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.

Contemporary Management of Acne and Acne Scars

March 3, 2014 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles

Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disease affecting approximately 80% of Americans. Twenty percent of those affected experience the more severe forms of acne. This psychologically debilitating problem affects primarily teenagers and adult women alike. The main common causative…

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Can Accelerate Healing!

February 3, 2014 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles

What do professional athletes know about rapid recovery after injury that you don’t? It has now become common place to hear about sports icons returning to play after serious injuries in what seems like record time. In addition to superb…

Help! My winter skin is so dry.

January 29, 2014 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles

Without a doubt, winter months can certainly challenge our skin. Cold, dry air and the use of heat in our homes, vehicles and workplace can also contribute to the drying effects of winter Let’s take a look at what you’re…

Managing Melasma

October 8, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles

Melasma, commonly replacement therapy/contraceptives or as a reaction to medications or cosmetics. Melanocytes, pigment producing cells in the skin, are stimulated by estrogen and progesterone to produce pigment in response to sun exposure. Less commonly, men can also develop Melasma. …

How to Choose the Right Breast Implant Size

June 20, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

When considering breast augmentation, a patient must decide what size breast implants to get. Many women base their decision solely on the larger bra size they are trying to achieve, making the process seem fairly simple. However, according to recent…

Cosmetic Surgery Numbers are Up… Due to the New American Dream?

May 1, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles

Botox, helped to fuel the increase; over 6 million Botox injections were performed in 2012, up 8 percent since 2011. This begs the question – if economic times are so tough, why are so many people choosing to spend their…

A New Plastic Surgery Trend – Minimally Invasive Procedures!

May 1, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles | Medspa Articles

Over the last few decades, there has been a shift in plastic surgery trends – minimally invasive procedures are at a new height! Although the modern technology of today allows for patients to receive beautiful, natural-looking results from surgical procedures…

Rhinophyma or Red, Bulbous Nose Is a Treatable Form of Late Stage Rosacea

March 4, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles | Medspa Articles

Rhinophyma or the red, bulbous nose features commonly seen in older men is an imminently treatable medical condition. This condition, which is caused by an overgrowth of the sebaceous or oily glands of the nose, is an end result of…

Makeup Tips using Jane Iredale

February 15, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSPractice and Industry News

Before I used Jane Iredale mineral makeup I had breakouts everywhere! Switching to Jane Iredale was the best thing I have done for my skin. The line of makeup is mineral base which allows the skin to breathe and last…

Nipple Reduction: Uncommonly Discussed, But Frequently Sought After Procedure By Men and Women

February 7, 2013 Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles

Prominent Nipples is an uncommonly discussed problem experienced by both men and women. Lay people commonly describe the nipple as including the prominent protruding part of the breast as well as the darker circular rim of skin. Anatomically, the areola…

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