The deep plane facelift is a technique that has been around for over 50 years. Recently it has had a resurgence in popularity as it has been associated with longer lasting results specially in the lower face area. The deep plane facelifts treats all the areas treated by more traditional procedures including the upper cheeks, jowls, and neck but can …
Brow Lift Fort Lauderdale
Brow Lift in Fort Lauderdale with Dr. ThomassenIntroduction to Brow Lift Surgery A sagging brow can make you look tired, angry, or older than you feel. At Thomassen Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, we offer expertly performed brow lift surgery—also known as a forehead lift—to raise the brows, smooth forehead lines, and restore a more youthful, refreshed appearance.What is a …
Best Age for a Facelift: What to Expect at 40, 50, and Beyond
Many people are not sure when the best age is to pursue a facelift procedure. Once you start noticing signs of aging, the decision to seek a minimally invasive procedure or surgery becomes challenging. With this article, Dr. Thomassen presents his observations on what the best age is for a facelift or other surgical interventions. Apparent Age vs Chronological Age …
Revision Rhinoplasty
Revision Rhinoplasty Rhinoplasty is considered one of the most complex plastic surgery procedures. This is due to the intricate anatomy of the nose, involving delicate interconnections of bone, cartilage and soft tissue. In addition, being one of the most visible features of a person’s face, attention to detail is very important. Finally, not only are aesthetics important, but an understanding …
Facelift Recovery
Many patients considering a facelift procedure are most concerned about the facelift recovery time. Thankfully, with continued improvement in surgical techniques and recovery regimens, the period of facelift recovery is getting shorter and shorter. Below is a rough guideline of what to expect when recovering from a facelift under the care of Dr. Thomassen in Fort Lauderdale. Day 0 – …
Male Abdominoplasty Before and After
Below you will find male abdominoplasty before and after photos. These are results of procedures performed by Dr. Thomassen. Visit our office to see more examples of cases. The procedures are performed in our office in Fort Lauderdale under IV sedation and local anesthesia. Afterwards you are safely discharged home. At the 2-3 day follow up, Dr. Thomassen will ensure …
Breast Implant Removal Fort Lauderdale
Breast Implant Removal in Fort Lauderdale Why Remove your breast Implants? Women chose to remove their breast implants for many reasons. First of all, implants are not considered lifetime. The American Society of Plastic Surgery recommends removal or exchange every every 10-15 years. Some women no longer want the heaviness associated with large implants. Therefore they choose to remove them …
Facial Fat Grafting in Fort Lauderdale
Facial Fat Grafting in Fort Lauderdale with Dr. ThomassenRestore Youthful Volume with Natural Results Facial fat grafting, also known as autologous fat transfer, is a minimally invasive procedure that uses your own fat to restore facial volume, soften deep creases, and rejuvenate aging skin. At Thomassen Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, Dr. John Thomassen performs fat grafting under local anesthesia …
Male Facelifts Before and After Photos
Below you will find multiple male facelifts before and after photos. Facelift procedures in men need a special attention to detail. Careful placement of scars is critical for a natural look. When performing male facelifts, it’s important to consider issues with beard growth and balding, which are not seen in women. Additionally, men’s aesthetic goals are not the same as …
Brachioplasty Before After
Below you will find brachioplasty before and after photos of Dr. Thomassen’s patients. These include full length procedures with and without liposuction. These procedures were performed in our Fort Lauderdale office under IV sedation. Visit our office to see more examples of cases not shown hear. Procedures are typically performed with other body contouring procedures. Afterwards, patients are placed in …