10 years.

Indications and contraindications

It is recommended to make a neck lift in Kyiv for patients who have visible sagging of tissues and loss of definition of the contours. Most often, this operation is resorted to by women over 40 years old who have already tried various cosmetic procedures but did not get the desired result.

The operation is prescribed for wrinkles, sagging skin, double chin, and sagging tissues in the lower face area.

Plastic surgery of the neck and chin area is impossible if the patient has the following contraindications:

acute infectious diseases;
period of exacerbation of cutaneous herpes;
severe diseases of the heart, liver, kidneys, and other internal organs;
decompensated diabetes mellitus;
blood clotting disorders;
malignant neoplasms;
pregnancy and lactation.

The price of platysmoplasty in Kyiv includes an initial consultation with a plastic surgeon, who determines the degree of age-related changes and chooses the optimal method for their correction.

How is a neck lift performed, prices in Ukraine

Plastic correction of the neck and chin comprises several stages:

Training. The patient undergoes an examination by a doctor, takes the necessary blood and urine tests receives the results of an ECG and chest X-ray. It should be borne in mind that the preoperative examination is not included in the neck's cost lift.
Operation. Neck plastic surgery is performed under general anesthesia and lasts up to 2 hours. The doctor sutures the muscles, removes excess loose skin, and shapes the jawline. After the operation, the patient is transferred to a comfortable ward, in which he stays for 24 hours.
Rehabilitation. Postoperative sutures are removed on days 7-10, and tissue repair takes 3-4 weeks. The patient will need to put on a fixing cervical corset at night, avoid heavy physical exertion, go to the bathhouse and sauna.

To speed up the rehabilitation period, the doctor may prescribe physical therapy. Microcurrent therapy, ultrasound therapy, and magnetotherapy have a good effect on tissue healing.

Results of platysmoplasty in Kyiv

After a correctly performed operation, patients note the following changes:

elimination of horizontal wrinkles (“rings of Venus”);
the disappearance of excess loose and sagging skin;

the formation of an acute jugular-chin angle - one of the main markers of youth;

improving the contours of the neck;
creating clear contours of the lower jaw and chin.

The results of neck plastic surgery will delight the patient 5-10 years old, which depends on the type of skin aging, compliance with the surgeon’s recommendation, and the use of home and salon care procedures.

Contact the experienced plastic surgeons of the Dobrobut clinic for platysmoplasty of the neck at an affordable price. In our medical center, patients are offered an individual selection of the operation technique, comprehensive medical supervision from the initial consultation to the end of the rehabilitation period.

An appointment for a doctor’s appointment in Kyiv is carried out by phone or through the feedback form on the clinic’s website.

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