SMAS Face Lift

A SMAS face lift is a type of face lift that involves the repositioning of the deeper tissue layers of the face to produce a very natural appearing and long lasting result. The SMAS layer of the face is the layer of tissue that contains the facial muscles and the overlying facial fat and skin. These layers become lax with age, resulting in deep folds around the mouth and sagging facial fat that cause jowls and loss of jawline definition. A SMAS Face Lift elevates and fixates these layers to a more youthful position, providing definition to the cheekbones, better contour of the cheeks, and a crisper jawline. As the skin is not pulled with this type of face lift, patients avoid the dreaded “wind-swept” look that screams of a face lift. Because there is not tension on the skin, a SMAS face lift appears softer and more natural, and has a much longer lasting result.

SMAS Face Lift Procedure

A SMAS Face Lift involves the same scars as other types of face lifts, but entails more intricate and sophisticating surgical techniques to elevate the deeper layers of the face. Generally only those surgeons with years of experience, having performed hundreds of face lifts, feel comfortable with these more advanced techniques. Dr. Shapiro of Scottsdale is a SMAS face lift expert. As all layers of the face are rejuvenated, tension is directed away from the skin, resulting in extremely natural results with imperceptible scars. Patients smas face lift recovery is rapid and most feel comfortable socializing 10 to 14 days after surgery.

SMAS Face Lift Results

The results from a SMAS Face Lift are both more natural and longer lasting than other types of face lifts. Dr. Shapiro is Scottsdale SMAS face lift expert, he only performs face lifts utilizing this technique, and is committed to provide patients with the most beautiful, natural, and long lasting results with imperceptible scars that provide the ability to have complete confidence in their new, more youthful appearance.