Platysmoraphy

The platysma is a superficial muscle lying just beneath the skin, covering part of our face and neck. It has the form of a thin muscular sheet responsible for some of our facial expressions. In young people, the platysma is toned and relatively taut, providing a smooth neck with visible muscular contours.

With age, the platysma and the skin covering it become more lax and lose their tone. In the central part of the neck, the decussation -- the gap between the right and left platysma -- becomes increasingly pronounced. If we add submental fat deposits to this state, we have the image of an unsightly, aged neck, often disharmonious with the rest of the body.

Platysmoraphy, performed by a specialist cosmetic surgeon, is a safe procedure that delivers natural results. Dr Weiss, specialist in facial cosmetic surgery in Paris (Hauts-de-Seine), invites you to discover the answers to the main questions about platysmoraphy.

A disharmony between the neck (tendons) and a relatively young face and body is very difficult to accept as it is extremely hard to conceal.

Platysmal bands (neck bands) represent the main imperfection and the primary demand in neck rejuvenation surgery.

Platysmoraphy restores the tone of the cervical platysmal muscle and markedly improves the cervicomental angle, aiming to approach the ideal angle of 90 to 110 degrees.

The scar in the submental crease remains very discreet and tends to fade over time.

Most often, platysmoraphy is accompanied by skin tightening as part of a cervical or cervico-facial facelift.

The effects are spectacular and provide a rejuvenation effect of at least ten years on average.

Platysmoraphy, unlike aesthetic medicine procedures, provides stable results.

The surgeon cannot stop the ageing process, but the neck rejuvenation effect persists.