After speaking with plastic surgeon about SMAS Facelift, and he said he does the SMAS, starting inside the ear, around the earlobe and about halfway up the back of the ear. Is this truly an SMAS Facelift? What can I expect from this? What do you recommend?
Answer: SMAS Facelift - Mini facelift The SMAS refers to the sub muscular aponeurotic system, which is a fibrous tissue that envelops the muscles of facial expression. It is this layer that is tightened and resuspended when performing a facelifting type procedure.
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Answer: SMAS Facelift - Mini facelift The SMAS refers to the sub muscular aponeurotic system, which is a fibrous tissue that envelops the muscles of facial expression. It is this layer that is tightened and resuspended when performing a facelifting type procedure.
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Answer: SMAS Facelift incision The incision for a Facelift is the same whether the skin only is tightened or whether a deep plane or SMAS Facelift & Neck Lift are performed - it extends in the crease in front of the ear, around the earlobe, behing the ear, and back into the hairline. A SMAS or deep plane Facelift will give you a better, longer-lasting result, and usually has better scars.
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Answer: SMAS Facelift incision The incision for a Facelift is the same whether the skin only is tightened or whether a deep plane or SMAS Facelift & Neck Lift are performed - it extends in the crease in front of the ear, around the earlobe, behing the ear, and back into the hairline. A SMAS or deep plane Facelift will give you a better, longer-lasting result, and usually has better scars.
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August 24, 2020
Answer: Facelift incisions are similar regardless of the deeper technique The skin incisions for a facelift do not change that much depending on the type of facelift that is performed. A SMAS, deep plane, lower facelift, neck lift, skin lift procedure can all be done through exactly the same skin incisions. The incisions you describe are the fairly standard incisions for all those types of facelift and neck lift. It is important to realise that the real differences in facelift technique are found in how the deeper tissues are addressed. A deep plane facelift is a type of SMAS facelift that mobilises the SMAS layer close to the mouth and jawline. The skin does not need to be separated for as large a distance off the underlying muscle layer. This leads to longer lasting results, a more natural look and a quicker recovery.
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August 24, 2020
Answer: Facelift incisions are similar regardless of the deeper technique The skin incisions for a facelift do not change that much depending on the type of facelift that is performed. A SMAS, deep plane, lower facelift, neck lift, skin lift procedure can all be done through exactly the same skin incisions. The incisions you describe are the fairly standard incisions for all those types of facelift and neck lift. It is important to realise that the real differences in facelift technique are found in how the deeper tissues are addressed. A deep plane facelift is a type of SMAS facelift that mobilises the SMAS layer close to the mouth and jawline. The skin does not need to be separated for as large a distance off the underlying muscle layer. This leads to longer lasting results, a more natural look and a quicker recovery.
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December 31, 2017
Answer: SMAS Facelift Incisions The type of lifting procedure that is performed under the skin is generally not dependent on the type of incision that is made. A skin-only facelift, a SMAS facelift, a Bi-planar facelift, and a deep-plane facelift can all have the same skin incisions. Skin incisions tend to be very similar from one surgeon to another, but do have small nuances that will vary from surgeon to surgeon. In short, the skin incision does not dictate the type of lift performed under the skin.I recommend facelift techniques that involve tightening the SMAS layer under the skin in addition to the skin itself. I personally perform a Bi-planar SMAS technique that incorporates elements of several different types of facelift techniques. In doing so, we are able to achieve excellent, long-lasting, and natural-appearing results that are also very safe with limited down time.All the best,
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December 31, 2017
Answer: SMAS Facelift Incisions The type of lifting procedure that is performed under the skin is generally not dependent on the type of incision that is made. A skin-only facelift, a SMAS facelift, a Bi-planar facelift, and a deep-plane facelift can all have the same skin incisions. Skin incisions tend to be very similar from one surgeon to another, but do have small nuances that will vary from surgeon to surgeon. In short, the skin incision does not dictate the type of lift performed under the skin.I recommend facelift techniques that involve tightening the SMAS layer under the skin in addition to the skin itself. I personally perform a Bi-planar SMAS technique that incorporates elements of several different types of facelift techniques. In doing so, we are able to achieve excellent, long-lasting, and natural-appearing results that are also very safe with limited down time.All the best,
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April 1, 2016
Answer: SMAS facelift incision The SMAS facelift is a type of facelift that describes the manner in which the tissues are lifted and tightened underneath the skin. So, a small incision can be made and the SMAS can be tightened or a large incision can be made and the SMAS tightened. The real question is if the type of lift you are having will address the amount of skin excess or fatty tissue you have. In general, a facelift incision starts at the top of the ear and continues around the earlobe onto the back of the ear to get a good improvement for excess skin.
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April 1, 2016
Answer: SMAS facelift incision The SMAS facelift is a type of facelift that describes the manner in which the tissues are lifted and tightened underneath the skin. So, a small incision can be made and the SMAS can be tightened or a large incision can be made and the SMAS tightened. The real question is if the type of lift you are having will address the amount of skin excess or fatty tissue you have. In general, a facelift incision starts at the top of the ear and continues around the earlobe onto the back of the ear to get a good improvement for excess skin.
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July 28, 2017
Answer: SMAS Facelift Incisions A SMAS facelift elevates the sagging facial tissue that
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July 28, 2017
Answer: SMAS Facelift Incisions A SMAS facelift elevates the sagging facial tissue that
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