SMAS Facelift Before & After Case 12198

This patient chose an elective SMAS Facelift in Denver and Colorado Springs to address concerns about facial aging, especially loose skin along her neck and jawline. After discussing her goals in detail, she and Dr. Vath developed a plan including a SMASectomy with plication and a platysmaplasty in the neck. By choosing this combined approach — and utilizing a shorter scar — the team sought to create a tighter, more defined appearance while maintaining natural contours.

Her procedure did NOT involve the so-called “deep plane facelift,” often promoted as necessary for optimal results. As is evident in these photos as well as many other before and after pictures on Dr. Vath's website, the heavily promoted "deep plane facelift" is not the only or best option for achieving excellent facelift results. On the contrary, many people are being lured into this term for no benefit and are ultimately spending a great deal more money for a comparable result. Instead, her surgical plan focused carefully on managing the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) as well as the platysma, with the intention of achieving a balanced, lasting improvement while maximizing safety. The updated photos, taken two months after surgery, show a smoother profile and significant neck and jawline definition.

In this example, the outcome provides further evidence that a SMAS Facelift in Denver and Colorado Springs, when properly executed, offers significant benefits even without the supposed deep plane techniques. Steven D. Vath, M.D., performed the procedure using proven methods and a patient-centered approach. Dr. Vath’s extensive training and board certification, combined with his commitment to communication and natural results, have helped many patients achieve their goals in a safe, supportive environment.