Facial Cosmetic Surgery at our Fort Lauderdale Office

Many factors cause the skin to wrinkle and sag; i.e., exposure to the sun, genetics as well as the natural aging process. Children and young adults have smooth, round faces due to fatty tissue that is evenly distributed throughout the contours of the face. As you age the skin sags and fits more loosely. These folds become prominent, especially around the chin, the jaw line and along the neck.

Please call us for a Fort Lauderdale facial cosmetic surgery consultation if you are considering a cosmetic procedure to improve your appearance, 954.772.2000.

The Four Dimensional Facelift

A traditional “facelift” was a purely skin-stretching procedure whereby patients often complained of the “tight, operated” or “wind-tunnel” look that lacked longevity of results. Later, surgeons learned to reposition the muscle deep to the skin as well. In the hands of many cosmetic surgeons, this led to longer-lasting results and a somewhat more natural appearance.

The Four Dimensional Facelift utilizes sophisticated, high-tech instrumentation to reposition every layer, starting with the periosteum, then the muscle, followed by the skin. The traditional facelift has evolved to a completely new and revolutionary level. Several principles are utilized.

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CO2 Laser Skin Resurfacing

As one of the most exciting and innovative scientific achievements to date, laser technology is being utilized throughout the health care community. Dr. Sawisch uses one of the newest lasers, the ultra-pulse carbon dioxide laser from DEKA Lasers, to treat sun-damaged skin, facial wrinkles and scars in a procedure called laser skin resurfacing. Dr. Sawisch recently published an article on cosmetic laser skin resurfacing, please ask for a copy at your next visit.

The laser is used to reduce tiny wrinkles, acne scars and other minor skin imperfections, especially around the mouth and eyes. It can improve sun-damaged and acne scarred skin problems that often cause concern to both men and women.

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