Does the Approach of the Lateral Platysmal Bands Widen the Gap between the Medial Bands?

Background: The first visible change in an aging face and neck is the loss of neck contour, which can be corrected by treating the platysmal bands; however, it remains unclear as to which is the best strategy to approach these bands. The aim of the present study is to verify whether the lateral platysmal bands approaches, before the medial ones, cause widening of the gap between them.

Methods: This is a prospective, randomized, comparative study involving 30 individuals presenting various stages of neck and facial flaccidity and sagging.