South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery

Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic, Skin & Body Care - Day Spa Services, Hair - Replacement & Transplants,

About us

The South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery is the largest cosmetic surgery center in South Florida with locations in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The Center had been in business for more than 9 years and was originally called the Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery. In the past, its extensive use of edgy commercials combined with its now famous jingle, "just one look is worth a thousand words", made the Center a household name in much of South Florida. The Center historically has provided clients with more than 3000 cosmetic procedures a year putting it in the league of performing as much surgery as many small hospitals. The physicians who perform surgery at the Center work as independent contractors. The most popular procedures at the Center are breast augmentation, liposuction and tummy tucks, although the Center provides a full range of other cosmetic surgery procedures, spa services, and cosmetic dentistry. Because there is risk associated with any surgery the Center's surgeons are committed to assuring that each potential client is an appropriate candidate for his or her surgery. During its previous nine years of business, the Center had performed well over 25,000 cosmetic procedures and had never been sued and lost a case where serious malpractice was alleged. Given the large number of cosmetic surgery procedures performed at the Center, this speaks highly for the Center's record of safety. At the Center, the patient’s decision process begins with the patient filling out a Discovery Guide which looks at the client's motives and expectations for the surgery. These issues are then discussed with the client by both the surgeon and their personal consultant. It is the desire of each surgeon to assure that every client has realistic expectations. We believe it is important to explain that cosmetic surgery is both an art and a science. The goal is to improve the cosmetic appearance of the client and assure realistic expectations are achieved. The review process is also aided by an opportunity to examine a large selection of "before and after" pictures, and a lengthy questions and answer consultation. This entire education/consultation process is offered to the patient at no cost. Once this phase of the process is complete, the client is ready to move to the final phase of the surgery consideration process. Each client is given an extensive pre-operative exam that includes a health history and examination, EKG's for all clients over 40 years of age, and pregnancy tests for all female clients. In addition each client is provided with documentation that describes the risks associated with the surgery being considered. Finally, in some situations there are additional consultations conducted with the client's regular physicians to assure that they are appropriate candidates for surgery. Once all this is completed, the client will again meet with his or her individual consultant to arrange payment terms. Like many medical professionals who offer elective surgery today, we offer a wide range of payment options. The Center itself is licensed by the state of Florida. The Center has also contracted with a quality control consultant, Universal Healthcare Consultants, to create the safest possible environment for surgery. The results of these efforts have been well worth the investment; the Center passed its last state inspection with "commendation". The examiner stated in her paperwork that the Center: "Shows a lot of hard work and effort. Very organized in the OR's and manuals. Charts are very complete and go beyond all requirements. Great Job." South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery wants you to experience the finest medical skin care treatments. We provide medical spa services that restore, renew and revitalize your skin. We combine the comfort and relaxation of a day spa with professionalism, skill and safety. We also proved state of the art, products and services to help enhance and preserve the beauty of your skin. We understand how a positive change in your appearance can improve your self image by helping you feel more confident and comfortable with the way you look. Whether it's fine lines and wrinkles, sun damaged skin, acne or unwanted hair South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery offers the latest technologies and treatments at affordable prices so you can look as good as you feel. We use BOTOX® Cosmetic to smooth out wrinkles or crow’s feet, JUVÉDERM® Injectable Gel and Artefill® to fill in the lines around your mouth, and Silicon to enhance your lips. We offer Obagi® products and Blue Peels to give your skin that fresh new appearance, microdermabrasion for rejuvenated skin, laser treatments to remove sun spots and unwanted hair and schlerotherapy treatments to eliminate spider veins. The South Florida Center offers its clients a variety of products that can assist in restoring skin appearance and feel. The center carries a full line of Obagi products, including the 6-step Obagi kit tha

Business highlights

23 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Procedure Information Blame Mother Nature. Blame your parents. Blame it on bad luck. But, whatever you do, don't blame yourself if you were born with something you're unhappy with. You're not alone. Psychology Today did a study which showed that lots of people feel Mother Nature could have done a better job. The good news is, today you can do something about it. Every year, more than two million people do. Calmly, rationally, they approach it just as you would any other physical problem you mi

Services we don't offer

G- shot or vagianl rejuvination .

Amenities

Free Estimates
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Accepted payment methods

American Express
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Reviews

2.97 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
43%
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Showing 1-7 of 7 reviews

Dena W.
03/2021
5.0
cosmetic surgery
  + -1 more
Dr Alexander is an amazing surgeon that is very honest about the procedure you need. He won't to to sell you a procedure that you won't have a phenomenal result. Love my results!
Description of Work: BBL, facelift and breast lift with implants

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Courtney S.
03/2021
5.0
cosmetic surgery
  + -1 more
The staff and doctors were very professional and kind. Would recommend them to family and friends!
Description of Work: Breast Augmentation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kesha B.
02/2021
5.0
My procedure with Dr. Alexander went very well. I highly recommend him and his team. Everyone was nice and ensured that I had an amazing experience.
Description of Work: Breast Augmentation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Lecia F.
05/2013
1.0
day spa
  + -1 more
Overall, not good at all, because they wouldn't give me my money back for a service they recommended (Zerona treatments), but that the technician said were not going to give me the result I was seeking. I had just paid in cash 10 minutes earlier, and bought their body suit wrap for $20-30 too. They told me I had to use the funds at their facility, and they would NOT refund my money, but after waiting 10 minutes to get permission for the suit's refund, they did refund the body suit wrap amount. They said that once money is taken, no refunds are offered. I explained that I only purchased the procedure because I was "told" it would give me results I wanted. I was questioned again about whether I said I did regular exercise, and I quoted myself as saying that I don't, but that I plan on doing regular exercise. Their point was that I was thought to have said I was a regular exerciser and therefore, told the procedure would remove my excess fat from my legs; however, since I was not an exerciser already, that just beginning now would only cause the procedure to make my legs worse, and skin hang more loosely as well. Fortunately, the technician told me her truth to spare me problems. Anyway, I did have Juvederm put into my lips on my first visit and Radiesse in my naso-labial (frown lines) and in my chin area after the Zerona fiasco. I must say that Claire's bedside manner was kind, and I felt comfortable with her doing the procedure. The only problem with the fillers is that the products did not remain long. Juvederm had stayed about a year the previous time I had it done, and this time I saw it going away in like 3 months, gone in 6. I had never used Radiesse before, and it had a nice result; however the results did not stay as expected either, but only 6 months. They say it depends on how my metabolism is working. But the reason I have to give an F for the overall experience is because they refused to give me my money back, and they had the cash right there in their desk. They said it was their policy. I was misinformed (or clearly a misunderstanding took place), and they take my money, and then refuse to give my money back. So, I was forced to return there to get the Radiesse. They had a hard time finding my file to give me the credit towards the Radiesse as well. Actually, they never found it, but Claire remembered me, so she said it was okay. I think Claire felt bad, and she would have given me my money back; however, the administration would not refund my money. They declined to give her permission for the refund, only for the suit, and a second petition had to go in for that.
Description of Work: I received a good price for Juvederm.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
4.0


Lisa S.
04/2013
1.0
I purchased Zerona treatments here on Living Social - admittedly they are a deal and now I see why. The staff are rude and also uninterested in patients. They do not follow protocol at all when adminstering treatment. There is almost no consistency across staff and they often provide contradicting information. The treatments (although I am only 4 of 6 done) have had no effect and I am following every instruction given. Since I am attending the office, I requested a consult for Lipo before one of my treatments. My consult unfortunately was with Dr. Alexander, who was extremely rude. During our consultation he was insulting, unwilling to answer questions about the procedure I was interested in. He had no concern for me as a patient and was unbelievable crass and arrogant. He spent all of 7 minutes with me before he told me to go away if I didn't want his opinion without ever bothering to answer a single question or even hear what was important to me. the receptionist apologized and admitted that other patients have had similar experiences; she asked me if I wanted to consult with one of the other doctors who is more pleasant. Are you kidding me??? I told her no thanks, based on this interaction I wouldn't be wanting any other services. overall this place seems like a scam where they are totally unconcerned with patients and only concerned with themselves.
Description of Work: I am attending six zerona treatments purchased from living social. While there,. I also wanted a consult for liposuction. I had a BRIEF consult with Dr. Alexander who was so rude and insulting that I am shocked still at this moment hours later. He ended our consultation saying. " you seem to know what you want, go somewhere else and they'll do it" Mind you- he never asked me what was important to me nor did he even do an exam - he asked me 10 questions about prior surgical history and then proceeded to tell me what I NEEDED (a tummy tuck and muscle tightening). He didn't touch my body nor examine me. I have lost 150 lbs and do have excess skin (which does not bother me at all) my abs are totally firm below the skin (Which he does not know) but I do have fat I want removed (he did not seem to think that was important). I have never had an experience where a doctor was unwilling to answer even simple questions until now.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
3.0


Bernie B.
02/2013
2.0
They didn't really act like they cared about the patients. I was not pleased with the results and explained that to them, but they just wanted more money.
Description of Work: I had a procedure with them in 2010, but went and visited them again a month ago.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
3.0


Sandy G.
06/2012
1.0
cosmetic surgery
  + -1 more
I was absolutely horrified when I walked into the office. The Center is leasing the east side of the second floor; so basically it's a long, poorly lit hallway with what were at one time individual business offices on either side. There were stains on the couches in the "recovery" room as well as the reception area. If they are performing any type surgery or any type of invasive procedure on-site at that facility, my opinion is that they need to be shut down immediately. I couldn't help but wonder if the stains on the couch were blood that they had tried to clean - maybe it was and maybe it wasn't - my point is that I couldn't help but wonder about it. My opinion: the facility doesn't look sanitary/spotlessly clean, the majority of the office staff seem to be apathetic and I'm not confident that the practice is run professionally. I wish I had taken photographs to prove my claims. The tech who performed the micro was friendly and likeable, but if there are any stains on any couches at a cosmetic surgery center, then I have to give an "F" grade regardless of how pleasant the tech was. End of story.
Description of Work: Microdermabrasion

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
punctuality
3.0


    Contact information

    915 Middle River Dr 215, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

    www.floridacenter.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Licensing

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    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Plastic Surgery - Cosmetic,
    Skin & Body Care - Day Spa Services,
    Hair - Replacement & Transplants,
    Weight management - Weight Loss Programs,
    Hair Removal,
    Tattoos/Piercings,
    Health Education/Workshops,
    Home Healthcare - Medical Equipment & Services,
    Weight Mgt. - Dietitians/Nutritionists,
    Dentistry - Dentures/Prosthodontics,
    Alternative Med. - General,
    Anesthesiology

    FAQ

    South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery is currently rated 2.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery offers free project estimates.
    No, South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery does not offer a senior discount.
    No, South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery does not offer emergency services.
    No, South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery does not offer warranties.
    South Florida Center for Cosmetic Surgery offers the following services: Procedure Information Blame Mother Nature. Blame your parents. Blame it on bad luck. But, whatever you do, don't blame yourself if you were born with something you're unhappy with. You're not alone. Psychology Today did a study which showed that lots of people feel Mother Nature could have done a better job. The good news is, today you can do something about it. Every year, more than two million people do. Calmly, rationally, they approach it just as you would any other physical problem you mi
    G- shot or vagianl rejuvination .

    Contact information

    915 Middle River Dr 215, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

    www.floridacenter.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM