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Deep Plane Facelift (Rhytidectomy/Meloplasty) or SMAS Facelift (Rhytidectomy/Meloplasty): How To Choose

Dr Jeremy Richardson, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, blog image 03, facelift

A deep plane facelift (rhytidectomy/meloplasty) is one of the most comprehensive techniques used in facelift surgery, designed to address multiple layers of facial tissue for longer-lasting results. At the same time, the SMAS facelift (rhytidectomy/meloplasty) also targets deep layers of facial tissue, focusing on the SMAS (Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System), which is the underlying fibro-muscular … Read more