Dr. Patrick H. Bitter Jr.'s Credentials

Accepting New Patients

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Biography

Patrick Bitter, Jr., M.D. is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in non-surgical treatments to improve skin health and delay aging and anti-aging medicine. He is the founder of Advanced Aesthetic Dermatology and maintains medical practices in Los Gatos, CA (Silicon Valley) and Beverly Hills, CA. He graduated from the University of California with highest honors in Biology. He received his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed his dermatology residency at Stanford University School of Medicine in 1986. Dr. Bitter is regarded as the pioneer in the use of pulsed light technology for skin rejuvenation. He is the developer of the acclaimed FotoFacial procedure using pulsed light to rejuvenate aged skin. He has authored several groundbreaking scientific papers on the use of pulsed light for skin rejuvenation. He is a sought after lecturer and teacher and has taught over six thousand physicians worldwide in the use of pulsed light. San Jose Sharks Team Dermatologist Dr. Bitter has been featured as a celebrity dermatologist on ABCs Extreme Makeover. He is a member of several professional societies including Fellowship in the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and ASLMS. Dr. Bitter has been a consultant to the medical laser device industry and to nutritional and anti-aging companies. He is in demand as a speaker, physican trainer, and educator of proven and new emerging technologies. He is also a long standing member of his community, an accomplished triathlete, husband, father and grandfather to three much loved grandchildren. In 2018 he was selected as a finalist for Global Aesthetic Awards Dermatologist of the Year!

Education

• University of California (Grad. 1978)
• Stanford University School of Medicine (Grad. 1982)

Areas of Expertise

• CoolTone
• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) For Hairloss, Rejuvenation and Scars
• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Injections
• Lip And Chin Augmentation
• Soft Tissue
• Platelet Rich Fibrin (PRF)
• Clear
• Sciton Laser
• Zwave
• Aesthetic
• Smartlipo
• Microneedling Facials
• Hand Rejuvenation And Reflation
• Platelet Rich Plasma (prp) Injections
• PRP hair restoration/ skin
• Laser Vaginal Therapy
• Hydrafacial Md®
• Kybella®
• Cool Sculpting
• Botox®
• Liquid Facelift
• Filler Treatment
• Laser Hair Removal
• Fotofacial IPL BBL
• Asclera Sclerotherapy (spider Veins)
• Platelet Rich Plasma
• Lip Augmentation / Enhancement
• Prp Hair Loss Treatment
• Non-surgical Nose Job
• Microneedling (with PRP)
• Sculptra
• Laser Scar Treatment
• Scar Treatment
• Laser Skin Treatments
• Lip Augmentation
• Microneedling (Acne Scarring, Skin Pigmentation)
• Cryotherapy
• Injectable Filler
• Pain Management Services
• Body Treatments
• Diva Tyte
• Prp Hair Growth
• Microneedling Skin Therapy
• Coolsculpting ®
• Thread Lift
• Halo™ Hybrid Fractional Laser
• Skin Tightening
• Cosmetic
• PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) Hair Restoration
• Latisse®

Publications & Research

• Rejuvenation of Gene Expression Pattern of Aged Human Skin by Broadband Light Treatment: A Pilot Stu
• NON INVASIVE REJUVENATION OF PHOTO DAMAGED SKIN USING PULSED LIGHT TECHNOLOGY
• Retrospective Evaluation of the Long-term Antiaging Effects of BroadBand Light Therapy
• What's next for LIght-Based Therapies
• Acne Treatment With 3-Step Broadband Light Protocol
• Delaying Skin Aging in Fitzpatrick Skin Types I Through V With Forever Young BBL
• Vascular and Pigmented Lesions