Platysmaplasty, commonly referred to as a neck lift, is a form of cosmetic plastic surgery involving tightening and removing skin from the human neck. [1] [2]
Because it doesn't often follow a predictable pattern of aging, neck lift surgery must be tailored to each patient's specific needs. Loss of collagen is a major contributor to facial aging, and the neck is certainly no exception. [3] As the aging process progresses, collagen production declines and the skin becomes lax, sags, and looks wrinkled. With time, neck muscles also weaken causing a "turkey wattle" appearance. The thin skin of the neck is also especially vulnerable to creases and lines. Neck lifts tend to last 7-10 years and can be repeated in the future if necessary. [4][ citation needed]
Platysmaplasty, commonly referred to as a neck lift, is a form of cosmetic plastic surgery involving tightening and removing skin from the human neck. [1] [2]
Because it doesn't often follow a predictable pattern of aging, neck lift surgery must be tailored to each patient's specific needs. Loss of collagen is a major contributor to facial aging, and the neck is certainly no exception. [3] As the aging process progresses, collagen production declines and the skin becomes lax, sags, and looks wrinkled. With time, neck muscles also weaken causing a "turkey wattle" appearance. The thin skin of the neck is also especially vulnerable to creases and lines. Neck lifts tend to last 7-10 years and can be repeated in the future if necessary. [4][ citation needed]