Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System and Deep Plane Facelift Techniques
Both SMAS and deep techniques demonstrate comparable safety profiles, although limited comparative data and heterogeneous outcome measures preclude definitive conclusions about relative efficacy. While some evidence suggests potential advantages of deep approaches in midface rejuvenation, technique selection should be individualized. Future research requires standardized outcome measures and prospective comparative studies.
Authors
- V. Sandhu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4777-5052)
- Ankur Khajuria (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2321-9860)
- Daniel Guerero (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9874-9148)
- Sushanth Vayalapra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7116-6719)
- Delaram Imantalab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3306-5727)
- Armand AK Happy
- Priyanka Kissoonsingh
Institutions
- University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University of Oxford (GB)
- University College London (GB)
- Imperial College London (GB)
- Keele University (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Annals of Plastic Surgery
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004454
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Facial Rejuvenation and Surgery Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01