EXQUISITE PLASTIC SURGERY IN NEW YORK CITY
- Darren M. Smith MD
- 742 Park Avenue New York, NY, 10021
L'amour de soi. (self love)
Realizing your personal aesthetic vision for your face, breasts, and body is a vital part of self-love, and enhancing life’s journey. Dr. Darren Smith is widely-regarded as being among New York’s finest aesthetic plastic surgeons, known for his impeccable surgical techniques and stunning outcomes. Discerning patients who demand superior results choose Dr. Smith for his talent, artistry, and dedication to the practice of plastic surgery.
My reputation is built on helping people become the version of themselves they want to be.
Darren M. Smith MD
Capture beauty.
Darren M. Smith MD
Overview
Board-certified plastic surgeon Darren M. Smith, MD is recognized as being one of New York’s premier leaders in aesthetic enhancement. Dr. Smith has dedicated his life to attaining the highest level of training in the art of plastic surgery and cosmetic medicine. Known for his ability to achieve superlative results, Dr. Smith’s training far surpasses that of most practitioners in New York City and around the world, having completed advanced fellowships in both aesthetic surgery and craniofacial surgery.
With deep insight into shape, anatomy, and beauty, along with natural talent , and extensive sub-specialty training, Dr. Smith achieves remarkably natural, fresh, and beautiful results. Discerning patients who demand superior outcomes can discover New York’s finest at his private, luxury Upper East Side, Manhattan-based practice.
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TRAINING
Dr. Darren Smith has been trained by some of the most revered names in plastic surgery. He earned his undergraduate and medical degrees at Brown University. He then went on to complete his residency at one of the top centers for plastic surgery in the nation, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In recognition of his outstanding performance, Dr. Smith was selected to serve as an Administrative Chief Resident in the Department of Plastic Surgery during his final year in the program. After residency, Dr. Smith completed a fellowship in craniofacial surgery at Toronto’s world-renowned Hospital for Sick Children. He then went on to complete his clinical training with the unparalleled aesthetic surgery fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital in New York City.
There are only a handful of surgeons in the world that have benefited from advanced subspecialty training including both an aesthetic surgery fellowship and a craniofacial surgery fellowship. Dr. Smith’s unique breadth and depth of training translates into superb aesthetic judgement and extraordinary surgical skills. Dedicated to remaining at the forefront of aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine, Dr. Smith prides himself on bringing his patients the latest technology and techniques in surgical and non-surgical enhancement. Recognized as a leader in advancing the art and science of plastic surgery, Dr. Smith has been the principal investigator of many research studies and has received multiple awards and honors for his work in the field.
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Philosophy
Dr. Smith is guided by the philosophy that the most beautiful results are achieved through thoughtful enhancement of what nature has provided the individual. His dedication to the art of cosmetic surgery drives him to stay ahead of the curve and provide his patients with the latest surgical techniques and non-surgical treatments. These procedures, when applied and combined, will produce exceptionally natural-looking, fresh results. He believes that a face, body, or breast enhancement, performed with the latest advances in technique, should be empowering and creating a positive change in quality of life overall. Every aspect of Dr. Smith’s practice was built around dedication to achieving a level of excellence that is rarely encountered in any industry.
Breast symbology: beauty, self esteem, body image motherhood, & femininity.
THE BUST
The natural curve and lift of beautiful, young breasts is one of nature’s most entrancing physical features. Create greater allure by undergoing a custom-tailored breast surgery. Dr. Darren Smith is an expert in performing , breast lift, breast reduction, and breast implant revisions.
A lovely bust is about more than looking your best – it is about feeling empowered and confident. Enjoy your look, and your life, to the fullest with the help of one of the most acclaimed, board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Darren Smith.
The body, the temple, the physical manifestation of you
The Figure
Your strengths, aesthetics, and vision are all revealed in the natural curves, slopes, and angles of your body. When under the care of acclaimed plastic surgeon Dr. Darren Smith, subtle but beautiful changes can help reveal the real you – young, joyful, and confident in self and body. Dr. Smith employs highly-advanced techniques to achieve the results his patients expect and deserve – subtle, natural, and beautifully sculpted.
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