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Overview

SMAS is an acronym for Superficial Muscular Aponeurotic System. It refers to an area of musculature of the face. This muscular system is manipulated during facial cosmetic surgery and is often performed as part of a rhytidectomy or face-lift.

See also

• Body modification
• MACS

External links

• Facelift, SMAS Plication

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