May 29, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments While some women decide to undergo a breast augmentation surgery to enhance size, women who have naturally larger breasts often choose to undergo a breast reduction procedure. Just as some women have breasts they think are too small, others have…
May 7, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments Are you concerned about acne scars or facial wrinkles but are not ready to undergo a laser treatment or do not have the down time to do so? With advances in medical technology, a new device on the market can…
April 15, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments
Do under-eye bags, circles or loose skin bother you? Have friends or family told you that your eyes make you look tired or older? These are some of the most common complaints that patients describe when seeking consultation for lower…
April 3, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments Making the decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery is just the first step in the process. Along with deciding on the procedure, you’ll also need to decide how large you want your breasts to be and the type of implant you…
March 3, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments 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…
February 3, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments
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…
January 29, 2014Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments 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…
October 8, 2013Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles—No Comments
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. …