February 1, 2020Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments A lot of patients wonder what the difference is between microdermabrasion and dermabrasion. The answer is the depth of the treatment and the amount of recovery involved. Another difference between dermabrasion and microdermabrasion is who can perform the treatment. Microdermabrasion…
December 12, 2017Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments Dr. Bitar has been doing breast augmentations in private practice at the Bitar Institute for 22 years and has never used any textured implants. Furthermore, after thousands of breast implant surgeries, he has had zero cases of BIA- ALCL. You…
November 27, 2017Rima BitarCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments
In May 2005, sitting in a conference room of plastic surgeons in Charleston, South Carolina, gathered at the table, each with just a legal pad and a pen, and a moderator who said little more than “discuss”. All the participants…
May 31, 2017Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments While Queen Bey is never far from the spotlight, recently social media has been obsessed with Mrs. Knowles Carter and the images she has posted on Twitter and Instagram. The attention, however, has not been focused on her “baby…
May 4, 2017Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles
Introduction It is no secret that the popularity of aesthetic surgery for men is on the rise. American society tends to accept women having plastic surgery more than men, but that view is changing. The advent of lasers, injectables, and…
March 28, 2016Rima BitarMedspa Articles—No Comments Photoaging refers to the damage that is done to the skin from prolonged exposure over a person’s lifetime to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Many of the same changes in the skin that occur as we get older are greatly…
March 23, 2016Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments “Tummy tuck” is the common term used to refer to the surgical procedure known as an abdominoplasty. The procedure can be a very effective method to restore a smooth, flat tummy in patients whose fit appearance has been altered by…
November 13, 2015Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments In the world of plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments, new treatment options are constantly being tested and brought to the market. Botox, for example, was a practically unheard of treatment in mainstream culture less than 15 years ago. Today, it’s…
A lot of patients wonder what the difference is between microdermabrasion and dermabrasion. The answer is the depth of the treatment and the amount of recovery involved. Another difference between dermabrasion and microdermabrasion is who can perform the treatment. Microdermabrasion… 
Dr. Bitar has been doing breast augmentations in private practice at the Bitar Institute for 22 years and has never used any textured implants. Furthermore, after thousands of breast implant surgeries, he has had zero cases of BIA- ALCL. You… 
While Queen Bey is never far from the spotlight, recently social media has been obsessed with Mrs. Knowles Carter and the images she has posted on Twitter and Instagram. The attention, however, has not been focused on her “baby… 
Photoaging refers to the damage that is done to the skin from prolonged exposure over a person’s lifetime to ultraviolet radiation from the sun. Many of the same changes in the skin that occur as we get older are greatly… 
“Tummy tuck” is the common term used to refer to the surgical procedure known as an abdominoplasty. The procedure can be a very effective method to restore a smooth, flat tummy in patients whose fit appearance has been altered by… 
Whether you have plans to wear a two-piece on the beach or want to be able to pull off a form-fitting dress at an upcoming event, you might long for a flatter stomach. The size of your abdominal area can… 
In the world of plastic surgery and cosmetic treatments, new treatment options are constantly being tested and brought to the market. Botox, for example, was a practically unheard of treatment in mainstream culture less than 15 years ago. Today, it’s… 
Gynecomastia, or enlarged or developed breasts in men, can happen to a male at any age and at any time of his life. The enlarged breasts not only affect a man’s looks and self esteem. They can also cause physical… 