March 3, 2014Dr. 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…
February 3, 2014Dr. 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…
January 29, 2014Dr. 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…
October 8, 2013Dr. 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. …
May 1, 2013Dr. 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…
May 1, 2013Dr. 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…
January 21, 2013Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles
“The eyes are the window to the soul,” or so goes the common aphorism. Much less discussed in polite conversation is the impact of the eyebrows on attractive eyes. Intuitively, women today understand the importance of eyebrow grooming on a…
December 24, 2012Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSMedspa Articles
Blunt tipped micro-cannulas are newly FDA approved devices used by Plastic Surgeons and other expert injectors to inject popular fillers such as Restylane, Perlane, Juviderm, Belotero, Radiesse and Fat. These devices are similar to the previously used hypodermic needles, but…
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… 