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Correcting the aging platysma

H G Brennan, L G Brennan

    Archives of Otolaryngology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
    |October 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Surgical treatment for an aging neck involves partially cutting the platysma muscle. This technique offers predictable, long-lasting results for neck rejuvenation, with further research exploring nerve involvement for enhanced outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Plastic Surgery
    • Aesthetic Medicine
    • Facial Anatomy

    Background:

    • The aging neck often exhibits a
    • stringy
    • appearance due to platysmal muscle hyperactivity.
    • Previous surgical methods for platysmal bands have limitations in predictability and longevity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a surgical technique for correcting the aging neck appearance caused by platysmal hyperactivity.
    • To assess the predictability and longevity of this novel surgical approach.

    Main Methods:

    • The study employed a surgical technique involving partial transection of the anterior border of the platysma muscle.
    • This procedure was performed on over 160 patients within a 2.5-year period.

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    Main Results:

    • The technique demonstrated predictable and longer-lasting results compared to previously described methods for treating platysmal bands.
    • Patient outcomes suggest significant improvement in neck aesthetics.

    Conclusions:

    • Partial transection of the platysma is an effective surgical solution for the aging neck with hyperactive platysma.
    • Ongoing research into sectioning the cervical branch of the facial nerve may offer further improvements.