I just had a plastic surgeon consult and he told me he would only do a skin only lift. He believes the SMAS lift is too rough on the patient causing much more swelling and bruising and longer recovery time. Also more of a chance of something going wrong. He truly believes a skin only can look as good as the SMAS. I really pushed him on this and he didn't bend.
Answer: SMAS lift vs Skin Only Facelift SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is the structural layer of the face beneath the skin and enveloping the facial muscles. Most but not all top plastic surgeons utilize the SMAS in one way or another during their face and neck lift procedures. If done properly the risks can be limited and complication rates not much different than that of skin lifts. It does take more time and expertise to perform a SMAS facelift. Most studies have shown that the longevity and duration of outcome is better when SMAS is incorporated. Hope this helps.
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Answer: SMAS lift vs Skin Only Facelift SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) is the structural layer of the face beneath the skin and enveloping the facial muscles. Most but not all top plastic surgeons utilize the SMAS in one way or another during their face and neck lift procedures. If done properly the risks can be limited and complication rates not much different than that of skin lifts. It does take more time and expertise to perform a SMAS facelift. Most studies have shown that the longevity and duration of outcome is better when SMAS is incorporated. Hope this helps.
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Answer: Good Advice, Bad Advice Although I am not sure that your Surgeon used those exact words, the basic premise of what was conveyed is incorrect. Based on my own experience and those of the plurality of my colleagues, the best way to approach a facelift is one that is result driven. Skin only facelifts don't work very well for very long, and often lead to distortion of facial features. The gold standard for facelifts is SMAS based and my personal preference is a composite facelift approach. Please seek other opinions before proceeding. I doubt you will receive the same information as on your first consultation.
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Answer: Good Advice, Bad Advice Although I am not sure that your Surgeon used those exact words, the basic premise of what was conveyed is incorrect. Based on my own experience and those of the plurality of my colleagues, the best way to approach a facelift is one that is result driven. Skin only facelifts don't work very well for very long, and often lead to distortion of facial features. The gold standard for facelifts is SMAS based and my personal preference is a composite facelift approach. Please seek other opinions before proceeding. I doubt you will receive the same information as on your first consultation.
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October 1, 2014
Answer: Face lift skin only facelift does not address most of the changes due to facial aging, almost none of the leaders in the field of facelift perform skin only facelift.
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October 1, 2014
Answer: Face lift skin only facelift does not address most of the changes due to facial aging, almost none of the leaders in the field of facelift perform skin only facelift.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Different types of facelifts are possible Skin only facelift may give you a nice result which in other patients a SMAS lift would be more beneficial. There is a controversy over this ... which is better... Speak to your surgeon, ask for before and after pictures and see how you like the results. In his/her hands you may get great results while in the hands of another surgeon a skin only facelift would not be great. There is a great variation in techniques and surgeon preferences. Results are what matters and so see your surgeon's results and decide if you like them.
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March 3, 2015
Answer: Different types of facelifts are possible Skin only facelift may give you a nice result which in other patients a SMAS lift would be more beneficial. There is a controversy over this ... which is better... Speak to your surgeon, ask for before and after pictures and see how you like the results. In his/her hands you may get great results while in the hands of another surgeon a skin only facelift would not be great. There is a great variation in techniques and surgeon preferences. Results are what matters and so see your surgeon's results and decide if you like them.
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September 10, 2014
Answer: SMAS lift Your surgeon has a point. The SMAS lift has a greater risk of nerve injury and will cause more swelling. There is still much debate as to whether skin only lifts are as good as deeper plane lifts. The most important thing is to select an experienced surgeon whom you trust. Good luck
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September 10, 2014
Answer: SMAS lift Your surgeon has a point. The SMAS lift has a greater risk of nerve injury and will cause more swelling. There is still much debate as to whether skin only lifts are as good as deeper plane lifts. The most important thing is to select an experienced surgeon whom you trust. Good luck
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