What's the Difference Between a Lower Facelift and a SMAS Facelift?

March 11, 2010
Asked By:kpilling in walnut

I have been to two cosmetic surgeons. One says necklift and plastyma muscle that includes midface (Smas). The other says can do necklift with plastyma muscle and fill mid face with fat transfer. Or Necklift with SMAS and cheeklift with suspension system. I am so confused as to the difference between a lower face lift and a SMAS facelift? Help!

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March 1, 2018

Answer: Not all facelifts are SMAS

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Andrew Jacono, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: Not all facelifts are SMAS

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Answer: Difference between various facelift names

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Answer: Difference between various facelift names

Matthew Richardson, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 27, 2018

Answer: SMAS FACELIFT

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Kevin Sadati, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
December 27, 2018

Answer: SMAS FACELIFT

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Kevin Sadati, DOFacial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery

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Answer: Difference Between a Lower Facelift & SMAS Facelift

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