Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACS

George Bitar, MD, FACS is an award-winning, board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon, the Founder and Medical Director of Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute in Virginia. He specializes in the latest surgical and minimally invasive techniques to scar management and reduction. Dr. Bitar is involved in groundbreaking research and education in plastic surgery and has authored numerous articles, abstracts, and chapters.

The Basics of a Brow Lift

July 3, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

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Facial aging doesn’t happen in the same way for everyone. Some might notice their necks and chins starting to age before the rest of their face, while others might see signs of aging near their eyes or forehead first. Just…

Is It Time for a Change? How to Look More Professional

June 25, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles | Medspa Articles

The first few months of a new year usually seem like a great time to turn over a new leaf. If you’ve decided that this year is the year you launch a fabulous new career, one of the things that…

Four Tips to Help You Get Ready for Surgery

June 18, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

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Deciding to have plastic surgery is just the first step. In many cases, a successful surgery depends in large part on the amount of planning you do beforehand. Making changes to your lifestyle can help improve your outcome, and doing…

From Flab to Flat: Options for Your Abs

June 11, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles | Medspa Articles

If you spent the winter dreaming of once again being able to lie on the beach or go swimming in a pool, the wait is almost over. While you might be ready to put on a swimsuit and go splash…

Things to Consider Before Breast Augmentation

June 4, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

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Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the U.S. If you had decided that your own breasts could use a bit of a boost or are still in the process of deciding whether the surgery…

Ways to Trim and Tone Your Thighs

May 28, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles | Medspa Articles

Everyone has a different “problem area,” or part of their body that seems to hold on to fat regardless of exercise or diet. For plenty of women, the thighs tend to be the main problem area. They can either carry…

Is Laser Hair Removal Right For You?

May 21, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles

Hair plays a big role when it comes to our identity, attraction and self-esteem. Many women want to have long hair on their heads, but little or no hair on the rest of their bodies. The hair care industry might…

Mini vs. Full Facelift: Which One Is for You?

May 14, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

Your face can say a lot about you. When you’re happy, your smile lets the world know, when you’re sad, your tears can let the world know. As you get older, your face might start to betray you. You might…

How Long Will Your Results Last?

May 7, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles | Medspa Articles

Plastic surgery requires a fair amount of commitment on your part. In addition to the financial commitment, there’s also a time commitment, both in terms of the length of a procedure and the length of the recovery period afterwards. When…

Healing After Eyelid Surgery

March 26, 2015 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

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Blepharoplasty, or eyelid surgery, can give you a refreshed and more youthful look. But, as with most types of surgery, some downtime and recovery is needed after the procedure. In general, people take between one and two weeks off from…

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