September 12, 2022Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles This blog post aims to answer your questions about breast augmentation and its potential impact on breastfeeding. The short answer is yes, it is safe to breastfeed with implants. However, we understand this is a crucial decision for many women,…
July 18, 2022Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles Looking older because of hollowing of the temples or sunken cheeks? Want a more ample bosom and derriere? Fat grafting may be the answer. Fat grafting is used to address volume loss that may come with aging or to enhance…
June 21, 2022Vanessa SanchezCosmetic Surgery Articles Many young women feel the pressure to keep up appearances and for Natalie Elise, that pressure is no different. As a social media influencer and Model, Elise @elise_natalie is very dependent on her looks. She came to Dr. Bitar seeking…
June 15, 2022Dr. Cassie NgheimCosmetic Surgery Articles
Frustrated by stubborn fat? Looking for more definition? Liposuction may be the answer for you! Despite a strict diet and exercise, there may be areas of fat that are difficult or nearly impossible to burn. Fat distribution is a combination…
March 15, 2022Dr. Cassie NgheimCosmetic Surgery Articles What is a labiaplasty? Labiaplasty is a surgery designed to decrease the size or improve the symmetry of the labia minora, or the “inner lips” of the labia. Why is it so popular? Labiaplasty has become increasing popular due to…
February 9, 2022Dr. Cassie NgheimCosmetic Surgery Articles The tide of “secret” plastic surgery is turning as more celebrities are admitting to going under the knife. Perhaps celebrities lifting the plastic surgery veil can make procedures less shameful and secretive, and more accessible and safer for the public.…
February 4, 2020Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles I often tell my patients that being a plastic surgery patient after massive weight loss is like being a medical resident. Are you wondering how? When I went to medical school, I naively thought that I would be a doctor…
December 12, 2017Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles 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
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…