Thomas Ivan

read moreAfter 33 years of Plastic Surgery Practice, I have decided to retire and therefore will no longer be providing medical services effective April 1, 2014. My practice has been transferred to Beverly Hills Physicians group which includes several Plastic Surgeons who are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. If you choose to stay with Beverly Hills Physicians for your future plastic surgical needs, the Plastic Surgeon for my Lancaster office is Andrew Cohen, MD and for the Beverly Hills office, Maher Anous, MD and William Bruno, MD, all of whom are Board Certified Plastic Surgeons.

read moreDr. Ivan Thomas, MD, FACS, is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing cosmetic surgery in Los Angeles, CA, who has been improving the lives of patients since 1983. At his Los Angeles (Beverly Hills) and Lancaster practices, the finest care is provided in a comfortable, professional environment. His goal is to provide each patient with a rewarding experience that he or she can enjoy for years to come. Dr. Thomas has extensive experience and a flawless reputation. It is his constant goal to find the right solution for each patient's individual aesthetic needs.

read moreBrachioplasty better known as Arm Tuck or Arm Lift is an operation designed to remove excessive arm skin. Loose and hanging arm skin is an undesirable appearance for many individuals. The amount of excess skin is best noticed when the arms are held in horizontal position. Women in particular are very self-conscious and try to hide the deformity by wearing long sleeves. Although laxity of the arm skin is part of our aging process it is also seen in certain individuals at a younger age. Certainly, weight gain followed by weight loss is an important factor in a significant number of patients.