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How Did Thomassen's Patients Choose To Have Build Procedures Performed In Single Surgery

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Dr. John Michael Thomassen can perform a breast lift (Mastopexy) alone or in combination with a Breast Augmentation; however, many of Dr. Thomassen’s patients choose to have these two procedures performed in a single surgery.

What Causes Breast Changes?

As time passes, the breasts lose their youthful contour, become less firm and the skin loses its elasticity. These changes may result from gravity, weight fluctuations, pregnancy/breastfeeding and/or genetics.

What a Breast Lift Can Accomplish

Dr. Thomassen performs Breast Lift procedures at his surgical suite in Fort Lauderdale to reduce the size of the areola and create a more youthful, uplifted breast profile; as a result, patients enjoy a rejuvenated figure.

What a Breast Augmentation Can Accomplish

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Patients frequently have a mammogram before and after surgery: Radiologists compare these mammograms to future mammograms to look for changes within the breast tissue. Take specific medications or adjust current medications. Avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin and herbal supplements: These products can increase the incidence of bleeding. Stop smoking.

Breast Augmentation with a Lift – The Procedure

A Breast Augmentation with a Lift is performed as an outpatient procedure at Dr. Thomassen’s surgical suite in Fort Lauderdale; therefore, patients need to bring a driver with them on the day of their surgery. Furthermore, patients should have someone remain with them for the first night following their Breast Lift with an Augmentation.

1. Anesthesia

During a Breast Augmentation with a Lift, patients receive medication to ensure they remain comfortable throughout the procedure. The medication choices include general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. Dr. Thomassen recommends which medication he believes with serve the patient the best.

Dr. Thomassen will perform the Breast Augmentation first.

2. Incisions are

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