Skin Resurfacing

Skin resurfacing are procedures designed to improve the texture and complexion of the skin.  We offer microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, chemical peels, and non ablative 1540 fractionated laser through the Rejuva Medspa and dermabrasion through the Indiana Plastic Surgery Center.

Microdermabrasion

Microdermabrasion with the Diamontome involves using a diamond dust impregnated wand with suction to sand the top keratinized layer of skin.  Crystal systems are also used.  This thins the epidermis or the top layer of skin giving immediate smoother skin.  It can also be used in conjunction with peels and skin care to allow deeper delivery of products yielding even better results.  This is done by our Aesthetician at Rejuva Medspa.

Dermaplaning:

Dermaplaning uses a modified surgical blade to smooth the top layer of skin (epidermis) leaving the skin immediately smoother. It can also be used in conjunction with peels and skin care to allow deeper delivery of products yielding even better results.  Dermaplaning also removes all that "peach fuzz".  This is done by our Aesthetician at the Rejuva Medspa.

1540 Fractionated Laser:

This is a nonablative type of resurfacing meaning the the top layer of skin is not completely destroyed such as older laser systems (CO2 for example).  It drives multiple micro columns of laser into the skin in a pixalated fashion leaving most of the skin intact.  The healing is fast with  some redness in the first few days.  Fractionated laser produces a more unified and smoother complexion and over the following months, a more supple fuller feel to the skin as collagen content is increased.


Dermabrasion

Dermabraion is performed with a rotating diamond dust burr creating a controlled abrasion. The skin is essentially sanded down to the deepest level of the scar making them less noticeable. Usually, healing to the point of makeup application is seen in one week, and redness may be present for weeks to months as the area heals.  One example is the radial wrinkles seen around the lips in smokers and those who purse the lips when expressing themselves. Another is in acne scarring.

Depending your specific needs, we have multiple options to make your skin radiant and youthful: skin resurfacing fort wayne - IN.

To learn more about skin resurfacing in our Fort Wayne office under local anesthesia and oral sedation please contact us today.

Lip Implants

Thin lips can diminished an otherwise beautiful face.  These can have a significant impact on self-image and esteem. Lip implants permanently augment the lips avoiding repeated injectable treatments.  These are placed through small incisions on the inside corner of the mouth under local anesthesia with oral sedation.  Dr. Severinac uses two types of implants.  The Perma Facial Implant is a silicone implant which is soft and does not limit movement or puckering of the lips.

PTFE type implants which are more rigid and somewhat prevent puckering of the lips.  This implant is ideal in patients who have lines on the lip and are having these treated with dermabrasion.  The implant can be placed at the same time as the dermabrasion.  The idea is to help prevent return of these lines by reducing the puckering that causes them.

Fuller and more natural appearing lips, permanent with no more injections.

Face and Neck Lift

If the skin on your face, under your chin or on your neck has begun to sag, you might be an excellent candidate for a face and neck lift or rhytidectomy. Dr. Severinac considers a face and neck lift to be one and the same. The vector of skin pull required to properly tighten the skin of the cheeks and neck should be over the jaw and onto the cheeks, as well as toward the area behind the ear.

Dr. Severinac was the first in the region to offer the Threadlift  and Contour lifts.  He found that although these procedures gave good results, they only lasted one to two years because there was no skin removal.  He then combined the absorbable ribbons of the RibbonLift with the face and neck lift and hence; the Ribbon Assisted Face and Neck Lift.  This procedure gave long lasting results.  Dr. Severinac now uses a combination of sutures to sustain a deep tissue suspension taking the tension off the skin closure to give a long lasting result.

During the procedure, discreet incisions are made along the side burns, and around ears.  The skin is elevated off the underlying tissues in the cheeks and neck.  Dissolving sutures placed to suspend and support the deeper tissues in the cheek elevating the jowls and nek tissues.  A considerable amount excess skin is removed from the cheek and neck from in front below and behind the ear.  The skin is meticulously repaired with under the skin fine sutures with minimal tension because of the deep tissue suspension.  Excess fat is often removed from the jowls and below the chin with liposuction.

Dr. Severinac places his incisions so they are inconspicuous even with the hair pulled up. Facelifts are commonly performed in conjunction with other surgeries such as forehead lift, eyelid lift, liposuction, and lip dermabrasion for even more beautiful results.

 

Local Anesthesia

Like most facial plastic procedures, a face and neck lift can be performed with oral sedation and local anesthesia saving time and cost!

For further information about how face lift surgery can help you face the future with the look of your past, please contact the Indiana Plastic Surgery Center today.

Oral Sedation and Local Anesthesia

Most of our facial plastic surgery procedures are performed with oral sedation and local anesthesia.  A powdered sedative is placed under the tongue about 30 minutes prior to the procedure.  This does not make the patient "go to sleep" but gives them a calming effect.  Next, the local anesthetic is placed in the tissues were the procedure will be done.  The only uncomfortable part of this process is the local anesthetic injections.

Dr. Severinac is known for his gentle touch and ability to place local anesthetic with minimal discomfort.  With our comfortable table positioning and calming music, patient's do wonderfully and walk out of the office moments after the dressing are placed.  No recovery room, no "waking up" from a general anesthetic, no prolonged weak feeling following a general anesthetic. Oral sedation with local anesthesia is the way to go!

Another benefit of oral sedation is the low cost.  We are able to save our patient's thousands of dollars in outpatient surgical facility and anesthesia fee making our facial plastic surgery costs often more than half!