Four months after SMAS facelift my face is still wide where the SMAS was folded for suturing. Is there a reason why a surgeon elects to fold the SMAS rather than trim (SMASectomy)?
Answer: SMAS Techniques
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There are many different ways to handle the SMAS during facelift surgery - fold, excise, reposition, purse string, long flap, short flap, deep plane, etc. The choice of which to choose is determined by the patient's physical attributes and the techniques that work best in the hands of the particular surgeon.
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Hi Oklahoma City2013-
There are many different ways to handle the SMAS during facelift surgery - fold, excise, reposition, purse string, long flap, short flap, deep plane, etc. The choice of which to choose is determined by the patient's physical attributes and the techniques that work best in the hands of the particular surgeon.
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Performing a SMAS plication versus a SMAS-ectomy depends on the experience of the surgeon. Many studies have shown no difference in the two techniques and the SMAS-ectomy, so it's really surgeon preference.
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Performing a SMAS plication versus a SMAS-ectomy depends on the experience of the surgeon. Many studies have shown no difference in the two techniques and the SMAS-ectomy, so it's really surgeon preference.
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April 29, 2014
Answer: Customizing SMAS facelift is key I routinely perform SMAS facelifts, but customize the actual lift for each individual's anatomy. Some patients have very thin tissue and folding, or plicating the SMAS can be appropriate. Others have thicker tissue. In these patients I remove a strip of the SMAS and then lift the SMAS and suture it back to itself. This prevents the bunching and unwanted volume in that area. You may still see some thinning of the area, but after 4 months the majority of healing has occurred. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon about your concern. Andrew C. Campbell, M.D. Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Customizing SMAS facelift is key I routinely perform SMAS facelifts, but customize the actual lift for each individual's anatomy. Some patients have very thin tissue and folding, or plicating the SMAS can be appropriate. Others have thicker tissue. In these patients I remove a strip of the SMAS and then lift the SMAS and suture it back to itself. This prevents the bunching and unwanted volume in that area. You may still see some thinning of the area, but after 4 months the majority of healing has occurred. I would recommend speaking with your surgeon about your concern. Andrew C. Campbell, M.D. Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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February 7, 2011
Answer: Facial widening after facelift
The SMAS can be trimmed, cinched or folded depending on the technique and goals for your surgery. Some upper facial widening may occur with repositioning the SMAS and soft tissues upward. This may be desirable and rejuvenating as it helps to transform the " triangle" of aging marked by descent of tissue resulting in widening at the jowls to the "inverted triangle" of youth with more upper fullness.
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Answer: Facial widening after facelift
The SMAS can be trimmed, cinched or folded depending on the technique and goals for your surgery. Some upper facial widening may occur with repositioning the SMAS and soft tissues upward. This may be desirable and rejuvenating as it helps to transform the " triangle" of aging marked by descent of tissue resulting in widening at the jowls to the "inverted triangle" of youth with more upper fullness.
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January 31, 2011
Answer: Wider face after SMAS lift
The SMAS procedure you had may have been done to restore facial volume. However, at only 4 months after surgery, swelling is more likely to account for the facial width. You may discuss it with your plastic surgeon but waiting a few more months may help.
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Answer: Wider face after SMAS lift
The SMAS procedure you had may have been done to restore facial volume. However, at only 4 months after surgery, swelling is more likely to account for the facial width. You may discuss it with your plastic surgeon but waiting a few more months may help.
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