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 …
Deep Plane Facelift
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 …
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 – …
Ponytail Lift to Rejuvenate Sagging Cheeks
A ponytail lift, also known as a temporal cheek lift, is a surgical procedure designed to elevate the cheeks. It tightens the skin around the temples where crow’s feet form. It can also pull the lateral canthus creating a fox eye appearance. This enhances the overall appearance of the face. This procedure can help reduce signs of aging. It addresses …
Awake Facelift Fort Lauderdale
An “awake facelift” is a facelift procedure performed while the patient is awake or lightly sedated. Patients are conscious during the surgery. Local anesthesia keeps the patient comfortable as it is used to numb the treatment area. This approach is also known as a “local anesthesia facelift.” It contrasts with traditional facelifts. These are often performed under IV sedation or …
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 …
Neck Lift in Fort Lauderdale
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 …
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 …
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, …