This review is devoted to the issue of age-related changes of the lower third of the face and modern methods of their correction. In addition to historical milestones in development of platysmaplasty, the authors present complex approach to rejuvenation of the lower third of the face and neck. According to literature data, modern plastic surgeons should be confident in several methods of correction of face and neck aging, as well as combination with minimally invasive technologies. Cosmetology and plastic surgery should complement each other for favorable long-term results. This article systematizes knowledge in facial and neck rejuvenation that sets the vector for individual approach based on anatomical features and type of the face.

Keywords. platysmaplasty, face rejuvenation, subplatysmal structures, myotomy, neck lift