Purse string-formed plication of the SMAS with fixation to the zygomatic bone

The superficial musculoaponeurotic system (SMAS) operation revolutionized face-lift procedures. The idea of having one direction of traction with suturing and fixation of SMAS to a stable structure is gaining popularity. The author's contribution is the fixation of the SMAS and the extension of the supraplatysmal plane to the zygomatic bone periosteum to achieve stable traction and fixation. This procedure has not been described before in medical literature. The purse string-formed plication of the SMAS is a procedure in which the soft tissue (SMAS, parotid fascia, and the extension of the supraplatysmal plane) is plicated and fixed to the periosteum of the zygomatic bone. This superficial operation avoids entering the deeper planes, which could result in severe complications. The procedure fills the cheeks and gives a more natural look than standard face lifts. A total of 250 patients underwent this procedure. The suspension achieved seemed to be more stable than some SMASectomy techniques. Complication rates and recovery times were low. The purse string-formed plication of the SMAS is a safe, quick, and simple procedure with effective results suitable for younger patients with good skin conditions.