Tightening and banding of the neck muscles can give an appearance of an aging neck and stress. Surgery is not always necessary at this point. The bands are caused by a tension in a muscle caused the platysma that serves no vital function. Botox injections can relax these muscular bands, giving the neck a smooth appearance without surgery.

The vertical bands that extend from under the chin to the base of the neck are caused by the neck muscle called the platysma. Botox can be injected into the muscle to temporarily reduce the appearance of these bands. This is a simple in office procedure that requires no anesthesia and allows you to get right back to your normal activities.