Many patients are bothered by skin excess in the neck area. Some patients are bothered by bands running lengthwise in the neck. These are caused by the platysmal muscle borders exposed with aging. Noninvasive treatments have shown minimal results in these areas. An excellent option is a neck lift. Description of Neck Lift Procedure This procedure uses small incisions located …
Breast Implant Illness – What you need to know
Silicone breast implants have been used for over 60 years and have been highly satisfactory for the majority of women. However, a small subset of patients have reported a collection of symptoms thought to be related to their implants. This collection of symptoms have been termed breast implant illness. The symptoms reported have ranged from brain fog and memory loss …
Nose Job in the African American Patient
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 …