December 12, 2017Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments You may have heard recent media reports regarding breast implants and an uncommon form of cancer – breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of T-cell lymphoma. A New York Times article in May publicized an update…
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…
August 28, 2015Dr. George Bitar, MD, FACSCosmetic Surgery Articles—No Comments When you think of plastic surgery procedures that are commonly performed after a patient loses a significant amount of weight, you might think of thigh lifts or tummy tucks. Procedures such as a facelift are usually associated with anti-aging, not…