The platysma is a thin muscle running from the jaw to the collarbones. When its edges separate or stretch, vertical bands appear on the neck (“turkey neck”), and the angle between chin and neck flattens out. Simply removing fat with liposuction doesn't solve the problem in this case — the contour will stay undefined, because the cause isn't volume, it's the position of the muscle.
Platysmaplasty sutures the muscle along the midline, restoring its natural position, while removing the vertical bands. It's often combined with chin liposuction, when there's excess fat, and with a lower facelift, when sagging extends to the jawline and jowls — Dr. Maier determines the scope at the in-person exam, based on the structure of your own tissue.
A standalone neck lift is done less often than one combined with a facelift — because the neck and lower face visually function as a single zone, and lifting one without the other can look inconsistent. At the consultation the doctor will tell you honestly if, in your case, it's better to address both areas together rather than just the neck.
The surgery takes place at Gargash Hospital under local anaesthesia with sedation, or under general anaesthesia, depending on the scope. The incision for platysmaplasty is usually hidden under the chin and, when combined with a facelift, continues within the natural folds behind the ears. Swelling and tightness in the first days are normal; most of the swelling subsides within 2 weeks.
The exact price is quoted at the consultation once the scope is clear: platysmaplasty with liposuction alone costs differently from a combination with a full facelift. Appointments are in Dubai; the doctor names the exact figure at the consultation — right away, no “come in and we'll see”.
