Dr. Alter in Beverly Hills, California

Name: Gary J. Alter, MD
Last name: Alter
Gender: male
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1993
Years experience: 30
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://www.altermd.com/
Business: Gary J. Alter, MD, with a main office as well in New York City and Dubai
Address: 416 N Bedford Dr.
Address suite: Ste. 400
Phone: (646) 791-3355
International phone number: +16467913355
City: Beverly Hills
State: California
Zip Code: 90210
Country: US
Additional Address: 461 Park Ave South
Seventh Floor
New York, NY 10017
Statement: Dr. Gary J. Alter has been a double-board-certified plastic surgeon for nearly three decades. One of the first physicians to be certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Urology, Dr. Alter specializes in genital plastic surgery, including genital aesthetics and reconstructive procedures. His bicoastal practice includes locations in both Beverly Hill, California, and New York City.

Over nearly three decades, Dr. Alter has performed over 10,000 genital surgeries and pioneered both male and female aesthetic genital procedures, as well as gender confirmation surgeries. He has invented many surgical techniques that have been adopted by other plastic surgeons in the field, including the Alter central wedge labiaplasty (aka the Alter “V” labiaplasty), which preserves the original labia edge and reduces postoperative pain.

Dr. Alter received his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine, where he also completed a surgical residency. He went on to complete a urology residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and a plastic surgery residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He was also selected as a fellow for the genitourinary reconstruction and plastic surgery program at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia.

Demand for Dr. Alter’s expertise in genital anatomy and cosmetic procedures has led to frequent appearances and interviews with media outlets such as The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, “Botched,” “Strange Sex,” USA Today, Allure, Self, Glamour, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, “The Larry King Show,” and more. He was a featured plastic surgeon on the E! show “Dr. 90210” for five seasons.

Currently, Dr. Alter is an assistant clinical professor of plastic surgery at UCLA School of ChBFW Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Americans Association of Plastic Surgeons, the American Urological Association, and the Society of Genitourinary Reconstructive Surgeons.
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges:

UCLA Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai, and Olympia Hospital in LA. Dr Alter invented and published the Wedge Technique for Labiaplasty, and is invited to lecture all over the world regarding genital surgery. He has written the only published article in a major medical journal for reconstruction of botched labias

Education:

Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley
Medical: MD, UCLA

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
Urology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Plastic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, 1992
Fellowship: Genital Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, Virginia

Gary J. Alter, MD

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Gary James Alter (ABMSUID -030)

Viewed: 7/25/2008
Day of birth: private

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 12/1/2007 – 12/31/2017
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/8/1997 – 12/31/2007
American Board of Urology
Urology – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 2/4/1981 –
Education: 1973 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 416 N Bedford Dr Ste 400Beverly Hills, CA 90210-4318 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 34.0684314,-118.4050372

Primary location:

Location name: Beverly Hills
State: CA
Country: US
Map point: 34.0752,-118.3990021

Treatments:

Areola Reduction Surgery
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Cheek Augmentation
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clitoral Hood Reduction
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Feminizing Top Surgery
FemTouch
Forehead Reduction
G-Shot
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hair Loss Treatment
Hymenoplasty
Labia Puffing
Labiaplasty
Laser Liposuction
Latisse
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Liposuction Revision
Male Tummy Tuck
Masculinizing Top Surgery
Mastectomy
Mentor Breast Implants
Microneedling
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mole Removal
Mommy Makeover
Monsplasty
Nipple Surgery
O-Shot
Panniculectomy
Penis Enlargement
Perineoplasty
PRP for Hair Loss
PRP Injections
Radiesse
Rhinoplasty
SAFELipo
SculpSure
Sientra Breast Implants
Subcision
Thigh Lift
Transgender Metoidioplasty
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaginal Rejuvenation
Vaginoplasty
Vampire Facelift

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.7
Profile views: 77390
Answer count: 1644
Review count: 60
1 star count: 4
4 star count: 2
5 star count: 49
Total star count: 55
Star rating: 4.2849582864095
Photo count last three months: 6
Answer count last three months: 9
Photo and answer count last three months: 15
Lead count last three months: 42
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Dec 6, 2007
Profile modified: Nov 10, 2023
Profile photo modified: Nov 10, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Premier
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: Yes
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Is Top Doctor: 1
Doctor Designation Start Time: Oct 19, 2023
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 19, 2024

Locations

Beverly Hills, CA, US. GPS coordinates: 34.0752,-118.3990021
New York, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 43.2994,-74.21790314
New York, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7561,-73.98699951
Manhattan, NY, US. GPS coordinates: 40.7499,-73.98799896

Latest ratings of treatments

Labiaplasty (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Jul 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Nov 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Aug 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Labiaplasty (Oct 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 4/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
Labiaplasty (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Feb 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Jun 2020) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 1/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Labiaplasty (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Clitoral Hood Reduction (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Feb 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5
Vaginal Rejuvenation (Apr 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Apr 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
Labiaplasty (Nov 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
Labiaplasty (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (May 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Labiaplasty Prices

$17700 – Nov 17, 2020
$7726 – Jul 2023
$12400 – Mar 3, 2017
$9975 – Nov 21, 2019
$14000 – Aug 19, 2022
$11250 – May 2, 2018
$19900 – Aug 26, 2022
$19900 – Aug 26, 2022
$19900 – Aug 26, 2022
$19900 – Aug 26, 2022
$14000 – Aug 19, 2022
$27000 – Mar 30, 2022
$17700 – Nov 17, 2020
$12400 – Jun 2, 2015 – New York, NY
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$13000 – Jul 25, 2017
$7000 – Aug 2020 – Los Angeles, CA
$9000 – May 6, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA
$18000 – Jan 26, 2019
$7726 – Apr 2020
$18000 – Jan 26, 2019
$9975 – Nov 21, 2019
$9450 – Aug 21, 2015 – New York, NY
$6500 – Oct 2018 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14801 – Oct 2018 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14801 – Oct 2018 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14801 – Sep 2018 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14801 – Nov 30, -0001 – Beverly Hills, CA
$11250 – May 2, 2018
$11250 – May 2, 2018
$11250 – May 2, 2018
$11250 – May 2, 2018
$13000 – Jul 25, 2017
$5500 – Mar 31, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA
$16000 – Jul 20, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA
$12400 – Mar 3, 2017
$12400 – Mar 3, 2017
$12400 – Mar 3, 2017
$12400 – Mar 3, 2017
$12400 – Mar 3, 2017
$24688 – Oct 14, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA
$18991 – Oct 14, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA
$16000 – Jul 20, 2016 – Beverly Hills, CA
$8000 – Dec 11, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA
$7000 – May 29, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
$10300 – Apr 7, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
$9450 – Aug 21, 2015 – New York, NY
$9450 – Aug 21, 2015 – New York, NY
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$6500 – Aug 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$12400 – Jun 2, 2015 – New York, NY
$7000 – May 29, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
$7000 – May 29, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
$7000 – May 29, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
$7000 – May 29, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
$10300 – Apr 7, 2015 – Beverly Hills, CA
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$14000 – Jan 28, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$6500 – Mar 19, 2014 – Manhattan, NY
$9000 – May 6, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA
$9000 – May 6, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA
$5500 – Mar 31, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA

Other Prices

$9450 – Aug 21, 2015 – New York, NY
$5500 – Mar 31, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA

Clitoral Hood Reduction Prices

$17000 – Apr 21, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA
$13000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$13000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$17000 – Apr 21, 2015 – Los Angeles, CA

Labia Augmentation Prices

$14801 – Apr 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14801 – Apr 2017 – Beverly Hills, CA

MTF Vaginoplasty Prices

$30000 – Feb 16, 2004

Other Prices

$8500 – Apr 6, 2012 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14000 – Oct 10, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA
$14000 – Oct 10, 2014 – Beverly Hills, CA
$13000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$13000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$13000 – Jul 25, 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA

Liposuction Prices

$150 – Dec 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$150 – Dec 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA
$150 – Dec 2013 – Beverly Hills, CA

Scars Treatment Prices

$8500 – Apr 6, 2012 – Beverly Hills, CA

Practice Locations

Name & Website

Gary J Alter MD Plastic Surgery – Beverly Hills, https://www.altermd.com/

Address

416 N. Bedford Dr.Ste. 400, Beverly Hills, California, US, 90210 (GPS coordinates: 34.0683718,-118.405005)

Phone

(310) 275-5566

Working Hours

Created / Modified

Aug 25, 2020 / Oct 7, 2020

Name & Website

Gary J Alter MD Plastic Surgery – New York, https://www.altermd.com/

Address

461 Park Ave. S7th Fl., New York, New York, US, 10016 (GPS coordinates: 40.7451787,-73.9823329)

Phone

+12123210749

Working Hours

Created / Modified

Aug 25, 2020 / Oct 13, 2022

Doctor’s answers

Question

Answer Header & Date

Answer Snippet

Preserving the front side of the prepuce, do you think it’s possible?

Clitoral hood reduction
Nov 14, 2023

Your labia minora and clitoral hood can be reduced to improve the appearance. A labiaplasty with a clitoral hood reduction can reduce your hood size. However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common labiaplasty techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labiaplasty very differently….

Do I need a clitoral hood reduction?

Do I need a clitoral hood reduction
Oct 27, 2023

It is difficult to determine your anatomy because of your photos. However, your photo reveals that either your upper labia or lower hood has thick tissue that looks like it can be removed if it bothers you physically or psychologically. I suggest you send more photos of your entire genital region with your labia open and closed for better evaluation.

Gary J. Alter, M.D.
Beverly Hills, CA – NYC

Why is there risk of nerve damage to the clitoris with a labiaplasty?

Nerve damage from labiaplasty
Oct 4, 2023

If desired, your labia minora and clitoral hood can be reduced to improve the appearance. A labiaplasty with a clitoral hood reduction can reduce your hood size. However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common labiaplasty techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labiaplasty very…

How is the clitoral hood reduced? Top, sides or only trimmed near the labia?

Clitoral hood reduction
Sep 21, 2023

Where is the skin removed? I feel I have an extra “lip” area on the bottom.

Clitoral hood reduction.
Sep 17, 2023

If your clitoral hood is wide and protuberant. It can be decreased somewhat by reducing the sides. I pioneered a clitoropexy with clitoral hood reduction in which the clitoris is pushed closer to the pubic bone and the width, thickness, length, and protuberance of the clitoral hood can be decreased. With this procedure, I lift up the clitoral hood skin, move the clitoris closer to the pubic bone, thin the tissues under the clitoral hood skin, and then remove a large amount of excess skin….

Can my clitoromegaly be fixed? Hopeful with recent research

Clitoris reduction
Sep 12, 2023

I reviewed your photos. You have a very large clitoris. What is the cause of your enlargement?
Have you ever taken male hormones or had a hormone issue. You may want to see an endocrinologist to evaluate your hormone levels, but they are usually normal.

Very few surgeons perform a clitoris reduction, since it is technically challenging and is rarely taught. It is an intricate procedure, since the sensory nerves have to be carefully preserved. I have done over 80 reductions without any…

35 y/o unhappy with labiaplasty results – which type of revision procedure is best for me?

Unhappy with labiaplasty
Sep 5, 2023

I wonder if you had significant weight loss as it appears that your pubic area may have descended and drooped, which may be causing you genitalia to be redundant and excessive. You may need a pubic lift to elevate your pubic skin which would elevate your genitalia and make it look more youthful.

Your labia have been reduced, but they are still redundant. That can also be reduced by doing a wedge labiaplasty, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. Another…

Can a labiaplasty be done using a combination of both the wedge and trim technique?

Combination wedge and trim labiaplasty
Sep 5, 2023

One of the two most common labiaplasty techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labioplasty very differently. They essentially trim the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and leave a long suture line instead of the normal labial edge. Their technique is the same whether a scalpel or a laser is used. This often causes…

Already had a labiaplasty but still not happy, what procedures can I do in USA for a Barbie doll look

Labiaplasty revision
Sep 5, 2023

As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques. Your previous surgeon left considerable tissue on the sides of your labia and on your clitoral hood. The reconstruction is more difficult than a primary labiaplasty and should be done by a plastic surgeon with extensive experience in labia reconstruction. I published the first and most extensive paper on labia…

What labia reduction procedure would you recommend?

Labiaplasty techniques
Aug 20, 2023

I reviewed your photos. Your labia minora and clitoral hood are very enlarged. A labiaplasty with a clitoral hood reduction can reduce your size. However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common labiaplasty techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labioplasty very differently. They…

What are all the possible ways clitoral sensation could be lost after Labiaplasty?

Loss of clitoral sensation with labiaplasty
Aug 20, 2023

One of the two most common techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge technique. Gynecologists and most plastic surgeons perform a labioplasty very differently. They essentially trim the labia minora (inner vaginal lips) and leave a long suture line instead of the normal labial edge. Their technique is the same whether a scalpel or a laser is used. This can lead to scallops and…

Tips for seeking revision of previous labiaplasty after severe hormonal changes caused major regrowth

Re-do previous labiaplasty
Jul 23, 2023

As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming techniques. You had a trimming labiaplasty and have had some re-growth, which resulted in asymmetry, excess clitoral hood, and scalloping. If you wish symmetry with elimination of the scallops and a natural appearance, I would do a wedge reduction on the right and probably a clitoral hood flap to build up the left and remove most o…

What is most effective medicine/treatment for labiaplasty related scar pain?

Labiaplasty pain
Jul 23, 2023

Scar pain after a labiaplasty usually gets better with time. If not, several conservative treatments can be tried such as cortisone cream, PRP, and stem cells. If those fail, then reconstructive surgery is necessary to excise the scar and replace the area with normal healthy tissue by rearranging the tissues in the vulva.

As the inventor and innovator of the wedge technique in 1994, I reconstruct many women who have had labia reductions by other surgeons, both wedge and trimming…

Do I need a clitoral hood reduction with my labiaplasty?

Clitoral hood reduction
Jul 23, 2023

You have a large, wide protuberant clitoral hood, which should be reduced at the same time as your labiaplasty. Your hood would look much larger if it is not done. A labiaplasty with a clitoral hood reduction can reduce your hood size. However, it must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common labiaplasty techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge…

Is de-epithelization safe in terms of nerve damge prevention?

Labiaplasty
Jul 16, 2023

A labiaplasty must be performed by a surgeon with experience. One of the two most common techniques is the central wedge technique, which I invented in 1995 and published in the plastic surgery textbooks. It is also known as the “V” or wedge technique. It has a better blood supply than a posterior or inferior wedge. With this technique, I do de-epithialize the wedge, which helps the closure to be more secure and prevents it from falling apart. It does not affect the nerves at all….

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