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Which technique, high SMAS or lateral SMASectomy, provides the most improvement or lift of the cheeks?

Keely53
When choosing between two different surgeons, each with a different preferred surgical technique, which will provide the best lift of the cheeks: high SMAS or lateral SMASectomy? I am NOT interested in fillers or fat transfer to augment the cheek area but would rather have a lift that will address the cheeks. Thank you!

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