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Facial Plast Surg
DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1785540
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CORE High-SMAS Extended Deep Plane Facelift Technique: How it Evolved

Capi C. Wever
1   Wever Clinic, Wassenaar, The Netherlands
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Abstract

Extended deep plane techniques have become the benchmark of facelift surgery. Yet these techniques assume release of the medial most of zygomatic retaining ligaments, which makes them rather complex and highly dependent on training and experience. In this article, we will review and describe the adapted extended high-superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) approach of the author and discuss the obstacles that can be encountered mastering this technique.

Keywords

facelift - aging face - surgery - deep plane - review


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Article published online:
03 May 2024

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