
Overview
The platysma muscle is a superficial muscle and covers crucial muscles of the neck like a blanket. Those deeper located muscles are most important for head positioning and swallowing. If the wrong injection technique is applied serious adverse event can occur. This video provides a comprehensive clinical and anatomic review of the muscles of the neck zone which guides injectors toward safer procedures.
Treatment type: Neuromodulators
Facial region: Neck
Approach: Clinical and Anatomic Review
Competency Level: Expert
Course duration: 9 minutes
Course type: Injection simulation on a human body donor performed by Prof. Sebastian Cotofana
Learning Objectives
- Understand the anatomy of the neck and platysma.
- Perform safe and effective neuromodulator injections for jawline contouring and platysmal bands.
- Identify and avoid common injection errors and complications.
FAQs
This course is designed for aesthetic practitioners, including MDs, RNs, PAs, and NPs, as well as medical students, residents, and any healthcare professionals.

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