Clevens Face and Body Specialists' Blog

Wrinkles at 20? Say it ain’t so! Younger generations are getting Botox and other treatments like Dysport and Xeomin in their 20s and 30s to slow down and even prevent signs of aging. 

The popular trend is really more preventive, and it even has a name: “prejuvenation.” The goal? To stall the clock and maintain a youthful appearance for as long as possible. 

Botox is made from a purified protein to relax your facial muscles and diminish wrinkles from movements like frowning and squinting. Learn all about Botox prejuvenation—or so-called “baby Botox”—and whether it’s the right choice for you.

You want to look and feel young, energized, and ready for anything, right? Sometimes, under-eye bags and sagging skin around the eyes can get in the way of a vibrant appearance, creating a more tired look. In some cases, it can even limit your field of vision—but these problems don’t have to be permanent!

Why do you get those pesky under-eye bags, and how can you kick them to the curb? Fortunately, several effective treatment options can improve the look and feel of your eye area and help your outside appearance mirror how you feel on the inside. Before you know it, all eyes will be on you!

Whether you long for lush, youthful lips or simply want another reason to smile, there are multiple ways to address asymmetry and uneven lips. Uneven lips are extremely common. In some cases, differences may be nearly imperceptible while in others the asymmetry is notable, affecting the whole appearance of the face. 

That said, don’t fret—there are cosmetic procedures that can help you kiss that asymmetry goodbye and achieve the perfect pout!

More and more patients are seeking ways to enhance the appearance of their lips without surgery. Lip fillers are a nonsurgical pathway to plump, luscious lips and a perfect pout. Unfortunately, in some cases—particularly when you put your lips in inexperienced and unqualified hands—lip fillers can go wrong and achieve less-than-stellar results. 

If you’re having regrets over a procedure that left you with a kooky kisser, you have options. Here’s what you need to know about botched lip filler and your choices for corrective action if you’re unhappy with your initial results.

Do you have to take 55 selfies before you’re semi-happy with how your chin looks? Do you feel like there’s not a Zoom filter strong enough to disguise your double chin? 

We hear you.

If you, like so many people, have stubborn fat under your chin, you may want to consider a procedure to help you achieve a more defined  profile—and fortunately, there are several cosmetic procedures to do just that. Let’s look at the important details about each chin procedure.

Cosmetic surgery has the power to transform and rejuvenate your appearance from head to toe. (Still you, but better!) However, certain factors can impact the longevity of your plastic surgery results. In fact, one of the concerns we hear most often at our central Florida practice is “How long will my plastic surgery results last?”

In this article, learn what those factors are, how to address them, and what to do if your plastic surgery results begin to wane over time.

Facial plastic surgery isn’t just for women—men want to feel like their very best, most confident selves too. Looking your best boosts your self-esteem and confidence. When you look good, you feel good and project the best parts of yourself. 

Now more than ever before, men of all ages and walks of life are exploring facial plastic surgery to rejuvenate their appearance. What are the top cosmetic procedures for men, and why are more gents eager to explore facial plastic surgery? Let’s take a look.

Meet Ruth Gary, a 62-year-old wife, mother, and retired teacher from Brevard County, Florida. After years of putting everyone else in her family first, Ruth made the decision to move forward with cosmetic surgery at Clevens Face and Body Specialists, where she pursued body sculpting and facial contouring treatments that have been completely transformative. This is her story.

With age, we gain so much: wisdom, experience, and a stronger, more defined sense of self. Of course along with all of these benefits, we also experience fine lines and wrinkles as a natural part of aging. 

The fall season is upon us, just in time to fall in love with the way you look all over again—and that starts with what you see when you look at photos or in the mirror. If you notice a few areas you’d like to enhance, an IPL Photofacial may be the ideal treatment to achieve your unique goals for your appearance.

Learn all about IPL Photofacial treatments: what they are, how they can help you get camera-ready, and why our patients choose them for full-face revitalization.