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Best Facelift Surgeons in New York — Deep Plane (2026)

New York City has one of the deepest benches of facelift expertise in the United States: 73 active facelift surgeons are listed in the DEEPPLANE™ registry for New York as of August 2026, many of them fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons certified by the ABFPRS, ABPS or ABOHNS. The 12 surgeons below are ordered verified-first, then by the public DEEPPLANE™ Score — never by payment.

The city's concentration of academic medical centers and face-only private practices makes it a national hub for the deep plane technique — including revision work for patients whose first facelift was done elsewhere. That density cuts both ways: you have more genuinely qualified surgeons to choose from than in any other US city, and more marketing noise to see through. Every surgeon below links to a full DEEPPLANE™ profile with credentials, and US identities can be independently checked against the federal NPI registry in seconds.

Comparing beyond New York? See the best deep plane facelift surgeons in the USA hub, or browse the complete roster on the New York surgeon directory.

Who Are the Best Deep Plane Facelift Surgeons in New York?

12 surgeons shown of 73 listed in the registry. Verified surgeons are always listed first — order within each verification band comes from the public DEEPPLANE™ Score. No surgeon can pay for placement. Registry read on 2026-09-10 — the live directory may have moved since. See every surgeon we list in New York.

Browse the complete roster on the New York surgeon directory.

How This List Is Built

  • Verified first, always. Surgeons who claimed their profile and confirmed control of their practice email domain (Medical Advisor, then Verified tier) are listed before unverified registry listings — that ordering is editorial policy, not a score outcome.
  • Transparent order within each band. The public DEEPPLANE™ Score (verification & identity, credentials, academic record, patient signals, transparency — 0-100) sets the order inside each verification band, computed live from registry data.
  • No paid placement, no prices. No surgeon can pay to appear or to move up, and this page carries no price claims — cost questions belong on the sourced cost guide.
  • What takes a name off. A surgeon leaves this list the moment they leave the registry — license action, failed identity verification, practice closure or the registry blacklist. The same removals the live directory applies, applied here on the next read.

How to Vet a Deep Plane Facelift Surgeon in New York

Board certification: three legitimate pathways

New York's top facelift surgeons come through three boards. The American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) certify surgeons who trained face-first through otolaryngology; the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certifies full-scope plastic surgeons. None of the three is automatically "better" for a deep plane facelift — what separates candidates is fellowship training in facial aesthetic surgery and a practice genuinely concentrated on faces. On the cards above, the board badge and "Fellowship-trained" marker carry more signal together than either does alone.

The NPI check: verify identity in 30 seconds

Every practicing US physician has a National Provider Identifier in the federal NPPES registry — a free, public database. Search the surgeon's name at npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov and confirm the legal name, specialty taxonomy and practice address match what their website claims. Surgeons carrying the "NPI-verified identity" badge above have had this match done by DEEPPLANE™. Pair it with the New York State Office of the Professions license search, which also surfaces any disciplinary actions.

Questions that separate deep plane from marketing

  • How many deep plane facelifts do you perform per year, and what share of your practice is facial surgery?
  • Do you release the facial retaining ligaments and reposition the SMAS as a composite flap — and can you walk me through where your plane of dissection runs?
  • Can I see before-and-after photos of patients my age, including results at one year or later?
  • Where is the surgery performed, and is the facility accredited under New York's office-based surgery law (PHL § 230-d)?
  • Who administers anesthesia, what is your revision policy, and how is follow-up handled if I am traveling to New York?

For a structured walkthrough of the consultation itself, see the deep plane facelift consultation guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the best deep plane facelift surgeon in New York?
There is no single official ranking, so DEEPPLANE™ lists New York surgeons verified-first: surgeons who claimed their profile and confirmed their practice email domain appear before unverified listings, and order within each band follows the public DEEPPLANE™ Score. As of September 2026 no New York surgeon's DEEPPLANE™ verification is in force, so the whole list is ordered by score, and fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeons such as Dr. Mark Albert and Dr. Andrew Jacono lead it. No surgeon can pay for placement.
How many deep plane facelift surgeons are there in New York City?
The DEEPPLANE™ registry lists 73 active facelift surgeons in New York City as of August 2026 — one of the deepest single-city benches in the United States. This page shows the top 12 by the registry's verified-first ordering; the complete roster, with filters and full profiles, is on the New York directory at deepplane.com/new-york.
What board certification should a New York facelift surgeon have?
Look for certification by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS), the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), or the American Board of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS). All three are legitimate pathways to facelift surgery: ABFPRS and ABOHNS diplomates train face-first through otolaryngology, while ABPS diplomates cover the full body in plastic surgery residency. What matters most for a deep plane facelift is fellowship training and a practice concentrated on facial procedures, not the specific board alone.
How do I verify a New York surgeon's identity and license?
Two free public checks: first, look the surgeon up in the NPPES NPI Registry (npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov) — every practicing US physician has a unique National Provider Identifier, and the record shows their legal name, specialty taxonomy and practice address. Second, confirm their New York medical license and any disciplinary history through the NYS Office of the Professions license search. Surgeons marked "NPI-verified identity" on this page have had their NPI record matched to their profile by DEEPPLANE™.
What should I ask in a deep plane facelift consultation in New York?
Ask how many deep plane facelifts the surgeon performs per year and what share of their practice is facial surgery; whether they release the facial retaining ligaments and reposition the SMAS as a composite flap (the defining deep plane maneuvers) rather than pulling skin; to see before-and-after photos of patients your age with your anatomy, including at least one year post-op; who administers anesthesia and where; their revision policy; and how follow-up works if you are traveling to New York for surgery.
Are New York facelift surgery facilities required to be accredited?
Yes. Under New York Public Health Law § 230-d, office-based surgery using more than minimal sedation may only be performed in practices accredited by a state-recognized agency (such as AAAASF, Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, or The Joint Commission), or in a licensed hospital or ambulatory surgery center. In your consultation, ask where the procedure will be performed and which accreditation the facility holds — a reputable New York surgeon will answer both without hesitation.
How much does a deep plane facelift cost in New York?
This page makes no price claims — fees in New York vary widely with the surgeon's experience, the extent of surgery (face, neck, or both), anesthesia and facility fees. For sourced, regularly updated cost ranges by country and procedure scope, see the DEEPPLANE™ cost guide at deepplane.com/deep-plane-facelift-cost, and always confirm an itemized quote in writing during your consultation.

References

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    CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) - NPI Registry(opens in new tab)(Government Source)
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    New York State Department of Health - Office-Based Surgery (Public Health Law § 230-d)(opens in new tab)(Government Source)
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DEEPPLANE™ Editorial Team (2026). Best Facelift Surgeons in New York — Deep Plane (2026). DEEPPLANE™. Retrieved from https://deepplane.com/best-deep-plane-facelift-surgeons-new-york

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