title: The role of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system in face lift.
abstract: A study of 10 patients who underwent a unilateral dissection of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) is discussed. According to the different postoperative results, the patients were grouped into three classes, with either major, minor, or no obvious benefit from the SMAS dissection. The indications for and value of SMAS treatment in face lift are discussed, based on the results observed.
authors.affiliation: Plastic Surgery Division, Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto (University of the State of Rio de Janeiro), Brazil.
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: de Castro
mesh_terms: D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000601:surgery; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D015361:Rhytidoplasty / Q000379:methods*; D013524:Surgical Flaps