SMAS Facelift in San Diego

Name: SMAS Facelift
Brand: FACES+
Rating: 4.6 (92 reviews)

An SMAS Facelift can achieve natural-looking, long-lasting facial rejuvenation, expertly performed by Dr. Steven R. Cohen at FACES+ in San Diego.

What is a SMAS Facelift?

The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) Facelift focuses on the deeper layers of facial tissue, addressing the skin and underlying muscular structure. The SMAS layer is a network of muscles and connective tissue that plays a crucial role in the appearance of aging. By lifting and repositioning this deeper layer, the SMAS Facelift effectively reduces jowls, nasolabial folds, and sagging skin, providing a comprehensive and natural-looking lift that rejuvenates the entire face.

How Does an SMAS Facelift Work? Benefits Procedure Recovery SMAS Facelift with Regenerative Treatments Holistic Approach Why Choose FACES+?

How Does an SMAS Facelift Work?

SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) is a layer of tissue in the face that sits just below the skin, above the deeper facial muscles. This layer includes muscles and connective tissue that help support the facial structure and control facial expressions. Over time, the SMAS layer loses its youthful resilience, contributing to the signs of aging in jowls and deep wrinkles and creases. In a SMAS Facelift, this layer is lifted and repositioned to restore a more youthful and natural-looking contour to the face, addressing both skin laxity and the critical underlying support.

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Benefits of a SMAS Facelift

Natural-Looking Results: The SMAS Facelift’s focus on the deeper layers of facial tissue ensures a lift that enhances your natural features without an overly tight or artificial appearance.
Comprehensive Rejuvenation: This procedure addresses sagging in the mid-face, lower face, and neck, creating a balanced and youthful appearance.
Long-Lasting Effects: By targeting the underlying facial structures, the SMAS Facelift provides results that last longer than the older technique used in traditional facelifts.
Improved Facial Contours: Lifting the SMAS layer enhances the definition of the jawline and cheeks, contributing to a more sculpted and youthful profile.

The Procedure

During the SMAS Facelift in San Diego at FACES+, Dr. Cohen makes carefully placed incisions around the ears and within the hairline, allowing precision access to the underlying SMAS layer. He then meticulously lifts and repositions this layer, removing excess tissue and securing the carefully elevated underlying structure. The skin is gently replaced over the lifted SMAS for a smooth finish. The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia, and patients can usually return home the same day.

What to Expect in Your Recovery After an SMAS Facelift

Post-surgery, it is expected that you will experience some swelling and bruising, which generally subsides within two weeks. Dr. Cohen provides personalized aftercare instructions to support recovery and optimize results. The benefits of a SMAS Facelift are immediately visible, with full results becoming more apparent as healing progresses. Patients enjoy a rejuvenated, youthful appearance that can last many years, with enhanced facial contours and a more defined profile.

SMAS Facelift with Regenerative Treatments

At FACES+, Dr. Steven R. Cohen elevates the results of the SMAS Facelift by integrating advanced regenerative treatments into the procedure. These innovative techniques, such as fat grafting and nanofat injections, not only enhance facial volume but also significantly improve the quality and vitality of the skin.

By incorporating regenerative cells into the facelift process, Dr. Cohen can rejuvenate the skin from within, addressing surface imperfections and the deeper signs of aging. This approach helps to smooth fine lines, improve skin texture, and restore a youthful glow, complementing the structural lift achieved by the SMAS Facelift.

The result is a more comprehensive rejuvenation, where your skin looks as vibrant and youthful as the underlying facial contours.

These regenerative treatments promote long-term skin health by stimulating collagen production and improving cellular function. This approach leads to immediate improvements, with the skin continuing to benefit from the treatment over time and skin quality improving as the weeks and months pass.

A Holistic Approach to Facial Rejuvenation

At FACES+, we believe in a holistic approach to facial rejuvenation, where state-of-the-art regenerative treatments complement our advanced surgical techniques. This combination ensures you receive the most natural-looking, lasting, and harmonious results possible.

Why Choose Us?

Dr. Steven R. Cohen offers unparalleled expertise in the SMAS Facelift in San Diego at FACES+, combining advanced surgical techniques with a deep understanding of facial aesthetics. Recognized as one of the top facial plastic surgeons in San Diego, Dr. Cohen’s approach ensures that each facelift is customized and delivers results that appear remarkably natural. The commitment to personalized care in a luxurious and discreet environment makes FACES+ the premier destination for those seeking the most advanced approaches to facial rejuvenation.