Smooth Your Neck: How Botox Treats Platysmal Bands at Aesthetica MedSpa

Platysmal Bands

Smooth Your Neck: How Botox Treats Platysmal Bands at Aesthetica MedSpa

When it comes to signs of aging, many people focus on fine lines, wrinkles, or sagging around the eyes and mouth, but the neck often tells the real story. One of the most common complaints we hear at Aesthetica MedSpa is about platysmal bands, those vertical lines or cords that form in the neck and become more prominent with age. The good news? There’s a simple, non surgical solution: Botox.

What Are Platysmal Bands?

Platysmal bands are vertical muscle bands that can become more visible with age as the platysma muscle, which runs from your collarbone to your jawline, starts to lose elasticity and tone. These bands can appear more pronounced when talking, smiling, or straining the neck, giving the appearance of a “turkey neck” or prematurely aged skin.

What Causes Them?

Platysmal bands develop due to a combination of factors, including:

  • Muscle overactivity

  • Natural aging and loss of skin elasticity

  • Genetic predisposition

  • Weight fluctuations or loss of fat in the neck

Even if your face appears youthful, prominent neck bands can create an uneven look that detracts from your overall appearance.

How Botox Treats Platysmal Bands

At Aesthetica MedSpa, we use Botox (or other neuromodulators like Dysport or Xeomin) to relax the platysma muscle. By strategically injecting Botox into the areas where the bands appear, we can soften their appearance and create a smoother, more contoured neckline.

Here’s how it works:

  • Botox blocks nerve signals to the platysma muscle, reducing its ability to contract.

  • This relaxes the bands, making them less visible at rest and during movement.

  • The result is a firmer, more youthful-looking neck without surgery.

What to Expect from the Treatment

  • Quick procedure: The treatment typically takes less than 15 minutes.

  • Minimal downtime: You can return to most daily activities immediately.

  • Visible results: You’ll start noticing smoother skin within 3–5 days, with full results in about two weeks.

  • Lasting effects: Results typically last 3 to 4 months, with maintenance treatments recommended for continued improvement.

Why Choose Aesthetica MedSpa?

At Aesthetica MedSpa, we believe aging should be graceful and confidence boosting. Our injector is trained in advanced Botox techniques, including neck rejuvenation treatments. We provide natural looking, subtle results tailored to your facial anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Whether you’re starting to notice early signs of neck aging or you’ve been living with platysmal bands for a while, our experts are here to help you love what you see in the mirror.

Ready to smooth out your neck? Schedule an appointment with Aesthetica Medspa by using our simple online form. Alternatively, you can also call us at 201-482-1419 to schedule your appointment! We’re here to help you look and feel your best!