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The “Finished” Fallacy: Why Weight Loss Is Only the First Phase

Posted on Jan 30, 2026 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Every January (“New Year, New me,” right?), bariatric surgery enters the conversation again. Bariatric surgery is one of the most effective tools we have for sustained weight loss and metabolic improvement, and for people who have struggled for years, it can feel like the first intervention that truly works. Often, it’s framed as a decisive turning point, the moment where the hard part is finally behind you. For many of our patients, that belief isn’t naïve, it’s earned.

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Breast Augmentation Recovery Tips

Posted on April 24, 2024 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Breast augmentation surgery can be a big decision that can give you the breast size and shape that you want. However, the recovery period is just as important as the surgery itself. Proper healing during this time is essential to achieving optimal results. In this guide, you'll find helpful tips to help you navigate your breast augmentation recovery journey.

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Choosing Your Post-Baby Body Procedure: Liposuction vs Mommy Makeover Explained

Posted on April 24, 2024 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

If you're mulling over a breast lift vs implants, clarity is key. Opt for a lift to reposition and firm sagging breasts, or choose implants to add volume. Grasp these core concepts and more as we dive into the details, equipping you with the knowledge to decide which procedure aligns with your personal aspirations.

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Choosing Your Post-Baby Body Procedure: Liposuction vs Mommy Makeover Explained

Posted on April 23, 2024 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Curious about reshaping your post-pregnancy body but unsure whether liposuction or a mommy makeover suits you best? Liposuction hones in on stubborn fat, sculpting specific areas. A mommy makeover is an all-encompassing rebuild, correcting stretched skin and weakened muscles. Dive into our focused comparison to guide you through the nuances of each procedure, helping you make a choice that fits with your personal rejuvenation goals.

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Welcome To Y Plastic Surgery – Our Consultation Process

Posted on March 28, 2023 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Welcome to our practice! We know you have a choice in Atlanta plastic surgery consultations and we are very excited to meet you, get to know you, and figure out how we can best help you feel more confident, more secure, more you! Whether it is with a surgical procedure, or one of our non-surgical …

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Breast Cancer – How Can I Help You?

Posted on October 5, 2022 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

The journey from diagnosis, to treatment, to remission and cure is a harrowing one. It is terribly overwhelming and a daunting task for even the most formidable person. The fact that every day there are so many women starting their journey is very, very sad. As a doctor, and a human, it is incumbent on …

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Scrotum Botox And Scrotoplasty – Yes, We Can Help You With That.

Posted on November 16, 2021 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

In the past, male concerns about discomfort or unsightly appearance were basically taboo to discuss. Their only options were to see a urologist for “functional” issues with their scrotum. Luckily we now live in a time were you can openly talk about issues you may be having with your scrotum, including aesthetic refinements in addition …

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Best Of The Best: 5 Of Our Most Impressive Mommy Makeover Cases

Posted on August 24, 2021 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When it comes to transformative plastic surgeries, few procedures are as dramatic as a mommy makeover. We combine the power of a breast lift or breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and more to help Atlanta women contour their bodies from head to toe. Patients from all walks of life can enjoy the results of a …

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Combining Surgeries Enhances The Results Of Each Procedure

Posted on August 20, 2021 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

As we age, our bodies change in a variety of areas. Loose skin, deep wrinkles, or unwanted fat can collect on multiple parts of the body. Many patients ask if they can combine plastic surgery procedures to fix each of these problems at once. Good news: Combining procedures like breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction …

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Brazilian Butt Lift/Fat Transfer – Am I A Good Candidate?

Posted on June 13, 2021 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When suburban Atlanta women come to our offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for body contouring consultations, we always discuss what to do with the fat that we remove. Whether as part of mommy makeover or as a primary procedure like a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) fat grafting has become a really useful tool. Today …

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Coronavirus Update…..

Posted on November 23, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

As we continue into the 2020 holidays and beyond we wanted to quickly update our Atlanta patients, and everyone on how we continue to do our best to provide the easy access to our services while also keeping you safe. To that end I am updating an earlier post. If we do not address a ...

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Transgender Choices – Top Surgery (F To M)

Posted on September 28, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When our Atlanta transgender patients come to our offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for consultation on their transition choices we try to have a frank discussion about their options and how to maneuver them to achieve their desired gender aesthetic. In today’s blog we will discuss options for female to male transition. In a ...

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Transgender Choices – Top Surgery (M To F)

Posted on August 29, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When our Atlanta transgender patients come to our offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for consultation on their transition choices we try to have a frank discussion about their options and how to maneuver them to achieve their desired gender aesthetic. In today’s blog we will discuss options for male to female transition. In a …

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“In-Office” Plastic Surgery Procedures: What Is Safe? What Is Reasonable?

Posted on August 10, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Whether they're interested in body contouring, eyelid surgery, or another plastic surgery, our Atlanta and Alpharetta patients come in for a consultation often wondering what can be accomplished “without anesthesia.” Many are concerned about general anesthesia and are worried about having procedures performed in a hospital, especially during the current pandemic. This blog is designed …

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Breast Augmentation Sizing – How Do I Choose?

Posted on June 18, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When our breast augmentation patients from Atlanta and Alpharetta come in for a consultation, they always have concerns about implant sizing. Inevitably they have seen a bunch of photos online and think a certain size may be right for them, but what if the person they are looking at has a totally different body type? ...

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Corona Virus – Opening Back Up!

Posted on May 14, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Hello to everyone. As we navigate the new realities of the pandemic era many of our patients want to know when are we getting back to normal. Our answer is a resounding, “We ARE open!” This blog is intended to help you as think about options for plastic surgery today and going forward and to …

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Corona Virus – Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

Posted on April 27, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Hello to everyone in our collective stay at home moment. As we now enter week 4-ish of the government recommended course of action we are also collectively starting to go a bit bonkers. In that vein I thought it would be worth taking a moment to reflect on what we have learned as we start …

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Virtual Consultations Available For Everyone

Posted on April 21, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

While we have been offering virtual consultations for years for our international and “out-of-town” clients we are now also offering them to all during the pandemic. They work similar to any virtual meeting – we will create a secure, private meeting for you via Zoom or schedule a Facetime consult. Please note that you do …

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Corona Virus Update

Posted on March 30, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Hello to everyone affected by the COVID – 19 pandemic, which, is everyone. I wanted to write a brief blog today just to update you on where we are and where we appear to be going. I know you are all watching the news everyday and seeing a grim picture painted. It is true these …

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Coronavirus And Plastic Surgery

Posted on March 12, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

COVID – 19 is a new/novel virus that is rapidly spreading from China throughout the world. It has spread quickly and as it now reaches into many states across America. The World Health Organization has deemed it a pandemic – meaning it affects everyone. Patients are rightfully apprehensive. and there is a lot of misinformation …

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Fat Grafting 101

Posted on March 5, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When suburban Atlanta women come to our offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for body contouring consultations, we always discuss what to do with the fat that we remove. Whether as part of mommy makeover or as a primary procedure like a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) fat grafting has become a really useful tool. Today …

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Breast Augmentation – Incisions And Implant Placement

Posted on February 10, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When women come to us for breast augmentation consultations at our Atlanta and Alpharetta offices, we often have a lengthy discussion about the incision choices for augmentation and also, whether or not to place the implant above or below the pectoralis major muscle. Today’s blog is designed as an introduction to how we approach these …

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Answers To Your Tummy Tuck FAQ

Posted on January 22, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Often our patients want to talk about their options for a tummy tuck at our Atlanta and Alpharetta offices. Whether it’s part of a mommy makeover or their sole interest there are questions that seem to come up all the time. Today’s blog will answer some of those questions and hopefully will help you as …

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Four Common Questions About Breast Augmentation

Posted on January 2, 2020 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When suburban Atlanta women come to our offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for breast augmentation consultations, we always discuss implant types and the different options available to achieve their desired outcome. In today’s blog post, we’re going to discuss the implant types and other options to improve your breast aesthetic. We will also touch …

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Mommy Makeover – How Soon Is Too Soon?

Posted on December 3, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Mommy makeovers are a very common constellation of plastic surgical procedures performed after a ”Mom” has had children. They usually involve some form of breast procedure (augmentation, lift, reduction) and a body procedure (tummy tuck, liposuction, etc.) Our Alpharetta, Roswell, and Woodstock, GA patients come in for consultation and voice concerns with regard to many …

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Breast Reconstruction Awareness –

Posted on October 17, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. And yesterday, October 16th was Breast Cancer Reconstruction Awareness day also known as BRA day. In an effort to keep our Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell and Woodstock patients aware of their options we’ve created this blog to help as a springboard for discussion for anyone who finds themselves with the …

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Male Plastic Surgery–Not Taboo Anymore!

Posted on October 1, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

What was once uncommon and hidden behind closed doors has become mainstream! Men are now starting to explore their aesthetic options in an effort to look and feel their best, whether that calls for fillers or a facelift. When Atlanta-area men come to our plastic surgery offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for consultations, they …

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Breast Augmentation Revision Doesn't Have To Be Scary….

Posted on September 9, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When suburban Atlanta women come to our offices in Woodstock, Roswell, or Alpharetta for breast augmentation consultations, we commonly answer questions about breast revision. This procedure, which removes and sometimes replaces breast implants, is a part of the augmentation process that is often misunderstood. In today’s blog post, we’re talking about when revision is necessary, …

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Dipping A Toe Into Aesthetics – A Brief Intro To Some Available Modalities

Posted on July 23, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

2019 could be the year of the “tweak.” We live in a time where physical enhancement as routinely accessible and the more minimally invasive the more likely we are to partake. In addition recent trends have swung to a more natural look rather than the overdone, exaggerated features of a few years ago. This means …

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Breast Augmentation – What Kinds Of Implants Are Out There?

Posted on July 10, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgical procedures performed today. When our Atlanta, GA patients come in for consultation some have done a lot of research about implants and some have done none. Today’s blog will talk about the implants that are available and will help you start to figure out which …

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Sunscreen – Recommendations For The ATL

Posted on June 13, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Many of our Atlanta patients ask us for recommendations about sunscreen and SPF both before and after treatments. So today we are sharing some thoughts and answering some of your questions about sunscreen. The Australians say, “Slip-Slop-Slap” when it comes to stepping outside: Slip on a shirt, slop on some sunblock and slap on a …

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Liquid BBL – State Of The Art

Posted on June 3, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Butt lifts come in many varieties. There are patients who want a bigger rounder profile to accentuate their curves and there are those that just want a bit more oomph and can’t seem to get there with squats alone. As more and more of our diverse Atlanta patients come in requesting enhancement of their buttocks …

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Breast Augmentation: Life After The Procedure

Posted on May 20, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

When our breast augmentation patients from Alpharetta, Roswell, and Woodstock, GA come in for a consultation, many are concerned with life afterward and how things may be different. From exercise concerns to implant sizing—too large or too small, many have very good questions that need to be answered. Today’s blog is designed to help you …

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More Patient Questions Answered – Now In Print Form – Continued!

Posted on April 16, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

At Y Plastic Surgery we see a lot of patients with a lot of questions! It is always a great pleasure to sit with our patients in consultation and answer all of their questions! Oftentimes patients voice some interesting questions and concerns and we would like to present them to you as well. In this …

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How To Choose The Right Size Breast Implant

Posted July 16, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

You've decided to get breast implants, and now you have several other choices to make, including selecting the size of your breast implants. This exciting decision often causes a bit of anxiety for our breast augmentation patients in Roswell, Woodstock, and Alpharetta. However, by clearly understanding the factors involved, you'll be well-prepared to choose the …

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5 Tips For Eyelid Surgery

Posted August 13, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

I thoroughly enjoy performing eyelid surgery at my Alpharetta, Roswell, and Woodstock, GA, practices for a few reasons. First, the men and women who come in for eyelid surgery are often extremely excited to have the procedure and make a change for the better. Second, the technical aspects of the procedure are satisfying to me as …

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Liposuction & More: Tackling Unwanted Abdominal Fat

Posted October 4, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Everyone wants a quick and easy way to address their abdominal region. From the many blog posts and Youtube videos on how to firm up, slim down, or get a six pack – to the hundreds of diets designed to burn belly fat – the abdomen is a focus for many of us. There's often …

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Tummy Tucks: To Drain Or Not To Drain – That Is The Question

Posted October 29, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Tummy tucks are a life changing procedure. They allow the plastic surgeon to create a new body shape and tighten your core muscles. A quick look at our before and after gallery can show you how much of a change can be accomplished in a few hours. A tummy tuck can truly help many to …

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Breast Augmentation – How To Inform Yourself Before Consultation

Posted December 1, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Breast augmentation has become ubiquitous, making it one of the most common plastic surgical procedures performed today. When our Alpharetta, Roswell, and Woodstock, GA patients come in for consultation some have done a lot of research and some have done little. Today's blog is designed to help you prepare better for your initial consultation and …

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Traditional Liposuction Vs Coolsculpting – Can Liposuction Be Better Than The Non-Surgical Competition

Posted February 17, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Coolsculpting or liposuction? Liposuction or Coolsculpting? This question goes back and forth a bunch on the Internet and on TV. Today's blog aims to provide you with some insight into why one might choose liposuction over the non-surgical alternatives or vice versa. At Y Plastic Surgery, the most effective solution is often plastic surgery such …

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Nose Jobs 101 – Our Most Common Rhinoplasty Questions

Posted March 8, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

There are many people that are unhappy with the appearance of their nose. Reasons for consultation can vary wildly but there are recurring themes we see in most consultations. In this blog we will try to focus and elaborate on these themes and provide some guidance for the patients we see in Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, …

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More Patient Questions Answered – Now In Print Form!

Posted March 21, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

At Y Plastic Surgery we see a lot of patients with a lot of questions! It is always a great pleasure to sit with our patients in consultation and answer all of their questions! Oftentimes patients voice some interesting questions and concerns and we would like to present them to you as well. In this …

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What's The Difference Between A Full And A Mini Tummy Tuck?

Posted March 28, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Body changes after pregnancy or significant weight loss can leave the midsection altered in many different ways. Sometimes there is excess skin, often with stretch marks. Other times there may be looseness in the ab muscles that just won't get better with exercise. As plastic surgeons, we have varying degrees of "aggressiveness" when addressing your …

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Breast Augmentation Timing – Before Or After Pregnancy?

Posted April 6, 2019 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Breast augmentation has become one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed today. When our Atlanta, Alpharetta, Roswell, and Woodstock, GA patients come in for a consultation they have lots of excellent questions. Today's blog is about one of the most frequent questions—the timing of breast augmentation. Should it be before or after pregnancy? …

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The Unexpected Benefits Of Tummy Tuck Surgery

Posted June 19, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Thinking about getting a tummy tuck? If so, I'm sure you know that the procedure improves the appearance of the abdomen by removing excess skin that can often remain after pregnancy or other significant weight loss. But many tummy tuck patients at our Alpharetta, Roswell, and Woodstock, GA, practices aren't aware of the unexpected benefits …

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Welcome To Our Blog

Posted April 19, 2018 By: Dr. Asaf Yalif

Here at Y Plastic Surgery, we want to help educate our patients and others looking for honest information about aesthetic procedures. Creating a blog to share news about our plastic surgery practice in Alpharetta, advancements in cosmetic surgery, and tips for looking and feeling great seemed like the obvious choice. We are lucky to live …

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