Gary J. Alter, MD

Dr. Alter saved me. I had a botched labiaplasty/perineoplasty back in 2022. The doctor was an OBGYN who falsely represented her qualifications and actually had no training in plastics, so performed the trim technique like a 2 year old using scissors for the first time. Don’t even get me started on her upselling the surgery in the first place - DO NOT GO TO AN OBGYN FOR THIS SURGERY! Dr. Alter literally invented the wedge technique, which is now used by all the best quality surgeons. He was able to correct the scalloped edges of my labia as well as replace a large part of the amputated labia to perfection. The people in his surgical room took such excellent care of me and even the anesthesiologist was so kind and cozy. His office staff are really lovely as well. After I returned home (this was an out of town procedure) Dr. Alter made himself available via text and was great about answering my questions ASAP. You shouldn’t even waste your time searching for someone else. Dr. Alter is the best. I couldn’t recommend him more.

I was previously botched by a well known surgery in Texas. He left me completely amputated and altered my hood without my consent. Dr. Alter had very little skin to work with but be executed well and fixed it beyond what I thought could be done. I am very happy with my results. I was in zero pain after the surgery (also did a perineoplasty). I took no pain killers and didn’t even need Tylenol. The entire surgery was a miracle. I am completely restored and I am so thankful for his skillset. If you are considering Dr. Alter over others who might be more affordable, I suggest saving and having it done right. He was also very responsive over email once I flew back home and had a few questions about recovery. I am fully healed now and things amazing. Thank you, Dr. Alter & staff!

I had my labia reconstruction on April 5th, and I couldn’t be happier or more grateful. It was worth every penny! This was my third surgery my first one was botched, my second was done with Dr. Miklos and Moore they were able to reconstruct one side, but the other side separated. I truly wish I had found Dr. Alter after my first botched surgery, or even before any of them. Either way, I’m beyond pleased with my results and the entire experience! For anyone on the fence about fixing a botched surgery, I completely understand your frustration. It took me over 8 years to finally feel comfortable enough to get mine corrected. Now, I have little to no discomfort, and I finally feel like I look normal again. I will include pictures of my original botched surgery, second reconstruction surgery and final results with Dr Alter!!

I've just had a labiaplasty revision, majoraplasty, and perineoplasty done by Dr. Alter. I am so glad I decided to go to the best, and I wish I would have worked with him from the start! He was so kind, caring and funny and all of his staff were so kind to me too. Im only 2 dpo and can already see that the results are what I was hoping for, and I'm not in pain anymore just some discomfort. We originally were planning to do 2 seperate surgeries, but he worked out a plan to get it all done in 1 so I wouldn't have to travel a second time. Could not say enough good things about Dr. Alter and his team!

Dear Dr. Alter and Team, I am home from my surgery (it is Sunday morning , my surgery was late Friday....and, I live 4 hours away from Beverly Hills). I feel great! Very slight discomfort - just need a Tylenol. It is amazing to me that I was able to wake up from surgery feeling great! No pain. The pre-process was made possible by Farnoush and Caitlin (given my pre-op labs and tests were out of town, these ladies made sure all got done and the process went smoothly). The assistance with getting a CNA to pick me up from surgery and watch me until I was okay to be alone was also extremely helpful. Thank you. The day of the surgery, everyone made me feel extremely comfortable! Dr. T (my anesthesiologist) was a real pro - I didn't feel the needle at all!!!!! The nurses were friendly and helpful....doing everything to make me comfortable. Next thing I knew, I was awake being taken care of by Donna. She made sure I had no nausea, I had crackers, I had water, anything I needed. Dr. Alter is a real pro! He is kind, warm, and has an ease and confidence. Anyone contemplating surgery with him should take a deep breath and know that they are in the hands of a brilliant doctor. He is also considerate. I am able to be home this morning because he is respectful and thoughtful (he squeezed my post-op evaluation on a Saturday). I am already so happy with the results!!!! I feel sexy and pretty 'down there' Thank you everyone! You are awesome!!!!! Cheryl S.

My experience with Dr. Gary Alter and his staff was truly amazing from start to finish. Dr Alter is undeniably the best at what he does, passionate about the emotional and physical wellbeing of his patients and uncompromising in providing unsurpassed results and quality care. Farnoush, practice manager, is a perfect blend of competence and compassion. Her calm and friendly demeanor, communication skills and professionalism made the entire process seamless.

I’m very happy with the results from my surgery, he did a fantastic job. The doctor made me feel comfortable at all times and his very polite. His staff is amazing and very professional. I can’t thank the doctor enough for the fantastic job he did. I highly recommend him.

This was one of the most important and best decisions to work with Doctor Gary Alter in my life. He changed my life with his profound procedure, and not only 100% fixed the convent and issue, but created art. His excellence in women's health and body exceedes any other. He excels in expertise, professionalism, and compassionate care and precision. His staff was understanding, and dedicated to ensuring I was comfortable throughout the entire process. Doctor Gary alter changed my life. What I thought was impossible, he did the impossible, and I feel like a whole new woman.

I am extremely grateful for Dr Gary Alter. I had a labiaplasty reconstruction this summer with him as I had a completely botched labiaplasty in Ireland. I was extremely depressed, anxious and in a state of shock over my original surgery by a different surgeon in Ireland as it was botched in so many ways and one side was almost gone. I never thought I'd be able to get into a relationship again, live a normal life and thought I was doomed forever, but Dr Gary Alter changed my life for the better. He used some excess labia that I had leftover at the top and brought it down to give me a new labia on the side where it was almost gone and made my whole inner labia much better and normal looking. He is extremely skilled and the nicest, kindest person as well. Every step of my journey with him was perfect and the recovery process was so much easier with Dr Gary Alter. I would 100% recommend to go to Dr Gary Alter for your labiaplasty or reconstructive labiaplasty, even if you are living further away like me in Europe, as you don't want to go through what I went through in my original surgery. I knew I needed to go to the best person in the world to help me. Dr Gary Alter is an expert who I completely trusted throughout the whole process, and although I went to a registered plastic surgeon originally it obviously wasn't enough at all. There are no words to describe how bad I felt after getting my botched surgery in Europe with my original surgeon and my life would have never been the same again if it wasn't for Dr Gary Alter who saved me. I now have a normal life again and I am not depressed or anxious anymore since he reconstructed me. Thank you so much Dr Gary Alter, I am forever grateful for you!As an incentive for posting a review, this reviewer received an entry into RealSelf’s monthly $500 gift card giveaway. Updated on 10 Jan 2024: More after photos ........................................................................................................................................................................................

My Labiaplasty experience with Dr. Alter was life changing. I had been contemplating this procedure for quite some time and knew I only wanted to go to the best surgeon. After a lot of research, it was undeniable Dr. Alter is THE pioneer / master of this field. My recovery was very smooth and I am thrilled with my results. I hope this reviews helps others who are considering / researching the procedure.