Sculptra lasts over two years in the nasolabial folds

On 03

Mar

2010

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Results published in today's online issue of the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology showed that treatment with Sculptra®aesthetic (injectable poly-L-lactic acid) was significantly more effective than a human-derived collagen treatment CosmoPlast® in correcting sha...

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Trends for 2010

On 09

Jan

2010

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Botox, Fillers Among Top Ten Plastic Surgery Trends for 2010Botox and fillers will become more popular and the cost of cosmetic surgery will continue to rise, according to a group of industry experts, who recently released their forecast for the top plastic surgery trends o...

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Consider your hairline in browlift surgery

On 21

Nov

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

There are many methods for performing a browlift or forehead lift including an endoscopic browlift (through tiny incisions with the assistance of telescopes), bicoronal forehead lift (extensive incision from ear to ear across the top of the head), and a tricophytic or hairline br...

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Proposed Cosmetic Surgery Tax

On 21

Nov

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

The proposed tax on cosmetic surgery represents a tax on your self esteem and a hidden tax on a desirable good or service. Individuals seek cosmetic plastic surgery for a variety of reasons, but, in nearly all cases, the patient remarks after surgery that their self esteem has be...

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Trends in Facial Plastic Surgery

On 21

Oct

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

According to the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), there has been a 60 percent increase in the number of women undergoing cosmetic procedures since 2000. Some more interesting statistics include:· The most popular procedure for women...

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Efudex and Carac Improve the Appearance of Sun Damaged Skin

On 10

Oct

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Chemotherapy medication fluorouracil appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the appearance of sun-damaged skinThe chemotherapy medication fluorouracil (Efudex, Carac) appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the appearance...

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We Welcome Out of Towners

On 10

Oct

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Traveling to Florida Face and Body Specialists in Melbourne, FloridaMany patients across the miles both domestically and internationally have found that Dr. Clevens expert surgical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and individualized patient care to be well worth the...

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‘The Lipstick Effect’ With Non-Invasive Procedures

On 20

Sep

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

According to the annual survey by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), more than 80 percent of board certified facial plastic surgeons reported an increase in non-invasive cosmetic procedures within the past year among consumers looking to d...

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Surgeons’ warning of overseas plastic surgery dangers

On 19

Sep

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

LEADING plastic surgeons have spoken of the horrific medical complications patients come home with after having cosmetic surgery abroad. The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) has raised concerns that the NHS and private UK-based surgeons are having t...

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Recent publications by Dr. Clevens

On 16

Sep

2009

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Recognized as a leader in facelift surgery, Dr. Clevens completed four manuscripts for publication in international facial plastic surgery journals. The articles are entitled: “Approaches to browlift in the male patient,” “Men are from Mars, Women are from...

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