So, Complications is my least favorite heading, but it should be noted, very useful.

Smas = underlying musculoaponeurotic layer.

It is the same muscles that form the frame of the face. It is with him that plastic surgeons work when they do a face lift.

Sma's lift is not for everyone. For example, it is not indicated for people with thin skin and a small amount of subcutaneous fat.

Examples of documented complications:

Do you see the stripes on the skin? This is a complication after hardware SMAS lift on the original Ulthera device (photo 1)

The reason for their appearance is the sensor's loose fit against the skin.

Such a phenomenon passes by itself over time, but the effect of a tightening in this case, unfortunately, should not be expected.

Paresis is the result of exposure to a SMAS device in an area where this cannot be done!

By the way, the procedure was performed by a doctor. The unit was also original. (Photo 2)

For each procedure there are dangerous and less dangerous areas.

In picture 3, in red, there are marked areas that cannot under any circumstances be treated with a smas lifting device. (Photo 3)

Altera requires proper rehabilitation and absence of nutritional deficiencies. If there is a lack of protein in the diet, there will be no sense. For a good effect, you need about 100g of protein daily for 3 months after the procedure.

SMAS lifting is an effective procedure, but exclusively on the original device with disposable cartridges and performed by specially trained personnel.

Altera requires proper rehabilitation and absence of nutritional deficiencies. If there is a lack of protein in the diet, there will be no sense. For a good effect, you need about 100g of protein daily for 3 months after the procedure.

SMAS lifting is an effective procedure, but exclusively on the original device with disposable cartridges and performed by specially trained personnel.