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Mini facelift or SMAS facelift?

Isabelle8
I have sagging jowls caused by jaw reduction. I've seen 2 doctors, 1 doctor recommended mini facelift, cutting excess skin without tightening muscles underneath, the other one recommended SMAS which will tighten muscles. May I know which one is recommended for my case. I'm 36 years old, given my sagging is due to the jaw reduction.

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