I agree with the previous comments. A facelift, including SMAS facelift will have no effect on your TMJ. It will not reposition your jawbone or effect the way the muscle work on your joint. For this reason, there is no medical justification for a facelift which is considered purely cosmetic and insurance... more
Would SMAS Lift help TMJ?
Would an SMAS lift help with the TMJ I have? The right side of my face sags more that the left. I think this is caused by TMJ. I have managed to grind the teeth on the right side down through my gold crown's. I even have a mouth guard.
My understanding is that an SMAS Face Lift would tighten the jaw line muscles. I hit my chin on the right side in 1979 while mounting my horse. I did not notice till later that I have a bone the sticks out on bottom of chin. I have been asked if I have Bell's (something or other) because of the sagging jaw. Do you think it would be covered by insurance?
4 answers to “Would SMAS Lift help TMJ?”
A: face lifting, recovery from surgery, surgery preparation, SMAS lift
Dear ICIirisheyes No, a face lift- no matter the technique will help your TMJ problem. A faclift is for facial shaping and despite the discussion of 'muscle tightening' the facial muscles do not change with the surgery. Botox may help with the muscle tension and can help with TMJ symptoms in some people... more
A: Different target tissue
Face lift procedures do not address the muscles of the jaw but the skin and fascia. The muscles of the jaw are much deeper. So facelift will not help.
A: SMAS Lift won't help TMJ
The TMJ is a joint and not affected by any type of facelift. If you have more skin on one side than the other, a facelift can remove the excess, but will not help your TMJ. See a good dentist or oral surgeon to evaluate your problem.
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