SMAS Facelift

• Increased skin elasticity and firmness.
• Smoothing of fine lines and deepening creases.
• Long-lasting results with a natural look.
• Improvement of facial and neck contours.

The SMAS facelift and Deep Plane facelift differ in their techniques and philosophies of tissue manipulation.

SMAS: In this technique, the SMAS and platysma (skin) are released and repositioned to their original places. The skin is separated from the SMAS and pulled upward post-surgery to achieve a taut appearance.

Deep Plane: Unlike the SMAS facelift, this technique releases the SMAS and platysma while keeping the skin attached to the SMAS, resulting in a more natural and longer-lasting effect.

A personal consultation with the surgeon is essential for tailoring the plan to individual needs. The SMAS facelift is designed for patients:

• With moderate to significant sagging of facial structures.
• Aged 40 and above.
• Who prefer a firm and smooth facial appearance.

After the consultation with the surgeon, the patient will secure all necessary preoperative examinations. For optimal recovery, we recommend:

• No smoking for at least 21 days prior to surgery.
• No alcohol consumption for at least 10 to 14 days before surgery.
• Maintaining excellent health condition.
• Stopping blood-thinning medications (or replacing them after consulting with a doctor).

The SMAS facelift is performed under sedation, which we prefer for easier recovery, or general anesthesia, and it lasts approximately 3 to 4 hours. When combined with other procedures 4 to 5 hours. The most requested and preferred combination is facelift with necklift, but it is also combined with other procedures (e.g., browlift, eyelid surgery, submental liposuction). During the procedure, the surgeon carefully releases and repositions the SMAS while tightening the skin to the desired location.

• Immediately after the procedure: The patient will stay under the clinic's care for the following night, where they are closely monitored and provided with maximum comfort in our superior accommodation area.
• The morning after the procedure: The patient will return home, accompanied by a close person.
• First days: Swelling and bruising may occur, which usually subside after 10 to 14 days. These symptoms are normal and typically diminish within the first few days.
• Daily activities: The patient can return to regular activities after 2 weeks, during which we recommend rest in a home environment.
• Physical exercis: Intense exercise is allowed after 4 weeks.
• Follow-up appointments at the clinic: The first, after 10 to 14 days, when stitches are removed, and the second after 3 months.
• Final results: Visible after several months when the tissues fully settle. The healing process is individual and depends on the patient's regenerative ability and adherence to postoperative instructions.

As with any surgical procedure, there are certain risks involved with facelifts. The client is thoroughly informed about all possible complications during the consultation. The most common risks include:

• Infection: May occur due to inadequate wound hygiene.
• Scarring: Resulting scars are often well concealed in the hair.
• Change in sensitivity: Sensitivity in the forehead or brow may be temporarily altered during healing.
• Nerve impact: Manipulation near facial nerves may cause partial dysfunction, which typically resolves over time.