FALL CASE STUDY:
Customized Facelift, Eyelid Surgery and Facial Contouring
Marcy DiMare, of Coral Springs, had been considering a facelift for several years, but when her son set a wedding date, she decided it was time to take action.
"I didn't look as young as I felt," she recalls. "I have lots of energy but people were always telling me I looked tired. The upcoming wedding was the trigger I needed to take action."
With so many options available, Marcy wasn't certain exactly what she needed –full or partial facelift, laser, eyelids, brow lift, contouring?
"I wanted opinions from three different surgeons," she says. "One of the doctors recommended a long, aggressive list of procedures, whereas Dr. Levens suggested doing the minimum required to achieve my goals. I was more comfortable with that approach." (continued on page 2)
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What's New . . .
Whenever a medical procedure starts looking like a fad, a word of caution is in order.
| That's the situation today with Botox. First, let me stress that Botox is an excellent tool, used for years to treat various medical conditions and approved last spring by the FDA for cosmetic use. I frequently use Botox to treat specific types of wrinkles and facial lines. Because it's affordable and requires no "down time", it has become extremely popular with both women and men. |
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But there is a caveat: Like any other medical treatment, Botox should only be administered in a sterile setting by a qualified physician who has carefully evaluated the patient. I agree with statements issued recently by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and others who warn consumers to be wary of the much-publicized "Botox parties" which often don't provide sufficient pre-treatment evaluation, a sterile setting, or adequate information about the experience and qualifications of the person performing the treatment.
Yet I realize many people are curious about Botox and would like to see firsthand what's involved. So during our seminar Oct. 23, I will perform a Botox treatment on a pre-evaluated patient and explain when and how it is optimally used.
Join us Oct. 23 for a discussion of this and other cosmetic surgery procedures. And ladies, invite your husbands or male friends. Botox use among men is growing even faster than among women!
— David J. Levens, M.D., P.A., F.A.C.S.
Certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery
Chief of Surgery, '99-'01, Coral Springs Med. Center
"Best Docs in So. FL", Miami Metro Magazine
Practicing in Coral Springs since 1989
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Cosmetic Surgery Mini-Quiz
- Do most American men disapprove of cosmetic surgery?
- Is Generation X more supportive of cosmetic surgery than Baby Boomers?
- Is breast augmentation the most popular cosmetic surgery today?
- Are facelifts performed mostly on patients over 65?
(Answers on page 3)
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Why Women Choose Breast Augmentation
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Who opts for breast implants and why? Diana Doria, who works closely with each of Dr. Levens' patients, has answers: "About half our breast implant patients are single, the other half married. About 60% are over 30."
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"Most have been thinking about it for years," she says.
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