Summer 2010
Days of Beauty

Get 20% off of all laser treatments, skin care products and services rendered as well as 20% off of Botox®, Dysport®, Restylane®, Perlane® Juvederm®, and Radiesse®

Fairfax Days of Beauty
8501 Arlington Blvd,
Suite 500

July 29, 10am - 6pm
August 26, 10am - 6pm
September 23, 10am - 6pm
October 21, 10am - 6pm

Manassas Days of Beauty
8650 Sudley Road,
Suite 203

July 1, 10am - 6pm
August 12, 10am - 6pm
September 9, 10am - 6pm
October 7, 10am - 6pm

To book your appointment call us at: 703 206 0506
Or visit our website at: www.DrBitar.com

Top Ten In-Office Procedures

Considering plastic surgery but concerned about going under general anesthesia in a hospital setting? Think again.
Due to heavy national and international patients' request, the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute is offering a wide array of surgeries which can be safely performed under local anesthesia, in an office setting and with minimal downtime. Here is our top ten:


1- LASER TIGHT
By far our most demanded in office procedure: Perfect for removing these little bulges of fat (up to 7 lbs per session).Tightens the skin too!
Downtime: 1-7 days.

2- UPPER AND LOWER EYELID LIFTS
Instantly refreshes your look.
Downtime: 1-6 days.

3- LIQUID LASER LIFTS
Fillers, Dysport or Botox plus Fractional CO2 laser facial resurfacing
Downtime: 1-4 days

4- GYNECOMASTIA
(male breast reduction)
Downtime: 1-4 days

5- SIX PACK ABDOMINAL LASER LIPOSUCTION
Downtime: 3 Days

6-TORN EARLOBE REPAIR
Downtime: None

7-LABIAPLASTY
Downtime: 3-6 days

8-SCAR REVISION
Downtime: none


9-HAND REJUVENATION
Downtime: none

10-MOLE REMOVAL
Downtime: none

GET 25% OFF YOUR LASER TIGHT TREATMENT!
(See coupon below for details)

Silicone Implants on the Rise

By Priscilla Patel MSII, Summer Intern


Summer is here and breast augmentations are among our most popular procedures!

In 2006, the FDA approved the use of cohesive gel silicone breast implants (also known as the "gummy bear" implants for breast augmentation). Many patients who walk into our offices are confused by how these implants differ from the older silicone implants which have been banned since 1992. Dr. Bitar will meet with you, and you will decide together whether saline or the new silicone implants are best for you. Here are some pros and cons to make your decision easier:

Pros of "Gummy bear" implants vs. old silicone implants:
•Less risk of rupturing and leaking
•A more similar texture to natural breast tissue
•Lower risk of capsular contracture, inflammation and hardening of scar tissue that may create pain and a breast hardening
Cons of "gummy bear" implants vs. saline implants:
• Cost: More expensive than saline implants
• Bi-annual MRIs to detect potential leaks
• Larger incision size than with saline implants

GET 25% OFF YOUR HAND REJUVENATION TREATMENT!

The Skinny on Male Breast Surgery

Cosmetic surgery has reached a feverish pitch among men! If you think plastic surgery is only for women, think again: at the Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute, about 25% of our patients are men. So it's no surprise then that men are now openly embracing a procedure that allows them to combat enlarged breasts with very little pain or downtime!

When a male patient comes in to our offices complaining of enlarged breasts, we start with an initial consultation to determine whether he is a good candidate for the surgery. Dr. Bitar will then determine the severity of the gynecomastia as either:

1. Minimal gynecomastia, which is primarily the result of excess breast tissue and can be treated with excising it under local anesthesia.

2. Moderate gynecomastia, which results from moderate excess fat and breast tissue and is treated with both liposuction and excess breast tissue removal either in the office on in the hospital.

3. Severe gynecomastia, which results from excess breast tissue, fat, as well as excess skin after weight loss and is treated with liposuction, excess breast tissue removal as well as excess skin removal in the hospital.

Following surgery, each patient will be seen by Dr. Bitar several times to ensure optimal results have been achieved and to address any concerns the patient may have.

The Sun and Your Skin

By Michelle Laplante, LE

1- What is the difference between UVA and UVB rays?
The sun rays that are responsible for 'burning' our skin are known as the UVB rays. These rays hit our top layer of skin, the epidermis. However,everyone also needs to be protected against the 'aging' rays, known as theUVA rays. These rays are always among us. The rays are the primaryreason of extrinsic aging as they penetrate our dermis, the layer of skin where our elastin and collagen are made. When the sun's UVA rays hit thedermis, the collagen and elastin are broken down, in turn, formingpremature wrinkling.

2- What exactly is SPF, and how much SPF do I need?
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. An SPF of 30 is the recommendeddaily use of sunscreen. The percentage of UVB absorbed and an overallprotection of the skin increases only slightly. So an individual wearing SPF30 daily, will delay the onset of a sunburn by 300 minutes, reapplyingevery two hours if outside for a prolonged time.

3- Other than sunscreen, what products can I use daily to protect my skin?
Wearing a daily antioxidant serum can help reduce the signs of aging dueto sun damage. Antioxidants come in many ingredients, for example,Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Green Tea Extract, are to name a few. Applying aVitamin C serum every morning after you cleanse and tone will furtherassist in neutralizing of free radicals, giving an extra protection

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