Platysmaplasty
Neck Surgery in Turkey
Platysma Muscle Tightening & Band Repair
Eliminate turkey neck, vertical neck bands, and sagging muscle with precision platysmaplasty — the surgical gold standard for restoring a smooth, youthful neck contour. Performed by board-certified surgeons at Istanbul's top JCI-accredited hospitals, with savings of 60%+ compared to USA prices.
What Is Platysmaplasty?
Platysmaplasty is a surgical neck contouring procedure that targets the platysma muscle — a broad, thin sheet of muscle that runs from the collarbone to the jawline. Over time, this muscle separates, weakens, and develops visible bands that create the appearance of "turkey neck" — vertical cords, horizontal creases, and sagging jowl lines that no amount of exercise or skincare can correct.
During platysmaplasty, your surgeon repairs, tightens, and repositions the platysma muscle through discreet incisions — restoring the smooth, taut neck contour of youth. Unlike non-surgical treatments that offer temporary improvements, platysmaplasty provides structural, long-lasting correction that typically endures 10–15 years or more.
Structural Muscle Repair
The only procedure that directly addresses separated platysma bands — surgically rejoining and tightening the muscle for permanent correction.
Often Combined with Lipo
Frequently paired with submental liposuction or VASER to remove fat while simultaneously tightening the underlying muscle structure.
8 Reasons to Choose Turkey
World-class surgical expertise at a fraction of Western prices — here's why thousands choose Istanbul for platysmaplasty every year.
Save 60–70%
All-inclusive platysmaplasty from $2,800 in Turkey vs $7,000–$12,000 in the USA — same surgeon credentials, same hospital standards, fraction of the price.
↓ 60% Average SavingsBoard-Certified Surgeons
Internationally trained, ISAPS and EBOPRAS members with 15+ years specializing in neck rejuvenation. Your surgeon has performed thousands of platysma repairs.
JCI-Accredited Hospitals
Procedures performed in fully accredited facilities meeting identical safety, sterilization, and surgical standards as top US and European hospitals.
Structural, Long-Lasting Correction
Unlike Botox or threads that fade in months, platysmaplasty physically repairs the platysma muscle — providing results that last 10–15 years. Turkey's surgeons are experts in corset platysmaplasty, the gold-standard technique for maximum band correction.
10–15 Year ResultsVIP All-Inclusive Packages
Everything covered in one price: surgery, 1-night hospital stay, 5-star hotel recovery, VIP airport transfers, personal translator, all medications, compression garment, and lifetime aftercare follow-ups.
$0 Hidden FeesCombine Procedures & Save
Pair platysmaplasty with VASER lipo, neck lift, or facelift in a single session — one recovery period, one trip, dramatically lower combined cost.
Recover in Istanbul
Experience one of the world's great cities during your recovery. 5-star hotels, Mediterranean cuisine, and world heritage sites — all while your new neckline heals.
24/7 Lifetime Aftercare
WhatsApp access to your medical team forever — scheduled video follow-ups at weeks 1, 2, and 6, plus ongoing support for any questions throughout your recovery.
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How Platysmaplasty Is Performed
A precision surgical procedure performed in 5 carefully controlled steps — restoring your neck's youthful structure from the muscle layer up.
Anesthesia & Incision Planning
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia or deep sedation for your complete comfort. Your surgeon marks the incision sites — a small submental incision hidden beneath the chin crease, and when needed, discreet incisions behind each earlobe. These are placed in natural skin folds for virtually invisible healing.
Platysma Muscle Exposure
Through the submental incision, your surgeon carefully elevates the neck skin from the underlying platysma muscle, creating a working space. This reveals the separated muscle bands, excess fat deposits, and the full extent of muscle laxity that needs correction. Any subplatysmal fat (deep fat beneath the muscle) is meticulously removed at this stage.
Corset Platysmaplasty — Muscle Repair
The core of the procedure. Using the corset technique, your surgeon brings the separated platysma muscle edges together at the midline and sutures them with permanent internal stitches — like tightening a corset. This eliminates vertical bands, creates a smooth muscle sling beneath the chin, and dramatically sharpens the cervicomental angle (chin-to-neck junction). The muscle is also trimmed if excessively thick.
Lateral Tightening & Contouring
Through the behind-ear incisions, the lateral platysma edges are pulled back and secured to the mastoid fascia — creating even tension across the entire neck. This step is critical for preventing band recurrence and achieving a natural, non-operated look. If combined with a neck lift, excess skin is trimmed at this stage for a seamless jawline transition.
Closure & Compression
Incisions are closed in multiple layers for minimal scarring — deep absorbable sutures for strength, fine surface sutures for a clean cosmetic line. A small drain may be placed for 24–48 hours. The neck is wrapped in a firm compression garment to minimize swelling and support the newly tightened muscle architecture. You'll spend one night in the hospital for monitored recovery.
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Who Needs Platysmaplasty?
Platysmaplasty addresses issues that cannot be corrected with non-surgical treatments — particularly platysma muscle banding and structural neck laxity.
Ideal Candidates
Best results expected
- Visible platysma bands (vertical neck cords)
- "Turkey neck" appearance with muscle sagging
- Loss of jawline definition due to neck laxity
- Good general health, non-smoker
- Age 40–70, stable weight
- Failed non-surgical treatments (Botox, threads)
Possible with Conditions
May need combo approach
- Mild bands with excess fat — may add VASER or lipo
- Age 70+ — depends on health status
- Controlled diabetes or blood pressure
- Significant skin excess — may add neck lift
- Previous neck surgery or liposuction
Not Recommended
Other options may be better
- Fat only, no muscle banding — VASER lipo is better
- Active smokers unwilling to quit
- Uncontrolled medical conditions
- Unrealistic expectations
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Your Recovery Timeline
Platysmaplasty requires more recovery than minimally invasive options, but the structural, long-lasting results are well worth the downtime.
Surgery & Monitored Recovery
- Procedure completed in 2–3 hours under general anesthesia
- 1-night hospital stay with 24-hour nursing care
- Drains placed, compression garment fitted
- Prescribed pain medication for comfort
Drains Removed, Light Walking
- Transfer to 5-star hotel on day 2 after discharge
- Drains removed on days 2–3 at follow-up visit
- Peak swelling and bruising — completely normal
- Light walking encouraged, daily medical checkups
Sutures Removed, Cleared to Fly
- Sutures removed at day 7 post-op visit
- Swelling reducing, bruising fading to yellow
- Safe to fly home — cleared by surgeon
- Results becoming visible despite residual swelling
Return to Daily Life
- Return to desk work by day 10–14
- 75% of swelling resolved — jawline definition clear
- Compression garment worn nighttime only
- Video follow-up with Istanbul surgeon
Your New Neckline — Complete
- Final results fully visible — all swelling resolved
- Incisions maturing to thin, virtually invisible lines
- Resume all exercise and full activities by week 4–6
- Results last 10–15 years or more
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