Lateral SMASectomy

Publication Date

2019

Journal Title

Clin Plast Surg

Abstract

© 2019 Elsevier Inc. The lateral superficial musculoaponeurotic system–ectomy (SMASectomy) is a safe, versatile, and easily reproducible technique in facelift surgery. The ability to resect a portion of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) over the junction of the mobile and fixed SMAS produces a powerful lift with similar aesthetic results to a traditional SMAS flap, but without the additional risks of nerve injury. The ability to alter the vector of motion of the underlying SMAS makes the technique adaptable to a variety of facial characteristics. The lateral SMASectomy is a viable and powerful method that has stood the test of time.

Volume Number

46

Issue Number

4

Pages

523 - 532

Document Type

Article

Status

Faculty

Facility

School of Medicine

Primary Department

Surgery

PMID

31514805

DOI

10.1016/j.cps.2019.06.003

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