My neck tendons are very prominent. Is there a way to fix this?

Platysmal bands (the taut lines visible when turning, tilting the head, or speaking) are very common in older adults or those with sagging neck skin. They are caused by thinning of the platysma muscle and loss of skin firmness.

Factors that make the neck tendons clearly visible.

• Increasing age Collagen and elastin decrease, causing the skin and neck muscles to lose elasticity.
• heredity Some people tend to have more prominent neck lines than others.
• Fat around the neck has decreased. When there is less subcutaneous fat, the muscles or tendons of the neck become more visible.
• Repetitive neck muscle tension. For example, they might tend to look up, or speak or smile forcefully.
• Rapid weight loss. The skin and muscles didn't adapt quickly enough, making the tendons clearly visible.

Popular solutions

1. Botox injection
   This method helps relax the platysma muscle, making the neck tendons appear smoother and less pronounced. It's popular because it provides quick results and requires no recovery time.
2. Thread lift or skin tightening (Thread lift / HIFU / Ulthera)
   To tighten the skin on the neck, lift the ligaments and smooth the skin. Suitable for those who don't have significant sagging yet.
3. Neck lift surgery (Platysmaplasty)
   Suitable for those with double chin, tired-looking neck, or significant skin sagging, along with very prominent neck tendons. Results are noticeable but require recovery time.
4. Take care of your neck skin.
   For example, apply skin-firming cream, use sunscreen on your neck, and exfoliate regularly to keep the skin on your neck strong and prevent premature sagging.