Sculptra lasts over two years in the nasolabial folds
On 03
Mar
2010
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...
View MoreTrends for 2010
On 09
Jan
2010
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...
View MoreConsider your hairline in browlift surgery
On 21
Nov
2009
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...
View MoreProposed Cosmetic Surgery Tax
On 21
Nov
2009
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...
View MoreTrends in Facial Plastic Surgery
On 21
Oct
2009
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...
View MoreEfudex and Carac Improve the Appearance of Sun Damaged Skin
On 10
Oct
2009
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...
View MoreWe Welcome Out of Towners
On 10
Oct
2009
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...
View More‘The Lipstick Effect’ With Non-Invasive Procedures
On 20
Sep
2009
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...
View MoreSurgeons’ warning of overseas plastic surgery dangers
On 19
Sep
2009
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...
View MoreRecent publications by Dr. Clevens
On 16
Sep
2009
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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