Sassan Alavi MD | Center for Cosmetic Surgery San Diego

Dr. Sassan Alavi

The Head Cosmetic Surgeon and Medical Director for the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in San Diego California is Sassan Alavi, M.D., F.A.A.C.S. He performs all forms of cosmetic surgery. Dr. Alavi explains his philosophy.

“I consider the ‘art’ of cosmetic surgery to be just as important as the science. My patients refer many friends and family members because they are so pleased with the natural results. I want my patients to be happy with how they look and feel. Our goal is to continue the quality, caring and affordability that 20 years of experience has brought to our patients at the center.”

Dr. Sassan Alavi specializes in a complete range of Plastic Surgery procedures. During the last few years, he has published both nationally and internationally and has received many awards for his work. He received his Medical degree at the University of Southern California.

Subsequently, he attended one of the nation’s top residency programs at UCLA and was boarded in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery. He pursued the field of Cosmetic Surgery by attending a full year of fellowship in Facial Plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He then continued his training by completing a second fellowship in Liposuction and Breast Surgery with the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery in San Diego.

After receiving acclaim from colleagues and patients, he is now well known for his natural and scarless surgical results. In the last decade, he has performed over 20,000 plastic surgery procedures.

He presently serves as an active board member for American Academy of Plastic Surgery, California Society of Cosmetic Surgery and Cosmetic Surgery Foundation.

He is also an advisor for the American Society of Liposuction Surgery and recently served as the moderator for the World Congress for Liposuction in Washington, D.C.

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Dr. Jose Rodriguez

Dr. Jose Rodriguez, surgeon at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in San Diego, CA

With over sixteen years of post-graduate education and training, Dr. Rodriguez has developed sophisticated techniques and employs state of the art treatments. He is a caring and compassionate physician who will be dedicated to you and your personal goals.

Dr. Rodriguez completed his integrated Plastic Surgery Residency training at Virginia Tech. He then pursued further training in Craniofacial Surgery at one of the top programs in the country at the University of California, San Diego. During his fellowship, he honed his skills in complex aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the face.

Dr. Rodriguez has written numerous articles that have been published in major plastic and aesthetic surgery journals and he has presented extensively at national and international conferences in plastic surgery. Prior to his surgical training he completed a prestigious N.I.H. research fellowship at the University of Michigan studying complex facial reconstruction. He continues to be active member in academia and always stays current with the latest advancements in aesthetic surgery.

Dr. Rodriguez is on staff at both Scripps and Sharp hospitals in San Diego. He practices the full spectrum of plastic surgery including body contouring, breast surgery, facial rejuvenation, reconstruction after trauma to the face and body and pediatric reconstruction.  He also volunteers his time to provide cleft lip and palate repair to those in need in Mexico.

Dr. Rodriguez believes that excellent patient care leads to unparalleled results and great medical outcomes. He works closely with his patients, listening to their concerns. His goal is to create the ideal treatment plan for each patient’s individual needs.

How To Find Us

Center For Cosmetic Surgery
3023 Bunker Hill St
Suite #204
San Diego, CA 92109

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