Why DIY Is a Bad Idea When It Comes to Plastic Surgery

On 21

Aug

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

While the do-it-yourself spirit is great for making hand-knitted socks or tasty desserts, it can be downright deadly when it comes to medical procedures. Over the years, more and more stories have cropped up of people whose lives were put in grave danger, thanks to at-home, DIY t...

View More

Plastic Surgery Options for Men

On 14

Aug

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Although it's commonly assumed that plastic surgery is something only women think about, more than 200,000 men in the U.S. had some plastic surgery procedure performed in 2013, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. While that's still considerably less than the nu...

View More

Things You May Not Know About That Age You

On 07

Aug

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

By now you're probably well aware that certain habits play a big role when it comes to the aging process and your skin. Lying out in the sun all day, trying to get a tan, has a huge effect on your skin, making it wrinkle sooner, for example. The same is true of smoking or drinkin...

View More

What Can Laser Treatments Do for You?

On 23

Jul

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

When it comes to improving the appearance of your skin and getting a more youthful appearance, surgery isn't your only option. Laser treatments provide a number of benefits, without the lengthy downtime associated with surgery.In some cases, lasers can do more than surgery when...

View More

To Tell or Not to Tell: Talking About Your Cosmetic Procedure

On 16

Jul

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

You've just had plastic surgery and you feel happy with the results. While you may have told your close family and a few friends, you might be wondering what to tell other people in your life. Should you share your surgery story with acquaintances or near strangers or let them co...

View More

Fight Aging Around the Eyes

On 09

Jul

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

When you laugh, squint, smile or cry, the area around your eyes scrunches up. Over time, all that activity in the eye area leads to wrinkles such as a crow's feet. Your eyelids might start to get heavier and droop, which also makes you look older.While the eyes are often one of...

View More

Summer Skincare Tips

On 03

Jul

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

The UV rays from the Florida sun are intense almost the entire year, but they are at their strongest in the summer. If you have a good care routine, summer isn't the time to let up, but you might need to make some changes to account for the greater heat and humidity. If you haven...

View More

A More Youthful Looking Face in Just 30 minutes!!!

On 04

Feb

2014

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

For years, Dr. Clevens has been offering non-surgical treatments that add volume to the facial contours and smooth lines and wrinkles. Soft tissue fillers like Radiesse, Restylane, Belotero and Juvederm have long been delivering excellent results for the correction of crow'...

View More

Plastic Surgery for Men in Melbourne, FL

On 25

Nov

2013

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

While men still significantly trail women in the number of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures performed nationwide, they are becoming increasing commonplace in South Florida waiting rooms.Men are often motivated to look better by their significant others, or they may be exp...

View More

Rhinoplasty Computer Imaging Enhances Results

On 11

May

2013

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Rhinoplasty or nose job is a procedure that reshapes the nose for reconstructive or cosmetic purposes. It can alter the shape, size, and contour of the nose, resulting in better facial balance.Rhinoplasty is one of the few surgeries where a millimeter of change can make a big di...

View More