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“SMAS” vs. “Deep plane” vs. “SMAS deep plane” facelift...which is best?

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“SMAS” vs. “Deep plane” vs. “SMAS deep plane” facelift. I thought there were only two types of full facelifts, SMAS and deep plane, but one plastic surgeon’s website states he does a “SMAS deep plane” facelift. JAMA article found SMAS to be best overall. Which type of facelift, in your expert opinion, is best and why?

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