Profile of Gary J. Alter, Dr

When we talk about pioneers in the field of plastic surgery, we’re not just talking about someone who discovers a new way to perform surgery. A true pioneer is a surgeon who recognizes areas for growth and pushes the boundaries of the previously accepted limits of plastic surgery to give patients better results that more closely reflect their needs. Dr. Gary Alter is one such surgeon, and as the leading authority on male and female aesthetic genital procedures, his invaluable contributions over the past three decades have completely transformed the field.

Throughout his career, Dr. Alter has utilized his unique skillset and diverse training to forge unprecedented progress in male and female aesthetic genital procedures. As one of the first physicians with Board Certification by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Urology, Dr. Alter’s contributions include inventing the central wedge labiaplasty, or Alter “V” labiaplasty, which revolutionized aesthetic and functional results for patients. He improved upon and invented new techniques for scrotum reduction, created surgical techniques for buried penis, and was an essential founding contributor to modern male-to-female gender confirmation surgery.

Dr. Alter’s breadth of work encompasses numerous research publications, professional speaking engagements, teaching at the UCLA School of Medicine, and treating patients in his bi-coastal and international practice. Revered by his peers and the plastic surgery community at large, Dr. Alter is an active member of multiple prestigious medical associations, including the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the American Urological Association, and the Sexual Medicine Society of America, just to name a few. His prominence both at home and abroad brings patients to his office from all over the world to seek his uncontested expertise.

Procedures of Gary J. Alter, Dr ⁽³¹⁾

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Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Acne Treatment Acne treatment depends on your age, the type and severity of your acne, and what you are willing to commit to.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Rosacea Treatment Rosacea treatment that help control and regulate its intensity and presence.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Cancer Screening A skin cancer screening is a visual exam of the skin that can be done by a health care provider.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Birthmark Removal A birthmark is a benign irregularity on the skin that’s present at birth or appears within the first few months after birth, it can be removed via laser therapy or surgery.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Eczema Treatment Depending on the type of eczema and severity, treatments include lifestyle changes, over-the-counter remedies or prescription medication.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Hair Removal Laser hair removal treatments use light energy to permanently damage or destroy hair follicles—usually on the legs, back, underarms, or face—with the goal of preventing hair from growing back.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Stretch Marks Treatment Stretch marks are a type of scar that happens when your skin stretches or shrinks quickly.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Age Spot Treatment Because the pigment is located at the base of the epidermis, treatment meant to lighten the age spots must penetrate this layer of skin.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Restoration Hair restoration is the hair transplant method which involves extracting a linear strip of hair bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Dermapen Dermapen is a motorized pen-like microneedling device used by a medical or skin-care professional to improve skin tone and texture.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Fat Injections Fat injection, transfers fat from areas in which you have excess fat and injects it into areas that may be lacking in volume, such as your face, hands, breasts or buttocks.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
ThermiRase ThermiRase is the newest FDA-approved treatment for wrinkles and frown lines in the facial area.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Skin Treatment Laser skin treatment delivered with a fractional laser, which leaves microscopic columns of untreated tissue throughout the treatment area.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Thyroid eye disease treatment involves steps to protect the eye as the disease runs its course.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Keloid Treatment The goals of treating keloids are the elimination of symptoms and improvement of the esthetic aspect of the scar without any recurrence.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Eyebrow Transplant An eyebrow transplant enhances the shape and fullness of your brows by transferring hair follicles from another area of your body—usually the back of your scalp.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Keloid Removal Keloid surgical removal or laser removal are successful treatment options.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Skin Grafting Skin grafting is a surgical procedure that involves removing skin from one area of the body and moving it, or transplanting it, to a different area of the body.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Scar Prevention The established therapies for preventing serious skin scarring include pressure therapy, which has long been considered the mainstay non-invasive treatment for hypertrophic scarring.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Acne Scars Treatment Might improve the appearance of your skin, depending on your scar type, your skin type and the severity of the scarring.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in :	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US: