The Effect of a Novel Platysma Hammock Flap During Extended Deep Plane Facelift on the Signs of Aging in the Neck.

Background: Aging changes in the neck, including platysma banding (PB), skin laxity (SL), and submandibular gland visibility (SGV), have a high degree of recurrence after rhytidectomy.

Objectives: The authors sought to assess the long-term improvement in PB, SL, and SGV with addition of aplatysmal hammock flap to the extended deep-plane facelift and assess patient satisfaction.

Methods: This was a prospective study of 123 consecutive patients undergoing extended deep-plane facelift incorporating platysma hammock flap with or without midline platysmaplasty.