Few people think of medicine as an art form. To many, it is a very cold and exact science, leaving little room for such things as beauty and aesthetics. But art is exactly what's taking place in the Beverly Hills offices of Dr. Raja Srour, a 30-year practitioner of cosmetic surgery. Unlike most other surgeons, Dr. Srour sees what he does as an art, requiring a keen sense of aesthetics, an eye for beauty, and a sound understanding of human anatomy. These, along with good judgment, dexterity, and creativity, are what elevates a good plastic surgeon from the rank of a good technician to the status of an artist.

There are specific plastic surgeries carried out today - breast surgery, rhinoplasty, breast reduction, tummy tuck, nose surgery, breast implant and augmentation, face lift and breast lift. We have centers and skillful cosmetic surgeons in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles.

Dr. Srour should know. For most of his adult life, he has divided his time between his work and his other passion, painting. His works grace the walls of his Beverly Hills offices, and have been donated to various charities to raise funds. The dedication and attention to detail that he brings to his paintings is also evident in his work as a cosmetic surgeon. There was a time when cosmetic surgery was reserved for the very rich and vain. Those times are long gone now. Today, a better educated general public knows that the benefits of cosmetic surgery are more than skin deep. Having fuller lips or a tighter behind is now affordable and obtainable for most people. And psychologically, cosmetic surgery gives patients a powerful boost in self-confidence. They look better, feel better, and even perform better. Body sculpting, for instance, is a process which involves liposuction, and which is requested by both men and women nowadays. "After a weight loss of 30, 40, or 50 pounds," explains Dr. Srour, "the body needs something to tighten and take away the loose skin that remains. Sometimes a workout isn't enough."

As an accomplished painter, Dr. Srour found the transition from working with canvas to working with the human body a natural one. An early proponent of collagen injections and lip implants, he continues to make his mark in cosmetic  surgery by constantly seeking new techniques which will benefit his patients. Currently, he is offering them yet another option: Dermal grafts, the latest technique in lip enhancement, Dermal grafts are made of samples from the dermis layer of human skin. This revolutionary material substantially decreases the length of time required to recover from plastic surgery for most patients. Another advantage of dermal grafts is that they mold with the patient's own body tissue.