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Dissection of the skin flaps and SMAS elevation were faster than with traditional methods, averaging 10 to 15 minutes per hemiface. Bleeding was reduced (average estimated blood loss, 12 mL) and the skin flaps appeared better perfused with less venous engorgement and ecchymosis than achieved with sharp scissor dissection. In general, patients appeared to have shorter postoperative recovery courses and less social downtime secondary to bruising and edema.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The ABC facelift addresses facial laxity, volume loss, and skin aging with 3 simple steps: anatomic and regenerative fat grafting, combined with power-assisted dissection of the skin and cautery elevation of the SMAS. 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