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 …
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 …
Neck Liposuction Results
Below you will find neck liposuction results. Submental liposuction is a minimally invasive procedure. It contours the neck region, delivering optimal results with minimal scars. This can be done as a simple office procedure under local anesthesia. Visit us to see more examples of this procedure. These are before and after photos of procedures performed by Dr. Thomassen. Visit our …
Facelifts Before and After
Below you will find multiple facelift before and after photos by Dr. Thomassen. These are procedures performed by Dr. Thomassen in his Fort Lauderdale office under local or IV sedation. To see more results, visit our office to see more examples of cases. Dr. Thomassen favors the Deep Plane Technique and the high SMAS flap procedure due to natural results and …
Neck Lift in Fort Lauderdale
Neck Lift in Fort Lauderdale with Dr. ThomassenWhat is a Neck Lift A neck lift, also known as a lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the neck and jawline. It addresses: Loose, crepey skin on the neck Excess fat under the chin (double chin) Jowls that blur the jawline Vertical neck bands from …
Mini Facelift in Fort Lauderdale
Mini Facelift in Fort Lauderdale with Dr. ThomassenRestore Youthful Facial Contours with Minimal Downtime If you’re noticing early signs of facial aging or want a touch-up after a previous facelift, a Mini Facelift in Fort Lauderdale by Dr. John Thomassen may be ideal. This procedure is performed in our accredited surgical suite using local anesthesia and oral sedation — no …
Facelift Fort Lauderdale
Facelift in Fort Lauderdale with Dr. ThomassenWhat can a Facelift do? A Facelift or Rhytidectomy is a surgical procedure to rejuvenate the face and eliminate signs of aging in the face and neck. These signs include cheek descent or ptosis. They also include deep nasolabial folds, jowls and marionette lines. Additionally, neck rhytids or wrinkles and bands are observed. The …