Superficial musculoaponeurotic system

Known as: System, Superficial Musculo-aponeurotic (SMAS), Musculoaponeurotic Systems, Superficial, System, Superficial Musculoaponeurotic 
Layer between the superficial fat compartment and superficial facial muscles in the head and the neck.
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2009
Highly Cited
2009
From the archives of the AFIP: musculoskeletal fibromatoses: radiologic-pathologic correlation.
Musculoskeletal fibromatoses represent a wide spectrum of fibroblastic and myofibroblastic neoplasms with similar pathologic… (More)
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2008
2008
An anatomical study of the nasal superficial musculoaponeurotic system: surgical applications in rhinoplasty.
OBJECTIVE To give a unifying description of nasal muscles and ligaments corresponding to anatomical and surgical findings such as… (More)
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2007
Highly Cited
2007
Selective creation of thermal injury zones in the superficial musculoaponeurotic system using intense ultrasound therapy: a new target for noninvasive facial rejuvenation.
OBJECTIVES To transcutaneously deliver intense ultrasound (IUS) energy to target the facial superficial musculoaponeurotic system… (More)
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1996
1996
Mechanical properties and microstructure of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system.
Because of the widespread reliance on SMAS tightening procedures in present-day face lift surgery, a study was undertaken to… (More)
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1996
1996
Relations of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system to the orbit and characterization of the orbitomalar ligament.
The orbital and eyelid relationships of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) were studied in human cadavers. Using… (More)
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1993
1993
Prevention of Frey's syndrome with superficial musculoaponeurotic system interposition.
Frey's syndrome after parotidectomy has an incidence generally reported to be 50% to 60% and is thought to be due to aberrant… (More)
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1991
1991
Sternocleidomastoid muscle transfer and superficial musculoaponeurotic system plication in the prevention of Frey's syndrome.
Parotidectomy may be associated with a significant depression in the retromandibular region and a significant incidence of… (More)
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1988
1988
The superficial musculoaponeurotic system of the nose.
Thirty noses were examined macroscopically and histologically to determine the fibromuscular and aponeurotic layers. There are… (More)
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1983
1983
Face lift, Part 3: Plication of the superficial musculoaponeurotic system.
It is thought that plicating or folding the superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) upon itself near the ear with permanent… (More)
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Highly Cited
1976
Highly Cited
1976
The superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) in the parotid and cheek area.
We have investigated the superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) in the parotid and cheek areas by anatomical dissections… (More)
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