Sunset Cosmetic Surgery

Steven Svehlak M.D., F.A.C.S.

Steven Svehlak, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a founding partner and practicing plastic surgeon at Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in Los Angeles.

Although Dr. Steven Svehlak is now a practicing Los Angeles plastic surgeon, he came from the small quiet town of Oxford, Connecticut. He attended the University of Connecticut, where he received a bachelor of science in biology. He received his medical degree at New York Medical College in 1994. While at medical school, he was introduced to many different areas of medicine, but ultimately chose surgery.

During his five years in general surgery residency at Stamford Hospital in Stamford, Connecticut, Dr. Svehlak was introduced to the art of plastic surgery. He was immediately intrigued with the field, as he found himself being able to work with patients directly and help them reach the image they desired. "Not only will I be able to restore beauty and function, but also improve a persons self-image and confidence." Dr. Svehlak sought further training, and completed an intense and highly competitive plastic surgery program at George Washington University in Washington, D.C in 2001. He learned the techniques of reconstructive surgery, including those applied in cancer, breast, and trauma surgeries. Dr. Svehlak 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. Steven Svehlak was offered an Advanced Aesthetic Fellowship with Dr. Richard Ellenbogen in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Svehlak worked side by side with Dr. Ellenbogen, 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 Dr. Ellenbogen invited Dr. Svehlak to join his practice, Dr. Svehlak decided to open up a practice of his own.

Dr. Svehlak specializes in the short-scar facelift, brow lift, eyelid and ear surgery, facial fat grafting, lip enhancement, chin implants and rhinoplasty. In addition, Dr. Svehlak is a skilled Los Angeles liposuction and liposculpture, tummy tuck, minimal incision natural breast augmentation and breast reduction (both female and male) specialist. His plastic surgery Beverly Hills practice also includes skin cancer removal and reconstruction, reconstruction after mastectomy, revision breast surgery and hand surgery.

Every year, thousands of people who want to feel and look their best seek the professional advice of a plastic surgeon. It may be to gain a competitive edge in the job market and advance their career. It may be to reduce the signs of aging and look more vibrant and youthful. It may be emotional to improve self-image and confidence.

The relationship you build with your surgeon begins with a consultation. During your consultation, I consider several factors most important:

1) I strive to create a comfortable non-pressured atmosphere in order to build a trusting doctor-patient relationship. This allows open communication of the patient's needs and concerns.

2) I believe each Beverly Hills and Los Angeles plastic surgery patient deserves a thorough discussion and thoughtful considerations of the results sought. The consultation is never "rushed" and every question is extremely important.

3) I make every effort to give each patient an accurate, realistic idea of what they can expect after surgery. When deciding on a treatment, more is not necessarily better. The end result should give the patient the desired effect with a very natural look that is not "over done". It should produce minimal discomfort and pain with minimal bruising and swelling, allow quick recovery, and leave minimal scars. I strive to have my patients enjoying regular activities and feeling good about them self soon after surgery.

4) Finally, I adhere to the highest standards of safety and strive to avoid any complications. Many of my patients have fast-paced careers and others are constantly in the public eye. The common factor between all my patients is that they seek confidentiality and the ability to return to their lives immediately. Because of this, my cosmetic surgery Beverly Hills and Los Angeles practice recognizes the balance between surgery and real life.

CURRENT BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
Licensed by the California Board of Medicine
Licensed by the District of Columbia Board of Medicine

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Medical Association
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

ADVANCED COSMETIC SURGERY TRAINING

Dr. Richard Ellenbogen, Beverly Hills, CA
Advanced Cosmetic Surgery Training Fellowship

FELLOWSHIP PLASTIC SURGERY

Plastic Surgery at George Washington University Medical Center, Washington, DC
Childrens National Medical Center, Washington, DC

RESIDENCY

General Surgery Residency, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center/Program in Surgery, Stamford, CT

SURGICAL INTERNSHIP

The Stamford Hospital, Stamford CT, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, intership in general surgery

MEDICAL SCHOOL

New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
Degree: Medicine

COLLEGE

University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
B.S., Biology, Chemistry Minor

Dr. Daniel Yamini, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.C.S.

Dr. Daniel Yamini is a founding partner and practicing Beverly Hills plastic surgeon at Sunset Cosmetic Surgery.

Dr. Daniel Yamini grew up in Westlake Village, a northern suburb of Los Angeles. As a highly motivated and accomplished student, he was honored as the valedictorian at the top-ranked Westlake High School. That distinction, among others, earned him a scholarship to Stanford University to pursue his undergraduate education in Biology and Psychology. While at Stanford, Dr. Yamini focused on merging the study of human biology as well as adult and child psychology. In fact, Dr. Yamini was a part-time instructor at the prestigious Stanford Bing School for Children to study child behavior and development.

Given his passion to understand human biology and behavior, Dr. Yamini entered medical school with the initial goals of pursuing psychiatry. However, soon after participating in surgical training, his new passion was discovered. At that point Dr. Yamini devoted himself to mastering the art of surgery. While attending the rigorous UCLA-Harbor Surgical training program, Dr. Yamini proved to be an outstanding clinician, surgeon, and scientific researcher. His six years of training afforded him command of a host of surgical disciplines including breast, open-heart, thoracic, vascular, and oncology surgery. In addition, he developed and honed his enthusiasm for plastic surgery under the supervision of the prestigious UCLA plastic surgical faculty.

Dr. Yamini was accepted to the Providence Hospital Plastic Surgery Program in Michigan. His training was led by the world-renowned Dr. Ian Thomas Jackson at the Craniofacial Institute. Dr. Jackson, who was the head of Plastic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic, is considered one of the true Fathers of plastic surgery. Here, Dr. Yamini again proved to be highly skilled in the delicate art of plastic surgery. He further distinguished himself with numerous research projects, multiple scientific paper and many speaking engagements throughout the world. Dr. Yamini has been invited to present his work with cosmetic surgery at the premiere international cosmetic conference (ASAPS) the last three consecutive years.

To achieve the epitome in cosmetic surgical training, Dr. Yamini pursued an advanced fellowship in facial, and body cosmetic surgery with one of the most experienced and renowned cosmetic surgeons in the world Dr. Richard Ellenbogen. Although Dr. Ellenbogen invited Dr. Yamini to join him at his practice, Dr. Yamini decided to pursue a practice of his own with Dr. Svehlak.

His many years of training and experience have earned this Beverly Hills plastic surgeon the trust and confidence of many patients, and Dr. Yamini has earned the recognition as one of America's Top Surgeons.

There are three cornerstones to my practice which I am proud of, and constantly try to nurture: patient satisfaction, comfort, and safety.

Patient Satisfaction
Because my practice focuses on cosmetic quality rather than quantity; I have the luxury to spend a great deal of time with each patient, developing a relationship of trust and respect. I like to listen carefully to my patient's goals, desires, and expectations with cosmetic surgery. This allows me to fully educate my patients about their best options, and to come up with a mutual plan to achieve our objectives.

My surgical and artistic approach is to achieve the most natural, rejuvenating, and aesthetically pleasing results without changing the essence of who you are.

I will consider my goal accomplished only when my patients are totally satisfied with their results.

Patient Comfort
Along with my colleagues, we have designed unique surgical and anesthesia techniques not just for optimal beauty and natural results, but also to cause the least patient discomfort. These techniques and approaches will all be discussed at the time of our consultation.

We have been blessed with one of the friendliest, most supportive, and most attentive staff, both in the office and the operating room.

Our personnel have tremendous professionalism and experience with cosmetic surgery and they are always available to answer your questions.

I follow my patients very closely and frequently to ensure optimal healing and recovery; so you are always welcomed in our office. I also make myself available virtually 24/7 to address any of my patient concerns. If I am not in town, my partner Dr. Svehlak will attend very carefully to all my patients.

Patient Safety
I have completed over eight years of surgical, plastic, and advanced cosmetic training and have performed over 4,000 procedures. Throughout this period I have always paid attention to every detail and have never compromised the safety of any of my patients.

I am constantly optimizing our own techniques as well as incorporating new innovations that are beneficial to our patients.

Our office and operating center follows a very strict and comprehensive federal guideline for safety and has always been accredited by the appropriate authorities (AAAASF).

We use the most experienced board-certified anesthesiologists who have taken care of thousands of cosmetic patients.

For all these reasons, I am confident you will have a very positive experience with our office.

CURRENT BOARD CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery
Licensed by the California Board of Medicine

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY AFFILIATIONS

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery American Society of Plastic Surgeons California Medical Association California Society of Plastic Surgeons Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons Advisory Board Member