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Dr. Sarmela Sunder, MD

Bio

Dr. Sunder is a board certified and fellowship trained surgeon specializing in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Sunder realized at a young age that she had a special talent for art, getting accepted into a program for gifted young artists. However, her true passion for medicine brought her to the Johns Hopkins University, where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa, with a double major. She received her medical training at Cornell Medical College. Her career then took her to Stanford University for an internship in General Surgery, followed by residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. During her final year, she served as Chief Resident, teaching medical students and training other residents. Dr. Sunder was accepted to a prestigious fellowship accredited by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, training under internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon and p! ast president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Dr. Sarmela Sunder concentrated her training specifically on the face and neck, believing that a surgeon should properly focus on one field in order to be truly exceptional. Her extensive training combined with her innate sense for aesthetics gives her a distinctive approach for management of her patients. Combining this with the fact that Dr. Sunder represents a woman’s perspective, allows her to offer her patients a unique and exclusive experience in her Beverly Hills and Encino offices.

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Affiliation:

  • Otolaryngology, Sunder Plastic Surgery

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Activity

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery:
    Cosmetic Procedures for Arms on the Rise, Plastic Surgeons Say

    MONDAY, April 29 (HealthDay News) -- More women are getting arm lifts, according to newly released statistics, with the number growing from about 300 procedures in 2000 to about 15,000 in 2012.

    This type of cosmetic procedure can include removal of fat by liposuction or surgery called bra...Full Article

  • Sharecare News
    Sharecare News posted a story about Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery:
    Some Face Transplant Patients May Regain Sensory, Motor Function

    FRIDAY, Oct. 26 (HealthDay News) -- Within a year after having face transplant surgery, some patients regain sensory and motor functions such as the ability to speak, chew food and smile, experts have found.

    For the study, Dr. Bohdan Pomahac, director of the plastic surgery transplantatio...Full Article

  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: Teenage Rhinoplasty

    Last week, one of my patients from Calabasas brought in her 16 year old daughter for a rhinoplasty consultation because of a septal deviation and a prominent hump on her nose. One of her first questions was whether she was “too young” to have a rhinoplasty. This is a great question that I often get

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: How I Soften Smile Lines

    I have many patients who come in because they don’t like their nasolabial folds (aka “smile lines” or “parentheses”) and want to have them filled in to make them appear softer. It is common to fill the folds with a dermal filler such as Restylane, Juvederm, Perlane or Radiesse. However, depending on the

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: Pamper Me Fabulous
    I am honored and excited to be speaking at the Expert Corner at Pamper Me Fabulous – Rewarding & Empowering Women, this coming weekend at the beautiful Terranea Resort. I will be talking about cutting-edge non-surgical techniques and technologies that I rely on to help my patients maintain a youthful appearance....Full Post
  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: Non-surgical Brow Lift and Non-Invasive Facelift
    Another topic that was discussed with a lot of enthusiasm was Ultherapy, by Ulthera. The ultrasound technology, which tightens and lifts the soft tissues of the face and neck, has become a popular choice for patients of all ages who are looking for a non-invasive facelift or non-invasive brow lift. The device has only been available...Full Post
  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: Fat transfer Facelift
    Combining a facelift with fat transfer offers patients an incomparable result. I recently attended the national meeting for the American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. While there was great discussion about some new trends and some other established techniques, one of the topics that received a lot...Full Post
  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD answered:
    Is makeup bad for skin health?

    I think the key here is to keep everything in moderation. While many of us enjoy wearing make-up, it is important to allow your skin and pores to “breathe.” It is important to completely remove all make-up at night before going to bed. In the past much of our make-up was very drying or caused con

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: Want fuller lips? Lip augmentation in Beverly Hills

    Many women, and men, associate full lips on a woman with youth and femininity. That is why it is no surprise that so many women come into the practice asking for lip augmentation. Most patients are perfectly content with a temporary option, such as that provided with fillers. I prefer to use Restylane or Juvederm to plump up

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: Ultherapy Nonsurgical Facelifts and Browlifts

    Ultherapy has been gaining popularity and we have had many patients coming in to both the Encino and Beverly Hills offices, asking about the device that touts "non-surgical facelifts" and "non-invasive browlifts." I will address the our most frequently asked questions about Ultherapy here:

    How does

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD has posted a blog entry: FDA Approves New Alternative to Botox

    Just a few days ago, the FDA approved Xeomin (incobotulinum toxin A) for the improvement of glabellar lines, or the vertical frown lines on the forhead (“the angry 11’s”). Xeomin is a form of botulinum toxin similar to Botox and Dysport, and represents another option for treating dynamic lines and

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD answered:
    What is an earlobe lift?

    As we age, our earlobes stretch out, get thinner and become flatter. An earlobe lift involves removing some tissue from the earlobe itself or from behind the earlobe, and then suturing the ear lobe into a more youthful position. 

    For patients who prefer something less invasive, dermal fillers can

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  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD answered:
    What is an earlobe lift?

    As we age, our earlobes stretch out, get thinner and become flatter. An earlobe lift involves removing some tissue from the earlobe itself or from behind the earlobe, and then suturing the ear lobe into a more youthful position. 

    For patients who prefer something less invasive, dermal fillers can

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    Sarmela Sunder, MD answered:
    What is a mini-facelift?
    What is involved in a mini-lift varies depending on the surgeon. However, in general, it is a less involved version of that particular surgeon's traditional facelift. It may involve a shorter scar and usually involves less dissection. The advantage of a mini-lift is that it generally requires a shorter...  Full Post
  • Sarmela Sunder, MD
    Sarmela Sunder, MD answered:
    Will prior sun damage affect my facelift?

    Prior sun exposure and sun damage affects the quality of skin. Because of this, sun-damaged skin is not as supple or healthy as skin that has not experienced the ravages of the sun. If you have had prior sun damage, it will affect the facelift results in that you may realize that the quality of the

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