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Extended sub-SMAS dissection and cheek elevation

B C Mendelson1

  • 1Avenue Hospital, Melbourne, Australia.

Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|April 1, 1995
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Extended SMAS facelift techniques improve cheek fullness and reduce nasolabial folds by re-tensioning the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS). This approach offers natural-looking dermal tightening and soft tissue recontouring for facial rejuvenation.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Facial Anatomy
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Traditional facelifts can result in unnatural tightness.
  • Correction of the nasolabial fold and medial cheek requires advanced techniques.
  • Understanding the facial soft tissue support system is crucial for effective rejuvenation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present the principles of extended SMAS facelift techniques.
  • To describe the author's current surgical approach for facial rejuvenation.
  • To highlight the benefits of SMAS re-tensioning for correcting facial ptosis.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing extended SMAS facelift techniques.
  • Focusing on re-tensioning the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS).

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  • Addressing the nasolabial fold and medial cheek areas.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved recontouring of ptotic facial soft tissues.
    • Improved cheek fullness and reduced nasolabial fold prominence.
    • Resulted in natural-looking, indirect dermal tightening.

    Conclusions:

    • Extended SMAS techniques provide effective correction of facial aging signs.
    • Re-tensioning the SMAS offers a superior method for facial soft tissue recontouring.
    • The described principles and techniques offer a refined approach to facelift surgery.