At Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC, located in Atlanta, GA, we are committed to providing our patients with advanced techniques that deliver natural, long-lasting results. One such technique is the SMAS Lift Graft, which can be combined with your facelift procedure to enhance the overall outcome. If you’re considering a facelift and desire permanent volume restoration in your lips, this innovative approach may be the ideal solution for you.
What is a SMAS Lift Graft?
The SMAS Lift Graft, or Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System Graft, is a specialized technique that utilizes the patient’s own fibro-fatty tissue—known as the SMAS—which is removed during a facelift procedure. Instead of discarding this tissue, it is repurposed and carefully placed into the upper or lower lips through tiny incisions made inside the corners of the mouth. This method is particularly effective for patients who are looking to achieve permanent volume in their lips while simultaneously undergoing a facelift.
Why Consider a SMAS Lift Graft?
Many patients seek a facelift to address sagging skin, deep wrinkles, and other signs of aging on the face and neck. However, the aging process also affects the lips, often leading to a loss of volume and definition. Traditionally, patients have relied on temporary solutions like dermal fillers to restore lip volume, but these require regular maintenance and repeat treatments.
The SMAS Lift Graft offers a more permanent solution. By using your own tissue, the SMAS lift graft provides a natural and enduring enhancement to the lips, without the need for synthetic fillers or frequent touch-ups. This technique not only restores lost volume but also integrates seamlessly with the surrounding tissues, ensuring that your lips look and feel natural.
The Benefits of Combining a SMAS Lift Graft with Your Facelift
When combined with a facelift, the SMAS Lift Graft offers several significant advantages that can enhance your overall facial rejuvenation:
- Permanent Lip Volume: One of the most compelling benefits of the SMAS Lift Graft is the permanent increase in lip volume. Unlike temporary fillers, this technique uses your body’s own tissue, which means the results are long-lasting and require no further intervention.
- Natural-Looking Results: Because the graft uses your own fibro-fatty tissue, the lips maintain a natural appearance and texture. The tissue integrates well with the existing lip structure, providing a subtle yet effective enhancement.
- Comprehensive Facial Rejuvenation: A facelift addresses sagging skin, wrinkles, and other signs of aging, but when combined with a SMAS Lift Graft, it also rejuvenates the lips. This dual approach ensures a more harmonious and balanced facial appearance, as the lips play a crucial role in the overall aesthetics of the face.
- Minimal Scarring: The SMAS Lift Graft is performed through tiny incisions inside the corners of the mouth, which means there are no visible scars on the lips.
- Cost-Effective: By combining the SMAS Lift Graft with your facelift, you can achieve two goals with one procedure, potentially reducing the overall cost and recovery time compared to having separate surgeries.
The SMAS Lift Graft is ideal for patients who are already planning to undergo a facelift and desire long-lasting volume restoration in their lips. During your consultation at Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC, Dr. Benjamin Stong will evaluate your facial structure, skin condition, and aesthetic goals to determine if this combined approach is the best option for you.
Experience the Benefits of a SMAS Lift Graft at Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC
At Kalos Facial Plastic Surgery, LLC, we pride ourselves on offering cutting-edge techniques that enhance our patients’ natural beauty. If you’re considering a facelift and want to explore the advantages of adding a SMAS Lift Graft, contact our Atlanta office today to schedule a consultation. Let us help you achieve a more youthful, balanced, and naturally beautiful appearance.
