Dr. George Bitar, MD

Approach

• Dr. George Bitar never presents cosmetic surgery as an alternative to diet and proper exercise, nor does he suggest liposuction as a substitute for going to the gym.
• Dr. George Bitar advises patients that if they don't work out one hour a day, they shouldn't talk to him about anti-aging, emphasizing the need to do the basics first.
• Dr. George Bitar believes there is no one-size-fits-all approach to patient care.

Specialization

• Dr. George Bitar specializes in redo facelifts, acknowledging that it is now common to encounter previous fillers and scar tissue, and emphasizes the necessity for plastic surgeons to be knowledgeable and experienced in navigating these complexities.
• Dr. George Bitar's institute offers both fillers and surgery.
• Dr. Bitar performs deep plane facelifts, upper and lower eyelid lifts, fat grafting, and Erbium resurfacing laser.

Technique

• Dr. George Bitar recently performed a secondary facelift on a plastic surgeon who had previous facelifts and extensive fillers, demonstrating his ability to navigate scar tissue and existing fillers.

Training & credentials

• Dr. George Bitar has been performing filler treatments for 25 years, since starting his practice, and was one of the earliest practitioners of Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Ultherapy, and Sculptra in his area.
• The practice trains its staff on the Malignant Hyperthermia protocol.

Consultation

• Dr. George Bitar has frank conversations with patients, presenting available options and allowing them to decide what makes sense for them.

Safety

• The practice is always ready and continuously improves its operating room readiness.