Rhinoplasty Computer Imaging Enhances Results
May 12, 2013Rhinoplasty 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 difference. Nasal surgery is very personalized, and one of the most demanding of all the cosmetic plastic procedures in which Dr. Clevens specializes.
With the advent of computer imaging, communicating what is possible has become a little easier.
At the Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery, we find computer imaging to be a vital part of our cosmetic and functional rhinoplasty consultations. In this process, we take photos of the patient and “morph” or “photoshop” them on the computer to give the patient a simulation of the appearance of the nose following surgery. This exercise gives the patient a chance to communicate his or her aesthetic to us and for our team to explain what results are realistic given the patient’s anatomy and skin type, as a picture. Since it is your picture, it is easier to see what changes will look like on your face, rather than looking at someone else’s before and after pictures.
One of the most common nasal deformities (for lack of a better word) that we fix is the dorsal hump, or bump on the nose, best seen in profile. It is often a part of one’s ethnicity, and how much modification is desired becomes critical. Computer imaging allows us to try out several approaches:
1) Reducing the bump
2) Removing the bump
3) Overresecting the bump
While these words may give you an idea of what the approaches are, modified pictures showing your nose with a smaller bump, a straight nasal profile or a slight scoop, makes the planned outcome much more tangible.
Computer imaging works well for tip modification also. The width, height and projection of the nasal tip can be modified on the screen. By knowing your options, you can be confident that the best decisions are being made.
Since the surgery has to be completed with a scalpel and other tools (not including photoshop) there are some limitations to what can be done physically, but computer imaging for nasal surgery is a great tool that really helps us make our patients happy. It adds predictability to a surgery where small changes go a long way.
If you have general questions about Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping) or are considering nasal surgery, give us a call or use the contact form on the right. Dr. Clevens has many happy Orlando Area Rhinoplasty patients. To schedule your private consultation, call (321) 727-3223 to make an appointment.
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.Beauty Pointers for Prom
April 10, 2013
Prom Tips for everyone:
You’ve spent hours selecting your dress and scouring magazines for the perfect hair tips and accessories. Fortunately, getting clear, smooth, glowing skin doesn’t have to be so difficult. Here are some tips for skin care and make-up from Christina Smith, our skin care specialist and make-up expert:
Keep it simple. Too many products can irritate and too many steps may tempt you to skip.
Keep it up. If you want great skin, care for it each day. Sporadic care won’t do it.
Keep it gentle. Scrubbing and over-drying leaves skin rough and red. Don’t fight with your face!
Skin care tips to get ready for prom:
1. Continue cleansing and moisturizing your face morning and night. Healthy, clear skin provides the best foundation for prom night beauty.
2. Get a facial or peel at least 1 week before prom. Facials can stir up changes in the skin. Give your skin time to heal after a service.
3. Avoid adding any new skincare or makeup products to your routine immediately before prom to minimize the risk of an allergic reaction, redness, flaking or dry skin.
Makeup for prom night:
FACE: If your skin is on the oily side and you’re worried that your makeup might melt by midnight, use makeup primer on your face and eyelids before applying any color to lock pigments in place. For a fresh, shine-free complexion, opt for a lightweight, sheer formula to even skin tone and minimize imperfections.
EYES & LIPS: Prom night is the perfect time to experiment with bold, smoky eyes or a vivid and dramatic pout — but not both. Accentuating just one feature creates a beautiful, modern look without appearing over-done, or worse, clown-like. Sweep dramatic shadows like royal blue, deep purple, onyx or silver onto the eyes and apply a thin layer of black liner. Complete the look by adding just a touch of nude lipstick, and top with pink gloss to keep lips soft and romantic. If you prefer to keep eyes simple, opt for a vibrant red or mauve pout. Choose neutral eye shadow colors such as gold, pink and brown.
CHEEKS: Give cheeks a healthy flush by applying an oil-free, cream-based blush or cheek stain that won’t streak or fade throughout the night like ordinary powder blushes. For a sun-kissed look, sweep bronzer over your cheekbones to leave skin naturally radiant and glowing.
Need some help? Call 321.727.3223 or email jodieh@drclevens.com to schedule a FREE skin care analysis with Christina at IMAGINE MediSpa and find out how to get your skin ready for prom.
Enjoy 25% off all facials, peels, and make-up application now through May 31!
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.If You Like Botox, You’ll Love Xeomin
March 18, 2013
Xeomin- the new wrinkle-reducer.
According to the ASPS, over 5.5 million people were injected with Botox last year, making it the most popular cosmetic treatment in America.
Merz’s Xeomin now offers patients a third choice — in addition to Botox and Dysport — for those desiring a reduction in wrinkles.
Xeomin works in the same way as the other two do, with a few differences.
The major difference is in the manufacturing process. All accessory proteins are removed from Xeomin, so potentially there could be less incidence of adverse events that could occur with this toxins. These proteins may also cause resistance building to Botox.
In our experience patients are extremely happy with Xeomin and it gives you very natural results and like Botox, it a very low side effect profile.
When deciding between Botox, Dysport, or Xeomin, we recommend scheduling a complimentary consultation to see which is right for you. Our team carefully takes into consideration the duration of action, smoothness of the expected final result, time it takes for the treatment to take effect, area that is treated (eyes, forehead, neck, etc.), and the overall desired final look. We understand the differences between these three products and successfully match them to individual patients.
Does Xeomin last as long as Botox?
Xeomin lasts about the same amount of time as Botox and Dysport, which is usually between 12 to 16 weeks. Most of our patients only come in about two or three times a year for botulinum toxin treatments.
When will you see results?
Xeomin, Botox and Dysport are not like dermal fillers, such as Juvederm or Restylane, and results are not seen immediately. Botulinum toxins take about two to three days to set in. The maximum effect is seen in about five to seven days.
While Xeomin has been used for over 2 years outside of the US, it is now available at the Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery and IMAGINE Medispa in Melbourne and Orlando, Florida. For those who don’t like needles, try our popular laser and skin tightening treatments. To schedule a complimentary consultation, call 321.727.3223 or visit www.drclevens.com.
This entry was posted in Non-Surgical Solutions.How Should I Take Care of Myself After a Facelift?
February 27, 2013If you are considering a facelift in Melbourne, Florida then you may be wondering how you should take care of yourself following the surgery. Dr. Ross Clevens suggests that you do a few things to aid your recovery after this surgery, such as:
- Rest
- Elevation
- Ice to the operated upon areas
- A low salt diet
- Compression
- Ring shaped pillow
While Dr. Clevens believes these are all necessary to your recovery process, he considers the ring shaped pillow is the most valuable recommendation. These U-shaped pillows or O-shaped pillows that are now widely available at a variety of home, bedding and specialty stores are great for providing support to the head and neck after facelift surgery. This unique shape cradles the head and allows the neck to rest, minimizing discomfort and preventing cramping. As far as skin care after surgery, our staff first implements lymphatic massage and lymphmed stimulation to minimize swelling, decrease bruising and hasten healing. There are a number of good skin care regimens–Obagi, Vivite, SkinCeuticals, Retin-A–that can be introduced after facelift surgery to maintain healthy looking skin.
If you are interested in a facelift or other facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida then call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.How Can I Get Rid Of My Double Chin?
February 25, 2013If you are looking to get rid of or reduce the appearance of a double chin, then Dr. Clevens recommends the Weekend Necklift in Melbourne, Florida. 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 evolution of sophisticated facial plastic surgery techniques. These techniques are uniquely combined to achieve improvement in the contour of the chin and neck with minimal incisions and rapid recovery.
Dr. Clevens uses cervicofacial liposculpture to contour the unfavorable fatty changes seen in the face and neck as time passes by, such as the ‘Turkey neck’ and ‘double chin’. Next he pays careful attention to tightening the neck muscles and eliminating neckbands. Lastly, Dr. Clevens employs laser technology to ‘resurface’ the underside of the neck skin, thereby ‘shrink-wrapping’ the skin of the neck restoring a youthful contour.
The Weekend Necklift also has a short recovery, and you can return to normal activity in just a few days and the only evidence that this procedures has been performed is a dramatically improved appearance and a one-inch incision hiding in the natural fold under then chin. If you are interested in the Weekend Necklift or other facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida then call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.What’s The Best Way To Plump Hollow Spots On My Face?
February 22, 2013The Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery is available to address any of your concerns regarding the shape and appearance of your face. As we age, the face tends to become more bottom heavy, morphing from a heart or triangular shape to a more square faced appearance.
Dr. Clevens suggests Sculptra to plump hollow spots on your face because it is a wonderful filler to address facial hollows and contour deformities as a result of aging. In the hands of an experienced user, Sculptra successfully restores volume to the upper and mid face in just several office treatments over a couple or few months. Sculptra may last up to 3-5 years, but more commonly, once the desired result is achieved, Dr. Clevens suggests that the patient return every 12-18 months for a touch up treatment in order to maintain their result over the long term.
Some may wonder if Radiesse can be used for this purpose. Although both Sculptra and Radiesse work exceptionally well for augmentation of the cheeks in the hands of an experienced surgeon, Dr. Clevens recommends Sculptra. The key advantage to Sculptra is its longer duration of action. After a series of three Sculptra treatments resulting in a full correction, many patients will have results that last 2-3 years whereas Radiesse generally lasts about one year. The Sculptra results can be maintained over the long term with annual touch up treatments. An advantage to Radiesse, though, is the immediate results while the outcome with Sculptra takes months to evolve.
If you are interested in Sculptra, Radiesse, or any facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida, please call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.Is It Possible To Change The Appearance of My Profile?
February 21, 2013If you are unhappy with the appearance of your profile then you may consider facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida to balance your overall facial appearance. Many patients do not realize that the chin plays an important role in your facial harmony.
People usually only look at themselves from the front, and it is only when they catch themselves in profile that they might realize they have a weak chin. A recessed chin exaggerates nasal imperfections, making even a normal sized nose seem larger, and is easily corrected with the placement of a chin implant. These procedures are often performed together and greatly enhance one another.
(Before & After Facial Implant Surger)
When the chin is weak or undersized, it disturbs facial balance and harmony. A short chin may make a nose appear larger and more conspicuous, an overbite appear more pronounced or a double chin appear worse. Dr. Clevens is able to improve facial balance and harmony through placement of a chin implant. If you are unhappy with your profile, then consider facial implant surgery in Melbourne, Florida and call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.Restore Volume To Your Face
February 18, 2013If you are interested in Sculptra in Melbourne, Florida then schedule an appointment with The Clevens Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery today. Sculptra is an injectable filler able to restore volume and correct the signs of facial fat loss. Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic material that is biocompatible and biodegradable. Sculptra is injected beneath the skin’s surface, resulting in a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, and may be used to treat sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, indentations, folds and other sunken areas. Good candidates for Sculptra injections include individuals who are physically healthy, realistic in their expectations and looking to improve the appearance of facial fat loss and can provide results lasting up to two years.
(Before & After Sculptra)
Sculptra is made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA), a synthetic material that is biocompatible and biodegradable. Sculptra is injected beneath the skin’s surface, resulting in a gradual and significant increase in skin thickness, and may be used to treat sunken cheeks, hollow eyes, indentations, folds and other sunken areas. Good candidates for Sculptra injections include individuals who are physically healthy, realistic in their expectations and looking to improve the appearance of facial fat loss.
If you are interested in Sculptra or any facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida, please call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.The Many Benefits Of Eyelid Surgery
February 15, 2013If you are considering Eyelid Surgery in Melbourne, Florida then Dr. Ross Clevens is available to discuss the many benefits that Blepharoplasty has to offer you. Chronic allergies and sinus conditions may cause the eyelids to swell, encouraging the development of a tired or sad facial appearance. In addition, sun exposure, heredity, excessive squinting, habitual eye rubbing, and the use of contact lenses promote sags and bags around the eyes. In some individuals, these conditions may even impair your vision.
The eyelid lift is performed to resolve these problems and improve the form and function of the eyes Blepharoplasty commonly is often done for both the upper and lower eyelids. During this procedure, fat is removed or repositioned, muscle is reduced or tightened, tendons are supported and skin is removed. Although most commonly performed for cosmetic reasons, blepharoplasty can also improve peripheral vision.
A blepharoplasty procedure is usually performed on adult men and women who have healthy facial tissue and muscles and have realistic goals for improvement of the upper and/or lower eyelids and surrounding area. If you are interested in Eyelid Lift Surgery or any facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida, please call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
This entry was posted in Uncategorized.Lip Enhancement Gives You Full, Luscious Lips
February 13, 2013When considering lip enhancement in Melbourne, Florida then Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Ross Clevens, offers several ways to help you attain the key element of youthful beauty…full and luscious lips permanently! Full lips define a younger and more vibrant face. As we grow older, our lips tend to thin and the corners become downturned. However, there are certain techniques to help create an appearance of fuller lips. Some of the procedures that Dr. Clevens has pioneered and refined include:
• Lip Lift
• Subnasal or ‘Bullhorn’ Lip Lift
• Direct Lip Lift
• Corner of the Lip Lift
• Live Fill Augmentation of the Lips
• Extended Corner of the Lip Lift
• V-Y Lip Advancement
Surgical enhancement of the lips provides a permanent alternative to injections and implants and the procedure usually takes less than one hour to perform in office under local anesthesia. Dr. Clevens uses careful and fine incisions to shape the lips into their desired shape and form. Direct Lip Lifting creates a fuller upper and/or lower lip with imperceptible incisions. This precise procedure allows the patient to state just how full you want your lip and that is where Dr. Clevens can place the new lip line.
Trust your face to the specialist if you are interested in Lip Enhancement or any facial cosmetic surgery in Central Florida, and call our office at 321.727.3223 to schedule an appointment. We would love to meet with you and discuss the best treatment options available to you.
Melbourne Florida Facial Plastic Surgeon
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