Are fall and winter good times for cosmetic surgery? 

Dr. Alouf will tell you that the very best time to have your cosmetic surgical procedure is when you’ve gotten all your questions answered and you feel ready.  But if you’re thinking about trying to schedule a surgery for the fall or winter months, here are some advantages:  You’ll Avoid the Heat Heat has the…

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Check out this scar tissue from a breast lift!

Even the thinnest incisions, like those used to perform a breast lift, will have visible scarring. Early in the healing process, the tissue has a red, raised appearance. Over time, the scar fades to pink then white. It also will flatten. But what scar tissue INSIDE the breast? Like the scars on the outside, internal…

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What is a breast implant exchange?

A breast implant exchange is exactly what it sounds like! A patient is dissatisfied with their initial breast implants, and we remove them and replace them with new ones. Here are more pics from the case above: Why would you get a breast implant exchange? You’ve changed your aesthetic sense in the time since you…

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4 tips to maintain your results after cosmetic surgery

how to maintain your results

Improving the appearance of facial or bodily features is the goal of any cosmetic surgery patient, no matter what procedure you choose. After the procedure, it is important to follow some guidelines in order to maintain and optimize your results. Aging, of course, continues, and sun damage and unhealthy habits can still have a negative…

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8 myths about cosmetic surgery

8 myths about cosmetic surgery

Before moving on to the myths versus the truths about cosmetic surgery, it is important to understand the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery. Cosmetic surgeons’ training focuses on enhancing the normal structures and aesthetics of the face and body. One hundred percent of the training for cosmetic surgeons is in cosmetic surgical procedures.…

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Cosmetic surgery vs. plastic surgery: Is there a difference?

cosmetic surgery vs. plastic surgery: is there a difference

There are many misconceptions about the differences between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery, and Dr. Alouf talks about some of those in our Q&A with Dr. Gregory Alouf. We wanted to clarify and expand on these differences in easy-to-understand language. 1. Cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery, simply defined Cosmetic surgery enhances or restores the appearance…

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Q&A with Dr. Gregory Alouf of Alouf Aesthetics

How did you end up going into medicine? I always liked science and figuring out how things work. I never minded going to the doctor as a kid. In fact, I was fascinated by what they did. Then, my mom got really sick when I was 12 years old, and I felt so helpless not…

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