Far Exceeded Expectations - The scars are healing fine and natural looking - After meeting with several top rated plastic surgeons in Austin, I found Dr. Levesque. He was the only one willing to do a Deep plane facelift under local anesthesia, right in his office. This, along with his entire practice/staff, level of professionalism and explanation, etc., gave me complete confidence in having him do the procedure. I was still nervous going into procedure day, but truly, I am still amazed that I literally walked out of there looking like nothing had happened (well, other than the stitches under the bandages, ha!) and feeling fine. I walked the dog when I got home, and was able to shower and wash my hair the next day. I will try to post some photos that show the minimal amount of bruising. The truth is, I could have gone most anywhere and with only swelling, only someone who knew me would have wondered if I'd had a procedure done, and this from day 1!!! I guess that using local involves being given something that minimizes blood circulation in the area during the procedure, so there was just almost no bruising. It has been 2.5 months since the surgery. The scars are healing fine. I still have a bit of tightness in my right neck and some numbness on sides of my face and around ears, but that's about it. The really cool thing is that it is just so natural looking. More
Far Exceeded Expectations - The scars healed, natural looking - After meeting with several top rated plastic surgeons in Austin, I found Dr. Levesque. He was the only one willing to do a Deep plane facelift under local anesthesia, right in his office. This, along with his entire practice/staff, level of professionalism and explanation, etc., gave me complete confidence in having him do the procedure. I was still nervous going into procedure day, but truly, I am still amazed that I literally walked out of there looking like nothing had happened (well, other than the stitches under the bandages, ha!) and feeling fine. I walked the dog when I got home, and was able to shower and wash my hair the next day. I will try to post some photos that show the minimal amount of bruising. The truth is, I could have gone most anywhere and with only swelling, only someone who knew me would have wondered if I'd had a procedure done, and this from day 1!!! I guess that using local involves being given something that minimizes blood circulation in the area during the procedure, so there was just almost no bruising. It has been 2.5 months since the surgery. The scars are healing fine. I still have a bit of tightness in my right neck and some numbness on sides of my face and around ears, but that's about it. The really cool thing is that it is just so natural looking.Updated on 6 Dec 2023:The first 3 photos are pre-op. The rest are all of the first week. I will post some later photos soon. Overall though, I’m still really happy with the results. We had planned to do a face fat transfer after the lift and decided to postpone it for another day. Yesterday,, 11 months after the deep plane lift, it happened. I’ll post photos of the post-op, and once it has healed somewhat, in a few weeks. More
Dr. Levesque is a kind, calm surgeon. I was able to communication directly with Dr. Levesque whenever I had a concern or question, both pre and post op. I am in disbelief I felt fully recovered after only 3 days post-op and ready to go back to work. There was some bruising, which I covered up with makeup. Helen Klingensmith does my botox. She is so cheerful, and great at finding the best prices for you! More
Dr. Levesque is a kind, caring, calm surgeon. I went to him for a rhinoplasty (open approach with osteotomy as well as tip refinement) and cannot express enough thanks for the effortless experience - consultation to post-op. I was able to communication directly with Dr. Levesque whenever I had a concern or question, both pre and post op. I am in disbelief I felt fully recovered after only 3 days post-op and ready to go back to work. I had minimal pain for 3 days post op then switched to NSAIDs, as needed. There was some bruising, which I covered up with makeup. His longtime assistant Helen Klingensmith does my botox and dermal procedures. She is so cheerful, and great at finding the best prices for you! More
Dr. Levesque is an artful and incredibly proficient surgeon. I went to him for a recent rhinoplasty (open approach with osteotomy as well as tip refinement) and cannot express enough thanks for my new nose as well as the entire effortless surgical experience - consultation to post-op. I was able to communication directly with Dr. Levesque whenever I had a concern or question, both pre and post op. Additionally, interactions with all Devenir (to become) staff made me feel 100% comfortable. I can confidently say Dr. Levesque is a patient-focused surgeon with a keen aesthetic eye, only matched, and potentially surpassed, by his surgical adeptness. I am in disbelief I felt fully recovered after only 3 days post-op and ready to go back to work, which is evidence of a masterful surgical hand. I had minimal pain for 3 days post op then switched to NSAIDs, as needed. There was some bruising, which I covered up with makeup. Dr. Levesque is absolutely wonderful, calm, kind surgeon! Thank you Dr. Levesque and Devenir! More
I had a recent rhinoplasty, open approach/osteotomy/nasal tip refinement/dorsal hump reduction with Dr. Andre Levesque at Devenir. I can say he is a highly skilled and shrewd plastic surgeon. My recovery was basically 3 days; after 3 days I felt fully recovered. Of course, there was unavoidable swelling and bruising, but it was minimal. I stopped taking Narco after 3 days and switched to NSAIDs as needed. I literally had no adverse experience to the operation. So, to reiterate - he is highly skilled. Reduced recovery time is only something an astute surgeon is capable of producing. Aside from skill, he is personable, humble, and interested in the patient experience and patient focused care. He personally responds to emails pre and post op as continued care. The entire Devenir staff, in fact, facilitate a holistic and patient focused experience; you feel at home instead of just another patient. Can't say enough to praise the office, all staff and Dr. Levesque. I will be going to him for all my plastic surgery needs. Thank you! More
Awesome surgeon! - Dr. Levesque is an awesome surgeon! He has performed both cosmetic procedures (neck and face lift, fat transfer) as well as reconstruction/wound closure following excision of cancer on my nose by another provider. I could not be more pleased with the results! A clinician with finely honed surgical skills, Dr. Levesque has an artist's eye and sense of symmetry and proportion that is necessary to achieve the best result for an individual. He starts with an interview and medical assessment to develop a plan together that best accommodates the patient's goals. He outlines what to expect during and following the procedure. After the surgery and the patient is back home, he personally calls to follow up. He makes himself accessible. The front office, medical staff and aestheticians are super. It is great to be in a facility where staff work as a team and personally enjoy and respect the patients as well as each other. More
Awesome surgeon! - Dr. Levesque is an awesome surgeon! He has performed both cosmetic procedures (neck and face lift, fat transfer) as well as reconstruction/wound closure following excision of cancer on my nose by another provider. I could not be more pleased with the results! A clinician with finely honed surgical skills, Dr. Levesque has an artist's eye and sense of symmetry and proportion that is... More