Summer Injectable Special
Maybe let them see you sweat, but not wrinkle! $100 off Filler or $50 off Botox for the Months of…
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Temple lift to Rejuvenate Sagging Cheeks
A temple lift, also known as a temporal lift , is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to elevate the cheeks…
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Total Nasal Reconstruction
Total Nasal Reconstruction involves the reconstruction of the nasal bone, cartilage, skin and mucosa from a significant trauma. The trauma…
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Liquid Facial Rejuvenation
Having an upcoming reunion, get-together or trip? Are you looking for a quick and easy way to revitalize your appearance?…
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Fort Lauderdale Male Breast Reduction
Male breast reduction for gynecomastia is a surgical procedure designed to reduce and reshape enlarged or swollen breasts in males.…
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Fort Lauderdale Awake Facelift
An “awake facelift” is a type of facelift procedure that is performed while the patient is awake, meaning that they…
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Why Choose Thomassen Plastic Surgery
When choosing a plastic surgeon for your care, you are looking for the best plastic surgeon that can provide you…
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Chrysalis Surgery Center
Chrysalis Surgery Center is our state of the art ambulatory surgery space located in our office at 2800 East Commercial…
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Patient Safety Advisory – Breast Implant Removal and Capsulectomy
This information was obtained from a Joint Safety Statement of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), The Aesthetic…
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Awake Facelift Surgery
One of the main concerns of patients considering facial rejuvenation procedures is the need for general anesthesia. Although general anesthesia…
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Ensuring Success in Breast Reduction Surgery
Breast reduction surgery has generally a very high satisfaction rate. However, like any surgery, there are risks involved that can…
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What every woman should know about Silicone Breast Implants
The FDA has recently required all surgeons performing breast augmentations or reconstructions with silicone gel implants to have patients read…
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Tuberous Breast Deformity
Tuberous breast deformity, also termed constricted breast deformity, is a condition where the breast tissue failed to develop fully, resulting…
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Tear Trough Filler Technique
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers provide a minimally invasive way to augment several areas of the face including the lips and…
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How to Choose Breast Implants
With the plethora of options available to patients regarding breast implants, it is not surprising there is much confusion regarding…
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Minimal Incision Neck Lift (MINL)
Many patients are bothered by slight skin excess in the neck area. Noninvasive treatments have shown minimal results in these…
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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.…
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Nose Job in the African American Patient
Rhinoplasty in the African American patient can be a more challenging procedure for various reasons. There are several factors that…
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Functional Rhinoplasty
Many patients seen in consultation are concerned about not only the appearance of their nose but also difficulties with breathing.…
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Fat Grafting (Fat Transfer) to the Face
Many patients I see looking for a rejuvenative touch, ask me what the best filler for different areas of the…
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Today’s Rhinoplasty
Modern Rhinoplasty techniques at Thomassen Plastic Surgery…
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What are the Different Types of Facelifts?
What are the Different Types of Facelifts? There are so many different names used to describe facelifts that it can…
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How does Botulinum Toxin Work?
With so many options and so many different recommendations from different surgeons, it is no wonder patients are confused as…
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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…
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Post-Surgery Anxiety: 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…
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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…
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The Best Aftercare for your Cosmetic Surgery Procedure
How nutrition, healthy living and consultation can make a difference The point of plastic surgery is to empower you. It’s…
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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…
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How to Pick the Right-Sized Implants for Your Shape and Body Size
Follow these 10 tips to choose the best size implant for your frame Once you decide to have a breast…
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7 Tips for Faster Healing After Cosmetic Surgery
Average recovery periods can be improved with proper preparation and aftercare Cosmetic surgery can help ensure you look your best,…
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What to Expect from Your Eyelid Surgery
Eyelid surgery (also known as blepharoplasty) can be a very effective way to correct a variety of cosmetic and functional…
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The Essential Types of Breast Surgery
What you need to know about five basic procedures The decision to have breast implant surgery is a big one,…
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Special Considerations for Male Facelifts
When it comes to facelifts, gender matters Women aren’t the only ones who want to look younger, and they certainly…
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Wear, Genes and Time: What Happens to Your Breasts as You Age
Cosmetic surgery can restore youthful shape to aging breasts It’s another cruel trick of Mother Nature: breast tissue ages two…
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How the SMAS Flap Influences Natural-Looking Facelifts
Looking at some of the elements of a successful facelift A facelift, also known as a Rhytidectomy, is usually intended…
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Breathe Better, Look Better: Functional Rhinoplasty Improves Quality of Life
What is a Functional rhinoplasty? A functional rhinoplasty addresses both the cosmetic and breathing aspects of the nose. Traditionally, a…
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How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon
Questions you should ask any plastic surgeon Choosing a plastic surgeon is probably the most important decision you’ll need to…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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Fat Grafting or Fillers: Which Procedure is Better for Facial Rejuvenation?
Using your own fat for facial rejuvenation The key to facial rejuvenation may already be hidden in your body. Mother…
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Dr. John M. Thomassen Wins “Best Physicians in Fort Lauderdale” For 2016
Dr. John M. Thomassen Wins “Best Physicians in Fort Lauderdale” For 2016…
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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…
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What are the Different Types of Facelifts?
This is probably one of the most frequently asked questions regarding facelifts. There are so many different names used to…
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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…