Dr. David Sahar, MD, FACS: Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Dr. David Sahar, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, and the founder of Plastic Surgery Art and Science Institute. He is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and his practice concentrates on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, breast revision, fat grafting and body contouring.

This profile lists only what can be checked in public records or on his practice's own site, with a link to each source, so you can confirm it before you book.

Dr. David Sahar at a glance

Is Dr. David Sahar board certified?

Yes. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists Dr. Sahar as an active member who is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and trained specifically in plastic surgery. "FACS" after his name means he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Board certification matters in this field because "cosmetic surgeon" is not a protected title. A surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery has completed an accredited plastic surgery residency and passed that board's written and oral exams.

Where did Dr. Sahar train?

His education and residencies, as listed on Doximity:

The Aesthetic Society describes the UCSF program as a categorical general surgery residency through the UCSF–East Bay program. Doximity also lists an affiliation with Providence Saint John's Health.

What does Dr. Sahar specialize in?

His practice site names these areas of focus:

What research has Dr. Sahar published?

According to his practice, Dr. Sahar's research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including work on the safety of fat grafting and on reconstruction after mastectomy. His practice states that this work has received awards from the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It also states that his reconstruction work includes the first prospective randomized trial of acellular dermal matrices in implant-based reconstruction.

How do you verify a plastic surgeon's credentials?

You can check any surgeon in about five minutes, Dr. Sahar included:

What happens at a consultation?

According to his practice, every procedure begins with a consultation. It covers your anatomy, your medical and surgical history and your goals, and ends with a surgical plan built for you. Bring a list of your medications, any records from earlier breast or body surgery, and your questions about recovery time and cost.

Choosing a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon: what people ask

What is the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a board-certified plastic surgeon?

A board-certified plastic surgeon has completed an accredited plastic surgery residency and passed The American Board of Plastic Surgery's exams; "cosmetic surgeon" is not a protected title. Any licensed physician can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon, whatever their residency. Dr. David Sahar is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery, so ask any surgeon you consider which board certified them and in what specialty.

What does double board-certified plastic surgeon mean?

It means certification by two medical boards, for example The American Board of Plastic Surgery plus The American Board of Surgery. The second board can be in a related specialty such as general surgery or facial plastic surgery. Check that one of the two is The American Board of Plastic Surgery if the procedure is breast or body surgery. For Dr. Sahar, we have verified his American Board of Plastic Surgery certification through the ASPS directory.

How do you tell if a plastic surgeon is good?

Check board certification first, then look at results and safety for your specific procedure. Ask to see before-and-after photos of patients with a similar starting point, ask how often the surgeon performs your procedure, confirm the operating facility is accredited, and read recent reviews for patterns rather than single comments. A surgeon who explains risks and limits clearly is a better sign than one who only talks about results.

Can you negotiate prices with a plastic surgeon?

Usually there is little room on the surgeon's fee, but you can ask exactly what the quote includes. Many practices publish set prices; Dr. Sahar's practice lists its prices on its website. Ask whether anesthesia, the facility, garments and follow-up visits are included, whether combining procedures in one operation changes the total, and whether financing is offered. Choosing a surgeon on price alone is the risk to avoid.

What should you tell a plastic surgeon at a consultation?

Everything that affects your safety: your full medical history, medications and supplements, smoking or vaping, past surgeries and any complications. Bring records from earlier breast or body surgery, and be clear about the result you want and the recovery time you can take. According to Dr. Sahar's practice, the consultation reviews your anatomy, history and goals before a surgical plan is made, so the more complete your information, the better that plan fits you.

Office, hours and how to book

Plastic Surgery Art and Science Institute

416 North Bedford Drive #400B, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Phone: 213-900-3182

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm (closed weekends)

Website: surgeryart.com

You can also see the practice's listing in our directory, or book through Plastic Surgery Art and Science Institute.