Beverly Hills SMAS Facelift doctors

	Toby Mayer, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 416 N Bedford Dr Suite 200 , Beverly Hills		21 answers
	Francis R. Palmer, III, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 8500 Wilshire Blvd Ste 900, Beverly Hills		10 answers
	Richard W. Fleming, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 416 N Bedford Dr Suite 200, Beverly Hills		6 answers
	Jay Calvert, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 465 N. Roxbury Drive Suite 1001, Beverly Hills		4 answers
	Kimberly Lee, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 433 North Camden Drive Suite 780, Beverly Hills		3 answers
	Babak Azizzadeh, MD Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon 9401 Wilshire Blvd Suite 650, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Amir M. Karam, MD San Diego Facial Plastic Surgeon 4765 Carmel Mountain Road 201, San Diego		2 answers
	Brent Moelleken, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 120 S Spalding Dr Suite 110, Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Anita Patel, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 465 N Roxbury Dr Suite 1001 , Beverly Hills		2 answers
	Glenn Vallecillos, MD Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon 436 N. Bedford Drive Suite 105, Beverly Hills		2 answers

Recent Answers

Does Lifting and Tightening the SMAS Cause Cheeks to Flatten? A doctor told me that tightening the SMAS causes the cheek to flatten. Is this true and if so how do you avoid that? Also, if you just do a composite necklift which address the lower third of the face is the SMAS involved?

A: SMAS plus adding volume to the cheeks

No, SMAS should not cause the cheeks to flatten. But keep in mind that the cheeks are not addressed with lifting during SMAS. If your cheeks need to be rejuvenated, that will require add volume to them with fat, Sculptra or fillers.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

What is an SMAS Facelift, and How is It Different Than a Normal Facelift? I was curious because I have been hearing about them recently and wanted to know if it would work better.

A: SMAS facelift vs. regular facelift

A SMAS facelift involves the deeper tissue layer and therefore provides longer lasting and more natural results. A regular facelift surgery only lifts the skin.

Babak Azizzadeh, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon

Revision Surgery. Should You Got to Your Original Surgeon or Seek Another Surgeon? I had a SMAS facelift/ neck lift with platysma band plication and liposuction under my chin 15 months ago. As early as 6 months after surgery, my neck bands and saggy neck have returned, there are creases under my chin, pouches on the sides and jowels. My surgeon agrees that I need a revision. My concern is that I am having doubts about the surgeon's skillset. Starting with a new surgeon is financially unrealistic, as this surgery was expensive. I am so disappointed with the results.

A: Selection a Surgeon for Revision of Facelift

All experienced surgeons occasionally have to make minor revisions after facelift surgery. It sounds like your surgeon agrees that a revision is necessary and is willing to work with you. If you have doubts about him/her, you should get second opinions.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon