Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Christian Drehsen brings over 40 years of experience to his thriving practice, Clinique of Plastic Surgery and Laser Institute in St. Petersburg, Florida. He performs plastic surgery procedures across the face, breast, and body, but is perhaps best known for his signature RefresherLift. After researching and studying the negative effect of aging on facial expressions and thus, social interactions (which he has coined “The Happy Emoticon Effect”), Dr. Drehsen developed this procedure to improve his patients’ quality of life. A Brussels native, Dr. Drehsen completed his MD at the Free University of Brussels before moving to the United States, where he pursued residencies in surgery, plastic surgery, microsurgery, and hand surgery. He is passionate about providing his patients with highly individualized treatment plans and delivering artistic, natural outcomes that enhance their innate beauty. Dr. Drehsen is a lifelong academic and continues to study and develop innovative techniques that yield results admired by his medical colleagues and patients alike.
Dr. Dreshen and his staff are extremely professional, knowledgeable, experienced and highly trained. They are very patient and kind and are willing to listen and explain everything in detail. They provided me with great advice, wonderful care and respect. I’m definitely remaining a loyal patient to this office. Additionally, their office is absolutely beautiful. It is a pleasure to go there. I interviewed a lot of friends and other doctors but I’m so glad I went with Dr. Dreshen and his staff. As an incentive for posting a review, this reviewer received an entry into RealSelf’s monthly $500 gift card giveaway.
Very good. Lots of attention and hand holding from beginning to end. Dr Drehsen explained everything thoroughly and was very attentive to my questions/concerns. All of his staff members are very personable, upbeat and friendly too.
I’ve had my face and eyes done. Excellent doctor very happy. Dr. Drehsen and his staff at Clinique of plastic surgery have been wonderful through the entire process. I would highly recommend. Also I can’t forget my monthly facials with heather are the best.
Highly recommend Dr Dreshen. He repaired my face from a botch face- neck lift . Dr Dreshen is a Face-lift necklift Expert in Tampa Bay are hes staff is genuine and caring. DR Dreshen possess Extraordinary Surgical Skills combined with Artistic Esthetic makes him perfect Surgeon for anyone.
After 3 breast surgeries with a local (Nashville) double board certified plastic surgeon (Dr. Robbins) left me looking deformed…This is a very long story I won’t put here…. I did a LOT of research online! I did my consult via FaceTime. From that first call I felt very comfortable and in GREAT hands. Hiring Dr. Drehsen was one of the BEST decisions I’ve ever made in my lifetime. As a 55 year old, active and very healthy, woman, I was devastated, to say the least, with the results of my previous breast lift and implant replacement surgery. We traveled to Dr. Drehsen and stayed in an Airbnb for a week. It’s only been 9 WEEKS since my surgery. And WOW! I am SO THANKFUL! Dr Drehsen REALLY CARES! He took a lot of time with me and built trust but also pivoted and out in the extra work on me when he opened me up and saw quite a MESS of issues the Nashville doctor had left me with. I was told by the previous doctor that I should be thankful for his services that left me deformed and odd looking. That he had done all he could do after 3 surgeries. Then I saw Dr. Drehsen who is THE DOCTOR!!!! Who fought for me and who took a women who had botched surgeries in and fixed a mess and made me feel confident again!!!! I am so grateful and THANKFUL for Dr. Drehsen! I’ve not ever been treated with more respect and kindness! This man is skilled and in my opinion, the only plastic surgeon who I will ever allow to touch me!
All I can say is wow. Christian G. Drehsen, MD Did this. I’m 7 day post op and look as if I’ve never had a facelift. I had no pain whatsoever. He brought sexi back . Dr. Drehsen did a remarkable outstanding work on me. My self confidence is so over the roof right now. Dr. Drehsen I want to say Thank you for a job well done.
I went to Dr.Drehsen for a breast augmentation and to fix some asymmetry, a fat transfer to one side. He did an AMAZING job. I was very nervous I wouldn't able to get the natural look I was going for. They are completely even and he gave me the exact size I was looking for. My results are better than I even imagined. He most definitely knows what he is doing. I would highly recommend.
Thank you Karina foe making this happen in less than a week. Am very grateful with the spectacular team from doctor Drehsen’s office, doctor has changed my life for good I love my results, he did brow lift, forehead reduction, RefresherLift, ear lobe reduction. Thank you so much Karina you are the heart of doctors Drehsen office, you are an amazing caring sweet, woman, thank you from the bottom of my heart for calling me checking on me helping me. And doctor Drehsen I would still kiss both of your hands for the wonderful job you did on my face I love everything looks wonderful am healing beautifully. I will Post pics so far from 10/26/2021 till 11/5/2021.
Multiple pandemic-related video conferences forced me to look at my tired, depressed, and angry looking 53-year-old face. After much research, I decided to schedule a Refresher Lift with Dr. Drehsen. From the initial consultation to the final post-op visit, Dr. Drehsen and his entire staff were extremely professional and helpful. Three months post-surgery and the results exceeded my expectations. My face looks much happier and 20 years younger. Before surgery, I often felt invisible. Much to my surprise, people now seem to notice and listen to me more. This is priceless, as a parent of a daughter with special needs, I feel like I’m in a better position to advocate for my daughter. This has been a life changing procedure for both me and my family.
Dr dreshen did a complete facelift, necklift and lots of extras to repair old haggered look to my 54 yr. old face on 6/3/21. Three weeks later, dr Dreshen did an extended tummy tuck, liposuction to flanks, muscle repair to the abdominal wall ( from pregnancy damage) and mini bbl with fat transfer to my butt. I am thrilled with the results ! My husband just looks at me an says “ WOW” ! Or unbelievable! We are so impressed with dr Dreshen artistic skill as a cosmetic surgeon- I’m rewinding & reversing clock 15-20 yrs with Dr Dreshens amazing skills. Next will be a breast lift . Tummy tuck - Photos to come later -
Our suggestion would be micro needling. An in person consultation with an aesthetician would give you a better idea of your options. Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, percutaneous collagen induction, involves the use of many small needles to puncture the skin. This creates a micro-injury and the body’s natural healing properties then begin to repair this injury with increase collagen and elastin production resulting in improvements in skin texture and resiliency. It stimulates collagen and elastin to firm and tighten the skin which would help with those under eye wrinkles you are concerned about. Please visit our website to learn more on how microneedling can help the skin in many ways. We also offer PRP and PRF to really get those healing properties.
Our first consultation will include an evaluation of your specific needs and putting together a specific plan of action to address them. The RefresherLift℠ is made up of a combination of smaller procedures, which can be applied as needed to address your specific needs and goals. Problem areas that can be addressed with specific procedures include forehead wrinkles, puffy lower eyelids, excess neck skin, upper lip wrinkles, and various scars, spots, or fine lines. We have a special technique for our facelifts where the stitches are weaved into the hairline and the hairline is dropped. This helps the hair grow back and lower the hairline for a more youthful appearance. This also helps avoid the facelift look making it more discrete. Contact us anytime for further information.
The best course of action in this case would be either Botox or a cheek lift. The Botox will help to soften the line to minimize noticeability. If you want a more invasive approach, a cheek lift is the next best option. This can bring back the symmetry of the face you are looking for. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further questions
Buccal fat pad removal might not be the answer instead an upper cheek and cheekbone area enhancement through a cheek implant, fat micrografting or mini-lift might improve your face geometry and symmetry (as your cheekbone area appears substantially thinner on your right.) Nothing replaces an examination or even FaceTime. Visit my website link for more information.
Facial scars usually heal better than body scars. If you didn’t depigment, substantially you should do fine with a facelift scar as long as properly designed (wavy, beveled into the hairline, etc…designed.) If properly designed, incision should be quasi invisible and not truly noticeable. Look for examples of my Refresher Lift on my website link.