Understanding Platysma Bands

The platysma is a broad sheet of muscle that spans from the shoulders to the jawline on each side of the neck. This muscle plays a key role in certain facial expressions and movements like frowning. However, as we get older, the platysma can gradually weaken and separate into two distinct vertical neck bands.

Many factors contribute to the visible aging and banding of the platysma muscle:

• Decrease in collagen and elastin levels, compromising the skin's supportive structure.
• Loss of volume and laxity in the neck area, letting skin and muscle sag.
• Repetitive motions while talking, swallowing, etc. causing creasing over time.
• Overall deterioration of the skin's elasticity due to the natural aging process.

While some platysmal banding is an unavoidable part of getting older, certain lifestyle habits like smoking, alcohol overconsumption, UV damage, dehydration, and chronic stress can worsen the appearance of neck bands early.

Benefits of Treatment of Platysma Bands with Neurotoxin

At Peak Life Health, we take an advanced approach to combating platysmal banding through precise neuromodulator injections. These FDA-approved muscle relaxers, like Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeuveau, work by temporarily freezing the contractions of the targeted platysma bands.

Our medical professionals are skilled in giving precise neck platysma band injections of neurotoxin neuromodulators along the length of each protruding vertical band. This suspends the bands' movements, allowing the muscles to relax and smooth out gradually over 1-2 weeks.

Neuromodulator injections offer a highly effective, minimally-invasive option to treat platysma bands while providing:

• Smooths severe, etched vertical neck creases.
• Reduces prominence of dynamic neck bands caused by muscle movement.
• Subtly lifts and tightens loose neck skin and muscles.
• Restores a sleeker, more sculpted jawline without surgical intervention.
• Provides a quick 15-minute treatment with no downtime or recovery period.
• Delivers natural-looking results that still allow a full range of facial and neck mobility.
• Continues to improve neck texture and skin quality with regular treatments.
• Prevents further platysmal banding as neuromodulators weaken the muscle.

Our medical experts will closely evaluate your degree of neck banding, skin elasticity, and overall goals to create a fully customized injection plan tailored to your unique needs.

Botox Injections for Platysmal Bands: Non-Surgical Treatment

While Botox neck platysma bands injection remarkably smooth the vertical platysma bands themselves, our clinicians often recommend combining this treatment with complementary non-surgical therapies. This comprehensive approach allows us to achieve overall rejuvenation and tightening of the entire neck area for maximum age-defying results.

Some procedures that pair synergistically with platysma band injections include:

• Dermal fillers to restore lost volume and lift sagging neck skin.
• Laser treatments to build collagen and improve skin tone and texture.
• Microneedling and RF microneedling to tighten and firm the neck.
• Medical-grade skincare to support collagen and elastin production.

During your consultation, we will discuss all options and develop a customized treatment plan to address your specific concerns and goals for a rejuvenated, youthful neckline.

Your Treatment Journey

Consultation

Your journey begins with an extensive one-on-one consultation with Dr. Dhillon or a medical provider on our team. This important initial step enables us to:

• Understand your concerns about neck banding and desired outcomes.
• Evaluate your degree of platysmal prominence and skin quality.
• Determine if neuromodulators are the best treatment option for you.
• Recommend any complementary procedures for overall rejuvenation.
• Answer all of your questions about costs, timeframes, and expectations.
  

We always take a transparent approach, so you feel comfortable and confident moving forward with your customized treatment plan.

Injection Day

Once your customized injection plan is developed, we will schedule your treatment at a convenient time:

• Option to apply a topical numbing cream for enhanced comfort if desired.
• Your medical professionals will carefully mark the specific injection sites along each band.
• Using an ultra-fine needle, the dosage will be administered precisely into the targeted areas.
• Most treatments take just 10-15 minutes from start to finish.
• You can expect to experience minimal discomfort, pinching, or pressure during the quick injections.
• No downtime or recovery is required afterward - you can resume normal activities immediately.

While some mild swelling or bruising may occur, these are temporary side effects that should subside within a couple of days.

Results

The smoothing effects of your neck platysma bands injection will become apparent gradually over the next 5-14 days as the targeted areas of the muscle relax:

• Dynamic bands caused by movement will start smoothing out within 5-7 days.
• More severe, etched vertical creases will gradually soften over 2 weeks.
• Full results are typically visible at the 2-week mark.
• We may recommend a follow-up visit to evaluate outcomes and discuss if any additional injections are needed for your next treatment.

To maintain your smooth, youthful neckline long-term, touch-up injections are recommended every 3-6 months as the effects start to wear off. Our patients find this routine, quick treatment to be well worth the confidence boost and refreshed look it provides.

Those who follow a consistent treatment regimen may also notice ongoing improvements. Neuromodulators like Botox injections for platysmal bands can gradually strengthen collagen levels and improve overall skin quality, firmness, and texture in the neck over time.

Book an Appointment Today | Platysma Neck Bands Treatment in Texas (DFW Area)

Our dedication to providing proven results with the latest innovative techniques allows you to unveil a rejuvenated, elegant profile for years to come.

Get the best treatment of platysma bands with neurotoxin in Garland, Sunnyvale, Mesquite, Forney, and the DFW area, TX. To learn more about Peak Life Health, book an appointment or call +14696308733.