SMAS Facelift
IN NASHVILLE, TN
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Request ConsultationAging is multifaceted, especially when it comes to the many layers of tissue in the face. Although the traditional facelift can rejuvenate the face, a more in-depth approach is sometimes needed for best results. Dr. David Gilpin is Nashville’s premier facelift expert and can ensure a natural, refreshed look with the SMAS facelift.
What is a SMAS Facelift?
SMAS stands for Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System. This type of facelift addresses the SMAS layer of the face, or the fibrous network of connective tissues that supports the skin. Traditionally, a facelift surgeon performs the type of facelift that they learn in training. The SMAS technique is the most widely taught technique for facelift surgery and therefore the most widely used technique. Due to the fact that the deep plane facelift technique typically provides the most long-lasting results surgeons have worked to combine these two techniques into the facelifts they perform. The majority of surgeons evolve their techniques with modern surgical advancements over the duration of their career. At this point in time, the Deep Plane Facelift is by far the most popular and least taught in training due to the complex skill it requires to perform. Only a handful of surgeons learn this technique in training. Modern techniques such as the SMAS facelift provide natural results in the right hands. This technique resuspends the SMAS layer and the skin on top of it, rejuvenating the face at the SMAS layer. It is important that whatever type of facelift your surgeon performs leaves you with a natural looking result. Every surgeon has their own technique, some perform a combo SMAS/deep plane facelift some only a deep plane, which also includes treatment of the SMAS layer of skin. performs on the SMAS layer of skin.
ESTIMATED COST
Starting at $19,000
How is the SMAS Facelift Different From the Deep Plane Facelift?
The SMAS facelift only goes skin deep – sagging occurs not just in the skin, but in the deeper tissues as well. This is often the underlying cause of aging and isn’t always adequately addressed during a SMAS only facelift. You can think of the SMAS facelift as a more surface-level procedure, whereas the Deep Plane Facelift recreates a youthful facial structure from the bottom up. By lifting and resuspending the fat pads and deeper tissues, we can reverse the effects of gravity to recapture the way your face looked when you were younger.
Corrects
- Drooping and jowls
- Volume loss and hollowness
- Severe sagging and folds
Benefits
- Natural, youthful look
- Long-lasting results
- Deep rejuvenation
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Investing in your confidence is a big step, and your choice of facial plastic surgeon should reflect it. We offer a premier, luxury environment where you can focus on yourself.
With the help of our professional and knowledgeable team, you can begin your journey toward a more confident you. We’ll take every step to ensure you feel comfortable, pampered, and acknowledged. Begin your refined and cultivated experience here at Gilpin Facial Plastics & Aesthetics.
How Do I Know When I’m Ready for a SMAS and Deep Plane Facelift?
The only way to truly tell whether the SMAS facelift is right for you is by meeting with our double-board-certified facial plastic surgeon. However, if you start to notice signs of aging that make you want to lift your skin, that is a great time to reach out to Dr. David Gilpin as these signs do not have to be drastic for you to be ready for a facelift. Dr. Gilpin can determine whether the SMAS facelift is the best option, or whether you may benefit more from alternatives like the deep plane facelift, mini facelift, or liquid facelift. During a private consultation, Dr. Gilpin will assess your medical history, preferences, cosmetic regimen, and aging signs to create a tailored treatment plan at our luxury Nashville office.
SMAS Facelift Recovery
The SMAS facelift requires about 2 weeks of dedicated recovery. During this time, you can expect some bruising and swelling, and our team will give you tools to manage them – as well as instructions on sleeping position and activity level. After 2 weeks, you’ll likely feel comfortable returning to public. Dr. Gilpin takes great care to get you back to life at 2 weeks and provides your aftercare regimen which will include steps to fade any noticeable signs of having a facelift.
You’ll see a noticeable improvement in your overall youthfulness and vibrancy right away. In fact, some patients experience as many as 10-15 years taken off their facial profile – and they continue to look young for their age going forward. With the right aftercare and skincare regimen, you can enjoy your results for years to come.
David Gilpin, MD
Dr. David Gilpin is a native of Nashville, TN. After graduating from Vanderbilt University with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Gilpin pursued his M.D. from The University of Tennessee…
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