For the third consecutive year, Dr. Levens has been voted "Best Cosmetic Surgeon" by the readers of the Coral Springs/Parkland Forum in the newspaper's annual citywide "Best Of" program.
January / February / March 2010 Archived Tips & Trends
Health Tip:
Studies have shown that patients who are educated regarding
their procedure or treatment benefit with increased level
of comfort, improved result satisfaction, increased compliance
with doctor’s instructions, and increase staff satisfaction.
This is an all-around win-win situation for the patient and
the facial plastic surgery practice.
Get educated. Before having a procedure, schedule a consultation
and find out as much as possible about the surgery. Inquire
about the steps of the procedure, pre and post-operative preparation,
and patient safety. Get to know your surgeon so you feel comfortable.
Ask your surgeon to see before and after photographs as well.
Becoming educated will give you a sense of empowerment regarding
your course of treatment, which will promote successful outcome,
rapid recovery, and better health.
Spring Ahead with a Rejuvenated
You:
Now is your chance to make improvements before the skin-baring
days of summer arrive. The earlier you schedule your rejuvenating
procedures the better, since optimal healing usually requires
no sun exposure. Check out if these top procedures might be
right for you—and schedule them now so you don’t
miss any summer fun!.
Facelift
You feel young and vibrant on the inside, but your face is
telling a different story. A good candidate is looking to
improve the aging face by re-supporting muscles and removing
excess skin. The remarkable enhancement to the lower two-thirds
of your face not only smoothes the skin and lifts the sagging
muscles, but also redefines your jawline. The result is a
brighter countenance that matches your youthful inner spirit.
Implants
Some patients have underdeveloped cheekbone structure or, due
to the aging process, have loss of soft tissues and the fat
pad. This causes skin to sag and the cheek area to appear
flattened or sunken and may produce wrinkles around the mouth.
Cheek implants provide youthful fullness to the area that
is permanent. If you are considering an improvement to your
profile and to distinguish your jawline, chin augmentation
might be a viable option for you.
Blepharoplasty
The eyes are one of the first facial features to start showing
the signs of aging. Are you looking to reduce the puffy bags
under your eyes? Maybe the skin in your upper eyelids is
starting to sag and weigh down your lid. Blepharoplasty (eyelid
surgery) can be performed on both the upper and lower eyelids.
The procedure removes fat and excess skin from around your
eyes, reducing the appearance of bags and wrinkles.
Laser Resurfacing
There have been many advances in laser technology. Consider
a photofacial, which uses intense pulsed light (IPL) technology;
it is a series of treatments performed over three-week intervals
to improve the overall tone and texture of the skin. This helps
patients who suffer uneven pigmentation, sun damage, or rosacea.
There is no recovery time. More extensive laser resurfacing
can be used for scar revision and deep wrinkles.
Soft Injectable Fillers
There are a number of products on the market that can be injected
into your skin to plump up lines, creases, and depressed
scars. They may also be used to add fullness to the cheek
area or the lips. There is no downtime associated with this
procedure, however, the results are temporary, lasting between
six and 12 months.
Whether you are considering a surgical procedure or a minimally
invasive treatment, now is the time to make that first appointment.
Your facial plastic surgeon will discuss your options and answer
all of your questions. Take the first step toward a better,
revitalized you—you’ll be all set to enjoy a spectacular
summer.
What's New:
The first face transplant was performed successfully November
27, 2005 in France by a team of highly skilled surgeons.
The 38 year-old patient, Isabelle Dinoire, had suffered a
severe dog bite that had amputated her nose, lips, chin,
and parts of her cheeks.
This procedure is an extension of microsurgery that has been
performed for decades. Patients receiving tissue from a non-identical
donor must take immunosuppressive medication for life to minimize
the risk of rejection. The donor’s face was harvested
to match exactly the size and contour of the recipient’s
full thickness soft tissue defect including skin, fat, mimic
muscles, nasal cartilages, and oral and nasal mucosa.
As of this writing, the patient is benefiting from full feeling
throughout her face and increase movement of her lips. This
procedure is ground-breaking and brings hope to those with
extreme disfigurement.
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Dr. Levens has been providing plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive
surgery procedures for patients in Boca Raton, Boynton
Beach, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Davie, Delray Beach, Ft.
Lauderdale, Hollywood, Lauderhill, Margate, Miami, North Lauderdale,
Parkland, Plantation, Sunrise, Tamarac, West Palm Beach, Wellington,
Weston and throughout South Florida since 1989.
