SMAS Graft

Using a small piece of your own SMAS tissue, the supporting layer beneath the facial skin, to add support or volume.
Body Location
Face & Neck
Anaesthesia Type
Sedation
Where It's Done
Netcare Milpark Hospital Breast Centre, Johannesburg
Typical Recovery
Approximately 1–2 weeks, depending on whether it is performed alone or with another procedure.
Procedure Duration
1–2 hours

At a glance

Overview

What is a SMAS Graft?

The Procedure

What does the procedure involve?

Uses a small segment of the patient’s own SMAS, the fibrous supporting layer beneath the facial skin, as a graft to add support or volume to a selected area. The technique is usually performed through an existing facial incision or as part of another facial procedure.

Candidacy

Who is a suitable candidate?

Patients who would benefit from additional soft-tissue support or volume using their own SMAS tissue, usually as part of another facial procedure. Suitability depends on the area being treated and the available tissue.

Related Cosmetic Surgery Procedures

Scar Revision (Face, Body, Breast, Limbs)

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SMAS Graft