INTRODUCING THE "OPERA LIFT"

Plastic Surgeons and patients alike are attracted to acronyms that have
been utilized over the decades in an effort to promote new techniques.
Early in Dr Lewis Obi’s career the term “Mini Lift” was used as a marketing
tool to provide patients with alternatives to the more major and costly face
lifting procedures. The issue of down time from work and social activities
was also a consideration. About every five years or so since the term Mini
Lift was introduced, other trademark procedures have included the “Feather
Lift”, “MACS Lift” and “Life Style Lift”. Except for the “Feather Lift” which
was soon abandoned because of significant complications, none of the
other trademark procedures were unique. However with the recent advent
of advanced technology by Palomar, there is finally justification for a new
acronym The OPERA Lift”. Palomar Medical introduced the LifeSculpt
(SlimLipo) laser platform three years ago and Dr. Lewis Obi was one of the
earliest providers. This year Palomar introduced the Adivive Fat Processing
Unit and Dr. Obi acquired the first FDA approved system.

Dr. Lewis Obi has combined these two technologies and is now offering
patients with a significant alternative to traditional facelifting procedures.
The OPERA Lift is translated into the Obi Palomar External Rejuvenation
Aesthetics and is an entirely non-surgical procedure. Loose facial skin,
deep facial creases, indelible lines and eye hollows are minimized with
Adivive stem cell enhanced fat grafting (an average take of 52%). Neck
tightening is achieved with the Palomar SlimLipo laser platform. Down time
varies from 3 days to 10 days depending on the volume of fat grafting
utilized in the face. The pictures below reflect the patient immediately after
fat grafting and then 3 days later (OPERA minor). The introductory pictures
above reflect a longer recovery because of larger fat volume and the added
surgical procedures of an LJO browlift (OPERA major). The OPERA minor
procedure may be performed with oral sedation whereas the Opera major
is performed with conscious nurse sedation.

Another example of a large volume fat grafting procedure to the face
(Opera major) resulted in a down time of approximately 7 days. Stem cell
concentrated fat may be use in volumes of up to 90 cc thereby resulting in
a “3D Spacelift” that was first described by Dr. Mark Berman of Beverly
Hills. Patients are told that they may benefit with a second but lesser
(OPERA minor) grafting session six months to a year later. Long term
results are expected in the majority of patients.

DR LEWIS OBI LECTURES IN SANTA MONICA

Dr. Lewis Obi shared the podium at an Advanced Symposium with Dr. Mark Berman on October 15th. During the previous day Dr. Obi was privileged to witness new clinical applications of stem cells derived from adult fat. Dr. Berman has worked with Dr. Lee of South Korea and Dr. Yoshimura of Tokyo for the past three years in developing this new technology. Palomar provided Dr. Lewis Obi with the first FDA approved system in January of this year. The Adivive system combined with the SlimLipo laser platform has allowed Dr. Obi to perform total non surgical face and neck rejuvenation at a reduced cost and with less down time. Our next blog will feature the new OPERA LIFT PROCEDURE developed by Dr, Lewis Obi.

THE NEW FACELIFT IN THE NEW ECONOMY

This weekend Dr. Lewis Obi delivers his presentation on The New Facelift in the New Economy at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons meeting in Denver. To commemorate this event, the Obi Plastic Surgery Clinic are providing a choice of non-surgical options at more affordable fees. Most of these procedures may be performed with preoperative sedation and minimum down time.

Non-surgical Necklift with LifeSculpt (SlimLipo)
1 to 2 days down time - $2000

Learn more about LifeSculpt

Non-surgical Facelift (3D Spacelift) with Adivive Fat Grafting (stem-cell rich)
$3500 for limited face - 3 days average down time

Learn more about Adivive Fat Grafting


Non-Surgical Facelift (Adivive) and Non-Surgical Necklift (LifeSculpt)-Combined
$4900 (with limited Adivive) - complimentary Botox with this package


Learn more about LifeSculpt
Learn more about Adivive Fat Grafting

Dr. Lewis Obi has performed LifeSculpt (SlimLipo) on 340 patients including 150 neck procedures during the past 35 months. As Palomarʼs first provider of Adivive™ stemcell concentrated fat grafting system, Dr. Obi has treated more than 50 patients. Patients may have these procedures performed on Wednesday, Thursday or Fridays and return to work in 2 to 3 days. For sake of economy, some patients elect to have limited eyelid and/or browlift procedures performed at the same time. The full face Adivive procedures along with eyelid surgery does require a longer recovery time.

SLIM LIPO AND ADIVIVE UPDATE

Dr.Lewis Obi has treated more than 300 patients with the Slim Lipo (LifeSculpt) laser lipolysis system and continues on the cutting edge of this relatively new technology. Palomar Medical Technology Inc., developer of Slim Lipo, also acquired FDA approval for their Adivive Fat Processing Unit six months ago. Dr. Lewis Obi was provided the first Adivive unit in the United States and has treated more than 30 patients since January. Unwanted fat obtained during Slim Lipo procedures may then be used for facial rejuvenation, breast reconstruction and for other areas requiring large volume natural fillers.

Adivive (Lipokit) Discussion on WJXT Channel 4 in Jacksonville

Dr. Lewis Obi and Dr. John Murray were recently invited to discuss the Adivive (Lipokit) procedure on WJXT Channel 4 morning show in Jacksonville. Watch the video to see the doctors discuss all the benefits of the Adivive procedure, the first FDA-approved autologous fat transfer system, and discover why they are the first doctors to receive this.

DR. LEWIS OBI AND DR. JOHN MURRAY ARE FIRST PLASTIC SURGEONS IN THE U. S. TO RECEIVE PALOMAR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGYʼS LIPOKIT SYSTEM

During the first week in January, Palomar Medical Technology (manufacturer of the SlimLipo laser lipolysis system has selected Dr. Lewis Obi and Dr. John Murray to ship their first Lipokit Fat Processing Unit (FPU). This Bio-medical device was developed by Medi-Kahn Inc. and newly licensed by Palomar who acquired FDA approval for U.S. distribution. Based on medical research by South Korean plastic surgeon Hi Young Lee M.D., PhD., condensed fat processed by this system increases the population of stem cells thereby improving the retention of the transferred fat cells. Fat contains the highest population of stem cells of any tissue in the human body. The Lipokit is a closed system that allows the plastic surgeon to remove areas of unwanted fat (abdomen, thighs, etc), process the fat and transfer it as a natural filler within a closed sterile system in one sitting. Current techniques that Dr. Obi and other plastic surgeons have performed for decades are safe but with inconsistent results. Drs. Obi and Murray are both very excited to be on the cutting edge of this new technology with their first patients already on their surgery schedules. This new technique will be useful both in the area of aesthetic as well as reconstructive surgery. Large volumes of the patient's own fat may therefore be processed and used as a facial filler cosmetically and in the breast for reconstruction after mastectomy or lumpectomy. Practically every area of the human body may be a potential site for fat transfer with this technique.