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Why to See a Plastic Surgeon for Injectables

Cosmetic injectables are more popular than ever, but there are important advantages to visiting a plastic surgeon for these versatile treatments. The use of injectables, such as soft tissue fillers and botulinum toxin, has increased by 5680% since 1997.

What is RF Microneedling?

RF microneedling, or radiofrequency microneedling, is a cosmetic procedure that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. It’s a great way to keep your skin plump and youthful well into the future, while getting some immediate benefits like increased brightness, better texture, and an overall healthier complexion.

Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck

Getting a flatter stomach may be achievable for some through diet and exercise, but cosmetic surgery is an effective option to help patients refine and redefine their silhouette. The abdominoplasty, or tummy tuck, is one way to do so, as it trims excess skin and tightens the abdomen.

What is RF Microneedling?

RF microneedling, or radiofrequency microneedling, is a cosmetic procedure that reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scars. It’s a great way to keep your skin plump and youthful well into the future, while getting some immediate benefits like increased brightness, better texture, and an overall healthier complexion.

Botox Reactions

Like any medical procedure, it’s crucial to educate yourself about the treatment, and the possible reactions. Dr. Kouros Azar is here to make sure that the only reactions you get from your Botox treatments are compliments! Botox is a tried-and-true way to get rid of stubborn lines and wrinkles, and […]

Sun Damaged Skin: Facts on Skin Cancer

By Kouros Azar, M.D. (Plastic Surgeon) Constant sunshine can pose some significant health threats to Californians of all ages. Most patients are more disturbed by the cosmetic damage created by the sun; however, the medical consequences are far-reaching and a brief reminder never hurts. In my plastic surgery practice I […]

Dr. Kouros Azar – A Balanced Physician

By Diana Lyle I would have liked to have met Dr. Kouros Azar while he was a child. I imagine he would have been his science teacher’s favorite pupil, always thinking ahead and considering how he could invent something that would be useful to mankind. That creative ability took him […]

Thousand Oaks Surgeon Offers Non-Surgical Facelift With JUVÉDERM VOLUMA™ XC

Dr. Kouros Azar provides injections of the dermal filler JUVÉDERM VOLUMA XC to patients at his Thousand Oaks plastic surgery practice, where he was one of the first plastic surgeons in the U.S. to use the breakthrough cheek volumizer. Thousand Oaks, California (March 2014) — Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Kouros […]

Breast Reconstruction Options Abound, Says Thousand Oaks Surgeon

Women facing the decision to have a preventive mastectomy should explore all breast reconstruction options, says Thousand Oaks plastic surgeon Dr. Kouros Azar, adding he’s noticed an increased awareness after Angelina Jolie’s public announcement. Thousand Oaks, California (May 2013) — The phased surgical approach taken by actress Angelina Jolie for […]

Dr. Azar Participates in ‘Thank your Sheroes’ Event

The event was a panel and performance entitled “Thank Your Sheroes” and was held as part of Women in the Military History Week at Saddle Back College earlier this month. The surgeries that Dr. Azar will provide can help transform battle wounds, amputations, or disfigurement that veterans suffered on the […]

You are Invited to our Spring Event!

Dr. Azar will be hosting his annual Spring Event on Thursday, April 28th from 5:30 – 7:30 P.M. **Bring a friend and receive a gift!** Enjoy champagne and light hors d’oevres with Dr. Azar and his staff! Company representatives will also be attending to discuss any skincare questions you may […]

Couples Opting For Plastic Surgery

We have already discussed the growing number of men that are now opting for cosmetic surgery procedures, but an article posted today by pittsburghlive.com says that more and more couples are getting the surgery together. Dr. Leo R. McCafferty, of the Allegheny County Medical Society and vice president of the […]

Annual Spring Fling Event

Stop by with your family and friends to Celebrate Spring with Dr. Azar and Staff ! Dr. Azar will be hosting his annual Spring Fling on Thursday, April 19th, 2011 5:30 – 8:00 P.M. Enjoy champagne and hors d’oevres while celebrating the new beginnings of spring with Dr. Azar and […]

Holiday Event and Performance

Happy Holidays from Azar Plastic Surgery!

5 Tips to Ease Your Facelift Recovery

Many of my facelift patients here in Thousand Oaks are more concerned with the recovery process than they are about the surgery itself. It’s important to remember that when you’re in the hands of skilled plastic surgeon and have fully prepared for your surgery, your recovery may actually be easier […]

The Benefits of Combining Procedures

The moment that a patient first gets to see the results of a facelift, breast augmentation, or other procedure is always thrilling. Being a part of their joy and happiness is one of my favorite parts of my work. Often, those results come from not just one, but a combination […]

Considerations for Natural Facelift Results

One of my favorite treatments to perform at my plastic surgery practice is the facelift, because the results can be so gratifying to my Thousand Oaks patients. Unfortunately, the media has often misconstrued the procedure to yield “frozen” results, portraying as the norm examples of skin pulled back so tightly […]

Is Now The Right Time For A Facelift?

A new article posted on SFgate.com today has some up-lifting news for people who may be in the market for a facelift in Thousand Oaks. It was reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery that 2010 saw a 35% increase in patients receiving facelifts from 2009. While it […]

Erase Sun Damage with Fractional Pearl Laser Treaments

For years, aggressive lasers such as the CO2 laser were the standard for treating fine lines and wrinkles. The problem however, was that these treatments were drastic; removing the entire top layer of skin and taking weeks of downtime to heal. As a plastic surgeon with patients in Westlake Village […]

Plastic Surgery for Burns & Other Wounds

Over the years, I have built a practice revolving around both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and have treated a variety of patients from breast cancer victims to burn victims. WedMD recently released an article suggesting plastic surgery as an option for burn and other wound victims. Skin grafting is often […]

15 Things You Should Know About Breasts

Good.is recently posted this very informative infographic about breasts. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, just under 300,000 breast implants were issued to patients in 2010. That’s up 2 percent during the last year and 39 percent over the last decade. As far as other breast related surgeries […]

How VECTRA® Can Help With Breast Augmentation Size Decisions

As a plastic surgeon in Thousand Oaks, I am always careful and thorough when I help patients select breast implants that match their aesthetic desires, body type, and lifestyle. But even after reviewing before-and-after photos and trying various bra sizers, my breast augmentation patients often want a better idea of […]

Different Paths to Breast Augmentation Revision

I’ve recently had the opportunity to perform revision breast augmentation on a wonderful new patient! Lacey Von Erich, pictured above, is a retired professional wrestler, mother, and wife. She has come to my plastic surgery practice for her revision breast augmentation in Thousand Oaks. With a successful career, pregnancy, and […]

Silicone or Saline: A Question of Materials

Silicone gel and saline solution remain the 2 main options for breast implant fillers. Both are viable and safe options for breast augmentation in the Westlake Village area, and knowing what to choose will depend largely on your goals, preferences, and body type. At my practice, I meet with patients […]

Tandem Plastic Surgery: Mutual Support through Your Recovery

Have you considered having your plastic surgery with a friend or family member? Pairs such as the mother and daughter recently featured on Good Morning America are increasingly going into the OR together. Around Thousand Oaks, having plastic surgery at the same time as a friend or relative can actually […]

What We Can Learn From Angelina Jolie’s Breast Reconstruction

From the opinion pages of The New York Times to the cover of TIME magazine, Angelina Jolie’s announcement that she chose to have a preventive double mastectomy and breast reconstruction rippled across the nation, including through Thousand Oaks. It again shows the power of celebrity — and that’s not necessarily […]

More Men Are Opting For Plastic Surgery

The Los Angeles Daily News recently reported that there has been an increase in male patients receiving plastic surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, male patients made up 9 percent of the cosmetic procedures that were performed in 2010. Compared to 2009, that is an increase of […]

Botox® Treats Wrinkles with Less Frequent Injections

A study from the Oregon Health & Science University’s Casey Eye Institute has revealed some very positive news for people who use BOTOX® Cosmetic to take care of unsightly wrinkles. After 20 months of treatment, they have discovered that patients can reduce wrinkles with half as many sessions. The study […]

Liquid Face Lift

Over the years, the face begins to lose collagen and elastin which contribute to sagging facial features. The loss of facial volume and elasticity also lead to the formation of wrinkles, creases and folds. During the past few years, a specialized group of physicians began treating wrinkles with newly FDA-approved […]

Botox® Therapy Correlates with a More Positive Mood

Facial muscles do not just express emotions but they are also involved in the experience or feeling of emotions. This feedback loop between the expression of and the feeling of emotions was suggested by Charles Darwin and there is now an accumulation of evidence illustrating how facial-muscular action can affect […]

Painless Recovery with Mommy Makeover Procedure

Have you been thinking about having plastic surgery, but worried about a painful recovery? So was “Tasha,” a 35-year-old registered nurse and mother of four who recently had a Mommy Makeover. “I was a bit apprehensive,” Tasha admits. “But during my consultation, Dr. Azar explained how the On-Q® pain pump […]

Finding The Right Surgeon: Do Your Homework!

1. Check that your doctor is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This certification means that the surgeon has completed undergraduate college, medical school, an approved general surgery residency of at least three years, and an approved plastic surgery residency of at least two to three years. After […]

A Treatment for Post-Partum Belly Pooch

According to surgery.com, 144,929 women had a tummy tuck to help hide their unsightly post-partum belly pooches making it the 4th most performed cosmetic surgery in 2010. These numbers are up significantly over the last 10 years where previously this sort of surgery was only available for affluent and wealthy […]

Radiant Results

Schedule your Thousand Oaks plastic surgery consultation with Dr. Azar today

Dr. Kouros Azar, founder and medical director of Azar Plastic Surgery and Med Spa, is an attentive listener, a devoted surgeon and doctor, and a highly-skilled biomedical engineer. He matches his patients with the best possible treatments by drawing on his extensive expertise, compassion, and research skills. Make an appointment with Dr. Azar now to discuss your rejuvenation options.

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