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Case Reports
. 2008 Oct;35(4):533-50, vi.
doi: 10.1016/j.cps.2008.06.003.

Lateral SMASectomy, plication and short scar facelifts: indications and techniques

Daniel C Baker  1
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Lateral SMASectomy, plication and short scar facelifts: indications and techniques

Daniel C Baker. Clin Plast Surg. 2008 Oct.

Abstract

This article discusses removing a portion of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) in the region directly overlying the anterior edge of the parotid gland, called a lateral SMASectomy. Excision of the superficial fascia in this region secures mobile anterior SMAS to the fixed portion of the superficial fascia overlying the parotid. It is a rapid, safe, and reproducible operation, providing the versatility of traditional SMAS flap undermining and the safety and rapidity of SMAS plication in carefully selected patients.

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