Rhinoplasty in the African American patient can be a more challenging procedure for various reasons. Dr. Thomassen performs this procedure in his office in Fort Lauderdale. There are several factors that need to be considered to obtain the best possible result. Skin Quality The skin envelope may be a bit thicker. This can make the changes in the cartilage and …
Functional Rhinoplasty
Many patients seen in consultation are concerned about not only the appearance of their nose but also difficulties with breathing. This is where a functional rhinoplasty comes in. A functional rhinoplasty corrects the anatomical anomalies that caused impaired breathing. Many of these anomalies are congenital in nature. In these cases, patients cannot remember an inciting event or trauma. They also …
Types of Facelifts
What are the Different Types of Facelifts? There are many different names used to describe facelifts. This can cause some confusion. In reality, all these different names refer to very similar techniques. Mini Facelift A mini facelift is a facial rejuvenation with reduced incisions and dissection. The goal is achieve a nice result with less scars, less OR time, …
How Botulinum Toxin Works
Botulinum toxin in very small doses is a therapeutic neuromodulator. Botulinum toxin works by blocking neuromuscular synapses. In this way it is able to weaken muscle activity. This results in controlled partial paralysis of certain muscles. It has been found that this treatment in the upper face lead to reduced wrinkles caused by muscle contraction. Botulinum Toxin treatment is the …
Why More Men Are Getting Plastic Surgery Than Ever Before
Women still get the most surgeries, but men are starting to catch up For many years, cosmetic surgery was thought of as something that was almost exclusively for women. Be it because of the pressure society puts on women to always look good (and young), or the belief that men just don’t “care” as much about their appearance, cosmetic procedures …
Anxiety Post Surgery: Quicken Your Recovery after Surgery
The surgery will take just a short period of time. Your transformation will take much longer We’ve all suffered at least once from buyer’s remorse. It’s the overwhelming feeling we’ve made a mistake. This feeling is often associated with an expensive purchase—or one that has far-reaching consequences. This can happen after cosmetic surgery and it is termed anxiety post surgery. …
Can a Nose Job Change People’s Perceptions of You?
A rhinoplasty (nose job) can improve your appearance, but that’s just for starters America is the land of self-improvement. Most of us are constantly looking for ways to get better, be it through things like education, nutrition, or fitness. This is also why so many people decide to get plastic surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, there …
The Best Scar Care After your Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
How nutrition, healthy living and consultation can make a difference Like all parts of your body, an area where you’ve had a cosmetic procedure requires attentive and prolonged care. Here we describe Dr. Thomassen’s recommended scar care after surgery. We also discuss lifestyle changes to make your results last. Immediate Scar Treatment – 1st Week In the immediate postoperative period, …
9 Ways Your Face Changes as You Age
Facial rejuvenation defies the effects of aging It seems to happen all at once: one morning you wake up and see your mother – or even your grandmother – staring back at you in the mirror. One’s face changes as you age gradually, surprising one at a certain point. Aging is inevitable, and the first signs you notice on your …