title: The anatomy of the skin and fascial layers of the face in aesthetic surgery.
abstract: The superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) has been described as a discrete fascial layer that divides the subcutaneous fat into two distinct layers. The authors discuss the anatomic significance of this system in facial aesthetic surgery.
mesh_terms: D004954:Esthetics; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D005205:Fascia / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic