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Out With The Old, In With The New: A Fresh Face for 2014 By Jorge A. Perez, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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The procedure of choice to correct tired eyelids is the eyelid tuck or blepharoplasty. It is a commonly performed our appearance seem endsurgery with a very high degree of patient satisfaction. It is less and often confusing. one of my personal favorites to perform and is the most comLasers, peels, fillers and other monly performed aging procedure for men. The procedure “non-surgical” choices often comtakes 45 minutes and patients soon enjoy a refreshed and pete with the more traditional surgiless tired look. cal procedures. However, just like The lower third of the face includes the area of the an artist chooses the right colors cheeks, jawline and neck. Although highly advertised under for his canvas, the plastic surgeon Before After many catchy terms, surgical facelift procedures generally must guide the patient to choose the right treatment Photos courtesy of PerezPlasticSurgery.com fall into two categories, mini and full. A mini-facelift is best for the desired effect. suited for patients in their 40’s or younger who just want to freshen the cheek and The last decade has seen an explosion of fillers used to treat facial wrinkles. jawline. The advantage is that it is a quick procedure with a rapid recovery. My In addition, it seems every day we hear another slick “lift” procedure advertised preference for isolated mild neck fullness is a less invasive, unique ultrasonic that promises dramatic results with minimal down time. It is more important now liposuction tightening procedure. than ever for patients to seek honest, competent advice from multiple practitioners The patient for traditional face and necklift is in her late 40’s and older with laxversed in the whole array of treatment options. ity of the jawline and neck, often with turkey-like banding. Combined with eyelid I like to evaluate the facial rejuvenation patient by dividing the face into thirds. surgery, the procedure often produces dramatic results and can reduce the aging We start at the top by examining the forehead and eyebrows. If the brows are below the rim of the bone, or if the patient is bothered by significant forehead wrin- appearance by decades. It is another one of my favorite procedures to perform. As with all procedures, an honest consultation with a reputable and experikles, a forehead/brow lift procedure may be indicated. I have a high threshold for enced physician is the best place to customize an individual treatment plan. recommending this procedure however, since these patients can look overdone and surprised. Botox offers a simple alternative for forehead wrinkles. It works well but is temporary and expensive. Dr. Perez has been selected among Castle Connolly/U.S. News and World Report’s America’s Top Doctors. The middle third of the face are the eyelids. They are truly the most expressive He has lectured internationally on face and neck rejuvenation surgery and has been featured as a plastic part of the face and the first place we notice our age. Usually by age 40 most of us surgery expert for major media outlets. Surgery is performed at the Surgery Center of Weston facility with have aging changes around the eyes. The upper lids develop excess skin causing physician anesthesiologists. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez call (954) 351-2200. To learn more hooding. The puffy bags on the lower lids create a tired look. about any of these procedures visit www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com or www.JorgePerez.com. he options to freshen
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It’s your Face and your Body… don’t compromIse! *Since 1998 Dr. Perez has been selected among Castle Connolly’s Americas Top Doctors or Best Physicians in the U.S. Castle Connolly IUS News & World Report conducts an Independent survey of doctors and medical leaders to identify the top 1% of doctors in each specialty Doctors do not, and cannot pay, to be selected as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor
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Serving Weston residents for over 20 years
954.351.2200
www.PerezPlasticSurgery.com 2421 N.E. 65th Street, Suite 105, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
“Surgery is performed at the Surgery Center of Weston, a State-of-the-Art Ambulatory facility located at Broward Health Weston, staffed by physician anesthesiologists. We’re dedicated to your safety and comfort. It’s your face and your body, don’t compromise.”
Jorge A. Perez, MD , F.A.C.S.
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery El Doctór Habla Español
www.JorgePerez.com
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