What is a SMAS facelift? What is the cost and recovery time? (photos)

Surgeons have developed a number of different facelift techniques that focus on different tissue layers. The most commonly used approach today is the SMAS facelift, that means superficial musculo aponeurotic system, a layer of fibrous connective tissue just under the facial fat layer. This method relies on lifting the deep system of muscles and soft tissues, placing them back where they "used to be" in the young age.There are many different ways of performing a SMAS facelift, and for most people a so called "mini SMAS" facelift is usually enough, (SMASectomy). For people with severe ageing an extended SMAS facelift may be performed, which produces a very dramatic rejuvenating effect, However, all of the techniques have both - advantages and disanvantages, the disadvantages of extended SMAS facelift is prolonged recovery time.Properly performed facelift can take 10 up to 12 years off your appearance. The time of recovery depends a great deal on patients health and reaction of his body to the surgery; on the specific surgical techniques employed during the procedure; that's why the range can vary from 2 to 7 weeks. However, most of our patients find that after about 2 weeks they are sufficiently healed to resume social activities. Full effect can be seen in 3 months..The cost depends on technique applied.  Hope this help , best regards..

Thank you for your question.  He SMAS  face lift is a face  lift technique that support the face by the use of the SMAS  ( a deep layer of the face) that can produce a more natural, long lasting results among other things 

SMAS Facelift is a variation of a Facelift technique where the SMAS (muscle layer) is moved/tightened/repositioned to help address age related facial changes.  It is a more complex procedure than a skin - only facelift, and is thought to have longer lasting results, although the studies that compared various techniques did not find that a deeper approach was better than a more superficial approach in the long run.  Most surgeons do some variation of the SMAS facelift, we all do them a little differently.Whenever possible, I like to do what is called a HIGH SMAS facelift as it helps to plump up the cheek bones in addition to tightening the facial muscles, it helps to tighten the jowls and supports the neck tightening.  In patients who have minimal facial aging, a less aggressive skin-only facelift or a mini facelift can sufficient.