Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
What’s the difference between a SMAS facelift and a deep plane facelift — and which one is safer? In this video, Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC, explains why he strongly prefers the SMAS lift for his patients.
Dr. Rapaport highlights:
• Why the risk of temporary nerve injury is much lower with a SMAS lift (near zero in his hands) compared to a 6% risk in deep plane facelifts
• The differences in recovery time — typically 1 week with makeup after SMAS vs. 3–4 weeks after deep plane
• Why SMAS facelifts often achieve natural results with less downtime
• Potentially higher complication risks with deep plane facelifts, and why the data is still unclear
• His philosophy of choosing the safest, most effective facelift technique for predictable results
If you’ve been considering a facelift and want to understand the differences between SMAS and deep plane techniques, this video will help you make an informed decision.
🔹 Subscribe for more expert education on facelifts, anti-aging surgery, and plastic surgery with Dr. David Rapaport.
🔹 Contact Dr. Rapaport’s office to schedule a facelift consultation in NYC.
What’s the difference between a SMAS facelift and a deep plane facelift — and which one is safer? In this video, Dr. David Rapaport, board-certified plastic surgeon in NYC, explains why he strongly prefers the SMAS lift for his patients.
Dr. Rapaport highlights:
• Why the risk of temporary nerve injury is much lower with a SMAS lift (near zero in his hands) compared to a 6% risk in deep plane facelifts
• The differences in recovery time — typically 1 week with makeup after SMAS vs. 3–4 weeks after deep plane
• Why SMAS facelifts often achieve natural results with less downtime
• Potentially higher complication risks with deep plane facelifts, and why the data is still unclear
• His philosophy of choosing the safest, most effective facelift technique for predictable results
If you’ve been considering a facelift and want to understand the differences between SMAS and deep plane techniques, this video will help you make an informed decision.
🔹 Subscribe for more expert education on facelifts, anti-aging surgery, and plastic surgery with Dr. David Rapaport.
🔹 Contact Dr. Rapaport’s office to schedule a facelift consultation in NYC.
