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You must be at least 18 years old to undergo elective plastic surgery. After that point, so long as you are physically and emotionally prepared for a procedure, there is no upper age limit for plastic surgery. To be a good candidate for liposuction, you should be: A nonsmoker (or willing to quit well in advance of your procedure) In generally good physical health Prepared to take time to recover Willing to follow pre and postoperative directions Realistic in your expectations Liposuction is a body contouring procedure. It can be used to remove up to 11 pounds of fat from targeted areas of the body, but it is neither safe nor effective… Read Full Post

A facelift in some instances can be used to correct turkey neck. This condition occurs when the muscles of the neck begin to weaken, causing skin behind the chin to sag. In order to get rid of turkey neck, some patients find that they need a combination of a neck lift and a lower facelift to achieve their desired results.  If you are considering a face or neck lift to reduce sagging skin, call us today at 239-939-5233 to set up a consultation with Dr. Robert Brueck. He can help you explore your options for correcting turkey neck and provide you a treatment plan that addresses your concerns. Generally, patients opt for a platysmaplasty,… Read Full Post

To say we live in times of uncertainty and confusion is an understatement.  Recently several patients have asked me about "board certified cosmetic surgeons."  Many patients make their rounds and when talking to them directly many of the "board certified cosmetic surgeons" were not certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons but by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.  So now what is the difference?   A study done at Vanderbilt reviewed the residency training of 342 A.B.C.S. certified physicians.  When a doctor is board certified what does it mean?  Every board has criteria that doctors have to meet to be designated "board… Read Full Post

Lip fillers are injected into precisely targeted areas of the lips to produce a fuller, more symmetrical, and complimentary appearance. Restylane and Juvederm are two of the most popular dermal fillers for lip augmentation. Both are capable of producing pleasing results for several months with maintenance treatments available for longer-lasting perfection. The best candidates for lip augmentation are people who are unhappy with deflated, asymmetrical, or otherwise unappealing lips. Through lip augmentation, natural-looking volume can be added to bring the lips in line with surrounding facial features and produce an overall more consistent… Read Full Post

 What steps should you take after facial plastic surgery to help ensure the most pleasing results?  If you have questions about facial plastic surgery, please call Beauty by Brueck at 239-939-5233 to schedule your initial consultation today. We welcome patients from Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, and all surrounding areas of Florida.  

I highly recommend Dr. Brueck.  I had a lower face and neck lift.  In the initial consultation Dr. Brueck made sure I understood what the surgery could and could not achieve.  He also said that having my neck done and not just my face would make a greater overall impact, saying there would be an aesthetic disconnect if I had a nice firm face but loose, sagging neck skin.  I could see what he meant and changed my original plan to include the neck. On the day of surgery I was nervous.  But everyone - Dr. Brueck, the nurses, the anesthesiologist, even administrative staff was very kind, attentive and gentle, so important in keeping my nerves… Read Full Post

Facelift surgery can take years off of your appearance. Just how much, however, depends on factors unique to your body. In this short video, board-certified Florida plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Brueck discusses some of the factors that will impact the longevity of your facelift along with steps you can take to improve your appearance right now. Do you have questions about facelift surgery? Please call Beauty by Brueck at 239-939-5233 to schedule a facelift consultation at our Cape Coral, Punta Gorda, or Fort Myers office today.

Blepharoplasty, also known as an eyelid lift or eyelid surgery, addresses issues including dark circles and puffy skin beneath the eyes, as well as droopy, tired-looking upper eyelids. With this procedure, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Brueck can take several years off of your appearance – and all without significant downtime. If you have questions about blepharoplasty or if you are interested in scheduling an eyelid lift consultation at our Ft. Myers, Cape Coral, or Punta Gorda office, please call 239-939-5233 today.

Is breast augmentation worth it? Board-certified Florida plastic surgeon, Dr. Robert Brueck, absolutely believes so. With this procedure, Dr. Brueck can address volume loss due to age, pregnancy, or genetics, as well as common issues such as asymmetry, and shape, and size. In this short video, Dr. Brueck discusses some of the causes of volume loss along with methods he uses to help ensure optimal breast augmentation outcomes. Please call Beauty by Brueck at 239-939-5233 to schedule your consultation at one of our three locations today.

I hope everyone is staying healthy! As a quick update, please know we are still OPEN for elective surgery. Moreover, my recent routine COVID-19 test came back negative yesterday. Thank the Lord. As a friendly reminder, we are still asking patients to wear masks, adhere to social distancing practices, and sanitize/wash hands frequently. Stay safe.   Blessings, Dr. Brueck