I read on the internet about a new method called SMAS facial lift. What does this term mean and what are the advantages of this method?
2011-05-03 12:03
What is a SMAS face lift ?
(Discussion to topic Face lift (Rhytidectomy), SMAS face-lift)
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I would like a lower facelift, concerning my mouth and neck area. What would that be called? Also what is an SMAS face lift?
2011-10-20 01:44
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Hello,
SMAS is nothing new at all.
It depends on the desired effect which technique is to be used.
SMAS means to work also on the thin muscles below the skin instead of just stretching the skin itself.
Dr. Sixtus Allert
www.dr-allert.de
2011-10-20 07:50
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SMAS means superficial muscular aponeurotic system - this long word means that during facelift you do not only rely on lifting the skin, but also to tighten your face structure beneath your skin. This leads to a natural, long lasting result.
all the best
Dr. Walther Jungwirth
2011-10-20 13:19
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Dear Patient:
The SMAS is part of the fascial tissue systems of the human body and is located on the face. Means superficial musculoaponeurotic system and is one of the most important structures in the facial support. Similarly, gradual weakness is involved in the changes brought about by the aging process. In the facelift is key structure in the surgical success.
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2011-10-26 00:46
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A SMAS face lift is the technique involving the lift of the superficial fascia and mimic muscles system
2012-01-23 12:53
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Dr. Luigi Maria Lapalorcia M.D.
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SMAS (superficial muscular aponeurotic system) is a layer of tissue present deep to the skin and subcutaneous tissue. certain authors believe that if you pull with sutures on deep tissue your vertical and posterior traction on tissues is stronger and lasts longer if compared to a skin only facelift. it is a popular technique developed in the late 70ies and popularized in the 90ies. yuo have to know well the anatomy of the facial nerve that can be jeopardized during the procedure if you don t know how to avoid it.
2012-02-10 17:27
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The SMAS is a supreficial musculo-aponeurotic system that contains the muscles of the face. It is the continuum of the platysma in the face. Manipulating this anatomic structure can reposition structures in the face which result in rejuvenation ! Advantage of thèse techniques is that they are l'essai invasive that deeper techniques and recuperation is thus faster. There is also less risk of causing nerve damage (infrequent in experienced hands). Kind regards Dr A ZELTZER
2012-03-03 12:08
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SMAS concept has now been changed to SMAFS ( Superficial Musculo-Aponeurotic-Fatty System ). In SMAFS face lift, the superficial muscles of facial expression, alongwith aponeurosis, and fat, are lifted using plicating prolene stitches. This results in a durable longer lasting face lift.
2012-04-25 20:53
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