Vertical neck lines

Overview:

Vertical neck lines, medically known as platysmal bands, are usually caused by hyperactivity of the platysma muscle of the neck as well as loss of elasticity and tissue support with aging. They are treated by injecting botulinum toxin (known as Botox®), which target the muscle fibres and tightens the neck.

What you should know:

• Length of procedure: 10-15 min
• Anaesthesia: none
• Results: 2 weeks
• Number of sessions: single session
• Session intervals: none
• Maintenance: 4-6 months
• Downtime: none
• Please note: the doctor must ensure that the right dosage of botulinum toxin is injected to avoid side effects such as difficulty in swallowing