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What is SMAS Facelift?

The SMAS (superficial musculo-aponeurotic system) is the fibromuscular layer under the facial skin that surgeons tighten or lift in a facelift; it was mapped by dissection in the parotid and cheek area by Mitz and Peyronie (PMID 935283), and a deep plane facelift frees its attachments and lifts it with the skin (Hamra, PMID 2359803). What DEEPPLANE™ holds as data: 5 440 published before-and-after pairs from 760 surgeons in 58 countries, 30 of them photographed twelve months or more after surgery.

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Side-by-side comparison of SMAS facelift plication technique vs deep plane facelift dissection, showing different surgical depth layers

SMAS plication (left) vs Deep Plane dissection (right) — different surgical depths

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What is a SMAS facelift?

A SMAS facelift tightens the superficial musculoaponeurotic system layer beneath the skin. It costs $10,000–$25,000, and takes 2–3 hours. While effective, it produces less natural results than a deep plane facelift (which is long-lasting) because it doesn't reposition deep facial structures.

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What is the SMAS layer and why does it matter in facelifts?

The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) is a fibromuscular layer beneath the skin that connects facial muscles. In deep plane facelift surgery (the standard technique across 1200+ listed specialists), the surgeon dissects beneath this layer rather than just tightening it, enabling natural tissue repositioning that is long-lasting.

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What is a SMAS Facelift?

A SMAS facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens the muscle layer beneath the facial skin, with an average cost of $10,000 to $25,000. The surgery typically lasts 2-3 hours. While effective, it's crucial to understand how it compares to more advanced techniques.

  • Average Cost: $10,000 - $25,000
  • Longevity: not measured for all patients
  • Procedure Time: 2-3 hours

SMAS facelift is the most widely performed traditional facelift technique[3], costing $10,000-$25,000. The procedure tightens the SMAS (superficial musculoaponeurotic system) layer with sutures, providing effective but more limited rejuvenation compared to the the deep plane method which works beneath this layer for long-lasting results[1,2]. See our detailed deep plane vs SMAS comparison.

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Verdict

For most patients with moderate-to-severe facial aging, surgeons who favor the deep plane facelift choose it over a SMAS facelift because it releases the retaining ligaments and repositions the skin and SMAS as one composite unit instead of tightening the layer with sutures.

  • A SMAS facelift remains a reasonable choice for a shorter operation (2–3 hours), a lower budget ($10,000–$25,000 vs $35,000–$75,000), or moderate aging where jowl and neck improvement is the main goal.
  • More surgeons are trained in SMAS than in deep plane — whichever technique you choose, the surgeon's proven case volume with it matters more than the technique label.

What Are the Key Differences Between SMAS and Deep Plane?

SMAS Facelift

Tightens SMAS with sutures — does not release retaining ligaments
Skin pulled separately — higher risk of "windswept" look
How long it lasts: not measured for all patients
Shorter surgery time (2-3 hours)
Lower cost ($10K-$25K)
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Deep Plane Facelift

Releases retaining ligaments — repositions entire deep tissue
Natural results — no pulled appearance
How long it lasts: not measured for all patients
Better midface lifting and nasolabial correction
Higher cost ($35K-$75K) but better value per year

SMAS Facelift: Pros and Cons

Pros

  • More surgeons trained in the technique
  • Shorter surgery time (2-3 hours)
  • Lower cost ($10K-$25K) than deep plane
  • Good jowl and neck improvement for moderate aging

Cons

  • Tightens SMAS with sutures — does not release retaining ligaments
  • Skin pulled separately — higher risk of 'windswept' look
  • Suture tension can relax over time
  • Limited midface improvement
  • May look pulled over time

What Is the Deep Plane Technique?

The deep plane facelift represents a significant advancement in facial rejuvenation surgery1. Unlike traditional techniques that primarily address skin laxity, the deep plane approach works beneath the SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) layer to release and reposition the deeper facial structures that have descended with age.

This technique was pioneered by Dr. Sam Hamra in 19901 and has since been refined by leading facial plastic surgeons worldwide3. The key advantage is that it addresses the root cause of facial aging—the descent of deep tissues—rather than just treating the symptoms by pulling skin tighter.

How Do SMAS and Deep Plane Compare in Detail?

How Do the Surgical Approaches Differ?

SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) facelift techniques vary significantly in how they manipulate this critical tissue layer. Traditional SMAS plication folds the layer upon itself using sutures, while SMAS imbrication overlaps and excises excess tissue. Deep plane technique goes further by dissecting beneath the SMAS, releasing retaining ligaments, and mobilizing the entire composite flap for tension-free repositioning.

Deep Plane Advantage

Below-SMAS ligament release technique allows the entire facial soft tissue envelope to be repositioned as a single unit, eliminating skin tension

Alternative Approach

SMAS plication and imbrication techniques work above the SMAS plane, relying on suture tension that can weaken over time

What Are the Long-Term Outcome Considerations?

The evolution from SMAS plication to deep plane represents a paradigm shift in facelift surgery. While plication achieves acceptable short-term results, the deep plane approach aims for more natural outcomes by working with the body's own tissue planes rather than against them[2]. Which technique lasts longer is still debated; no head-to-head study has measured it.

Surgery Duration

4-6

Hours

Deep Plane: Time to Second Facelift (returning patients)

10.9 yrs
Avg. time to a second facelift, returning patients (Levin & Frankel 2026)

Patient Satisfaction

94.4%

Összesített elégedettség az irodalomban

Khoury S, et al., Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2025 (PMID 40801931). Nem DEEPPLANE adat: nincs elsődleges elégedettségi adatunk.

SMAS facelift lifts the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibrous tissue layer beneath facial skin. Average cost ranges from $10,000 to $25,000 in the United States — compare with international pricing. Surgery takes 2-3 hours. Check if you're a good candidate and explore the recovery timeline.

$10K-$25K

Average Cost (USA)

2-3 Hours

Surgery Time

11.9 yrs[4]

Avg. time to a second facelift, returning patients

1.8%[5]

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What Does SMAS Stand For?

Three-quarter face illustration with the skin layer peeled back to reveal the SMAS layer beneath, labeled at the temporal SMAS extension, zygomatic ligament attachment, masseteric cutaneous ligaments, mandibular ligament, jowl SMAS, and platysma muscle continuation into the neck. Side inset cross-section through the cheek labels five layers from outside in: skin, subcutaneous fat, SMAS, mimetic muscles plus deep fat compartments, periosteum plus bone
The SMAS is a continuous fibrous layer attached to retaining ligaments at six anatomical anchors.
Two side-by-side cross-section panels through the cheek tissue. Left labeled SMAS facelift shows dissection above the SMAS, skin and SMAS pulled separately, retaining ligaments intact, tension on the skin layer. Right labeled deep plane facelift shows dissection below the SMAS into the deep plane between SMAS and deeper mimetic muscles, zygomatic and masseteric ligaments released, skin and SMAS travelling as a composite unit with tension on the SMAS instead. Bottom comparison table summarises longevity, scar quality, and natural-look score
SMAS lift versus deep plane lift: same anatomy, different dissection plane and tension load.

SMAS stands for Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System. It is a continuous fibrous layer that:

  • • Lies beneath the skin and subcutaneous fat
  • • Covers the facial muscles (parotid, masseter, platysma)
  • • Extends from the forehead to the neck
  • • Transmits muscle movements to overlying skin

The SMAS was first described by Mitz and Peyronie in 1976. Before this discovery, facelifts only tightened skin, which produced short-lived results and an unnatural "pulled" appearance. SMAS manipulation became the foundation of modern facelift surgery.

How Much Does SMAS Facelift Cost?

How much does SMAS facelift cost in 2026?

A SMAS facelift typically costs $10,000–$25,000 in the United States, £8,000–£18,000 in the UK, and $10,000–$12,000 in Turkey or Mexico — generally 30–50% less than a deep plane facelift. The lower price reflects a shorter operation (2–3 hours versus 4–6), less specialized training, and a simpler dissection. Which technique lasts longer is still debated.

Compare SMAS vs deep plane pricing side-by-side

SMAS facelift costs vary significantly by location, surgeon experience, and technique used. Here is a breakdown of average costs:

LocationPrice RangeNotes
United States$10,000 - $25,000Major cities higher
United Kingdom£8,000 - £15,000London premium
Turkey (abroad)$4,000 - $8,000All-inclusive packages
Mexico$5,000 - $10,000Border cities popular

Cost Breakdown (USA Average)

Surgeon Fee60-70% ($6,000-$17,500)
Facility Fee15-20% ($1,500-$5,000)
Anesthesia10-15% ($1,000-$3,750)
Post-Op Care5-10% ($500-$2,500)

How Does SMAS Compare to Deep Plane in Practice?

The fundamental difference lies in how the tissue layers are handled during surgery:

Anatomical cross-section comparison: SMAS facelift on the left dissects between skin and SMAS (skin elevated off SMAS at tension), deep plane facelift on the right dissects beneath SMAS between SMAS and parotid fascia (skin plus SMAS plus fat repositioned as one unit with no skin tension); both diagrams show labeled tissue layers including skin, subcutaneous fat, SMAS, buccal fat, facial nerve, parotid gland
The dissection plane is the difference. SMAS lifts skin OFF the SMAS layer; deep plane goes BENEATH it and moves the whole composite unit — without the skin-tension trade-off.
FactorSMAS FaceliftDeep Plane Facelift
TechniqueSkin separated from SMAS, each tightened independentlySMAS lifted with attached skin as one unit
Ligament ReleaseNoYes (zygomatic, masseteric)
Surgery Time2-3 hours4-6 hours
Nasolabial ImprovementLimitedSignificant
Cost (USA)$10,000-$25,000$35,000-$75,000
Recovery1-2 weeks2-3 weeks

SMAS May Be Better If:

  • • Budget is limited
  • • Primarily jowl/neck concerns
  • • Prefer shorter surgery
  • • Need faster recovery

Deep Plane May Be Better If:

  • • Significant midface descent
  • • Want longest-lasting results
  • • Deep nasolabial folds
  • • Can invest more upfront
Medical illustration of facial tissue layers showing skin, subcutaneous fat, SMAS layer, and deep plane — highlighting the anatomical difference between where SMAS facelift and deep plane facelift operate

Facial tissue layers in cross-section: SMAS facelift tightens the SMAS layer from above, while deep plane facelift dissects beneath it — releasing retaining ligaments for longer-lasting results

Horizontal timeline of facelift technique evolution from 1960s subcutaneous facelift through 1970s SMAS introduction by Skoog, 1990s deep plane facelift by Hamra, 2000s composite and extended deep plane evolutions, to 2020s modern deep plane plus fat grafting. Each milestone has a small cross-section icon showing the dissection plane and a citation reference
Sixty years of facelift technique: deeper dissection has consistently produced longer-lasting, more natural results.

What Are the Different SMAS Techniques?

There are three main variations of SMAS facelift, each with different approaches to manipulating the SMAS layer:

Three SMAS facelift technique comparison showing plication (folding), SMASectomy (excision), and extended SMAS (wider dissection) surgical approaches in cross-section

Three-panel cross-section comparison: SMAS Plication (fold and suture), SMASectomy (strip excision), and Extended SMAS (wide dissection).

SMAS Plication

The SMAS is folded and sutured without cutting. This is the least invasive SMAS technique.

Risk: Lowest | Cost: $8,000-$15,000

SMASectomy

A strip of SMAS tissue is excised (removed), and the remaining edges are sutured together for tightening.

Risk: Moderate | Cost: $12,000-$20,000

Extended SMAS

More extensive SMAS dissection and repositioning, approaching but not entering the deep plane.

Duration: 6-9 years | Risk: Higher | Cost: $15,000-$25,000

What is SMAS Facelift Recovery Like?

How long is recovery after a SMAS facelift?

SMAS facelift recovery is typically 1–2 weeks shorter than deep plane, because the dissection is more superficial and mobilizes less tissue. Most patients see major swelling resolve by 10–14 days and return to desk work at 2 weeks. Bruising fades by 2–3 weeks, and the final result settles at 2–4 months. Strenuous exercise is usually cleared at 3–4 weeks.

Compare the day-by-day SMAS vs deep plane timelines

SMAS facelift recovery is generally faster than deep plane facelift. Here is a typical timeline:

1

Days 1-3: Initial Recovery

Swelling and bruising peak. Head elevation required. Pain managed with medication.

2

Days 7-10: Suture Removal

Most sutures removed. Bruising begins to fade. Light activities resume.

3

Week 2: Social Recovery

Most patients return to work. Makeup can cover remaining bruising.

4

Months 3-6: Final Results

Swelling fully resolves. Scars mature and fade. Final results visible.

Frequently Asked Questions About SMAS Facelift

What is SMAS facelift?
SMAS facelift is a surgical procedure that lifts the superficial musculoaponeurotic system, a fibrous tissue layer beneath the skin. The SMAS layer is tightened through plication (folding) or SMASectomy (excision) to create a more youthful facial contour. Average surgery time is 2-3 hours. Compare SMAS vs deep plane side-by-side at deepplane.com/what-is-deep-plane-facelift/deep-plane-vs-smas.
How much does SMAS facelift cost?
SMAS facelift costs range from $10,000 to $25,000 in the United States. Cost breakdown: surgeon fee 60-70%, anesthesia 10-15%, facility fee 15-20%, post-operative care 5-10%. Turkey and Mexico offer SMAS facelifts for $4,000-$8,000. See live 2026 facelift pricing across 71 countries at deepplane.com/best-country.
What is the difference between SMAS and deep plane facelift?
SMAS facelift separates skin from SMAS and tightens each layer independently. Deep plane facelift lifts SMAS with attached skin as one composite unit. Which technique lasts longer is still debated; no head-to-head study measures it. Deep plane costs $35,000-$75,000 versus $10,000-$25,000 for SMAS.
How long does SMAS facelift last?
No study has measured how long SMAS facelift results last for all patients, or compared plication, SMASectomy and deep plane head to head. In one surgeon's series of 42 patients who came back for a second facelift after a SMAS-flap lift, the average interval was 11.9 years, and 9 of the 42 returned within five years (Sundine 2010); it counts only patients who returned.
Is SMAS facelift safe?
In a US database of 11,300 facelifts of all techniques, 1.8% had a major complication (Gupta 2016, PMID 26578747). Common risks include hematoma (1-2%), infection (<1%), and temporary numbness (common, resolves in weeks). Facial nerve injury risk is lower than deep plane at 0.5-1% because the SMAS-skin interface is lifted as two layers — the facial nerve branches remain protected beneath the dissection rather than being skeletonized. Operating on a non-smoker, at a facility accredited by AAAASF or JCI, and with the surgeon performing 50+ SMAS cases per year reduces complication rate to under 1%.
What is the recovery timeline after SMAS facelift?
SMAS facelift recovery is shorter than deep plane. Day 1-3: rest with head elevated, drains removed day 1-2. Week 1: bruising and swelling peak day 3, stitches removed day 7-10. Week 2: 60-70% of swelling resolved, office return for desk work. Week 3-4: most bruising gone, makeup concealment easy, public outings comfortable. Month 3: final contour visible. Full healing at 6 months. Most patients return to vigorous exercise at week 4 (vs week 6 for deep plane).
Can SMAS facelift be combined with other procedures?
Yes — SMAS facelift is routinely combined with neck lift (adding $3,000-$8,000 and 1-2 hours), upper or lower blepharoplasty ($3,500-$7,000 additional), brow lift ($4,000-$8,000), and autologous fat transfer for midface volume ($2,500-$5,000). Combined procedures share anesthesia, facility, and recovery — adding ~30-40% cost vs 100% if done separately. Single-stage combinations are limited to 5-6 hours total operative time for safety. Rhinoplasty and chin augmentation are often done in the same session at marginal cost.
What is the difference between SMAS plication and SMASectomy?
SMAS plication folds the SMAS layer onto itself using permanent sutures — a vector-based tightening without removing tissue. Surgery time: 2 hours. SMASectomy excises a strip of SMAS (typically 1-2 cm wide) before re-approximating the edges with sutures — reduces bulk and provides stronger tightening. Surgery time: 2-3 hours. Plication is technically easier and preferred for mild-moderate aging; SMASectomy is preferred for moderate aging with jowl weight. Both are SMAS-above dissection (superficial to SMAS), distinguishing them from the deeper sub-SMAS dissection of the deep plane technique.
Can a SMAS facelift be revised to a deep plane facelift later?
Yes, but it's technically harder than a primary deep plane and most experienced surgeons charge a 30–50% revision premium for the additional difficulty. The reason: prior SMAS surgery creates dense scar tissue at the SMAS plane that obscures the natural anatomic planes the deep plane technique relies on for safe sub-SMAS dissection. The retaining ligaments may have been partially released or distorted. Facial nerve branches sit in altered positions. Most revision deep plane procedures after a prior SMAS take 5–7 hours instead of the standard 4, with longer recovery (3–4 weeks of swelling vs 2). Outcomes are still good in the right hands — Primary deep plane patient satisfaction is 94.4% in Khoury et al. 2025 (n=2,896); revision-specific satisfaction is not separately established — but expect the surgeon to want to see your prior op report before quoting.
Is the SMAS layer thickness or quality something the surgeon assesses pre-op?
Not typically with imaging — the SMAS is too thin (1–3 mm) to evaluate reliably with ultrasound or MRI for routine cases. The pre-op assessment is clinical: the surgeon palpates the cheek and jawline, evaluates skin elasticity (snap test), assesses the patient's age, smoking history, and weight stability — all of which correlate with SMAS quality. SMAS thickness varies by ethnicity (typically more robust in patients of African and South Asian descent, thinner in patients of Northern European descent) and by sun-exposure history, but surgeons confirm the actual SMAS quality intraoperatively as soon as the skin flap is raised. If the SMAS is unexpectedly thin or atrophic at that point, the surgeon may convert from a planned plication to a SMASectomy or even abort to a less aggressive technique.
What is a lateral SMASectomy and how does it differ from deep plane?
Lateral SMASectomy (Tonnard 2002) is a SMAS-modification technique that REMOVES a lateral strip of SMAS tissue rather than dissecting beneath it. The remaining SMAS edges are sutured together, creating a vertical lift vector. It's faster than deep plane (3-4 hours vs 4-6), produces less swelling (recovery ~10 days vs 14-21), and is preferred by some surgeons for younger patients with mild-moderate aging. Trade-off: the fixed lift vector limits surgeon control over the final tissue position. Deep plane is preferred for moderate-severe aging and midface descent.
Does prior SMAS plication compromise a future deep plane revision?
Yes — prior SMAS plication makes a future deep plane more technically demanding. Plication sutures distort the natural anatomic planes that deep plane technique relies on for safe sub-SMAS dissection. Operative time extends from 4-6 hours to 5-7. Revision difficulty correlates with the original surgeon's plication aggressiveness — light plication (single suspension suture per side) revises easily; heavy plication (multi-vector imbrication) creates dense scar that's meaningfully harder to dissect. Best practice for patients considering SMAS now but who may later want deep plane: ask the SMAS surgeon to use minimal plication and document the technique in the operative report, so a future revision surgeon has the roadmap.
Is a Cinderella facelift the same as a SMAS facelift?
Often yes, but "Cinderella facelift" is a marketing name rather than a defined clinical term, so it varies by clinic. Most commonly it describes a minimally invasive SMAS-type mini-facelift performed under local anesthesia with sedation instead of general anesthesia, marketed around its fast "24-hour" or "weekend" recovery. Some clinics use the same name for a non-surgical thread-lift-plus-filler combination with no incisions at all. Either version is a lighter procedure than the SMASectomy/plication techniques covered on this page and is expected to last a shorter time, though no study we can cite measures either. If a clinic offers a "Cinderella facelift," ask which specific technique it actually is before comparing price or recovery claims.

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SMAS Facelift Key Facts

Average Cost (USA)
$10,000 - $25,000
Surgery Duration
2-3 hours
Results Last
Not measured for all patients
Recovery Time
2-3 weeks
Major Complications
1.8% of 11,300 facelifts, all techniques (Gupta 2016, PMID 26578747)
Technique Introduced
1976 by Mitz & Peyronie
Best For
Moderate jowling, ages 45-65
Anesthesia
General or IV sedation

SMAS Facelift: A surgical facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts and tightens the Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System (SMAS), a fibrous tissue layer beneath the skin. Unlike deep plane facelift which lifts skin and SMAS together, SMAS facelift separates these layers and tightens them independently through plication or excision.

Mitz and Peyronie's foundational 1976 anatomic study (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) szerint, the SMAS layer is a discrete fibromuscular sheet continuous with the platysma in the neck and the frontalis muscle in the forehead — the surgical target that defines all modern facelift techniques.

What Are Common Misconceptions About SMAS Facelift?

Myth: SMAS facelift is the same as deep plane facelift

Fact: SMAS facelift tightens the superficial layer, while deep plane releases ligaments and repositions deeper tissues. Deep plane provides longer-lasting, more natural results.

Myth: SMAS facelift results last as long as deep plane

Fact: How long SMAS and deep plane results last has not been compared head to head. The difference is due to the depth of tissue manipulation.

Myth: All surgeons perform SMAS the same way

Fact: There are multiple SMAS techniques (plication, imbrication, SMASectomy) with varying results. Surgeon experience significantly impacts outcomes.

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Understanding SMAS Facelift Technique

What is SMAS?

The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) is a fibromuscular layer that connects facial muscles to the skin. Traditional SMAS facelifts tighten this layer separately from the skin, while deep plane facelifts lift them together. Not sure which technique suits your anatomy? See our guide on who is a good candidate for a deep plane facelift — the same candidacy factors apply when comparing SMAS options.

SMAS vs Deep Plane

  • • SMAS: 2-3 hour surgery
  • • Deep Plane: 4-6 hour surgery, long-lasting results
  • • SMAS: Limited midface improvement
  • • Deep Plane: Comprehensive midface lifting

When is SMAS Appropriate?

  • Mild to moderate facial laxity
  • Patients seeking shorter recovery
  • Budget-conscious patients
  • Those planning future revision

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SMAS Myths vs. Facts

Myth

All facelifts tighten the SMAS layer, so they're all the same.

Fact

Traditional SMAS facelifts only plicate or imbricate (fold) the SMAS surface without releasing its retaining ligaments. Deep plane surgery releases these ligaments, repositioning the entire SMAS-fat unit — a fundamentally different operation.

Myth

Deep plane facelifts are more dangerous because they go deeper.

Fact

Studies show complication rates for deep plane are comparable to SMAS facelifts in experienced hands. The facial nerve is actually better protected in the deep plane because the surgeon works in the plane superficial to the nerve.

Myth

A mini-facelift gives you 80% of the results with 20% of the recovery.

Fact

Mini-facelifts treat only the lower face and jowls and cannot reposition the midface or neck. Deep plane results are long-lasting with comprehensive rejuvenation — they are not comparable procedures.

Myth

Thread lifts are a non-surgical alternative to SMAS surgery.

Fact

Threads provide temporary lift (12–18 months) and cannot replicate the structural repositioning of SMAS/deep plane surgery. They are suitable for mild laxity only and carry specific risks like puckering and migration.

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Scientific References

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    Hamra ST. The deep-plane rhytidectomy. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1990;86(1):53-61(új lapon nyílik meg)(Folyóiratcikk)Hozzáférve: 2026-03-21DOI: 10.1097/00006534-199007000-00008
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    Jacono AA, Bryant LM. Extended Deep Plane Facelift: Incorporating Facial Retaining Ligament Release and Composite Flap Shifts to Maximize Midface, Jawline and Neck Rejuvenation. Clin Plast Surg. 2018;45(4):527-554(új lapon nyílik meg)(Folyóiratcikk)Hozzáférve: 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1016/j.cps.2018.06.007
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    American Society of Plastic Surgeons - 2024 Procedural Statistics(új lapon nyílik meg)(Szervezet)Hozzáférve: 2026-03-21
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    Sundine MJ, Kretsis V, Connell BF. Longevity of SMAS facial rejuvenation and support. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010;126(1):229-237(új lapon nyílik meg)(Folyóiratcikk)Hozzáférve: 2026-09-30DOI: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181ce1806
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    Gupta V, Winocour J, Shi H, Shack RB, Grotting JC, Higdon KK. Preoperative Risk Factors and Complication Rates in Facelift: Analysis of 11,300 Patients. Aesthet Surg J. 2016;36(1):1-13(új lapon nyílik meg)(Kutatási tanulmány)Hozzáférve: 2026-09-29DOI: 10.1093/asj/sjv162
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    Mitz V, Peyronie M. The superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) in the parotid and cheek area. Plast Reconstr Surg. 1976;58(1):80-88(új lapon nyílik meg)(Folyóiratcikk)Hozzáférve: 2026-10-07DOI: 10.1097/00006534-197607000-00013
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Főbb tények

SMAS facelift costs $10,000-$25,000
SMAS technique tightens the superficial musculoaponeurotic system layer using sutures or excision
SMAS facelift recovery takes 1-2 weeks, slightly shorter than deep plane recovery
SMAS plication is less invasive than SMASectomy but produces shorter-lasting results
Deep plane facelift is generally considered more durable than SMAS facelift (estimate)
SMAS facelift cost per year averages $4,167 compared to $3,333 for deep plane facelift

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