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March 25, 2010Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

Longevity of SMAS Facial Rejuvenation and Support

Michael J. Sundine Vasileios Kretsis Bruce F. Connell

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The aim is to determine the longevity of SMAS facial rejuvenation through secondary face lift procedures performed by a single surgeon.
Reviewed 42 patients who underwent secondary face lifts between 2001 and 2008.
Collected data on timing, surgical techniques, complications, and early revision reasons.
All procedures performed by a single surgeon.
Average time from primary to secondary face lift was 11.9 years.
21.4% of patients required a secondary face lift within 5 years of the primary.
Common reasons for early secondary lifts included loss of skin elasticity and weight gain-related changes.

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Assesses the longevity of SMAS facial rejuvenation in patients, indicating average results across different skin qualities.

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Sundine et al. (2010) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5f114e70b33c4a4b068078 https://doi.org/10.1097/prs.0b013e3181ce1806

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