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Dr. Steven Svehlak, MD

Plastic Surgeon | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

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9201 W Sunset Blvd Suite 805 West Hollywood CA, 90069 Show map

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Dr. Svehlak is a reputable, award-winning plastic surgeon who has been practicing at Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in West Hollywood, California since 2002. He delivers care with the utmost professionalism, honesty, safety, and ability. Known as the expert in revisional body contouring surgery, Dr. Svehlak has patients come from all over the world for help in improving and fixing botched liposuction and body contouring procedures. He also performs many other types of surgery involving primary body contouring procedures, breast enhancements and tummy tucks (mommy makeover), as well as facial procedures such as facelifts, neck lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and otoplasty (ear reshaping and pinning).

Education and Training

University of Connecticut BS 1989

Columbia University General Surgery Residency 1999

George Washington University Plastic Surgery Residency 2001

New York Med Coll- Valhalla Ny 1994

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)

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Can plastic surgery remove burn scars?
It is with plastic surgery that burns scars are removed and improved. If burn scars are large, then it would be best to see a burn specialist at a burn center. They would know best how to treat your scars. READ MORE
Does an otoplasty affect hearing?
Most otoplasties are performed to reshape the contours of the outer ear (cartilage, skin, etc.) for various reasons such as cosmetic reshaping or for reconstruction. This reshaping should not affect the hearing area of the ear, which is the inner ear. However, reshaping the outer ear can change how sound waves reflect and enter your ear, and that can make sounds seem slightly different. READ MORE
Can lip fillers be dangerous?
Yes, lip fillers do have potential complications if not administered properly. Minimal side effects can be swelling, bruising, pain, and unevenness. Major complications can be allergic reaction, infection, hematoma, and possibly necrosis. Please seek out an experienced injector for your fillers in order to minimize any adverse affects. READ MORE
Can you get fat removed from your cheeks?
Yes, fat can be removed from the cheeks. There are various modalities that can work to remove fat from specific areas such as Kybella injections, micro-liposuction, various heat based technologies (radiofrequency, Microneedling with RF, Ultherapy, etc.) please see a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist to discuss your concerns. READ MORE
Do plastic surgeons treat burns?
Yes. Part of a plastic surgeons training is in burn care and treatments. If it's a minor type burn and scar, then most plastic surgeons can treat this. For major burns and burn scars, it is best to see a burn specialist, such as that you would find at a burn treatment center. READ MORE
How long does scar revision surgery take?
Scar revision surgery all depends on the size of the scar itself. A small scar (less than an inch) may take only 30-60 minutes to fix. Much larger scars (several inches to major burn scars) can take several hours to fix and would likely require much heavier anesthesia (general anesthesia) in an operating room. READ MORE
What are the side effects of Botox?
Some common side effects of Botox are temporary bruising, temporary pain at injection sites, and temporary minor swelling. Uncommon side effects can be infection, allergic reaction, headaches, sinus infections, unwanted weakness in facial muscles that were overly treated, a heavy brow, a heavy eyelid (ptosis), and double vision (if intra-ocular muscles are inadvertently injected). Please seek out an experienced injector to assure best results. READ MORE
Does plastic surgery last forever?
Breast lifts are a very common procedure. Typically, results can last several years and even longer. You may never need another, However, as with all tissues in your body, the breast tissue will age. Natural support within the breast will weaken and the breasts will droop to some extent over time. Factors than can affect a breast lift result longevity are 1. the quality of your skin... better elasticity, collagen content, thickness of skin, with less stretch marks will give longer lasting results. 2. the amount of breast tissue after the breast lift... the heavier the breast tissue, the more gravity will act, and the droopier the breasts can become 3. the type of breast lift and technique done. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. READ MORE
What can I do to increase my breast size after nursing?
It is difficult to answer this question for you based on your information. A full, in office consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be best for you to discuss you concerns and desires. A simple breast augmentation with an implant or fat transfer can help with increasing size. Sometimes an implant can also give you a mild lift. Implants can be adjusted to help correct asymmetry. Finally, a more aggressive type of surgery, such as a breast lift, may be needed to give you the most lift, with or without augmentation with an implant. READ MORE
Do breast implants feel natural?
Most implants, especially gel implants, do feel very natural. Factors that affect how they feel and look are 1. the size of the implant in comparison to your original breast size 2. the amount and quality of your natural breast tissue, including skin, fat, glandular tissue, and underlying muscle 3. and the type of the implant... gel implants feel more natural than saline, and smooth feel more natural than textured. Please see a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your concerns. READ MORE
Should I get a second opinion before plastic surgery?
I recommend it best to always get at least another opinion when considering rhinoplasty. This procedure can change the way you look and it will be permanent. It is important you are happy and comfortable with your doctor's recommendations and feel confident of his plan. Steven Svehlak, MD, FACS READ MORE
What can I do to remove scars from chicken pox?
There are many way scar can be improved. It is difficult to remove them completely. Some interventions that help chicken pox scars are 1. simple injections (such as hyaluronic acid) under the scars to help smooth the surface and fill the dent 2. a laser resurfacing procedure 3. microneedling 4. dermabrasion. 5. and sometimes, surgically cutting the scar out and closing it with fine sutures. READ MORE
Does a rhinoplasty have a long recovery time?
Typically for about a week after rhinoplasty you would have a splint on the nose and even packing inside the nose. This is usually removed in one week. Bruising under the eyes can be present for up to 3 weeks. Swelling can persist for several months before it seems to have resolved. Overall, the nose shape should look relatively normal in 1-2 weeks and maybe 3 weeks if bruising is present. There is usually some pain, but most people tolerate this very well with only taking a few pain meds in the first few days only. READ MORE
What are the side effects of a breast augmentat?
Breast augmentations are typically done using implants placed within under the breast tissue through an incision. This is done using general anesthesia. Potential risks and complications include problems with anesthesia, major bleeding during or after surgery (hematoma), infection, seroma (fluid collection), long term pain, loss of sensation of part of the breast and/or nipple, a permanent scar, inability to breast feed in the future, internal breast scar (capsular contracture) with deformity of the breast, animation deformity, and others. Recovery typically can take up to six months to feel "normal" again. Early on your breasts can feel tight with pain and swelling. There is usually bruising which resolves in 2-3 weeks. Activity (exercise) in very limited in the first month. Activity can slowly increase after 6 weeks. Most people can drive and do routine daily activity in 4-7 days depending on how they are feeling. It is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss your concerns. Thanks READ MORE
What is a mommy makeover?
After having children, many women experience looseness in their abdominal wall skin and muscle. They develop stretch marks. They can even develop an abdominal wall hernia. This looseness occurs from the expansion of the abdominal wall while carrying their child during the pregnancy. Also, their breast can become more saggy and/or deflated from breast feeding. A mommy makeover is a surgery to reverse the abdominal wall changes and breast changes seen. A tummy tuck is a surgery that tightens the abdominal wall muscles with internal stitching, and removes the loose skin. This does leave a low abdominal wall scar and one at the belly button, but it can significantly improve the way a tummy looks. Many women can get back to wearing a bikini. The breasts can be changed in a number of ways, depending on the what the goals are. Some women have large sagging breasts that require only a lift (or maybe a lift and reduction). Other breasts maybe be deflated and may require and implant with or without a lift procedure. Things to consider before any mommy makeover procedure are 1. to be done breast feeding for at least 6 months 2. try to be near an ideal body weight 3. make sure your are healthy without any major medical issues 4. And most importantly is that your seek a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your questions, goals, and expectations, and to assure your are in the most capable hands for your safety and outcome. READ MORE
Are mommy make-overs safe?
Mommy make-overs require surgery. Mommy make-overs generally include body contouring procedures, such as liposuction and tummy tucks, and breast procedures, such as breast lifts, breast augmentations, and even breast reductions. These are all to help you gain back your youthful body. As with any surgery, there are certain risks and possible complications. We cannot 100% assure that none will occur. Mommy make-overs for most people are safe procedures. It is important that you seek consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all your concerns and explain all potential risks involved. As a plastic surgeon, I am trained to know and understand these risks. I am trained to avoid problems and to know how to treat them when they occur. To assure you are in the best possible hands, please see a board certified plastic surgeon who is well experienced in mommy make-overs and one who uses certified operating room facilities. READ MORE
If my nose surgery goes wrong, can It be corrected?
At times, rhinoplasty (nose surgery) may not give the desired or expected outcome. It is possible that some "tweeking" of that nose surgery will be needed in the future after your nose has healed. For most, this is not a problem and corrections can be made. READ MORE
Are breast augmentations safe?
Breast augmentations are safe, even for a diabetic. Having diabetes does increase your risk for complications such as infection or wound healing problems. Your glucose levels can be harder to control immediately after the procedure because of hormone changes. But this improves as you heal. It is important that your are at optimal health with good glucose/insulin control. Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your needs and expectations, review your health history, and assure that you are in the best hands for the best possible outcome. READ MORE
What is a tummy tuck?
It is common that after having children, a mother would have loose skin of their abdominal wall. Also, the muscle layer can be loose. A tummy tuck is a common surgical procedure, done under anesthesia, in a certified operating room, by a plastic surgeon. This procedure requires an incision across your lower tummy (along the panty line) with separation of some of the layers of your abdominal wall. The loose muscle underneath is then tightened by placing several strong internal stitches in the muscle. This creates an internal "corset" which helps flatten the tummy and shape the waist. The fat layer is then improved by contouring with liposuction. Finally, the loose skin layer is stretched and the excess is trimmed off. An new belly button is created. The final wound edges are closed with multiple layers of dissolving buried stitches. These tend to heal well with a scar very low on your tummy and a small scar around the belly button. There is pain with these procedure which is well tolerated and is tempered with the use of pain medicines. Healing can take several weeks. Usually the first week you will mostly be resting. You will need to wear a compression garment. After the first week, you will be up and about more, walking, etc., but not doing anything strenuous. Anything more active or strenuous activity may not begin for 6-8 weeks post. READ MORE
What are some of the possible side effects to a breast reduction surgery?
Studies have shown that breast reduction surgery is one of the most satisfying plastic surgery procedures performed. You may feel a great relief from your back pain. Like with any surgery, there are potential risks and complications. These can include complications with anesthesia, excessive bleeding during the procedure, infection, long term pain, loss of skin and nipple sensation, fat necrosis, skin necrosis, hematoma, large hypertrophic scars, asymmetry, and undesirable shape, difficulty with future breast feeding, continued back pain, blood clots, pulmonary embolus, etc. Some of these problems may require further treatments or surgery for corrections. It is best to seek a board certified plastic surgeon who is well versed in doing breast surgeries and performs these in certified operating rooms. This will assure you that you will be in the best care, to be safe, and to achieve the best results. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cosmetic surgery, Mommy Makeovers, Body contouring surgery, Facial surgery, Otoplasty, RhinoplastyRevision Body Contouring Surgery

Professional Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American College of Surgeons (Fellow)

Fellowships

Plastic Surgery, George Washington University Medical Center

Fellowships

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences - 2001

Professional Society Memberships

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgeon

Dr. Steven Svehlak, MD's Practice location

Practice At 9201 W Sunset Blvd Suite 805

9201 W Sunset Blvd Suite 805 -
West Hollywood, CA 90069

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Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Steven Svehlak, who serves patients in West Hollywood, California.

Known as the expert in revisional body contouring surgery, Dr. Svehlak has patients come from all over the world for help in improving and fixing botched liposuction and body contouring procedures. He also performs many other types of surgery involving primary body contouring procedures, breast enhancements and tummy tucks (mommy makeover), as well as facial procedures such as facelifts, neck lift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty, and otoplasty (ear reshaping and pinning).

“What I love most about my profession is my ability through my knowledge and skills, as a plastic surgeon and doctor, to change someone physically, and through this step, improve a person’s self-confidence, emotions, outlook on life, happiness, etc. They just feel better about themselves. They feel beautiful. And when they reciprocate these changes back to me, I feel overjoyed, satisfied, and proud to be able to make such a profound effect on someone’s future” expressed Dr. Svehlak.

One important advancement that he is applying in his practice and for his patients is the art of regenerative treatments. He is excited about surgeries becoming more minimally invasive, where less is more, and creating more natural results with less anesthesia and quicker recovery.

Coming from the small quiet town of Oxford, Connecticut, Dr. Svehlak obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Connecticut in 1989. Pursing down the medical path, he earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in 1994. Wanting to further his training, he completed his residency in general surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1999, followed by his fellowship in plastic surgery at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2001.

He learned the techniques of reconstructive surgery, including those applied in cancer, breast, and trauma surgeries. He gained additional training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., where he focused on facial reconstructive surgery, including cleft lip and palate. He also became quite experienced in treating many types of congenital hand deformities.

In 2002, Dr. Svehlak was offered an Advanced Aesthetic Fellowship in Beverly Hills, California. He worked side by side with a 30-year veteran of plastic surgery, performing rhinoplasty, breast augmentations and reductions, liposuction, and facial surgery. He became very knowledgeable in the art of cosmetic surgery and developed a keen eye in aesthetics. Although he was invited to join that practice, he decided to open up a practice of his own with a different plastic surgeon, Dr. Dan Yamini.

When asked about the future of his field, Dr. Svehlak responded that it will always advance based on the demands of the patients – “They demand more non-invasive treatments, with less downtime and more natural, long-lasting results. Nowadays, people lead busy lives and can’t afford the recovery and downtime associated with traditional surgery. I believe new therapies, such as Nano-fat and stem cell technologies, will become more common as part of our armamentarium to offer our patients. Although still controversial, the regenerative potential of these treatments are being proven in many clinical studies throughout the world, not only for cosmetic and plastic reconstruction but also to treat many diseases such as osteoarthritis, blindness, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, neurodegenerative diseases, etc.”

Fine-tuning his skills and developing a super speciality, the doctor is board-certified in plastic surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The mission of the ABPS is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, and continuous certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and subspecialists.

In order to advance his efforts, he remains a member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons (Fellow).

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

Uncovering Hollywood’s secret to confidence and beauty, Dr. Svehlak has been featured in the Consumers’ Research Council of America’s Guide to America’s Top Plastic Surgeons for the past six years consecutively and is proud that Sunset Cosmetic Surgery was recognized among the Top 1% of BOTOX® providers in the nation. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles on plastic surgery techniques and has appeared on The View, Dr. Phil, KTLA Morning News, Entertainment Tonight, MTV, VH1 and Dr. 90210. Additionally, he has been quoted in a variety of magazines, including US Weekly, Elle, Stuff, Health & Fitness Sports Magazine, and Aesthetic Surgery Journal.

Personally speaking, Dr. Svehlak considers his greatest achievement to be meeting his wonderful wife, Wendy, and creating their beautiful daughter, Genevieve. “It is my family! It’s what I live for. It’s the joy of having them in my life.”