Scars only Look Good on Halloween

On 27

Oct

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

A scar across your forehead might look really good in a Halloween Costume but for the rest of the year facial scars may cause stress even affect your positive self-image. To make matters worse, the treatment of scars can be very challenging, which is why Artisan Laser Treat...

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Non-Invasive Procedure to Remove Double Chin

On 23

Oct

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

If you are looking for a Non-Invasive procedure to remove a double chin, then your BEST option may be a Weekend Necklift.The weekend Necklift is an ideal procedure for the area under the chin and neck, including 'double chin'.The laser-assisted 'weekend' necklift represents the...

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Young Adults and the Threat of Skin Cancer

On 16

Oct

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

For most young adults, getting a tan is as common as getting a haircut or a manicure. Investing time in their appearance in order to look their best is a rite of passage that no generation has circumvented. Today, more than ever, teens and young adults are bombarded with wa...

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Body Art & Ear Lobe Repair

On 11

Oct

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

When people today think of body art, they think of it as a modern practice for rebellious teens and people with questionable backgrounds. The fact is that body art has been practiced for thousands of years, all around the world. In fact, the earliest known human remains with pier...

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Is 40 Years Old Too Young for a Facelift?

On 09

Oct

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Question: Is 40 Years Old Too Young For a Facelift?My skin and facial muscles have started to sag. I don't really have wrinkles, but I do have sever Marionette lines. My cheeks are sunken and my eyes look hollow. I've heard and talked to doctors about several lasers and fillers...

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Skin Cancer Detection

On 06

Oct

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

An informative article was posted on CBSnews.com this week educating viewers on early detection of skin cancer and what to look for. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer, with more than 3.5 million cases affecting more than two million people each year, according to the...

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The SECOND Face of Change Food Packaging Event was held on Saturday, September 10th at Florida Air Academy in Melbourne

On 26

Sep

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

The SECOND Face of Change Food Packaging Event was held on Saturday, September 10th at Florida Air Academy in Melbourne. Nearly 600 volunteers attended and helped package over 108,000 meals for the hungriest children in Brevard! 100% of the meals went to the Second Harvest Food B...

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Skin Cancer Awareness Facts

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May

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

MAY is Skin Cancer Awareness MonthSkin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, with over one million people diagnosed each year!Fast Facts About Skin CancerSkin cancer & melanoma account for 50% of all types of cancers combined.Skin cancer is one of the more pre...

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Palomar Artisan Skin Resurfacing

On 11

Apr

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Our results with the Artisan laser have been fantastic. Dr. Clevens is proud to offer the only device in Central Florida that provides ablative, non-ablative, intense pulsed light treatment in a single unit. Palomar's Artisan is the world's most advanced skin rejuvenation system...

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News & Events

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Nov

2010

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Reprinted from DERMATOLOGY TIMES, OCTOBER, 2006Rejuvenating the Aging Perioral Complex RegionBy Ilya Petrou M.D. Staff CorrespondentQuickread: There are various surgical and non-surgical procedures used in cosmetic surgery today to effect a rejuvenation of the perioral region...

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