10 Best Eyelid Surgery Clinics in New York City (2026)

Dr. Adam R. Kolker's practice at 710 Park Avenue on Manhattan's Upper East Side is among New York City's most recognised boutique plastic surgery destinations. Dr. Kolker is double board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, holds Fellowship of the American College of Surgeons, and serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery (Plastic Surgery) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His postgraduate training included fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel (aesthetic surgery), the University of Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital (craniofacial surgery), and NYU Medical Center (microsurgery research). Surgical specialties span the full range of face and neck procedures — short scar facelift, classical facelift, MACS lift, neck lift, brow lift, open and closed rhinoplasty, upper and lower blepharoplasty — as well as breast surgery (augmentation, lift, reduction, reconstruction, gynecomastia) and body work including liposuction with SmartLipo, abdominoplasty, BodyTite radiofrequency-assisted lipolysis, arm lift, and lower body lift. Non-surgical services include Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers (Juvederm, Restylane, Sculptra, Radiesse), Morpheus8 RF microneedling, Fraxel Dual laser resurfacing, CO2 laser resurfacing (Lumenis UltraPulse), IPL photofacial, DiOlaze laser hair removal, Forma skin tightening, microneedling, PRP, and AquaGold treatments. All surgical procedures are performed in the accredited office-based ambulatory surgery suite at 710 Park Avenue. The practice holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 99 reviews and has been recognised annually by Castle Connolly Top Doctors.

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Dr. Adam R. Kolker is a double board-certified plastic surgeon (American Board of Plastic Surgery and American Board of Surgery) with over 25 years of experience at his private Park Avenue practice in Manhattan. Trained at Harvard Medical School and holding fellowship credentials in microsurgery and craniofacial surgery, Dr. Kolker serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His AAAASF-accredited office-based surgical suite at 710 Park Avenue offers the full spectrum of facial and body plastic surgery, including multiple facelift techniques (Short Scar, Classical, MACS, Mini Facelift), blepharoplasty, liposuction with SmartLipo and PAL options, and comprehensive body contouring for post-weight-loss patients. Named among Newsweek America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2021–2025, Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 19 consecutive years, and New York Magazine Best Doctors since 2008. In-person and virtual consultations available.

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Dr. Ariel Ostad is a triple board-certified physician holding certification in dermatology, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. His Upper East Side Manhattan practice at 897 Lexington Avenue operates from an AAAASF-certified surgical facility, meeting the same accreditation standards applied to hospital outpatient surgery centres. A Clinical Associate Professor at NYU Department of Dermatology, Dr. Ostad has been recognised as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 17 consecutive years (2008–2025) and a New York Super Doctor for 11 consecutive years (2014–2025). He is also a RealSelf Top Doctor and a three-time NYU Surgical Attending of the Year. The practice's guiding philosophy is 'less is more' — every treatment plan prioritises natural-looking, non-overdone outcomes. Services span surgical procedures (facelift, blepharoplasty), injectable treatments (Botox, full range of dermal fillers, non-surgical rhinoplasty), and energy-based skin rejuvenation (Morpheus8, Fraxel, PicoWay, Ellacor, thread lift). The practice is out-of-network with all insurers but submits claims as a courtesy.

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Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery is a specialist aesthetic surgery practice located at 110 East 60th Street, Suite 908, in New York City's Upper East Side, steps from Central Park and Bloomingdale's. The practice is led by Dr. Steven J. Pearlman, MD, FACS — a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 7,500 rhinoplasties performed over his career. Dr. Pearlman is double board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery. He is joined by Dr. Brian Bassiri-Tehrani, a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who specialises in body contouring and breast surgery including liposuction, tummy tuck, and breast augmentation. Clinical support is provided by aesthetic nurse practitioners Lisa Vasquez (DNP, FNP-BC, CANS) and Christine Ross (RN, CANS), as well as outpatient anesthesia specialist Dr. Maria Moreno. The clinic offers surgical procedures — rhinoplasty using ultrasonic piezo technology and Vectra 3D imaging, deep plane and SMAS facelifts, upper and lower blepharoplasty, liposuction (power-assisted PAL and BodyTite RF-assisted), breast augmentation, and mini tummy tuck — alongside a comprehensive non-surgical menu including Botox and dermal fillers, Morpheus8 RF microneedling, Halo hybrid fractional laser, Ultherapy, chemical peels, SkinPen microneedling, EzGEL PRF, BBL laser hair removal, and the GetHairMD non-surgical hair restoration programme. The practice has a 4.8/5 Google rating from 361 reviews and a 4.5/5 satisfaction score across more than 1,057 verified patient ratings.

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Dr. Yael Halaas is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Midtown East Manhattan at 120 E. 56th Street. She holds board certifications in both Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, trained at Cornell Medical Center, and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at Albert Einstein College of Medicine with over 20 years of experience. The practice specialises exclusively in the face and neck, offering surgical procedures including blepharoplasty (upper and lower eyelid surgery), facelift techniques ranging from mini lifts to deep plane SMAS lifts, and non-surgical treatments such as Botox and neuromodulators (Dysport, Xeomin, DAXXIFY, Jeuveau), dermal fillers (Juvéderm family, Restylane, Radiesse, Sculptra, Belotero, Teoxane), PRP facial rejuvenation, and Silhouette InstaLift thread lifts. A secondary location serves Scarsdale, NY. The practice accepts CareCredit, PatientFi, and Ally Lending for financing. Dr. Halaas is bilingual in English and Spanish and has been featured on ABC, FOX, and NBC.

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Adam Schaffner MD Plastic Surgery NYC is a private practice located on 5th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, led by Dr. Adam Schaffner — a triple board-certified plastic surgeon holding certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Schaffner is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. The practice has received Castle Connolly New York Metro Top Doctor recognition for eleven consecutive years and has been listed among New York SuperDoctors for fourteen years. Treatment offerings span the full scope of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including breast surgery with proprietary techniques such as the Bellesoma Breast Lift Method, facelift and facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and comprehensive body contouring. Non-surgical injectable and skin-tightening treatments are also available. The clinic offers free virtual consultations worldwide and accommodates out-of-town patients with travel coordination services.

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City Facial Plastics is a dedicated facial plastic surgery practice located at East 56th Street in Midtown Manhattan, led by Dr. Gary Linkov, MD — a double board-certified facial plastic surgeon and otolaryngologist trained at Columbia University, Temple University, and Washington University. The practice specialises exclusively in facial procedures: rhinoplasty (open, closed, functional, and revision), facelift (skin-only to full deep plane and the proprietary JetLyft protocol), eyelid surgery including upper and lower blepharoplasty and Asian double eyelid surgery, and hair restoration via FUE, FUT, surgical hairline advancement, and scalp micropigmentation. Dr. Linkov holds former adjunct faculty experience at NYU in rhinoplasty and research experience at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He has been named a SuperDoctors New York honouree, ranked among the top five lip lift surgeons in the USA, and recognised by USA Today as a top three facial reconstruction surgeon. Consultations include 3D photographic simulation from eight angles. Financing is available and the practice is open Monday to Friday.

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Dr. William Lao MD is a double-board-certified plastic surgeon practising from 693 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. A Johns Hopkins graduate in biomedical engineering and computer science, Dr. Lao completed a six-year integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin and holds fellowships in aesthetic surgery from the practice of Dr. Sherrell J. Aston and from Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital/NYU, alongside reconstructive microsurgery training at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. His practice focuses on facial aesthetics — rhinoplasty, upper and lower eyelid surgery, facelift (traditional, deep plane, Asian, and mini variants), and neck lift — as well as non-surgical treatments including Botox, dermal fillers, and PDO thread lifts. Dr. Lao is a recognised sub-specialist in Asian facial surgery and is listed as a Founding Member of the Asian Society for Breast Plastic Reconstructive Surgery. He was named one of America's Best Plastic Surgeons by Newsweek in 2024 and 2025, and a NY Top Doc in 2023, 2025, and 2026.

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ESKMD Facial Plastic Surgery is a Manhattan boutique practice led by Dr. Edward S. Kwak, a double-board certified facial plastic surgeon with hospital affiliations at Mount Sinai and Northwell Health. Located at 737 Park Avenue in Carnegie Hill, the AAAASF-accredited private surgical center specialises in rhinoplasty, facelift, and eyelid surgery, including extensive Asian and ethnic rhinoplasty expertise. Non-surgical options include PRP injections, Botox, dermal fillers, Morpheus8, and laser skin treatments. Dr. Kwak is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and has been recognised in New York Super Doctors every year from 2015 to 2026. Financing through CareCredit and PatientFi is available.

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