Dr. Sarmela Sunder Sunder Plastic Surgery Dr. Sarmela Sunder is a board certified and fellowship trained surgeon specializing in facial plastic surgery. Dr. Sunder believes that you should put your best face forward. She dedicated years of training to the face and neck, knowing 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 patient counseling and management. Additionally, Dr. Sunder represents a woman's perspective, allowing her to offer her patients a unique and exclusive experience. Dr. Sunder began her training at the Johns Hopkins University, where she received dual degrees in Public Health and Anthropology and graduated Phi Beta Kappa and with honors. Dr. Sunder continued her medical education at the world-renown Cornell Medical College where she spent years doing research, and published several articles in leading scientific journals. Her academic excellence took her to an elite residency program at Stanford University where she completed her internship in General Surgery, followed by residency in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, culminating with her serving as Chief Resident. During her residency, she trained under the mentorship of a former president of both the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sunder, whose artistic talents were recognized from a young age, was able to merge her artistic ability with her passion for medicine when she was accepted to a prestigious fellowship accredited by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She trained under internationally renowned facial plastic surgeon, Dr. Vito Quatela, another past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Sunder has the rare honor and privilege of being trained by two past presidents of this distinguished Academy. Besides writing multiple articles in the leading scientific journals, she has authored or contributed to several book chapters, including a guide for surgeons to prepare for the facial plastic surgery board certification. In addition to dedicating herself to her practice, Dr. Sunder has devoted time and effort towards humanitarian causes in various parts of India, Ecuador and the Philippines. She performs cleft lip and cleft palate repairs as well as ear reconstructions for patients born without an ear (microtia repair). She is also a participant in Face to Face, a national program offering her services pro bono to victims of domestic abuse. While Dr. Sunder's exceptional training and impressive accolades positions her among the most successful facial plastic surgeons in the nation, her patients have sought her out for the exclusive, personalized patient experience that her practice offers. Dr. Sunder's attentiveness and accessibility are unparalleled because she firmly believes that an educated patient is a happy patient. To achieve this end, Dr. Sunder and her team are dedicated to guiding you through your procedure: from the decision-making process, through the actual treatment, to the recovery process and beyond. Click here to visit the Sunder Plastic Surgery website Dr. Stephen Bresnick February 20th, 2010 To Whom It May Concern, This letter is to commend the excellent work of Ruth Swissa, a highly skilled professional permanent makeup artist and expert in micropigmentation. I have know Ms. Swissa for over 10 years and refer patients to her exclusively based on the quality of her work, ethics, and professionalism. My referrals have included patients desiring permanent makeup, such as lip and brow treatment, as well as patients requestion medically-oriented services such as scar camouflage and reconstructive breast pigmentation. Ruth performs cosmetic permanent makeup beautifully and with much skill. Her work is the best I have seen. Her treatment of breast cancer patients and reconstructive patients has greatly enhanced their results and patients are very appreciative of her great work and warm personality. Ms. Swissa has my highest recommendation. Sincerely yours, Stephen Bresnick, M.D. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Plastic Surgery, USC School of Medicine Click to view the original letter of recommendation Dr. Peter Grossman February 8th, 2010 To Whom it May Concern: Re: Ruth Swissa I have been utilizing the services of Ruth Swissa for some time now, and I must say that I am extremely impressed with her work as a medical tattoo technician. She has excellent artistry and an excellent understanding of anatomy. I have sent her extremely difficult cases that deal with reconstruction of burn-injured patients who are either lacking pigment or lack the appearance of the normal architecture of the skin, and with her artistry and technique, she is able to significantly improve the quality of the lives of these patients. I heartily recommend her and plan on continuing to use her as my Number One medical tattoo technician. Sincerely, Peter H Grossman, M.D., F.A.C.S Click to view the original letter of recommendation Kryger Institute of Plastic Surgery February 15th, 2010 Re: Ruth Swissa Letter of Recommendation To Whom It May Concern: As one of the busiest breast cancer reconstruction plastic surgery practices in the area, we have sent numerous patients to Ruth Swissa for medical tattooing of reconstructed nipples. She has done a superb job on all of the implant reconstructions, as well as the TRAM flap patients that we have sent her. Our patients tell us that she is kind, warm, and compassionate, and we have seen the results and know that she is technically outstanding. We hold her in the highest regards, and we will continue to send our patients to see her. Sincerely, Gil Kryger, M.D Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery Zol Kryger, M.D. Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery Click to view the original letter of recommendation Grossman Burn Foundation March 4th, 2010 Subject: Letter of reference for Mrs. Ruth Swissa To whom it may concern, On behalf of the Grossman Burn Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Grossman Burn Centers, it is with great pleasure to present this letter of reference for Mrs. Ruth Swissa. This organization is blessed to have had the opportunity to work with Ruth Swissa and know her personally. She is a true humanitarian and a deeply compassionate individual. Furthermore, she is an exceptional artist and consummate professional. Ruth has donated her skills and services to patients who have been victims of a life changing tragedy and we are deeply appreciative for her many contributions and efforts to better the lives of burn survivors globally. The Grossman Burn Foundation is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization of humanitarians, united for a better world. We are establishing new training programs for burn care in impoverished and remote areas of the world where families cannot afford to get help or do not have access to quality burn care. We consider Ruth a part of our recovery team and remain forever grateful for her support. Sincerely, Rebecca Grossman Chair Grossman Burn Foundation Click to view the original letter of recommendation Screen Actors Guild March 4th, 2010 Dear Ms. Ruth Swissa: Thank you for you participation in our seventh annual Screen Actors Guild Health Fair, May 14, 2008, sponsored by the Hollywood Safetynet Committee. Happily, the event was a stupendous success despite high fuel prices which may have kept some away. However, nearly 800 attendees attended and were provided much needed screenings and services by our wonderful healthcare providers supported by a capable team of Safetynet Committee members, volunteers, and staff. We gratefully acknowledge and appreciate your generous contribution to the success of the event. Sincerely, Renee Aubry National Chair Hollywood Division Screen Actors Guild Healthcare Safetynet Click to view the original letter of recommendation