Will Lip Enhancement Surgery Fix My Small, Thin Lips?

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Feb

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: Will Lip Enhancement Surgery Fix My Small, Thin Lips?My lips are very thin, and my top lip is almost nonexistent. My top lip is also rather pointed at the top, and seems to curl under on one side too. What would be the best way to plump my lips up and give them a more feminin...

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Coronal Brow Lift Vs. Endoscopic Brow Lift?

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Feb

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: Coronal Brow Lift Vs. Endoscopic Brow Lift? Is this safe and successful compared to an endoscopic brow lift?A: Comparing BrowliftsThe decision you and your surgeon make about which forehead lift is best for you depends on numerous variables.  Without photos, it is...

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Radiesse Vs. Sculptra, Which is Best for Cheek Enhancement?

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Jan

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: Radiesse Vs. Sculptra, Which is Best for Cheek Enhancement?A: I prefer Sculptra for cheeks. Both Sculptra and Radiesse work exceptionally well for augmentation of the cheeks in the hands of an experienced surgeon.The key advantage to Sculptra is its longer duration of a...

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Which is better: Fillers or Fat Transfers for Cheek Wrinkle Line?

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Jan

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: Which is better: Fillers or Fat Transfers for Cheek Wrinkle Line? I have a wrinkle line that starts from the inside corner of my eye that goes down and across the cheekbone area. A dermatologist recommended using fillers after doing incision in that area. The results were gre...

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Which Laser works better for improving the appearance of Stretch Marks?

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Jan

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: Which Laser works better for improving the appearance of Stretch Marks? I have some stretch marks on my hips and thighs. They are not too deep and somewhat lighter than my skin. I have been to two places, one of which offers to treat me with 3 treatments of Erbium and Yag-Ktp...

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How Long Does a Deep Plane Facelift Last?

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Jan

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: How Long Does a Deep Plane Facelift Last? A deep plane facelift really just lasts 5 - 10 years? I read this somewhere. After 5 - 10 years will I look as old as before the lift? A: Deep Plane Facelift for natural and long lasting results. The deep plane fac...

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How to Get a Latisse Prescription

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Jan

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: How to Get a Latisse Prescription - I read that you have to have a prescription to get the Latisse eyelash growth stuff, but will a doctor give it to anybody?  Can I just walk in and ask for the Latisse, or would I have to "qualify" somehow to be given a pr...

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Crepey Skin After Upper Blepharoplasty

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Jan

2012

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: The swelling from my upper bleph is finally beginning to subside (after 4 and a half weeks) however now I am noticing crepey skin on the outer side of my eyelids. Is this normal and does it improve?A: Laser Skin Resurfacing is Best for "Crepey" Skin afterBlepharoplastyCrepey...

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Swelling in Eyelid After Brow lift?

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Dec

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

Q: in Eyelid After Brow lift? I'm a little concerned. I had an endoscopic brow lift done about 2 months ago with another surgeon. I don't notice any difference nor does anyone else. The reason I had it done was to lift my heavy eyelids. Is it possible that it's just still swollen...

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Will a Laser-Lift Result in Facial Wasting Like Thermage Treatments?

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Dec

2011

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Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS

A: Laser-assisted weekend neckliftThe 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...

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