Our Los Angeles Plastic Surgery Practice - Article & Media Coverage

This section contains articles our Los Angeles plastic surgery doctors have written, as well as appearances in the media. For awards, as well as lectures Dr. Svehlak and Dr. Yamini have been invited to give at various plastic surgery societies and conventions, please visit our Awards section.

Dr. Yamini was quoted in the LA Times in an article "LIPO FOR A SIZE 2: Liposculpture does more than remove fat. Good thing too, when there's not a lot of fat available" by Kavita Daswani.  The article discusses how VASER High-Definition Liposculpture is used not only to remove fat but "also to create a highly defined and sculpted look."

"Instead of simply thinning out the fat on certain parts of the body, the surgeon is attempting to... sculpt the fat to match the contours of the underlying muscle," said Dr. Dan Yamini of Sunset Cosmetic Surgery in Beverly Hills. "It allows for a much more lean and chiseled look that until now could only be achieved through a very aggressive diet and exercise plan."

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Dr. Yamini wrote an article titled "What's the Skinny on Plasma Resurfacing?
Physicians are looking for new resurfacing alternatives that are as effective as ablative lasers but with fewer shortcomings" that was published in the December 2007 issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine. You can read the article online using the link above or download a PDF version.

Dr. Svehlak was featured in National Enquirer Magazine's July 30th 2007 issue discussing tummy tucks.

Dr. Yamini was featured in Stuff Magazine's May 2007 Issue in How to Buy... A New Face. The article offers tips on how to avoid the "done" look when getting a face lift.

One of Dr. Svehlak's patients was featured in an article titled "Cosmetic Surgery Goes ‘Mini': New less invasive techniques are just as effective and easier on the pocket" by by Debbie K. Swanson Patrick on LifeAfter50.com. The article reviews the the latest less-invasive techniques available for more natural-looking results and less downtime and is geared towards people over 50.

Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak were both featured in Elle Magazine's April 2007 issue in "We Have Lift Off," and article about the latest techniques in facelifts and how Portrait Skin Regeneration fits into the picture.

Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak were both featured experts in Black Men Magazine's April/May 2007 issue. In Passport: Your Health by Dr. J Pinnace, the surgeons were asked about the most popular procedures for African American Men.

The Los Angeles plastic surgery practice was featured in two segments on the KTLA Morning Show on March 13th to discuss the Plasma facelift, Juvederm injectable, and Endermologie.

Board certified surgeons Dr. Svehlak and Dr. Yamini were quoted as Los Angeles plastic surgeons discussing Cosmetic Surgery Vacations in Heath & Fitness Sports Magazine's February 2007 issue. The article reviews some of the risks associated with surgery abroad, which has become a trend in recent years. Read article.

Dr. Svehlak, a respected Los Angeles plastic surgeon, was mentioned on October 25th, 2006 on the Today Show when Tara Reid was the featured guest. Tara discussed the botched plastic surgery she had by another doctor in 2004, and how she conducted an exhaustive search for a good surgeon before finally finding Dr. Svehlak, who was able to correct it for her. View the video.

Dr. Svehlak was mentioned on the Tyra Banks show when Tara Reid was the featured guest. The show aired October 31st, 2006. She will be discussing her plastic surgery experiences and her revived career. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Dr. Svehlak was interviewed recently for Access Hollywood regarding the corrective surgery he did on Tara Reid. The footage will be aired Wednesday, October 25th. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Dr. Svehlak was featured in the Oct 11, 2006 US Weekly because of the revision work he did to correct Tara Reid's previously unsatisfactory plastic surgery (her initial breast and lipo surgery was performed by another doctor in 2004). With Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Svehlak's help, Tara was able to "get her confidence back." Read excerpts from this article.

Dr. Yamini had an article on Scarless Breast Reduction featured in LA Health News.

Dr. Svehlak were featured on Dr. Phil Wednesday, January 4th, 2006 on the "Unforgettable Weight Loss Stories" episode, where they spoke to a guest named Jennifer about post-weight loss body makeover surgery. The surgery involves a body lift, which is used to remove excess skin left after massive weight loss. Check your local listings for future air dates and times.


Los Angeles plastic surgery expert Dr. Svehlak was featured on KTLA Morning News on November 15th, 2005 in a segment called Beauty by the Numbers. The topic of discussion was which procedures to consider as we age.

Dr. Svehlak appeared on ABC's The View in September 2005 to discuss teen elective surgery guidelines for both parents and teens to consider. Dr. Svehlak spoke about when the teen plastic surgery is appropriate and other cases when it should be postponed until the teen is both physically and emotionally more mature.


Dr. Yamini, a respected Los Angeles plastic surgeon who lends his expertise to surgery-based television programming, was one of the lecturers from the teams of Extreme Makeover and Dr. 90210 who presented some of his Los Angeles plastic surgery secrets for effective liposuction on Saturday June 18th, 2005 at the Cosmetic Enhancement Expo in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles plastic surgery experts Drs. Svehlak and Yamini co-authored an article entitled "Facial Reshaping using Minimally Invasive Methods" which was published in the March/April 2005 issue of The Aesthetic Surgery Journal. You can download the article as a PDF by clicking here. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader, click the image below to download the plug-in.


Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak co-authored an article titled, "Surgical Strategies for the Body: How to Select the Right Procedure from a Wide Spectrum of Surgical Options"which was featured in Plastic Surgery Product Magazine's May 2005 issue.

Los Angeles plastic surgery practitioner Dr. Yamini was featured in the March 31, 2005 issue of West Hollywood Independent in an article titled "Me and My Botox."


Dr. Svehlak was featured on Entertainment Tonight March 19th and March 20th in an exclusive Tummy Tuck episode on the infamous Beth Smith, who is Dog The Bounty Hunter's wife. He will also be featured on their hit A&E show, Dog The Bounty Hunter in the new season which began airing April 5th, 2005.

Aesthetic Surgery Journal (official publication of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) published an article in it's Dec 2004 issue entitled "The Volumetric Face Lift" which was co-authored by Drs. Svehlak and Yamini. Click here to read the article, which explains why the face lift technique used in this practice helps to create beautiful and natural-looking results.

Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak were both featured on E!'s TV show series, Doctor 90210 in it's first season, and also occasionally in the current season 2. The series began in July 2004. The first episode featuring them aired Sunday, August 8th, 2004.

Los Angeles plastic surgeons Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak both appeared on Entertainment Tonight on Saturday, February 28th, 2004. Drs. Svehlak and Yamini were featured as experts on Botox and injectables such as Radiance, Restylane, and collagen.

Check out the article which featured both Dr. Yamini and Dr. Svehlak: "Secrets of the Trade: Three Physicians Reveal How to Maintain a Busy and Successful Cosmetic Practice in Los Angeles," in May 2003 issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine.

Click here to read Dr. Svehlak's article "The Perfect Lips: In Search of Size and Shape", from the Sept 2003 issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine.

Click here to read the article, "Eyebrow Elevation," and article focusing on brow lifts co-authored by Dr. Yamini in the Sept 2003 issue of Plastic Surgery Products Magazine.