Questions you should ask any plastic surgeon Choosing a plastic surgeon is probably the most important decision you’ll need to make when opting for a procedure. It is also one of the most challenging decisions. The options may seem endless, and it can be hard to determine if a particular surgeon has the right education, qualifications, and experience to ensure …
Silicone or Saline Implants: Which Option is Right for You?
The pros and cons of silicone and saline implants Some are eager to restore their bodies to their pre-motherhood shapes. Some want to change size or shape to better complement the rest of their bodies. Some are looking to correct an asymmetry or perform a reconstruction after breast cancer. There are many reasons women undergo breast augmentations, making it the …
The Age of Modern Facelifts: What We’ve Learned In Over 100 Years
Why modern rhytidectomy techniques deliver better results The history of modern facelifts begins in Berlin, Germany in 1901. Eugen Holländer was approached by an aging woman with a curious request. The Polish aristocrat wanted to have her cheeks and the corners of her mouth “lifted” as a method of restoring her youthful features. After considerable debate, Holländer agreed and the …
High Satisfaction Drives an Increase in Cosmetic Procedures
A look at modern cosmetic surgery studies and statistics 2016 saw another increase in the number of Americans having cosmetic surgery. Spending on surgeries topped $8 billion, fueled by more people seeking procedures like rhinoplasty, facelifts, body sculpting, and liposuction. Breast augmentation topped the list of procedures tracked by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) at 290,000 of the …
Fillers or Fat Grafting to Face: Which is Better?
Mother Nature may be formidable, but it’s no longer true that she can’t be slowed down. People who want to rejuvenate faces that become gaunt or hollow as they age have more safe, easy, effective options than ever before, thanks to advances in injectable treatments like fat grafting and dermal fillers. Soft tissue spaces like the cheek migrate and lose …
Dr. John M. Thomassen Wins “Best Physicians in Fort Lauderdale” For 2016
Dr. John M. Thomassen Wins “Best Physicians in Fort Lauderdale” For 2016
Dr. John M. Thomassen Wins RealSelf 100 Award (2015)
Dr. Thomassen has once more received the prestigious RealSelf 100 award for 2015. The RealSelf 100 are recognized both for having an outstanding record of consumer feedback and for providing credible, valuable insights, in response to consumer questions about plastic surgery. Dr. Thomassen’s contributions have put him at the top of 13,000 board certified doctors in the nation that are …
Dr. John M. Thomassen Wins RealSelf 100 Award
Fort Lauderdale Plastic Surgeon Recognized as Top Influencer in Plastic Surgery Fort Lauderdale, Fl – March 25, 2015 – Local physician John M. Thomassen is one of 100 doctors in the nation to receive the prestigious RealSelf 100 Award, out of nearly 8,000 board certified specialists with a presence on RealSelf—the leading online community helping people make confident choices in …