Arm Lift Before & After

Arm Lift Procedures: Considerations, Expectations, and Recovery

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Jul

2022

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Clevens Face and Body Specialists

If you have a hard time with sagging skin along your upper arms, you're definitely not alone. Throughout the aging process, natural occurrences such as weight changes and the force of gravity have an impact on the body, creating this common concern. Many people opt to have...

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Mother and Daughter at the Beach

Customizing Your Mommy Makeover: What Procedures to Consider

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Jul

2022

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Clevens Face and Body Specialists

Although there's no doubt that becoming a mother can be one of the greatest joys in life for many women, pregnancy can be a different story. Pregnancy is hard on a woman’s body as the muscles and skin tissue expand to accommodate the baby—particularly in areas s...

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The Who, What, and How to Prepare for Breast Implant Exchange Surgery

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Aug

2022

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Clevens Face and Body Specialists

Breast implants have improved dramatically in quality. With procedures today offering better results than ever before, an increasing number of women are opting to have breast implant exchange surgery. If you're one of them, it is to your benefit to come to your consultation...

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Doctor and Patient

Paying for a Cosmetic Procedure: How to Compare Different Quotes

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Jul

2022

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Because a cosmetic procedure is often an out-of-pocket investment, it's important to understand each quote you receive and what the differences are. Why is one plastic surgeon’s quote significantly higher than another surgeon’s? Of course, you have questions, an...

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What You Should Look for in a Surgeon

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Jul

2022

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

You've probably been told to think "safety first" when considering plastic surgery. Where you have the surgery performed, how healthy you are beforehand, and with whom you work all play a part in making your procedure safe. While you know that you want to choose the right surgeon...

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Couple

When Your Spouse Is Against Plastic Surgery

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May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

When you decide to have plastic surgery, one of your concerns might be how people will react to your slightly changed appearance. While you don't have to tell anyone about your decision, unless you want to, people might notice and come to their own conclusions. In the long run, y...

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What's the Right Age for Surgery?

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Aug

2022

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Age is just a number, except when it starts to affect how you look and feel about yourself. One question many patients considering facial plastic surgery have in common is "what's the right age for surgery? " Since everyone is different, there's usually no one, set answer to the q...

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Patient

Diabetes and Surgery: What to Know Before a Cosmetic Procedure

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May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Is your diabetes stopping you from considering a brow lift or facelift? If you are concerned about the effect your condition will have on the surgery's results—like anyone— you should do your research first. While diabetics do have an increased risk of complications f...

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Plastic Surgery Options for Men

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Jul

2022

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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...

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Things You May Not Know About That Age You

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Jul

2022

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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...

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