How Long Does a SMAS Facelift Last? | Dr. Angela Sturm

https://drangelasturm.com/ -- A SMAS facelift can last 10 to 15 years. SMAS stands for sub muscular aponeurotic system, which is a very thin layer of muscle. Under your skin you have fat and under that is a layer of muscle. Those muscles control your smiling, laughing, and moving your face. These muscles descend over time, creating things like jowls, marionette lines, and laugh lines. The SMAS facelift works by lifting things back up to where they used to be, rewinding time and making you look at least 10 years younger.

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If you did just one facelift and you never did anything else again, you should always look about 10 to 15 years younger than your age. However, as time marches on you may start to notice more aging, such as laxity in the jowls and neck. Some people might want a touch up at that point, but some are fine with always looking 10 to 15 years younger than their age, even if they do experience some aging down the line.

What is the difference between a deep plane and a sub muscular aponeurotic system facelift?
The main difference between a deep plane and a sub muscular aponeurotic system facelift is an ongoing debate. The deep plane facelift is done under the muscle, while the SMAS is done on top of the muscle, but both procedures reposition the muscle, thereby lifting the face. Different surgeons have a better comfort level with one of these procedures. If you look at a surgeon’s portfolio of before and after pictures, and you like what you see, then chances are you will be happy with the type of facelift they offer.

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About Dr. Angela Sturm
Dr. Angela Sturm is a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon with certifications with the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and the American Board of Facial Plastic Surgery. Dr. Sturm’s meticulous nature makes for exceptional results and satisfied patients. Dr. Sturm was named Texas Monthly’s Super Doctors Rising Star in 2016-2017, Texas Monthly’s Super Doctor in 2018-2019, H Texas Magazine’s Top Doc in 2013-2018, Top Doc by Houstonia magazine in 2016-2018, Houston Business Journal’s People on the Move and 40 under 40, Blazing Star Award by Texas Women’s Chamber of Commerce, Top Women in Business, one of the Top 30 Influential Women of Houston, Best Female Cosmetic Surgeon in Out Smart, and given the Patients’ Choice Award, On Time Doctor Award and Compassionate Doctor Award by Vitals.com.