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Dr. John Bitner, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Layton, Utah

Dr. John Bitner, MD

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Layton, Utah
NPI: 1336129543· License: 6945748-1205 (UT) verify

18+ years of experience · self-reported

Medical school: R Franklin University Of Med & Sci/chicago Medical School · Graduated 2003(~23 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $5,495 across 21 payments (what this means)
4.62(89 ratings)

Consultation $250

In Dr. John Bitner's own words

How Dr. John Bitner describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. John Bitner, MD, advises patients to always consider the deep plane facelift.
  • Dr. John Bitner approaches every case with precision and heart.

Specialization

  • Dr. John Bitner is a hair restoration expert.
  • The practice offers a facelift and rhinoplasty combination procedure.

Technique

  • Dr. Bitner considers the deep plane facelift to be the superior facelift technique.
  • The practice offers deep plane facelifts.

Training & credentials

  • Dr. John Bitner, MD, emphasizes that the deep plane facelift technique should be performed correctly by a surgeon with the appropriate experience and expertise.
  • He’s the only physician in Utah (and one of just a few in the world!) with this level of specialized training

Results

  • Dr. John Bitner offers natural, life-changing results in both cosmetic and reconstructive care.

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About

Dr. John Bitner, MD, is a Double Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon practicing in Layton, Utah, serving the Salt Lake area. He specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, addressing cosmetic and functional concerns of the face, neck, and scalp. Dr. Bitner approaches every case with precision and heart, customizing each surgical procedure based on the individual patient's anatomy and strategically placing incisions to minimize scarring. Dr. Bitner is a hair restoration expert, having completed a rare dual fellowship in both Facial Plastic Surgery and Hair Restoration. He is the only physician in Utah with this level of specialized training. With over 16 years of rhinoplasty experience, he emphasizes that support and function are paramount for creating a long-lasting aesthetic result, ensuring a beautiful nose also allows for unrestricted breathing. He favors the deep plane facelift technique, noting it is the only surgical approach that adequately addresses the mid-face, especially with the supra-zygomatic extension. Dr. Bitner often performs nose and neck procedures together, as they influence the overall facial profile, to help patients look as vibrant as they feel. Surgical results are designed to appear natural and long-lasting.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

Healthcare costs shouldn't be a mystery. Each figure below is the average of the total costs patients reported in their own published reviews of Dr. John Bitner, with the number of reports and the years they were written. Prices are not adjusted for inflation and are not a quote: your final cost is set at consultation and depends on your specific medical needs. How we calculate these prices

Rhinoplasty

$12,000

1 patient report · 2022

Above typicalTypical in Layton: $8,000–$9,000 (median $8,000, 5 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. John Bitner

Sourced directly from Dr. John Bitner's social posts and replies.

What are the benefits of hair restoration?
Hair restoration can help restore confidence.
What are the benefits of cosmetic care?
Cosmetic care can help patients look as vibrant as they feel.
Can you share an example of your long-term hair transplant results?
Dr. Bitner performed Alema Harrington's first hair transplant over 11 years ago, believing it positively contributed to her on-camera appearance.
What is the initial recovery process like after a hair transplant?
After a hair transplant, the transplanted hair commonly falls out before new hair begins to grow, which can initially feel like a step backward.
What is Dr. Bitner's preferred facelift technique?
Dr. Bitner considers the deep plane facelift to be the superior technique, describing it as powerful, natural, and yielding beautiful results. He notes it's the only surgical approach that adequately addresses the mid-face, especially when incorporating the supra-zygomatic extension.
What is required for successful hair transformation?
Achieving a noticeable difference in hair transformation requires time, patience, and tender loving care (TLC).

From Dr. John Bitner's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. John Bitner Review Summary

4.62
Dr. Bitner receives stellar reviews, averaging 4.6 stars across multiple platforms. Patients consistently praise his skill, attention to detail, and honest approach, leading to high satisfaction with their results.

Ratings from Other Platforms

tannerclinic.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 162 reviews

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yelp.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 9 reviews

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Google Reviews

4.7 out of 5

Based on 96 reviews

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Dr. John Bitner, MD - Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon in Layton, Utah

Main Office

425 S 100 W, Layton, Utah

(801) 773-4840

Book a Service Consultation

Consultation fee: $250

Each service is approximately 60 minutes.

Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$5,495

Payments

21

Compared to peers

Above average

Dr. John Bitner received $5,495 across 21 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 89% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program, and the largest single payer was ABBVIE INC..

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Phone: (801) 773-4840

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

425 S 100 W

Layton, Utah 84041

Office Information

Phone: (801) 773-4840

Where does Dr. John Bitner practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

425 S 100 W, Layton, Utah 84041

(159 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Master's Degree From U Of M In Physiology
Md From The College Of Human Medicine At Michigan State

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. John Bitner online?
While the provided information doesn't confirm online booking, Dr. Bitner's website and social media profiles likely offer contact information for scheduling appointments.
Does Dr. John Bitner offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Bitner offers telehealth services. It's best to contact his office directly to inquire.
What do patients have to say about Dr. John Bitner?
Patients rave about Dr. Bitner's surgical skills and natural-looking results, frequently describing him as talented, attentive, and honest. Reviews highlight positive experiences with facelifts, rhinoplasty, and hair transplants, with patients expressing delight and exceeding expectations.
What areas of care does Dr. John Bitner cater to?
Dr. Bitner specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, addressing both cosmetic and functional concerns of the face, neck, and scalp. His expertise includes procedures such as facelifts, rhinoplasty, and hair restoration. Dr. Bitner approaches every case with precision and heart, customizing each surgical procedure based on the individual patient's anatomy and strategically placing incisions to minimize scarring. He emphasizes that for rhinoplasty, support and function are paramount for creating a long-lasting aesthetic result, ensuring a beautiful nose also allows for unrestricted breathing. Dr. Bitner also frequently addresses combined concerns, such as a patient's desire to look younger and dissatisfaction with their nose, often performing nose and neck procedures together as they influence the overall facial profile.