Cosmetic surgery
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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read More10 important questions to ask during your cosmetic surgery consultation
You obviously want to get the very best possible results from your cosmetic surgery procedure, and part of that is being prepared. In most cases, the first appointment you’ll make is the consultation. This is your chance to ask all the questions you have and get any concerns addressed. To make the most of your…
Read More4 tips to maintain your results after cosmetic surgery
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…
Read More8 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.…
Read MoreDr. Gregory Alouf lectures at international cosmetic surgery conference
Dr. Alouf traveled to Mexico in May to attend a conference on aesthetic medicine hosted at his alma mater, Instituto de Estudios Superiores en Medicina. Cosmetic surgeons from all over the world attend the annual conference. Dr. Alouf goes every year and uses it as a chance to teach, learn and connect with colleagues. He…
Read MoreCosmetic 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…
Read MoreQ&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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