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Corset platysmaplasty.

J J Feldman1

  • 1Department of Surgery (Plastic), Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1992
PubMed
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This novel platysma tightening technique repositions the muscle anteriorly using a midline seam and sutures, avoiding resection. It effectively refines neck contour and addresses subplatysmal concerns without complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Anatomy
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • The platysma muscle plays a crucial role in neck aesthetics.
  • Traditional platysma tightening methods can involve muscle resection, leading to potential complications.
  • Addressing subplatysmal fat and salivary gland prolapse requires careful surgical planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe a novel, nontraditional surgical technique for platysma tightening.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of anterior platysma repositioning.
  • To demonstrate the technique's ability to improve neck contour and manage associated anatomical issues.

Main Methods:

  • A multilayered midline seam is used to approximate the platysma halves in an anterior direction.

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  • Vertical submandibular muscle pleats and sling sutures are employed for contour refinement.
  • The technique avoids muscle resection or transection, allowing for concurrent subplatysmal lipectomy.

    • Main Results:

    • The described method achieves platysma tightening through anterior muscle repositioning.
    • The technique successfully refines neck contour without central neck depression or laryngeal skeletonization.
    • Subplatysmal lipectomy and correction of bulging submandibular salivary glands are feasible with this approach.

    Conclusions:

    • This anterior platysma repositioning technique offers a safe and effective alternative for neck rejuvenation.
    • The method avoids muscle resection, minimizing risks associated with traditional approaches.
    • It provides excellent aesthetic outcomes for platysma laxity and associated subplatysmal abnormalities.