Traditional SMAS Facelift in Jaipur | Deep Tissue Facial Rejuvenation by Dr. Sushrut Kalra

A traditional SMAS facelift is considered the gold standard for comprehensive facial rejuvenation, addressing moderate to significant signs of aging in the mid face, lower face, and neck. Aging affects more than just the skin, over time, the deeper supportive layer of the face, known as the SMAS, gradually loosens and shifts downward due to gravity and natural volume loss.

Dr. Sushrut Kalra performs advanced SMAS facelift surgery in Jaipur. Unlike older techniques that only tighten the skin, which can leave a pulled or artificial look, this approach lifts and repositions the deeper supportive tissue first, allowing the skin to drape naturally over it. This results in a softer, more youthful look that still feels and moves like your own face.

Aging Concerns Addressed by an SMAS Facelift

  • Sagging Cheeks Lifts descended cheek tissue back toward its original, more youthful position, restoring fullness to the mid face.
  • Deep Lines Around the Mouth Softens deep lines running from the nose to the mouth and down to the chin by repositioning tissue rather than just tightening skin.
  • Jowls Along the Jawline Corrects sagging tissue along the jawline, helping restore a cleaner, more defined jaw contour.
  • Neck Banding and Laxity Improves mild to moderate neck aging, often combined with a neck lift to smooth loose skin and tighten neck muscles.
  • A Natural, Tension Free Result Since the deeper tissue carries the structural support, the skin itself doesn't need to be pulled tight, which helps scars heal well and keeps results looking natural.
  • Carefully Hidden Incisions Incisions are placed within the hairline and natural creases around the ear, keeping them well-hidden as they heal.

Frequently Asked Questions

It's an advanced facelift technique that lifts and repositions the deeper supportive tissue layer of the face, rather than just tightening the skin, for a more natural and longer lasting result.

A skin only facelift simply pulls and trims the surface skin, which tends to look less natural and doesn't last as long. An SMAS facelift addresses the deeper tissue for more lasting, natural results.

Depending on your facial structure, this can involve folding and securing the tissue, or removing a small strip and suturing the edges together for a firmer lift.

No, since the tension is placed on the deeper tissue rather than the skin itself, your facial expressions stay natural, and the result looks refreshed rather than overdone.

Yes, it's often combined with eyelid surgery, a brow lift, or fat grafting for a more complete facial refresh in one surgery.

Most patients return to daily activities within 10 to 14 days. Full healing and final results continue to settle over 3 to 6 months.