John M. Anastasatos MD, FACS

Beverly Hills, CA, US

About the Practice

Practice Philosophy

“I treat each patient with respect, dignity and humanity. My intention is to not only provide the most sophisticated techniques, but also to understand the particular vision of each one of my patients.

I believe that the successful result in cosmetic plastic surgery is not objective, but subjective. In other words, the successful outcome is not what the plastic surgeon is able to deliver or thinks is best, but instead what patients consider beautiful and desirable. Only by carefully listening to my patients and caring to understand them that I get to offer them what will make them happy. After all, happiness is the reason to get cosmetic plastic surgery.

I feel that when I operate and change someone’s body, I also change their self-image. By changing people’s self-image, I automatically change what is available to them in life and what they can achieve. Self-image controls what we think is possible to achieve. A person, therefore, with a great sense of self-image will accomplish more in life. When I operate on someone’s face then I also change their whole life.

Therefore, I approach my profession with a great sense of responsibility and humility. I consider myself an ethical plastic surgeon, a psychologist, and a servant to my patients. This is how my mentor, Dr. Luis O. Vasconez, trained me and I am grateful to him.”

Practice Specialization

Face
Face Lift
Neck Lift
Mini Thread Facelift
Endoscopic Brow lift (Forehead Lift)
Cheek Augmentation
Facial Implants
Chin Augmentation
Lip Augmentation
Fat Transfer to the Face
Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
Nose Surgery (Rhinoplasty)

Breast
Breast Augmentation
Natural Breast Augmentation with Fat Transfer
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast Reduction
Breast Revision
Breast Reconstruction

Body
Buttock Lift
Buttock Augmentation
Brazilian Buttock Lift
Liposuction
Post Bariatric Surgery
Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
Mommy Makeover
Calf Implants
Body Sculpting
Fat Transfer
Arm Lift
Thigh Lift
Nonsurgical Fat Reduction
Spider Vein Treatment
Upper Body Lift
Lower Body lift

Male Cosmetic Surgery
Facial Implants
Buccal Fat Pad Resection
Pectoral Implants
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Liposuction
Lower Body Lift
Tummy Tuck
Nonsurgical Fat Reduction
Injectables and Fillers

Vaginal Rejuvenation Procedures
Labiaplasty
Vaginoplasty
Clitoral Reduction
Clitoral Enlargement
Vaginal Canal Tightening
G-Spot Amplification

Nonsurgical Treatments
   Wrinkle Treatment
             Botox Cosmetic
            Xeomin
            Dysport
    Contouring
             Kybella
             Sculptra
   Skin Resurfacing
             Dermabrasion
             Chemical Peels – TCA, Phenol, Glycolic

Skin Tightening
Stretch Mark Treatments
Cellulite Treatment
Acne Treatment
Hand Rejuvenation
Anti-Aging Skincare Cosmetics

   Dermal Fillers
             Restylane Lyft
             Restylane Silk
             Restylane
             Juvederm Ultra
             Juvederm Voluma
             Radiesse Face
             Radiesse Hands

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Background & Certification

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Professional Background

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Economics, Brown University, Providence, RI 1992
Medical Doctor (MD) Brown University (Honors), Providence, RI 1996

CLINICAL TRAINING
6/1996 – 6/1999: General surgery residency, Columbia University-Presbyterian Medical Center, NY, NY
8/1999 – 7/2000: Hand, Upper Extremity and Microsurgery fellowship, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
8/2000 – 7/2001: Plastic Surgery residency, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
8/2001 – 7/2002: Chief resident in plastic surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
8/2002 – 5/2003: Clinical Instructor in plastic surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
6/2003 – 10/2005: Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
11/2003 Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery
10/2005 – Present: Private practice in Beverly Hills, California

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
Recipient of Greek National Prize for academic excellence in 1987, 1988, 1989.
Fluency in written and spoken Greek.
Undergraduate years: Teaching assistant in Economics.
Medical school years (pre-clinical): Received honors in anatomy, biochemistry, organ systems pathology and psychiatry.
Medical school years (pre-clinical): Teaching assistant in anatomy and biochemistry.
Medical school years (clinical): Received honors in surgery, vascular surgery (5 months), pediatrics, community health and surgical oncology clerkships.

Teaching Appointments

8/2002 – 5/2003: Clinical Instructor in plastic surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
6/2003 – 10/2005: Assistant Professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Publications and Presentations

Anastasatos, JM. “Postpartum cosmetic plastic surgery” Sino-kor Corporation, Beijing and Nanjing, China, October 26-31, 2012.
Anastasatos, JM. “Global Facial Rejuvenation: Personal Philosophy” International Meeting on Aesthetic and Reconstructive Facial Surgery, May 15, 2009, Mykonos, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “New Techniques in Facial Rejuvenation and Body Contouring” The National Arab –American Medical Association, May 27, 2006, Las Vegas, Nevada

Anastasatos, JM. “Endoscopic breast surgery: Endoscopically assisted breast augmentation and endoscopically assisted minimal incision mastopexy” Plenary lecture 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 4, 2003, Athens, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “Re-evaluating rhinoplasty with grafts” 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 3, 2003, Athens, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “Clinical Evaluation of 472 Malar fat Pad Elevations” 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 2, 2003, Athens, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “Evaluation of 400 Endoscopic Forehead Lifts” 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 2, 2003, Athens, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “Suction assisted lipectomy and mini abdominoplasty vs. standard abdominoplasty: Improved safety and outcome” Plenary Lecture, 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 2, 2003, Athens, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “ Global Facial rejuvenation: Personal Philosophy” Round Table Discussion 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, October 4, 2003, Athens, Greece

Anastasatos, JM. “Botox and Chemical Peels: Treatment, Care, and Complications” September 12, 2003, The Kirklin Clinic, Birmingham, Alabama

Anastasatos, JM. Ahumada LA, de la Torre JI, Collawn SS, Fix RJ, Vasconez LO, “Re-evaluating nasoplasty with Grafts” Presented at the 46th annual meeting of the Southeastern society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, June 3, 2003, West Palm Beach, Florida

Anastasatos, JM. “Endoscopic/Short scar Facelift” Presented at the University of Tennessee meeting “Rejuvenation of the Aging Face,” April 26, 2003, Tampa, Florida

Anastasatos, JM. “Complications of Skin Resurfacing” Presented at the University of Tennessee meeting “Rejuvenation of the Aging Face,” April 26, 2003, Tampa, Florida

Anastasatos JM, Ahumada L, de la Torre J, Vasconez LO. “Nasal cartilage grafts: Our 10 year experience.” Presented at the Aesthetic Society residents and fellows meeting, April 27, 2002, Las Vegas, Nevada

Anastasatos JM. “Anti-aging” Presentation at the Alabama Plastic Surgery Society, January 12, 2002, Birmingham, Alabama

Cerveira JJ, Anastasatos JM, Kerner M, Benvenisty AI, Todd GJ, Nowygrod R. “Results of infrageniculate revascularization using a vein cuff on polytetrafluoroethylene in severe lower extremity ischemia: An institutional experience.” Presented at the 24th Annual Symposium on Vascular Surgery, March 12-16, 1997, Naples, Florida

Anastasatos JM, Kalkstein K, Wanebo HJ, Vezeridis MP. “Diabetes Mellitus: An early marker of pancreatic cancer or part of the natural history of the disease?” Presented at the First International Congress on Pancreatic Cancer, March 28, 1996, Athens, Greece

Panayiotou I, Polychronopoulou S, Anastasatos JM, Keratsopoulou A, Haidas S. “Results of a chemotherapy protocol for the treatment of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in children.” Presented at the 6th Pan-Hellenic Congress on Hematology, November 12, 1993 Kavala, Greece

GRAND ROUNDS
Anastasatos, JM. Chemical Peels. Presented at the plastic surgery grand rounds at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, November 19, 2001

Anastasatos, JM. Aging mechanisms and anti-aging practices. Presented at the plastic surgery grand rounds at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, May 15, 2001

Anastasatos, JM. Infections of the hand. Presented at the plastic surgery grand rounds at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, February 20, 2001

Anastasatos, JM. Tendon healing in the flexor tendon sheath. Presented at the plastic surgery grand rounds at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, March 3, 2000

Anastasatos, JM. The microsurgical repair of peripheral nerves. Presented at the plastic surgery grand rounds at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, October 21, 1999

Anastasatos, JM. Hand transplantation. Presented at the general surgery grand rounds at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, October 1998

Anastasatos, JM. Operative adjuncts for lower extremity revascularization. Presented at general surgery grand rounds at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York, February 26, 1998

Anastasatos JM. Internal carotid artery dissection; case presentation and review of the literature. Overlook Hospital, Summit, New Jersey, December 10, 1997

PUBLICATIONS
Anastasatos, JM. “Pectoral Implants” eMedicine, July 20, 2009

Anastasatos JM, Vasconez LO. “Mechanismos del Envejecimiento y Practicas Anti-Envejecimiento: Evidencia y Suposiciones.” Ibero-Latin-American Magazine of Plastic Surgery, May 2004

Vasconez LO, Anastasatos JM. “An accurate technique for fixation in endoscopic brow lift: a 5-year follow-up.” Plast Reconstr Surg. 2001 Nov; 108 (6): 1811 discussion

Hardy MA, Eiref SD, Anastasatos JM. “Donor and recipient immunomodulation as an aid for limb transplantation.” Transplantation Proceedings. 1998 Sep; 30(6): 2732-6; discussion 2737-8

Lefkoe TP, Walsh WR, Anastasatos JM, Ehrlich MG, Barrach HJ. “Remodeling of articular step-off; is osteoarthritis dependent on defect size?” Clinical Orthopedics and Related Research, Volume 314,
PP 253-265, 1995

BOOK CHAPTERS
Anastasatos JM, Fix RJ. “Full abdominoplasty. Aesthetic Surgery of the Abdominal Wall”.
Editors M. Shiffman, MD and S. Mirrafati, MD, 2005

Awards & Honors

Certificate of Congressional Recognition in honor of Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and work in Plastic Surgery and Philanthropy. Presented April 10, 2014 by Honorable Raul Ruiz, M.D. Member of U.S. House of Representatives

Expert Reviewer for the Medical Board of California

Recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctor for Beverly Hills, CA region in Plastic Surgery

Affiliations & Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

- Providence Tarzana Medical Center, California
- Metropolitan Hospital in Athens, Greece – Chief (Director) of Plastic Surgery
- IASO Hospitals, Athens, Greece

Society Memberships

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Hellenic Society of Plastic Surgeons

Your Consultation

Call For Consultations: (310) 888-4048

Staff & Facilities

Surgical Facility

Surgical Facility:
436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 209
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Medical License(s):
California
New York
Alabama

Languages Spoken

Greek