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Our commitment to excellence and exceptional patient care is in every step of your doctor-patient experience, and we take pride in this! Cosmetic surgery should be a happy experience, but a serious one nonetheless. You will meet with our premier providers and consult our team at your consultation. Generally, two appointments are scheduled before surgery to discuss what procedure is suitable for you, explain the risks, benefits, alternatives, and to answer all your questions. Then you are encouraged to be seen by your own doctor to give the green light for surgery. Before you commit, you are given the opportunity to talk to patients who have had the same surgery you are considering. If you are convinced and excited to proceed, the doctor will perform your surgery, and then we will see you shortly after the surgery (in a day or two usually). You are seen regularly after your surgery and are welcome to come back for follow-up, even years after your surgery, free of charge. Revision surgeries will be determined on a case-by-case basis (fees may be applicable).
What makes us an “institute” rather than a medical private practice is the human and educational resources we put at the service of our patients. Feel free to check out for dates of upcoming seminars, information about our institute as well as the various cosmetic procedures, downloading our newsletters, reading the latest press releases, viewing “Before and After Photos” of operations similar to the ones which you are contemplating, and also to contact us for a quick response to your questions or to book a consultation. Bitar Institute has an informative newsletter about the latest in cosmetic surgery and med-spa services. We participate in various seminars, magazines, newspapers, TV, and radio shows throughout the community to educate the public. Lastly, your confidentiality is of utmost importance; we understand the delicate nature of the decision to undergo a cosmetic procedure and your right to privacy.
Our staff is highly-trained, educated, experienced, compassionate, and puts you, the patient, first. The combined years of experience in patient care, education, cosmetic surgery, skin care, and the field of beauty will put you at ease and increase your confidence and trust in achieving your non-surgical, as well as surgical goals. We specialize in the field of cosmetic surgery, and as a result, our efforts all go into creating an atmosphere that puts our patients at ease.
Dr. George Bitar is an award-winning board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon who serves as a true leader in the field of cosmetic medicine. He is a member of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), the only plastic surgery credentialing organization recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA). He is also a member of the Faculty of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He has trained with some of the top cosmetic surgeons in the world in Brazil, France, and the USA before he founded the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute. He now trains plastic surgeons himself through his fellowship program, endorsed by the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Dr. Bitar is on the advisory board of Plastic Surgery Products magazine, staying on top of the latest trends, techniques, and procedures in the world of cosmetic surgery. He is currently the co-author of a chapter in a book on neck lifts and another chapter in a book on breast augmentation. He is also co-authoring a book on Neck lifts, and another book on “Cosmetic Surgery Around the World.” His commitment to patient care has led to naming him as one of the Washington DC’s “Top Doctors” by the Washingtonian magazine, Northern Virginia Magazine, Health and Beauty magazine the Consumers Research Council of America. To learn more about Dr.Bitar and his background, see his CV.
Our affiliation with several medspas and physicians in the DC area enables us to offer or recommend a vast array of medical, spa, and med-spa services, ranging from massage therapy and physical fitness to lasers, hair transplantation, and cosmetic dentistry. We offer services that are diverse: the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery, both face, body, and rhinoplasties, the full spectrum of skin care services and products, the latest FDA approved injectables (Restylane®, Restylane Lyft, Juvéderm®, Radiesse®, and the ever popular Botox®). We also have estheticians who are licensed to perform spa to medical aesthetic skin care services.
The Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute is geared towards patient needs and accommodating to their schedules like no other, with offices in Fairfax, and offers regular evening and weekend hours. For your added convenience, you also have direct access to Dr. Bitar’s cell phone number.
To maximize patient convenience, we perform majority of our surgeries in house, at our state-of-the-art surgery center. When necessary, some procedures are done at INOVA Fairfax Hospital, which has been named one of the top 50 hospitals in the USA by the U.S. News & World Report. We also perform surgery at INOVA Fairfax, INOVA Woodburn and Novant UVA Haymarket Surgery Centers. These first class teams with whom our doctors operate with are registered nurses and board-certified anesthesiologists who have many years of experience treating cosmetic surgery patients. Dr. Bitar is the lead author of an article on guidelines of safety in plastic surgery anesthesia, and he lectures on the safety and efficacy of various cosmetic surgery techniques. He also has a passion for patient safety, which ensures a safe and successful surgery for every patient.
Designed by award-winning architecture group, FORMA, our patients experience modern luxury with every visit. Our offices in Fairfax accommodate a large reception area, a series of exam rooms, a relaxing skincare room, and a comfortable cosmetic surgery procedure room, as well as private offices for the surgeon and patient care personnel. FORMA’s modern design earned a 2011 Fairfax County Exceptional Design Award and the project was featured in the Summer 2016 issue of METRO ARCHITECT. All artwork displayed is by Dr. George Bitar.
One of Bitar Institute’s goals is to provide our patients with the best care possible by offering the latest advancements in skincare technology. We pay special attention to each individual’s need when selecting a treatment. By using state-of-the art skincare technologies, our skincare specialists are able to optimize each treatment plan. Additionally, we have carefully selected quality medical grade skincare products for every skin type. Our highly trained Licensed Medical Estheticans offer consultations and will thoroughly examine your skin before treatment and offer a customized skincare plan.
Bitar Institute is heavily involved in the community’s well-being, and our philosophy is embodied in Winston Churchill’s quote, “You make a living by what you take, but you make a life by what you give.” Dr. Bitar has enjoyed going on operative missions to perform pro-bono work in third world countries. Dr. Bitar and his wife, Rima, were the 2008 CARE celebration co-chairs, and he was also named the “National Man of the Year” by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for the fundraising efforts of the Bitar Institute. Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute supports charities including CARE, Hoop Dreams Scholarship Fund, Second Chance Employment Services, and the Renee Mouawad Foundation.
Our Institute also offers internships to students in the community who are pre-med, nursing, medical students and Plastic Surgery residents. This competitive program gives students from various disciplines the opportunity to learn about the delivery of Cosmetic Surgery services, participate in clinical research projects, and to observe in-office and hospital-based procedures.
