PLASTIC SURGEON ZORAN POTPARIC, MD, PA   FT. LAUDERDALE FL
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global gravitas
Dr. Zoran Potparic’s global perspective comes from training across the United States, Europe and England. His extensive experience contributes to his firm belief that “high-quality results are predicated on an in-depth understanding of reconstructive plastic surgery.”
Author of over 35 papers and chapters published in peer-review journals and books, Dr. Potparic continues to build a formidable reputation and credits his respected facial rejuvenation skills to his experience in craniofacial surgery. A pioneer of restorative techniques used to correct birth and post-traumatic deformities, the board-certified plastic surgeon is the proud recipient of numerous fellowships. “During the course of my 27 years in practice, I have learned that aesthetic plastic and reconstructive surgery are chasing the same goal—symmetry and normalcy,” says Dr. Potparic, who uses proportion, balance and symmetry as his guiding surgical principles. “You cannot address aesthetics properly without a solid knowledge of anatomy.”

Dr. Potparic describes himself as conservative yet radical. “I always approach a patient first through the eyes of safety and security,” says the experienced surgeon. “If I do a procedure, it will be with full conviction and nothing less. My patients' objectives determine my approach and technique." A full range of facial rejuvenation, body contouring, breast enhancement and nonsurgical treatments are offered at Dr. Potparic’s private practice, where he refers to his tenured staff as “jewels,” based on their ceaseless devotion to extreme patient satisfaction. “Patients tell me all the time how well they have been treated, and that is so important with elective surgery,” says Dr. Potparic.
Career Quick Glance

BOARD CERTIFICATION
American Board of Plastic Surgery

MEDICAL DEGREE
University of Sarajevo Medical School, Yugoslavia

RESIDENCY
University of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia

FELLOWSHIP
Reconstructive Microsurgery: Cosmetic and Oculoplastic Surgery Fulbright Fellow,Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA. Craniofacial: Marko Godina Fellow, Institute for Craniofacial and Reconstructive Surgery, Providence Hospital, Southfield, Michigan British Council Fellow, Oxford Craniofacial Unit, Oxford, U.K. Spanish Government, Fellowship, Clinica Planas, Barcelona, Spain

AFFILIATIONS
American Medical Association
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Broward Plastic Surgery Society
Millard Society
Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons
Plastic Surgery Research Council

PROCEDURES PERFORMED
Body Contouring
Breast Surgery
Facelift
Facial Rejuvenation
Rhinoplasty

Contact Information
ZORAN POTPARIC, MD
1116 E. BROWARD BLVD.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Inside Information
MANY FACES OF FACELIFT SURGERY
There are common, inevitable changes that result from growing older and, according to Dr. Potparic, “cannot be corrected through a single cosmetic procedure.” “Due to the loss of muscle and skin tone and weakening support of ligaments that attach facial soft tissue to the bones, there is a descent of facial soft tissues,” he explains. The result? “High, arched brows descend over time; upper eyelids become heavy; lower eyelids begin to sag; and high, full, round cheeks droop downward, creating deep folds.” Moreover, Dr. Potparic believes that satisfactory correction of the above-mentioned aging symptoms requires complex facial rejuvenation: repositioning descended structures, tightening facial and neck muscles, removing redundant skin and adding volume to deflated facial features. “Volume enhancement may involve using the patient’s own fat, facial implants or soft-tissue fillers,” he says. Performing most of his facial rejuvenation procedures in well-synchronized surgical sessions, Dr. Potparic is quick to point out that not everybody needs the same procedures. “When a patient has a drooping brow, deep forehead creases and/or a cleft between the eyes that makes them appear angry, tired or sad, I may recommend a browlift, either alone or along with additional facial procedures, depending on their other aging symptoms. The treatment plan I recommend is always based on the patient’s uniqueness and individuality.”