Smas lifting: how it is carried out and what results should be expected
Unfortunately, no one is immune from age-related changes. And the older a woman gets, the more noticeable they become. If previously these were only minor manifestations that could be easily eliminated contour plastic surgery, then over time more radical measures are required. The latter includes SMAS lifting technology.
How to do smas lifting
In recent years, this method of skin tightening is gaining more and more fans. The fact is that it gives a more noticeable result, since it acts not only on the skin, but also on a deeper layer that connects the skin and muscle tissue of the face. This layer is called SMAS. This zone is located on the face in the neck, cheeks and near the ears. Its functional purpose is to ensure the normal functioning of facial muscles.
SMAS lifting can be performed in different ways. In the classic version, the operation is performed surgically through incisions in the skin from the temple to the earlobe and then to the area behind the ear. After this, the skin layers are peeled off and the SMAS layer is tightened. Excess tissue is removed. The upper skin layer is finally fixed and sutures are applied. They are camouflaged along the hair growth line. This lifting technique is very traumatic and requires a long period of rehabilitation.
There is a more gentle method of SMAS lifting - endoscopic. In this option, all manipulations to tighten the SMAS layer are carried out through small incisions using special tools. They are made in the temporal area of the scalp, so the incisions are not visible. Otherwise, the principle of tightening this method does not differ from the classic version.
In both cases, operations are performed under mandatory deep anesthesia and last up to three and a half hours. The patient remains in the hospital for several more days, being monitored by a doctor. A special bandage is applied to his face. Sutures are removed only on the fifth day, but from the third day you can perform a special massage to speed up healing. All hematomas and swelling finally disappear only after two weeks.
Recently, non-surgical SMAS lifting has been practiced, which is performed using ultrasound. A special device is used to influence the muscle layer of the face through the skin. This effect causes the muscles to contract and tighten. For better penetration of ultrasonic rays, the facial skin is lubricated with a special gel. The ultrasound procedure lasts up to one and a half hours. The advantage of this procedure, in addition to the absence of incisions and punctures, is that there is no rehabilitation period required after it.
Smas lifting - the result
A lift using this method is recommended in adulthood, when age-related changes become too noticeable. This method is one of the most effective. It allows you to achieve:
- Skin tightening on the face and neck.
- Correction of facial contours by removing residual fatty tissue and sagging skin.
The operation in the classical way should be performed on women over 50 years of age. The rejuvenating effect after this operation lasts up to 10 years. But even after this time period, people look younger than their true age. The effect of SMAS lifting using the endoscopic method is less durable and lasts up to 5 years. In this regard, it is recommended at a younger age - after 40 years.
Reviews about smas lifting
According to patients, the SMAS lifting procedure really brings results. After it, facial contours are tightened, deep wrinkles, you can lift the drooping corners of your lips and eyes. The final effect can only be judged after a few months, since the SMAS lifting procedure has an increasing effect and over time the woman’s appearance becomes better.
