Botox can be used to improve the appearance of some wrinkles in the neck . At the same time, it can give a smoother jawline in some patients. Botox in this area should be used cautiously, as too much Botox, given low in the neck has been associated with the development of some swallowing problems.
When used carefully and appropriately, Botox in the neck can give good cosmetic results for some patients. (Joshua Zeichner, MD, Manhattan Dermatologist)
Botox can be used on the neck to relax the vertical bands which are caused by the platysma muscle contracting.
Botox does not correct the horizontal lines on the neck. I would recommend topical peels to help soften the horizontal lines. (Jeffrey W. Hall, MD, Austin Plastic Surgeon)
Botox Can Be Helpful For Softening Neck Bands
Do Botox Injections Work on the Neck
Botox injections work well on the medial platysmal bands of the neck. It is important to find a board certified physician who has experience in this area do perform the injections. (Thomas Guillot, MD, Baton Rouge Plastic Surgeon)
Botox can be used to treat platysmal bands. An experienced injector and proper patient selection are key to this use of botox. (Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS, West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon)
Botox can reduce “Necklace” lines
Botox can reduce “necklace” lines (transverse lines) and the vertical cords of the platysma muscle that are accentuated when EEEE is annunciated. (Robert Sleightholm, MD, Brampton Plastic Surgeon)
Ways to Improve Botox Results for the Neck Contouring and Lines
Botox can be used to contour neck line and soften lines of the midneck. Ways to enhance botox for neck contouring are as follows:
Botox In The Neck For Wrinkles Photos
- appropriate pre-existing neck bands and/or lateral neck bulge can be improved and reduced, thereby creating a more sharply defined jaw line and neck.
- neck lines, especially horizontal ones, can be improved conservatively with botox. Additional improvement can be made by the combined use of hyaluronic acid filers in the dermal layer to “thicken” the skin in this area. (George Sun, MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox Works Great on the Neck
If you use small amounts of Botox into the banding of the neck, it will relax the look of pulling on the neck and make it look smoother. If you place Botox right under the chin in the neck it will help to pull up the skin of the neck and show a firmer contour.
Botox Vertical Neck Bands
The key is to go to an experienced injector since too high of amounts have been associated with difficulty swallowing. (Grace Liu, MD, Newport Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)
Botox injections can work on the neck bands. However, you will need to have an experienced provider to avoid swallowing complications. Botox is commonly used around the eyes and forehead. Using Botox in the lower part of the face can lead to asymmetry. (Edward E. Dickerson, IV, MD, Fayetteville Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox works on the neck, forehead, and Crow’s feet around eyes
For the right patient Botox is highly effective for the neck. If someone has deep cords Botox will minimize those almost immediately and make you look younger and less wrinkled. If the problem in the neck area is excess or hanging skin then Botox really will not be the solution.
Does Botox Help Neck Bands
I have found Thermage builds collagen particularly in this area and can be used both as a treatment for sagging necks and as a maintenance in patients as well. It is important to find an experienced board certified dermatologist for your consultation so that you will have the best individualized treatment plan designed for you. (Michele S. Green, MD, New York Dermatologist)
When patients to have the 2 neck bands or cords in the neck, Botox can help with temporary improvement of them. The amount of Botox required tends to be cost prohibitive, since it takes if a lot of units injected quite often to keep them from recurring.
When patient’s have decided to stop performing Botox on the anterior platysmal bands, a neck lift, or face neck lift is required to tighten the bands surgically which gives a more permanent effect. (William Portuese, MD, Seattle Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Does Botox Work On Neck Bands
Botox injections to the neck – Los Angeles
Botox can soften vertical neck bands or cords of platysma. It is very useful in this area. (Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS, Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon)
Sure…botox is great for neck banding…but there’s more finesse necessary…
always good idea to be conservative with the amount…but it can make a big difference…and sometime injection at the jawline and in the upper neck can help accentuate the jawline…the so-called Nefertiti lift… (Ken Landow, MD, Las Vegas Dermatologist)
Botox Treats Neck Bands, Not Wrinkles
The virtical bands in the neck, especially the two that ocurr just to each side of the voice box, are treatable with Botox or Dysport. These bands are caused by the platysma muscle contracting across the concave surface of the neck.
Botox temporarily weakens the muscle preventing those contractions. Botox does not imporve the horizontal lines in the neck. These lines are the result of bending your head down and should not be treated with Botox. (Louis W. Apostolakis, MD, Austin Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Usage of Botox or Dysport for neck bands wrinkles
Botulinum toxins such as Botox or Dysport may be injected for wrinkles on the neck brought about my contraction of platysmal muscle bands. However, it is considered off-labelled indication, not officially approved by the F. D. A. I personally would advise against the procedure until we have a more define protocol as there have been reports of vocal cord alteration, difficulty of breathing, given the proximity of injections to those areas. (William Ting, MD, Bay Area Dermatologic Surgeon)
Transverse Lines
First of all, anywhere except the glabellar lines on the face is an off-lable use of Botox. However, Botox is a very effective treatment for the vertical bands (not the horizontal creases) in the neck. (David Shafer, MD, FACS, New York Plastic Surgeon)
Botox will work great for neck wrinkles
Botox is a great treatment for horizontal lines and vertical cords that pull the neck skin and crinkling that ages the neck. This is a virtually painfree treatment that takes only about 5 minutes and results will be visible in about 2 weeks.
Botox for wrinkles will last 4-6 months. (David A. F. Ellis, MD, Toronto Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox works well for reducing the vertical lines on the front side of the neck that are accentuated by grimacing. It can also be used to soften necklace lines to a lesser degree. (Lawrence Osman, MD, Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon)
Although the FDA primary cosmetic indications for Botox injections does not include the neck, it is used off label for the treatment of neck wrinkles and especially bands. It can also treat muscle spasms and neck pain. (Sanusi Umar, MD, Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon)
Botox helps turkey neck and necklace lines
By an experienced physician, Botox injections can greatly improve the banding of the neck platysma muscle and help smooth “turkey neck”.Also, skillful use of Botox can help smooth the horizontal wrinkles known as “necklace lines.”
It is very important to see a physician who is well experienced with this advanced use of Botox. (Margaret Weiss, MD, Baltimore Dermatologic Surgeon)
Botox can be used on the neck
For some patients who have very prominent lines in their necks, Botox may be a very good option and Botox injected into the system muscle will help relax of which is the muscle and may therefore help erase the overlying skin wrinkles.
This is often a good option and people whose only complaints are the prominent lines in their neck and who don’t have enough tissue or are not ready yet to receive a neck lift. (Pat Pazmino, MD, FACS, Miami Plastic Surgeon)
Options for the neck area
Women usually are well-versed in their options for maintaining a youthful appearance for the face. However, options for the neck area are not well-known. Botox to soften the cord-like look of the platysmal bands may provide a good option for some to provide a softer, smoother look to the neck.
If the issue is excess skin, a better long-term option would be a neck lift. In any event, a consultation with a board-certfified plastic surgeon is a good starting point to discuss your goals and treatment options. (Harold J. Kaplan, MD, Los Angeles Facial Plastic Surgeon)
Botox works on neck.
1) Many people have hanging muscle bands in the neck which create the “turkey gobbler” look. 2) When these muscle bands are relaxed with Botox (about 50 units), the neck can look much cleaner. (George J. Beraka, MD (retired), Manhattan Plastic Surgeon)
Botox injections nicely smooth the midline Neck (Platysma) bands
As we age, the shaving muscle, Platysma, which extends from the jaws over the neck to insert in the skin over the breasts, comes off the neck. Different people have a different appearance to this – the most common appearance is of two muscle folds / cords than extend from the chin to the bottom of the neck.
Although the best treatment to smooth Platysmal bands is a Facelift / necklift, Botox placed in these muscle bands can NICELY smooth them and achieve an acceptable result WITHOUT a Facelift. To have this done, you are advised to have the injections placed by a Plastic Surgeon, ENT or Dermatologist himself , not a substitute injector. (Peter A. Aldea, MD, Memphis Plastic Surgeon)
Botox injections can improve neck bands
Botox injections can improve the appearance of neck bands. However, depending on the degree of skin laxity and other signs of facial aging, other treatments may be used instead of, or in addition to Botox injections.
An experienced injector can tell you if this treatment is likely to be of benefit in your particular case. (William Andrade, MD, Toronto Plastic Surgeon)