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Does SMASectomy involves lifting the muscle?

Humorous374809Jan 7, 2025
Does SMASectomy removal of tissue Involves plication? I’m looking forward a midfacelift skin only with upper cheek removal but I don’t want any muscle lifting is that possible ? And how long it will last if the lifting would be only removing skin like 1 cm in a 40 year old

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John Michael Thomassen, MD

A temporal cheek lift will smooth out these lines. It can be done in the office under local anesthesia. I would also recommend a conservative lower lid pinch to remove improve the bunching right under your lower lid.

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Paul M. Steinwald, MD

. . . although swelling may be a limitation. The only two procedures I don't think go well together with respect to this would be lower eyelids and an infracturing rhinoplasty, which requires a splint. Would be selective with what matters most to you, however, and not try to "pack it all in"!

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Lucian Ion, FRCS

Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. The prominence that is bothering you appears to be related to the muscles in the lower lip and extending towards the jawline, lateral to the midline. This type of contour concern would not typically be addressed by a facelift,...

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Lucian Ion, FRCS

Hello, and thank you for your question. In my experience, neither technique is a one-size-fits-all solution for crepey, wrinkly skin. When it comes to managing reduced skin elasticity, the Deep Plane facelift seems to offer a slight advantage. This approach, especially when executed with a more...

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Steven H. Wiener, MD

This is a very good question. A traditional facelift tightens the SMAS layer of your face. A deep plan facelift elevates the SMAS, and requires dissection below the SMAS layer. The risk of nerve damage is higher with a deep plane facelift. The recovery is about the same. Some surgeons...

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Anil R. Shah, MD

Hard to determine. What was done with your procedure/surgeon can plan a factor. Vitamin B and other have been shown to improve and repair nerves. Stay optimistic, best of luck.

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