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SMAS

This section of the forum is dedicated to discussions on various surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation, including fat transfer/fat grafting, browlift, blepharoplasty (cosmetic eyelid surgery), facelift, etc. Also, this category includes questions on hand rejuvenation via fat grafting. (Of note, Dr. Lam does not perform body rejuvenation except for hand fat grafting)
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SMAS

Postby dkmcca » Fri Feb 15, 2008 7:30 pm

Quick question about an SMAS Facelift. I was told that the texture of my skin (due to acne scarring) could be greatly improved by having an SMAS facelift (although I really don't need a facelift because I don't have sagging skin nor a sagging neckline). My acne scarring is not severe, but the texture of my skin on my cheeks is orange peel-like). I've had Erbium laser back in the late '80s and approximately 2 years ago I had 6 Fraxel treatments--the treatments have helped but still looking for new options.

Is SMAS often used to smooth out this type of texturing of the skin? If no, what are some other advanced treatments that I should consider (I am Eurasian)?

Thanks!
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Postby dr. lam » Fri Feb 15, 2008 10:25 pm

Here's my answer: NO, NO, NO, NO, NO. A facelift will do NOTHING for acne scars. I can't believe you got this kind of advice. Generally, for deeper holes, I prefer silicone droplets. However, I would have to see you to make that determination.
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sml
Samuel M. Lam, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Diplomate, American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
Diplomate, American Board of Hair Restoration Surgery
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