Non-Surgical Facelift with Fillers

On 15

Sep

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Facelifts are up 14 percent this year, and some patients prefer a minimally invasive “plumping” facelift over more traditional cutting-and-tightening procedures. The focus of the “new” facelift is the midface (cheeks and jowl/jaw line), and the goal is to...

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Decision 2008

On 04

Sep

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

More and more people are opting for facial plastic surgery. Even with the uncertainty of the national economy, the strength of the beauty and facial plastic surgery economy tends not to waiver as one might believe.Many people are surprised to learn that currently the most...

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Stop Smoking and Start Healing

On 19

Aug

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

If you smoke and you are considering having facial plastic surgery, I recommend quitting a minimum of two weeks before and after your procedure.Nicotine, one of the main ingredients in tobacco products causes the tiny blood vessels in the skin to clamp down or constrict, which r...

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Face to Face with Dr. Ross Clevens and introducing Dr. Michael Diaz

On 10

Aug

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Meet the SpecialistsRoss A. Clevens, MD, FACS, and The Center for Facial Cosmetic Surgery invite you to our Cosmetic Surgery Seminar at our newest location on Wednesday, August 13th at 6:00 pm!We are proud to introduce Michael Diaz, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, ABPS, sp...

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Life is Full of Changes

On 04

Aug

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Tattoos that may once have represented a special moment or relationship can later become a source of embarrassment and hamper social relationships or progress at work. Removing and modifying tattoos is now a clinically proven reality and the Spectra VRM system is capable of handl...

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Mohs Surgery for the removal of skin cancer

On 04

Aug

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Many patients have questions about the Mohs Surgery. I would like to take this time to address what Mohs Surgery is and why it's a treatment of choice in the removal of some forms of skin cancer.The Mohs Surgery provides the most precise method for removal of the cancerous tissu...

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Eyebrow Lift Gaining Popularity

On 20

Jul

2008

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

An eyebrow lift is a procedure steadily gaining popularity among men and women in the 35-65 age group. Eyebrow lifts are also referred to as forehead lifts. If you are unhappy with the lines across your forehead or the looseness of the skin on your forehead, an eyebrow lift just...

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