SMAS lifting: restoring facial youth without surgery

Content

• What is SMAS lifting?

• When is SMAS lifting effective?

• Results of SMAS lifting

• Rehabilitation period after SMAS lifting

• More about SMAS lifting: how does the device work?

• Advantages of SMAS lifting

• Frequently asked questions

SMAS lifting is an innovative method of facial rejuvenation and tightening without surgical intervention.

Do you want to restore the definition of your facial contours? Get rid of wrinkles, jowls, or a double chin? Rejuvenate the skin of the neck or décolleté? Now it is much easier and more accessible!

A WOW effect is guaranteed after just one SMAS lifting procedure!

It sounds incredible, but it is a fact! The effectiveness and safety of the Doublo GOLD device from the Korean company Hironic are confirmed by certificates from the American (FDA) and European (CE) organizations for medical device quality control.

The lifting effect develops within 1–3 months after the procedure and lasts up to 1.5–2 years. It occurs due to the stimulation of type I collagen, also called “youth collagen.”

Sounds interesting? Then let’s take a closer look at what SMAS lifting is, how it works, and when it is most effective.

What is SMAS lifting?

SMAS lifting has revolutionized cosmetology. It allows achieving results previously possible only through surgical facelift.

At the same time, SMAS lifting:

• does not injure the upper layer of the skin;

• allows the procedure to be performed unnoticed by others;

• provides rejuvenation through natural regeneration processes.

The technology of SMAS lifting is based on the use of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU). It has a targeted effect on the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system located at a depth of 3.5–4 mm. The abbreviation SMAS (Superficial musculo-aponeurotic system) gave the procedure its name.

The SMAS layer consists of muscles and ligaments and is responsible for skin elasticity and contour clarity. Changes at this level cause deep wrinkles, jowls, double chin, drooping eyelids, and sagging mouth corners.

Only HIFU technology can affect such deep tissues. No other hardware procedure can reach the SMAS layer.

When is SMAS lifting effective?

SMAS lifting helps solve the following problems:

• loss of facial contour definition;

• ptosis of the lower third of the face;

• skin laxity;

• deep nasolabial folds;

• drooping corners of the mouth;

• sagging eyebrow line;

• double chin;

• local fat deposits on the body.

This technology also allows performing lipolysis, that is, removing localized fat deposits in the face and on various parts of the body (arms, abdomen, back, thighs, knees).

Results of SMAS lifting

For facial rejuvenation and tightening, only 1 procedure is enough! The result develops gradually over 3 months. At this time, natural lifting occurs due to the stimulation of type I collagen, or youth collagen.

The achieved effect lasts up to 1.5–2 years. To maintain it, it is recommended to repeat the procedure once a year (in some cases once every 6 months).

If the goal is to reduce fat deposits, more sessions may be needed. Usually, 1 session per month is performed until the desired result is achieved.

The effectiveness of HIFU is confirmed by numerous clinical studies. The first Doublo device based on this technology received a quality certificate in 2011. Since then, millions of women and men have undergone the procedure. The growing popularity of SMAS lifting proves its effectiveness.

The Doublo GOLD device installed at «Oxford Medical» is an updated and improved model. Thanks to a wide range of settings and a set of anatomically shaped cartridges, it allows adjusting individual intensity and depth of tissue impact for each patient. This has reduced discomfort during the procedure, shortened its duration, minimized the risk of complications, and, of course, increased effectiveness.

Research and patient reviews confirm that SMAS lifting:

• provides a circular facelift and clearer contours;

• reduces the severity of wrinkles and nasolabial folds;

• lifts upper eyelids and brows;

• evens out mouth corners;

• eliminates double chin;

• reduces localized fat deposits on the body.

SMAS lifting is suitable for people of young, middle, and older age (usually up to 65 years).

Due to its high effectiveness and absence of traces on the skin, male cosmetology also actively uses SMAS lifting technologies.

Rehabilitation period after SMAS lifting

The rehabilitation period after SMAS lifting is practically absent; in fact, it is painless for the patient and unnoticeable to others. Since HIFU technology affects tissues at a depth of 3.5–4 mm without damaging the upper skin layer, no marks remain on the face after the procedure. Occasionally, slight redness may appear, similar to being outdoors in the cold.

For 3–5 days, a slight feeling of discomfort is possible. To reduce it and prevent inflammation, patients are prescribed an anti-inflammatory drug and a topical ointment.

After lipolysis, hepatotherapy medications are prescribed. They ensure more effective and safe removal of fat deposits.

More about SMAS lifting: how does the device work?

The technology of SMAS lifting is based on focused high-intensity ultrasound. Acting on the tissues of the musculo-aponeurotic layer, it provides their targeted and short-term heating up to 90 degrees. The mechanism of acoustic cavitation is also applied – ultrasound causes vibration in tissues, resulting in alternating compression and rarefaction of molecular structures. Thus, certain cells undergo necrosis, triggering natural regeneration processes in the body.

Tissues above and below the focus remain intact. This way, the epidermis is not injured, and there is no need to interrupt everyday life for the procedure.

For each patient, a specialist creates an individual procedure plan. This is possible thanks to a dynamic system of subcutaneous layer visualization and a wide range of depth and intensity adjustments.

The device also has a set of high-quality cartridges for different areas (face, neck, chest, abdomen). They have anatomically correct shapes that allow creating uniform coagulation points.

Thanks to the short energy pulse, the procedure is minimally painful.

Advantages of SMAS lifting

SMAS lifting is the only alternative to surgical facelift. Its main advantages:

• non-invasiveness;

• absence of pain and blood;

• unnoticeable rehabilitation period.

Now preserving youth and reversing age-related changes has become much easier. The hardware procedure, lasting just over 60 minutes, activates regeneration processes.

SMAS lifting:

• provides fast and long-lasting results – the effect from 1 lifting procedure can last up to 2 years;

• allows reducing fat deposits on the body – lipolysis requires more procedures (repeated monthly until the desired result is achieved);

• has a short and easy rehabilitation period;

• is performed quickly and comfortably for the patient;

• is suitable for women and men of different ages;

• can be combined with other cosmetic procedures;

• has few contraindications and minimal risk of complications.

Frequently asked questions

What age-related signs does SMAS lifting affect?

SMAS lifting effectively combats skin laxity, jowls, ptosis of the lower third of the face, loss of contour definition, deep nasolabial folds, drooping corners of the mouth, sagging eyebrow line, double chin, and other localized fat deposits on the body.

Which patients may be ideal candidates for SMAS lifting?

SMAS lifting can be performed on women and men aged 25 to 65. During the procedure, the lower musculo-aponeurotic layer of the face is affected. Changes at this level cause deep wrinkles, jowls, double chin, loss of contour definition, drooping eyelids, and corners of the mouth. SMAS lifting effectively addresses these problems.

Are there risks and possible complications after SMAS lifting?

SMAS lifting is a non-invasive procedure. The risk of complications is minimal. However, studies showed that some patients experienced pain, burns, and tissue swelling that soon disappeared; asymmetric facial changes – corrected with a repeated procedure; as well as contractures, paresis of the facial nerve, and scars. The safety of the procedure can only be guaranteed when a high-quality device is used.

How does the SMAS lifting procedure go and how long is recovery after it?

The procedure lasts from 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the area. Since only the deep dermal layers (3.5–4 mm) are affected, the upper skin layer is not injured, and no traces remain. The rehabilitation period passes unnoticed by others, so there is no need to give up your usual lifestyle after SMAS lifting.

Sources:

Lascos
National Library of Medicine
Science Direct
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery