SPONSOREDNewBeauty Top DoctorSince 2005

Dr. George Sanders

Plastic Surgeon

Phone818.981.3333

WebsiteDrSanders.com

Address

16633 Ventura Blvd., Suite 110, Encino, CA, 91436Map View

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The natural look is making a comeback.

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Philosophy

A Harvard Medical School graduate with Fellowship training from UCLA, Dr. George Sanders is dedicated to enhancing the human form in a most natural way, yet he and his staff never lose sight of the human spirit in order to create a sensitive and nurturing environment for every patient.

About My Practice

What does a consultation with you entail?: After listening carefully and examining the patient thoroughly, appropriate options are discussed and a recommendation for treatment is made. In some cases, modern imaging techniques are used to enhance communication between patient and surgeon. If the patient feels that the image conveys their desired appearance and I believe I can deliver the look, we’re good to go!
Where do you perform surgical procedures?: Surgical procedures are performed at the Encino Surgicenter, a state-of-the-art, medicare- and AAAASF-approved freestanding center, located adjacent to my office.
What is the recovery like after a macs-lift?: Since a MACS-Lift can be performed under local anesthesia and without post-surgical drains, the recovery tends to be less difficult. Patients may go directly home after surgery and may resume normal activities after one and a half weeks and light exercise by two weeks.
How would you describe your approach to patient care?: I've found, in my 27 years of experience, that the best approach is one that integrates the diligent pursuit of surgical excellence with understanding, sensitivity and kindness.
What qualities, in your opinion, distinguish a doctor?: Selflessness, honesty and integrity. The person should also have the impression that they are called to the profession as opposed to seeing it as a pathway to prestige and riches. Its richest rewards come in the form of expressions of gratitude and thank you letters from patients.
Is there a treatment that fades scars from cosmetic surgery procedures?: Time fades scars. Minimizing stretch on the scars also helps and can be done by the wear of paper or silicone tape, avoiding excessive tension on the scars during surgery. Lasers will sometimes be used to try to shrink the collagen that is forming the scar. Pressure on the scar also helps and can be applied by specially fabricated splints.
How do you treat gynecomastia?: Medication is not usually of value in the cases I see. Surgical removal by excision using a cartilage shaver or directly excising the gynecomastia is usually required. If there is fat present, liposuction also plays a role.
Can you combine several cosmetic surgery procedures at once? If so, how many?: One can combine several procedures if the health of the patient is sufficiently good and if the procedures are not too large. There is no simple answer to this question, but frequently we do combine procedures as long as the total operative time is under 6 or 7 hours.

Education

Degree

MedicalHarvard Medical School

Residency

ResidentUniversity of California

Fellowship

FellowUniversity of California at San Francisco

Credentials

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Affiliation

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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WHAT SETS MY PRACTICE APART

A truly diverse offering of facelift techniques to meet virtually any situation

WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY PROFESSION

That patients like to see me for my services

CAREER-DEFINING PROCEDURE

Short-scar facelift

MY MOTTO

High-tech, but with a high touch

THE FUTURE OF MY FIELD

3-D tissue modeling, stem-cell therapy

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME

Disciplined, fun, hardworking

THE MOST OUTRAGEOUS MEDICAL MYTH I’VE HEARD

That it’s easy to get a great result

MY HAPPIEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT

Every time a patient’s expectations are exceeded

MOST MEMORABLE PATIENT REACTIONS

Patients have made cakes displaying the part of their anatomy that was improved with surgery

MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT

To have lived a life that was balanced between family, my practice and service at my church

MY OPERATING ROOM PLAYLIST

Smooth jazz or ’70s folk rock

WHICH NEW SERVICES ARE YOU EXCITED TO OFFER?

We have recently opened Silk, an on-site medspa where we provide fillers, injectables and noninvasive treatments in a spacious, relaxing environment with a spectacular view. Our hours include evenings and weekends to accommodate patient schedules