Fat Grafting with Concentrated Stem Cells Vs. The Traditional Facelift

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Dr. Sassani states that he has been achieving significant and natural looking results with the addition of fat grafting with concentrated stem-cells to the list of services that he provides. The ideal candidate for this new innovative procedure has suffered a loss of volume of the face, which compromises skin texture. The skin may appear thinner lacking its once youthful volume.

Though injectables have their place in anti-aging, there is a significant difference between fat grafting with concentrated stem cells and all other injectible procedures. All injectables such as, Botox, Juvederm and Radiesse are composed of synthetic materials. In contrast, fat grafting with concentrated stem cell is completely natural because it is composed 100% of the individual’s own fat cells. Fat grafting with concentrated stem cells offers something no other injectable can; use of the patient’s own tissue.

The fat is harvested from the lower abdomen and/or inner thighs to provide the volume necessary to correct the deficiency in the face. As an added bonus, the stem-cells that are transported along with the fat grafts are believed to improve overall skin color, texture and pore size. Stem cells are the repair cells of the body as they morph to become whatever cells they come in contact with. The harvested fat is spun in a centrifuge to concentrate these stem-cells for injection.

When should one have a facelift and when should you consider fat grafting with concentrated stem cells?

This procedure can be done either alone or in conjunction with facial aesthetic procedures. For patients exhibiting a loss of facial volume only, fat grafting with concentrated stem-cells done alone can be the ideal solution.

As the name suggests, facelifts lift sagging skin, tone the face and neck muscles, and remove the wrinkles. The ideal candidate for a facelift has suffered a loss of skin elasticity and muscle tone of the face and neck. Often the candidate will appear tired.

For candidates desiring a lift and tone of the face and neck with volume restoration, a facelift in combination with fat grafting may be the best solution. This candidate will have suffered a loss of skin elasticity, muscle tone and noticeable depletion of volume to the face.

The recovery time for all the procedures is approximately two weeks. After this time, the patient may comfortably return to normal social activities and interaction. A patient’s skin quality, texture, and tone will continue to improve as the stem-cells integrate. The end result is a tailored and youthful appearance with volume restoration and the skin noticeably improved overall. Patients will appreciate that the rejuvenative effects are enduring.

Take Shape Plastic Surgery, PA offers free consultations. They welcome you to visit their Medicare-certified, state-licensed, nationally-accredited, ambulatory surgical center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can check out their website at http://www.takeshape.info or call (954)585-3800 to schedule an appointment

Check Out This Review One of Our AMAZING Patients Just Emailed Us

Before Chemical Peel 

              

 After Chemical Peel 

I have met quite a few cosmetic surgeons, having had procedures done in Chicago and California.  And after consulting with several more here in Florida, I can say that Dr. Christopher Low is without a doubt the finest cosmetic surgeon I have known.

Although I was primarily in his office for a chemical peel, I told him first that I wanted a bump removed from my nose, and that two surgeons had refused to do it.  He saw the risk and the need for caution, but he actually figured out another way to remove it where there was no risk at all.  I agreed to have that procedure first, and I was so very pleased with the results.  Clearly, Dr. Low is a highly skilled surgeon.  But more than that, he was creative in his approach to a problem that I thought I would have to live with for the rest of my life. 

Dr. Low took the time to explain the chemical peel I wanted, and he made sure that I had realistic expectations of the results.  He presented my other options, just so I could make an informed decision about how to proceed. 

Dr. Low performed my peel, and his excellence as a surgeon was clear.  The results of my peel were way beyond my expectations.  For a middle-aged woman, it was like being given a second chance at life.  I was amazed at the difference in my appearance.  I have included my before and after pictures because words are not enough to convey what Dr. Low did for me.  I look younger, I look fresher, I look prettier . . .  . see for yourself. 

During the procedure, Dr. Low made me feel so comfortable that I never once was nervous or apprehensive.  He checked how I was doing all the way through, and I felt safe and secure in his hands.  Dr. Low has a way of connecting with people.  He gets to know you, he makes sure to understand what it is you are really looking for.  He has done these two procedures for me, and each time, his aftercare was amazing.  He calls to check on you, and he is truly available should you need to call him for any reason.

People choose a cosmetic surgeon who they feel has the most skill, and who will give them the best results.  Dr. Low is that surgeon.  I will go to him for any procedure that I might have in the future.  Speaking from experience, I highly recommend him to anyone who is considering cosmetic surgery. 

Call 954.585.3800 for your FREE CONSULT with Dr. Christopher Low 

If Something Seems Too Good to be True....

The truth is that if something is too good to be true then it usually is. Don't be fooled by cheap plastic surgery " Centers." Here are 5 reasons to stay away from these bargain basement cneters.

1. In a private practive, like Take Shape Plastic Surgery all decisions are made by Dr. Russell Sassani, Dr. Christopher Low, or Dr. George Dreszer. At the typical center decisions are made by business professionals who only care for the bottom line. Who would you trust with you health?

2. Centers often employ inexperienced surgeons who want the opportunity to 'practice' on patients in order to build up their required quota of surgical cases that they need to become board certified. These surgeons will perform surgery at barely any cost just to get the experience. Do you really want to be someone's guinea pig with your body?

3. Centers are infamous for retail-like hours of operation. Unfortunately  emergencies don't only occur between 9 am to 5 pm. That is why  Dr. Russell Sassani, Dr. Christopher Low, and Dr. George Dreszer are always available to their patients.

4. Many centers sell you their cheap surgery only for you find out on the day of srugery that you will have to undergo the procedure AWAKE! This REALLY happens. There are horror stories of patients screaming so loudly in pain that everyone in the building can hear including their loved ones. Isn't anesthesia worth the cost?

5. Centers usually pump out anywhere from 6-10 surgical cases a day, somewhat like a factory. Quality over quantity is the rule at Take Shape Plastic Surgery, PA!

Call us and we will make sure you are taken care of from beginning to end. As always we over a FREE CONSULTATION.   954.585.3800

Dr. Christopher Low joins Dr. Russell Sassani with His Board Certification to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

When looking to have a plastic surgery procedure such as Breast Augmentation in Fort Lauderdale, many people may not know exactly how to measure the quality of a plastic surgeon. Many plastic surgeons have before and after pictures on their websites or in their offices displaying their work. However, before and after pictures are not the only thing one should look at when choosing a plastic surgeon. There are several other factors one should look at. One of the most important of these is whether the surgeon is certified by an accredited organization. For example, a surgeon should be certified with The American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is a respected board organized in 1937 to establish requirements for the qualifications of applicants who request a certificate of their ability in the field of Plastic Surgery. Certification implies a special combination of basic knowledge, surgical judgment, technical expertise, ethics and interpersonal skills in order to achieve satisfactory patient relationships and problem resolution. It is an extremely specialized field and in general, it is not a good idea to have a plastic surgery procedure done by someone who doesn’t focus solely on plastic surgery.

Once candidates for the American Board of Plastic Surgery have met the requirements for acceptability and passed the required examinations, the Board will issue certificates attesting to their qualifications in plastic surgery. A Board certified surgeon should have special knowledge and skill in the design and surgery of grafts, flaps, free tissue transfer and re-plantation.  Also required is competence in the management of complex wounds, the use of implantable materials, and in tumor surgery.

When looking for a board certified plastic surgeon in Fort Lauderdale residents should also see if their chosen plastic surgeon is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The mission of the ASPS is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice and research in plastic surgery. It also advocates for patient safety and plastic surgery education. Its members are at the forefront of technological advancements in the field of plastic surgery and it is a very important criterion when looking for a plastic surgeon. When making the decision to get a major surgery like breast augmentation can go to www.plasticsurgery.org to see a list of Board certified plastic surgeons.

Take Shape Plastic Surgery offers a wide array of cosmetic surgery including facial aesthetic surgery, body contouring, and breast aesthetic surgery. The clinic is also renowned for the reconstructive surgical work that is offered. Also on premises is Take Shape Surgery Center, L.L.C., a Medicare-certified, state-licensed and nationally-accredited, ambulatory surgical center. This facilitates a more personalized, convenient and comfortable experience for patients.

Patients can be assured that the plastic surgeons at Take Shape Plastic Surgery possess the skills, training, and aesthetic eye to ensure that the patient’s desired cosmetic result becomes a reality and that reconstruction patients achieve the best possible outcome. For more information please call Take Shape Plastic Surgery P.A. at 954-585-3800 or visit on the web at http://www.takeshape.info or http://www.facebook.com/takeshapeplasticsurgerycenter. Take Shape Plastic Surgery P.A. is located at 4161 N.W. 5th Street, Suite 100, Plantation, Florida 33317.

Take Shape Plastic Surgery Notices Up shift in Male Plastic Surgery

Take Shape Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale will now expand their scope of services for those men wishing to gain a more youthful and masculine appearance. Russell F. Sassani, MD states that "with the new addition of plastic and reconstructive surgeons, Christopher Low MD and George Dreszer MD, the surgeons at Take Shape Plastic Surgery, PA will provide the most advanced techniques available to give patients the look they desire."

From 2000 to 2005, there was a 44 percent increase in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures among men, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The ASPS also reports that men had 1.2 million cosmetic procedures in 2011 alone. This number is an increase of 6 percent from 2010.

More men have started taking care of their bodies, by dieting, exercising and quitting such vices as smoking, but there is a limit to what can be done. Now men are turning to plastic surgeons in Fort Lauderdale such as Dr. Christopher Low and Dr. George Dreszer to help fix what diet and exercise alone can’t.

There are several procedures that have become a staple for the typical male patient. Some of these surgeries involve body reshaping while others include facial rejuvenation.  For body reshaping, Liposculpting is most common and treating a small area, such as the  ‘love handles’ or under the chin can make a huge difference. Also growing in popularity is the use of hard silicone implants to give men a more muscular appearance. These implants are often inserted the calves, biceps, triceps and Pectoral areas and help redefine the masculine form. All of these procedures are available through the qualified surgeons at Take Shape Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale.
For facial rejuvenation in Fort Lauderdale, men often choose rhinoplasty and eyelid surgery, or a combination eye and brow lift. The quick recovery times and effective, natural-looking results are making these surgeries much more appealing to men.

Take Shape Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale offers a wide array of cosmetic surgery including facial aesthetic surgery, body contouring, and male breast reduction in South Florida. The clinic is also renowned for the reconstructive surgical work that is offered. Also on premises is Take Shape Surgery Center, L.L.C., a Medicare-certified, state-licensed and nationally-accredited, ambulatory surgical center. This facilitates a more personalized, convenient and comfortable experience for patients.

Patients can be assured that the plastic surgeons at Take Shape Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale possess the skills, training, and aesthetic eye to ensure that the patient’s desired cosmetic result becomes a reality and that reconstruction patients achieve the best possible outcome. For more information please call Take Shape Plastic Surgery P.A. at 954-585-3800 or visit on the web at http://www.takeshape.info or on their Facebook. Take Shape Plastic Surgery P.A. is located at 4161 N.W. 5th Street, Suite 100, Plantation, Florida 33317.

Take Shape Now Offering Labiaplasty

Take Shape Surgery Center is now offering Labiaplasty.

Labiaplasty is a minor surgical operation to reduce the size of the Labial Minora. An oversized labia is generally defined as Labial Hypertrophy. Women with Labial Hypertrophy show an oversized Labial Minora compared to the size of the Labial Majora. This can in turn cause painful intercourse, problematic hygiene and low self-esteem.

Labial Hypertrophy can be caused by several factors such as genetics, aging, mechanical stress such as child birth, disease or infection. This condition generally isn’t treated medically unless it’s caused by a disease or infection. Surgery is the first and best option for women who are looking to reduce the size of their Labia Minora for either aesthetics or medical reasons.

The surgery is considered a minor procedure and since the pain and care are minimal the client can usually go home on the same day. The procedure is performed in a discreet setting, under local anesthesia, in about 30-45 minutes. The use of a hygienic pad is recommended for comfort for the first few weeks. Like other surgeries, post-swelling is usually experienced. Your doctor will most likely schedule a follow up appointment 1-2 weeks after your procedure. Physical activity can generally be resumed 3-4 days after the surgery; however, the client should refrain from wearing tampons, tight clothes or underwear and abstain from sexual intercourse for at least 4-6 weeks.

Labiaplasty is a great procedure to consider if you want to revamp and renew your genital area. Recovery time is very short and it’s known to have a very high rate of patient satisfaction. Don’t be afraid to get specific with your doctor. The more information you can give them about your desired results the more they can help.

Many women believe that the best option is an OB/GYN, because they treat gynecologic problems.  However, they do not have the same training that a plastic surgeon has, when dealing with blood, flow, preservation of sensation, and an overall eye for aesthetic beauty.  If you would not trust your breasts or face to other surgeons, why would you trust your most sensitive and private of areas.  You deserve the best, most delicate and precise surgeons available.

Let Take Shape Surgical Center give you the confidence you seek about your private parts once again. Make yourappointment today! 

Take Shape Plastic Surgery, PA offering support to the Transsexual Community

At Take Shape Plastic Surgery we are proud to offer Sex Reassignment Surgeries (SRS) thereby joining the other providers that perform hundreds of these surgeries every year in the United States. Sex Reassignment Surgery alters the physical appearance of an individual to more closely resemble that of the other sex. Take Shape offers free consultation for patients interested in Male to Female Surgery (MTF), Female to Male Surgery (FTM), and Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS).

Patients seeking surgical procedures to match their bodies to the identifying sex must first meet a series of psychological and medical qualifications. They must be healthy enough to endure the physical and psychological stress of surgery, usually have undergone at least 1 year of Hormone Replacement Treatment, and have had a Real Life Experience (RLE) for at least one year during which they live their lives as a member of their desired sex. It is also important for patients to have realistic goals and expectations of the final result and to have a complete understanding of the surgical process; its risks and complications and possible alternative options.

For patients seeking MTF surgery, we focus on Breast Augmentation and Buttock Enhancement (also called Brazilian Butt Lift) to create a more feminine contour. In addition to breast and buttock surgery, facial feminization surgery (FFS) procedures include Hairline Correction, Forehead Recontouring, Brow Lift, Rhinoplasty, Cheek Implants, Lip Lifts and Filling, Chin and Jaw Recontouring, and Thyroid Cartilage Reduction to create more feminine facial features. For patients seeking FTM surgery, Take Shape follows patients currently on Hormone Replacement Therapy (which adds hair and muscle mass) and offers them a Mastectomy to masculinize the chest and Buttock Reduction or Enhancement to create a more masculine body shape. Genital Reconstruction such as Vaginoplasty and Phalloplasty are not currently offered by Take Shape.