Plastic Surgery Art and Science Institute: Dr. David Sahar, MD

Dr. David Sahar is a board-certified plastic surgeon and founder of Plastic Surgery Art and Science Institute, serving patients throughout Beverly Hills and Greater Los Angeles. His practice focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, breast revision, fat grafting, and body-contouring procedures.

His areas of expertise include breast reconstruction after mastectomy, tissue-expander and implant reconstruction, reconstruction following radiation treatment, breast fat grafting, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, abdominoplasty, and liposuction.

Dr. Sahar approaches every patient as an individual. Before recommending a procedure, he considers the patient’s anatomy, medical and surgical history, concerns, treatment experience, and long-term goals. His priority is to provide clear information, honest recommendations, and a carefully developed plan grounded in safety and realistic expectations.

Experience in Surgery, Research, and Education
Dr. Sahar brings extensive academic, clinical, teaching, and research experience to his practice. He completed his undergraduate and medical education at the University of Minnesota, followed by general surgery training through the University of California, San Francisco–East Bay Program and advanced training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the University of California, Davis.

His professional work has included cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, surgical education, clinical research, and the development of techniques intended to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Dr. Sahar’s research has received recognition from medical institutions and professional organizations, particularly in the areas of fat grafting and post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. His work has included research examining fat grafting safety, reconstruction following mastectomy, and surgical innovation.

His research and academic contributions have received awards from organizations including the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

A Thoughtful, Patient-Centered Approach
Dr. Sahar believes that strong surgical care begins with careful listening and clear education. A consultation is not simply about selecting a procedure. It is an opportunity to understand the patient’s concerns, discuss the available options, and determine what can be accomplished safely and realistically.

For cosmetic patients, the goal is to create balanced, natural-looking results that complement the patient’s anatomy rather than following a standard formula.

For breast reconstruction and revision patients, planning may also need to account for cancer treatment, radiation, previous surgery, scar tissue, implants, tissue quality, and the possibility of staged procedures.

Across both cosmetic and reconstructive care, Dr. Sahar combines surgical precision with artistic judgment and evidence-based planning....more