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Real Patient Stories: Charlotte's Incredible Cosmetic Transformation

On 09

May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Cosmetic surgery is a life-changing and defining experience for so many patients—patients who are real people with their own stories, dreams, and goals for how they want to look and feel. In this article, we'll share a real patient example, detailing Charlotte’s...

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Addressing Family Members' Concerns About Your Cosmetic Procedure

On 09

May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Millions of people explore cosmetic procedures to enhance their natural beauty and boost their confidence. Choosing to have a cosmetic procedure is a highly personal choice—but it's a choice that some people close to you may not understand. This article will address t...

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What Facial Plastic Surgery Can and Can’t Do for You

On 09

May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

There are many benefits to having facial plastic surgery; it can easily address your areas of concern and help you appear 10-15 years younger. However, there are also a lot of things that facial plastic surgery cannot do—which is why it's important you share your wish...

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5 Cosmetic Procedures to do in your 30’s to Extend your Youthful Appearance

On 07

May

2025

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Clevens Face and Body Specialists

As we age, regular upkeep is needed to ensure we continue to look and feel like our very best selves. This upkeep begins at a young age and changes with each new decade—but with so many cosmetic treatment options available, it can be difficult to determine which are a fit f...

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Turn Back Time: 5 Ways a Facelift Can Improve Your Appearance

On 09

May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Aging skin is a natural part of life, and even if you follow the best skincare regimen and take all the recommended precautions, it's unavoidable. A properly performed facelift is the gold standard treatment for reversing the most common signs of aging, leaving you looking ...

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Understanding Your Options When Paying for Plastic Surgery

On 07

May

2025

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Clevens Face and Body Specialists

If you're considering having cosmetic plastic surgery, there’s a good chance you’re excited about achieving your goals and also wondering how you’ll cover the cost. Contrary to a common misconception, plastic surgery is not just for the rich and famous, bu...

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7 Questions to Ask Your Surgeon During a Plastic Surgery Consultation

On 14

Jul

2022

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

When you're considering plastic surgery, a consultation is an important step in your journey. It is an opportunity to learn important details about the procedure and to begin building a rapport with your surgeon. It’s also the ideal time to ask any questions you have ...

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Woman's Lips

How a Lip Lift Can Counteract Aging Lips

On 07

May

2025

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

You have probably heard the phrase “turn that frown upside down. ” As you mature, you may start noticing that you seem to be frowning more and more just because of the natural shape of your lips is changing. Lips fold in, turn down at the corners of the mouth, and beco...

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Surgical vs. Liquid Rhinoplasty: Which Nose Job is Right for You?

On 14

Jul

2022

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Perhaps you've always been self-conscious about the shape of your nose, but you’ve been unsure about pursuing cosmetic surgery. Or you might have functional issues that make it hard for you to breathe normally through your nose—a condition which is less than ide...

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Doctor and Patient

Paying for a Cosmetic Procedure: How to Compare Different Quotes

On 14

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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Rhinoplasty FAQs

On 14

Jul

2022

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Whether rhinoplasty is something that you're thinking about in the immediate future or is still something on your "someday" list, you probably have a lot of questions about it. You might want to know how the surgery will affect your looks and your life, both before and after. Get...

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What's Keeping You From Facial Plastic Surgery?

On 14

Jul

2022

| By

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

If you are unhappy about an area of your body, you are not alone. A recent survey, conducted by RealSelf, found that 85 percent of women between the ages of 55 and 64 and 90 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 24 were unhappy with at least one part of their body. The surv...

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