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CASE STUDY: Customized Facelift
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For Lee Ann Waggener, 50, of Pompano Beach, it was the
jowls that did it.
"When I saw sagging skin at my jawline, I knew it was time
for a facelift," she says.
A nurse at North Broward Medical Center, Lee Ann knew of
Dr. Levens through the medical community.
"I was impressed right away because he didn't start out
telling me what I needed. He asked me what I wanted."
Dr. Levens and Lee Ann decided together that a customized
facelift would best achieve her goals. This customized procedure
included a facelift, necklift, upper eyelid surgery, fat
injections, and dermabrasion with post-surgery Botox and
Restylane injections. |
The Surgery |
| Incisions for Lee Ann's facelift were located within the
hair at the temples, in skin creases in front of and behind
the ear, and within hair behind the ears. The skin and deeper
tissues of the face were first very carefully shifted. The
deeper tissues and skin were then lifted in a generally
upward and backward direction to reposition and retighten
them to a more satisfactory location. |
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Upper arm reductions become
more popular, statistics show |
More than 10,500 upper arm reductions, technically called
brachioplasty, were performed last year, which is an increase
of 321 percent since1997, according to statistics from the
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS).
"One of the reasons it's become more popular is that techniques
which combine liposuction with small incisions mostly in
the armpit are being utilized for selected patients without
extreme skin excess," Dr. Levens says.
"Patients who have minimum excess upper arm skin |
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| How do you know if it's
right for you? |
 When
someone comes to me for a consultation about a cosmetic surgery procedure,
I believe my first responsibility is to help him/her make the most
informed decision possible. After all, cosmetic surgery is just that-surgery.
I begin by listening. I want to hear what the patient hopes to achieve
by having a specific procedure so that I can explain as frankly as
I can whether or not his/her expectations are likely to be met in
full, in part or not at all. I also want to know about medical history
to determine if the person is a safe candidate for surgery.
Once I am satisfied that the individual is a good surgical candidate
with reasonable expectations, I give the person a very detailed description
of the procedure.
This description includes risks associated with the procedure as well
as information about the recovery period, including level of discomfort
to expect, post-op activity restrictions and typical recovery time.
Then it's my turn to listen again, to questions the patient might
still have. Whatever the patient ultimately decides to do, we are
both comfortable that the decision will be a truly informed one.
The consultation is free and takes about an hour. If you've been thinking
about cosmetic surgery, I invite you to schedule an appointment. If
you would like to meet me and my staff before scheduling a consultation,
our Aug. 25 seminar is the perfect opportunity. Either way, I'll be
happy to answers all your question
David J. Levens, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.
Certified,
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Vice Chief of Staff, Coral Springs Medical Center
Former Chief of Surgery, Coral Springs Medical Center
"Best Docs in So. FL", Miami Metro Magazine
Practicing in Coral Springs since 1989
Member, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgeons |
| Restylane gaining lots
of fans |
Restylane, the natural tissue filler
approved by the FDA last winter, has quickly become one of the most
asked-for treatments at Levens Cosmetic Surgery.
"While Botox remains the favored treatment for forehead creases and
wrinkles around the eyes, Restylane has become very popular for use
in other areas of the face such as laugh lines and to create fuller
lips," says Patient Coordinator Diana Doria. "Restylane is quick, with
immediate results that typically last 6-12 months." |
