Google anything to do with the fame or popularity of plastic surgeons and you’ll get back a healthy dose of professional pride topped by websites where Dr. Jones assures you that Dr. Jones is indeed the mostest famous-est.
Hmmm. It seems to me it ought not to be that way.
That no independent or objective assessment has ever been done on who America’s most famous or popular plastic surgeons actually are.
Does it matter? Well, I don’t know. You’re here. So I’d think it kinda does. Okay, maybe just a little.
Webster’s New World College Dictionary says “fame is applied to persons or things that have received wide public attention and are generally known and talked about,” and defines the word as “much talked about; having fame, or celebrity; renowned.”
Quantifying fame is a fickle art but search engines and social media profiles provide hard numbers:
Who is the Most Famous Plastic Surgeon in the World?
1. Dr Sandra Lee
According to most metrics, Dr. Sandra Lee is the most famous plastic surgeon in the world. Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Sandra Lee, who is also known as Dr. Pimple Popper, is evidently the world’s most-watched plastic surgeon. With 6.9-million YouTube subscribers, 2.287-BILLION video views, and 4.8-million followers on Instagram (4X more than the next most widely followed plastic surgeon), Dr. Sandra Lee is the most widely watched plastic surgeon in the world.
2. Dr Paul Nassif
Yet by other metrics, Dr. Paul Nassif of E! Entertainment’s Botched is likely more of a household name in America. And he’s a plastic surgeon in the sense that most Americans considers the term—we go to plastic surgeons for male breast reduction surgery, female breast augmentation, nose jobs, and facelifts, while much of Dr. Sandra Lee’s fame comes from her role as a dermatologist—as her alias, Dr. Pimple Popper, suggests.
Others at the top of the list, as “famous” so often implies, are charismatic Hollywoodesque personalities whose videos show up in answer to questions asked about plastic surgery on YouTube and Google, and there’s an attractive flair and captivating finesse in both their on- and off-camera work.
That said, we can look at figures from the world’s largest search engine (Google), the world’s second most visited website (YouTube), as well as that app that so well hosts those beautiful before and after pictures (Instagram), and which has well over a billion users globally.
America’s Most Famous Plastic Surgeons: YouTube Views
#
Plastic Surgeon
YouTube Views
1
Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper)
2,287,213,147
2
Dr. David Kim
215,893,797
3
Anthony Youn, MD
84,125,945
4
Dr. Robert Caridi
30,653,087
5
Dr. Curves
19,837,326
6
Jason Emer, MD
19,130,371
7
Avana Plastic Surgery
18,382,969
8
Dr Thomas McClellan
16,735,504
9
Lebowitz Plastic Surgery
13,393,244
10
Michael R. Zenn, M.D.
13,193,301
11
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif (Botched)
12,738,385
12
Lexington Plastic Surgeons
12,475,573
13
Wilberto Cortes, M.D.
12,323,804
14
Robbins Plastic Surgery
11,860,620
15
Dr. Daniel Barrett (Barrett Plastic Surgery)
11,124,601
16
Dr. Paul Nassif
11,057,238
17
Jolie Plastic Surgery
10,847,913
18
Dr. Cat Begovic
10,161,534
19
Dr. Kenneth Hughes
8,571,349
20
West End Plastic Surgery
7,392,771
21
Dr. Ashkan Ghavami
7,367,664
22
Dr. Otto Placik
6,112,670
23
Miami Plastic Surgery
5,329,003
24
Chia Chi Kao, MD (Kao Plastic Surgery)
5,041,236
25
David Matlock, MD
4,812,583
26
Neal Handel MD, FACS
4,628,593
27
Payman Simoni
4,008,211
28
Dr. Donald B. Yoo
3,449,994
29
Dr. Steven Pearlman
3,022,749
30
Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, S.C.
3,019,693
31
Dr. Andrew Jacono
2,782,311
32
Dr. Remus Repta
2,497,429
33
Dr. [Frank] Stile
2,354,312
34
Steven Teitelbaum
2,292,545
35
Dr. David Amron
2,225,920
36
Babak Larian, MD, FACS
2,015,174
37
Matthew Schulman MD
1,921,175
38
Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
1,883,956
39
Dr. Ben Talei
1,862,169
40
Erick Sanchez, MD Plastic Surgery
1,500,229
41
Dr. Aaron Rollins (Elite Body Sculpture)
1,464,209
42
Gender Confirmation Center
1,452,639
43
Dr. Sheila Nazarian (Nazarian Plastic Surgery)
1,431,691
44
Dana M Goldberg MD
1,342,999
45
Pacific Center Plastic Surgery
1,317,139
46
Daniel I. Shapiro
1,294,897
47
Philip Miller, MD, FACS
1,230,603
48
Dr. William Rahal
1,213,171
49
Elite Plastic Surgery
1,115,098
50
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh
1,016,186
51
The Plastic Surgery Clinic
1,011,491
52
Dr. Amir Karam
943,917
53
Costance Barone
931,124
54
Garth Fisher MD
930,226
55
Dr Barry Eppley
904,262
56
Dr. Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS (Beauty By Dr. Kay)
874,888
57
Dr. Thomas T. Jeneby, MD
865,260
58
Dr. Franklin Rose, MD
837,511
59
Austin-Weston, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
827,711
60
Dr Carlos Mata (aka DrScottsdale)
813,892
61
MarinaPlasticSurgery
789,812
62
Dr. Sibnbh Gallagher
753,155
America’s Most Famous Plastic Surgeons: YouTube Subscribers
#
Plastic Surgeon
YouTube Subscribers
1
Dr. Sandra Lee (aka Dr. Pimple Popper)
6,900,000
2
Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif (Botched)
2,200,000
3
Anthony Youn, MD
1,160,000
4
Dr. David Kim
472,000
5
Michael R. Zenn, M.D.
113,000
6
Dr. Curves
98,200
7
Dr. Daniel Barrett (Barrett Plastic Surgery)
80,200
8
Jason Emer, MD
67,800
9
Dr. Kenneth Hughes
62,300
10
Dr Thomas McClellan
59,800
11
Avana Plastic Surgery
56,900
12
Dr. Cat Begovic
55,100
13
Dr. Robert Caridi
55,000
14
Lexington Plastic Surgeons
38,100
15
Lebowitz Plastic Surgery
37,100
16
Chia Chi Kao, MD (Kao Plastic Surgery)
35,400
17
Dr. Donald B. Yoo
32,700
18
West End Plastic Surgery
31,400
19
Dr. Ashkan Ghavami
29,800
20
Robbins Plastic Surgery
28,700
21
Jolie Plastic Surgery
24,900
22
Miami Plastic Surgery
23,900
23
Dr. Paul Nassif
20,900
24
Dr. Sheila Nazarian (Nazarian Plastic Surgery)
13,700
25
Matthew Schulman MD
12,300
26
Dr. Steven Pearlman
11,600
27
Dr. Remus Repta
10,100
28
Gender Confirmation Center
9,870
29
David Matlock, MD
9,510
30
Dr. Ben Talei
8,930
31
Dr. Otto Placik
7,920
32
Dr. [Frank] Stile
7,800
33
Dr. William Rahal
7,140
34
Dr. Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS (Beauty By Dr. Kay)
6,700
35
Dr. Sibnbh Gallagher
6,260
36
Babak Larian, MD, FACS
6,060
37
Dr. Andrew Jacono
5,910
38
Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, S.C.
5,860
39
Austin-Weston, The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
5,790
40
Dr. Amir Karam
5,420
41
Wilberto Cortes, M.D.
5,410
42
Elite Plastic Surgery
5,240
43
Dr. Aaron Rollins (Elite Body Sculpture)
5,160
44
Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics
5,060
45
Dr Carlos Mata (aka DrScottsdale)
4,530
46
Dr. Thomas T. Jeneby, MD
3,570
47
Philip Miller, MD, FACS
3,410
48
Erick Sanchez, MD Plastic Surgery
3,070
49
Daniel I. Shapiro
3,060
50
Steven Teitelbaum
2,800
The Most Googled Plastic Surgeons in America
#
Plastic Surgeon / Search Query
Monthly Google Searches*
1
Paul Nassif
49,000
2
Terry Dubrow; Dr Sandra Lee
40,500
3
Garth Fisher; Jolie Plastic Surgery; Dr Curves
8,100
4
Dr Sheila Nazarian; Miami Plastic Surgery
6,600
5
Avana Plastic Surgery
5,400
6
Dr Cat Begovic; Lexington Plastic Surgeons,
2,900
7
Anthony Youn MD; Elite Plastic Surgery
2,400
8
Dr. Andrew Jacono; Dr. David Kim; West End Plastic Surgery
1,900
9
The Plastic Surgery Clinic
1,600
10
Dr. Steven Pearlman; Jason Emer; Dr. Kenneth Hughes; Dr. Ben Talei
1,300
11
Westlake Plastic Surgery; Chia Chi Kao, MD (Kao Plastic Surgery); Dr. William Rahal; Dr. Eugene Kim
880
12
Dr. Otto Placik; Dr. Donald B. Yoo; Sanjay Grover MD, FACS
720
13
Dr. Amir Karam; Dr. Daniel Barrett; Dr. Ashkan Ghavami; Matthew Schulman MD; Marina Plastic Surgery
590
14
Robbins Plastic Surgery; Body by Ravi
480
15
Steven Teitelbaum; Dr. Remus Repta
390
16
Wilberto Cortes, MD; Dana M Goldberg MD; Dr Carlos Mata
320
17
Lebowitz Plastic Surgery; Michael R. Zenn, M.D.; David Matlock, MD; Dr Philip Miller; Dr Neil Gordon, Dr Julius Few
260
18
Payman Simoni; Dr. Aaron Rollins; Daniel I. Shapiro; Joseph Michaels MD
210
19
Dr. Babak Azizzadeh; Pacific Center Plastic Surgery; Dr. Ramtin Kassir; Dr Steven Dayan
170
* Source: Ubersuggest keyword research tool, late January 2021. It should be understood that entering varying but related search terms will yield different results. For example: “Dr John Jones” produces one estimated search query volume, while entering “John Jones MD” or “Dr John Jones Realself” produces yet another estimate. In every case, we went with the query that returned the HIGHEST estimated search query volume on keywords that were obviously related to a respective surgeon. In most cases, this was simply the doctor’s name in lower case letters with no punctuation (“dr john jones”).
Above: “dr jason emer” yields an estimate of 720 monthly searches, while (below) “jason emer md” yields 880 monthly searches, and “jason emer” yields 1,300. Because user intent is clear in each instance—and because Google’s AI/Algorithm returns at the top level only results (pages, videos, news, images) that are related to the very doctor in question, in this case and in others we chose the highest of the “monthly searches” volume estimates.
The Most Popular Plastic Surgeons on YouTube (2020)
Since YouTube is the most often used, as well as the most graphic, engaging, and interactive platform for plastic surgeons, it’s worth a closer look.
2020 was a year of stay-at-home orders for much of the country, so while not all pre scheduled elective surgeries went off as planned, future potential patients and generally interested Americans spent plenty of time at home watching videos on plastic surgery.
Should Your Plastic Surgeon Really Be on YouTube? Probably.
In a Jan 2020 study in the international open-access Journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, researchers concluded “YouTube is an underutilized social media platform by plastic surgeons.” That, “The entertainment industry is taking advantage of the social media platform to attract and gain millions of views,” and that “Educational videos are low in number and quality.”
These plastic surgeons are changing that.
“Plastic surgeons should be encouraged to develop high-quality videos to educate patients,” concluded yet another study published in February 2020.
Watch time and subscriber counts don’t equate to skill on the operating table, nor attest to the best surgical outcomes, but there’s no denying that it takes confidence, pride, and accountability to bare one’s work and results to the world.
You’d also likely feel more at ease in an in-person personal consultation—not to mention the operating table, if it gets that far—with someone you’d seen virtually for as many hours as you’d like.
Without accurate educational videos on YouTube, potential patients are misguided and misinformed.
In January 2020, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons actually urged board-certified surgeons to create and post videos to YouTube and other channels since “[ASPS] members rated social media as the single greatest impact on people’s desire to get or consider getting plastic surgery.” But since, “Anyone can post videos on YouTube, with no regulation or oversight,” people could be being misinformed. “This study is really about informing the public and encouraging plastic surgeons to play an active role in developing and sharing accurate and more complete videos on cosmetic procedures,” said the study’s senior author, Dr. Ash Patel, MBChB, of Albany Medical Center. (The study found that “less than ten percent of videos addressed the potential risks, indications, or side effects of cosmetic procedures.”)
Board-certified plastic surgeons have the most hands-on information and reality. Operating rooms are bloody, despite what that boob job might look like in the end. That’s an important reality to portray to patients. If your surgeon isn’t doing it, who will?
Your surgeon could also be on YouTube to teach others. According to a 2016 Research Letter, “Use of Streaming Media (YouTube) as an Educational Tool for Surgeons—A Survey of AAFPRS Members,” published in JAMA Facial Plastic Surgery, “Of the [202 AAFPRS] respondents, 64.1% indicated they had used online media at least once to learn a new technique, especially in the areas of rhinoplasty and injectable procedures, with 83.1% subsequently applying these techniques to their practice…”
To quote a March 2016 STAT news article discussing this very research letter, “How to do a nose job: Plastic surgeons learn procedures on YouTube,” — “Dr. Larry Mellick, a professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics at Augusta University Health, said he encourages his medical students to ‘see’ a video on YouTube before he supervises them doing the procedure on their own. He sees YouTube videos as “a phenomenal tool.”
Never mind that it’s in a surgeon’s best interest, as YouTube is the world’s second-largest search engine and welcomes some 2,000,000,000 (that’s two billion) monthly users, who watch a billion hours of video on it daily. Daily.
About: I’m Sandra Lee, MD, aka Dr Pimple Popper, a board-certified dermatologist, skin cancer surgeon, and cosmetic surgeon, who is a regular guest dermatologist on various TV shows. This channel was first a place for me to post my television segments with me discussing and treating common skin issues and cutting edge cosmetic surgery techniques. In the last year, it has become so much more! Here I try to give you a “window into my world” as a dermatologist. I discuss various diseases of the skin, hair, and nails, and you get advice and information on blackheads, acne, cysts, warts, Botox, fillers, liposuction… anything that I may do within the realm of dermatology. Hopefully you will love the field as much as I do, and even fall in love with some of my fantastic patients that you “meet” along the way.
About: Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. David Kim brings videos showing real patients getting all forms of cosmetic surgery including breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, liposuction, and fat transfer to the buttocks. Breast augmentation can be performed with many different techniques and types of implants. The videos will showcase many of these different breast augmentation techniques as well as many results of rhinoplasty, liposuction, Brazillian butt lift tummy tuck, mommy makeovers, etc. Dr. Kim is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only plastic surgery board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties. He has been in practice for 15 years.
03. Anthony Youn, MD | America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon, Troy, MI
About: “Known as America’s Holistic Plastic Surgeon®, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S is a nationally recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. His goal is to help health-conscious men and women over 30 look and feel their best by teaching them a holistic approach to beauty. Recognized as a leader in his field, he is the author of the best-selling books “The Age Fix: A Leading Plastic Surgeon Reveals How To Really Look Ten Years Younger” and “In Stitches: A Memoir.” His new book, “Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon,” details his humorous, heartwarming, and often harrowing journey to become a leading plastic surgeon. Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show. To listen to the latest episodes, go to http://www.dryoun.com/audio. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Oakland University / William Beaumont School of Medicine.”
About: “Dr. Caridi is a 30-year senior cosmetic surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia, rhinoplasty (nose job), and breast lift with implants. He’s a leading expert on treatment for gynecomastia, a condition that affects 30% of men and leads to female-like breasts developing in men. For female patients, Dr. Caridi offers procedures including rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast lift with implants, breast revision, breast reduction, liposuction, mommy makeovers, facelifts, and neck lifts. Patients come to Dr. Caridi for his experience, capabilities, and natural-looking results. Dr. Caridi is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), and a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).”
About: “Dr. Curves TV is the Vlog channel of plastic surgeon, Dr. Andrew Jimerson II aka Dr. Curves. Join every day to catch a glimpse of what goes on inside the office and the operating room.”
About: “Dr. Jason Emer is a board certified and fellowship-trained general, cosmetic and procedural dermatologist who specializes in liposculpture and body contouring, as well as cosmetic and laser dermatology. He is one of a select few surgeons in United States (Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, California) to perform 4D (four dimensional) body contouring in which he has patients flex their muscles, move the targeted areas in real time, and have the patient in various positions such as standing or bending during the procedure to precisely and meticulously define the areas. He uses this technique to “etch” six packs and create highly defined musculature such as the chest, buttock, breast and calves. Dr. Emer’s practice is dedicated to facial and body improvements using both surgical and non-surgical techniques. Dr. Emer is a leading expert in cosmetic dermatology and runs numerous clinical trials and lectures all over the world on latest advancements.”
About: Avana Plastic Surgery is dedicated to providing the ultimate experience in cosmetic surgery Miami. We strive to make patients feel their best from the moment they first contact us. Our patients will feel special after benefiting from the results of cosmetic surgery done at our office and they will feel special because of the care and treatment our staff gives them before, during, and after their plastic surgery. Serving our patients, fulfilling their every need, and maintaining their comfort always come first. At Avana Plastic Surgery, we strive to exceed your expectations and make a difference in your life.
About: Hello and welcome to my YouTube channel. I’m Dr. Tom McClellan, a Board Certified Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgeon. Plastic surgery is a broad field which encompasses the face, breast, hand, cosmetic as well as reconstructive surgery. The excellent video content on this channel is meant to educate medical professionals and potential patients, or those just interested in learning more about surgery. Thanks for watching and sharing the videos with friends. To support the channel and continue to see more educational videos please subscribe. Also make sure to follow us on Facebook or visit McClellan Plastic Surgery at www.MPSurgery.com for more information.
About: “Dr. Jonathan Lebowitz at Lebowitz Plastic Surgery in Huntington, Long Island NY is a Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon with over 25 years of extensive training and experience. Dr. Lebowitz listens and treats each of his patients as individuals, attending to their specific concerns, desires, and needs. His experience, continued interest, and improved knowledge of the latest advancements in medical technology, obtained through several post graduate courses in different fields, Dr. Lebowitz is able to provide his patients with the most up-to-date and best quality patient care available.”
About: “As an internationally renowned plastic surgeon, Michael R. Zenn, M.D. has practiced for more than 20 years and produces high-quality educational videos of basic suture techniques. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. For a decade, Dr. Zenn served as Director of the Duke Plastic Surgery Residency Program, responsible for training and mentoring the Duke plastic surgery residents. He serves as a national board examiner for the American Board of Plastic Surgery. While his plastic surgery roots are in North Carolina, Dr. Zenn is regularly invited to lecture and teach plastic surgeons around the world. He has written plastic surgery textbooks, invented and patented surgical procedures, and is the author of hundreds of peer-reviewed published articles.”
About: “Botched” changes lives and restores hope through remarkable and transformational surgeries. Renowned plastic surgeons Dr. Terry Dubrow and Dr. Paul Nassif’s surgical skills and expertise will be put to the test as they set out to correct damage done from plastic surgeries gone awry as they attempt to fix the unfixable and correct extreme, head-turning plastic surgery nightmares.”
About: “Changing lives for the better, one patient at a time.”- Dr. Michael E. Jones. We specialize in surgical and non-surgical aesthetic, reconstructive, and rejuvenating procedures for both women and men. Our highly trained professionals are skilled in the most advanced techniques available today and are devoted to helping people from all cultural backgrounds build their self-confidence. Whether you are familiar or unfamiliar with the services we provide, we’ll carefully explain all of your treatment options and develop an individualized plan for your unique skin type and features as well as your desired look.”
About: “Meet Dr. Wilberto G. Cortés, a board certified Plastic Surgeon in Houston. He is known for his vast knowledge of the most recent techniques in the art of plastic surgery because of his world-class training in different plastic surgery procedures like breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, liposculpture, as well as buttock shaping with fat grafting. He always brings out the best for every patient by providing them with an hourglass body they deserve. Dr. Cortés is continuously sharing videos of his winning procedures such as hourglass tummy tuck, wonder breast augmentation, wonder breast implant, wonder breast lift, hourglass hips or fat transfer to the hips, hourglass butt augmentation with fat transfer, hourglass butt implant, BBL, hourglass lipo and more.”
About: “Board Certified, Award- Winning “Best of Nashville” with Nashville Scene, Nashville Plastic Surgeon Dr. Chad Robbins is highly trained in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Robbins is located in Nashville, TN and is proudly serving Nashville, Clarksville, Franklin, Brentwood, Green Hills, Mount Juliet, Hermitage, Hendersonville, Belle Meade, Bellevue, Murfreesboro, TN. Dr. Robbins performs cosmetic procedures such as Tummy Tuck, Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, Gynecomastia, Breast Lift, Chin Augmentation, Arm Lift, Thigh Lift, Mommy Makeovers, Brazillian Butt Lift and more.”
About: “Dr. Barrett is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. He is passionate about providing natural results with minimal downtime, utilizing a holistic approach. He has developed innovative scar management and closure techniques to reduce the appearance of scars for his patients. Dr. Barrett has performed thousands of surgeries in his career span which include Tummy Tuck or Abdominoplasty, Mommy Makeover, Breast Augmentation, Breast Revision, Breast Reduction, Liposuction, Blepharoplasty, Rhinoplasty, Facelifts, Gynecomastia or Male Chest Reduction, Fat Transfer, Breast Implants, Scar Revision, Co2 Laser and more.”
About: “Dr. Paul Nassif is a skilled plastic and reconstructive surgeon with a distinguished background, who has received the recognition of international media, his patients and peers for his surgical expertise. Dr. Nassif has gained a reputation as a revision and ethnic rhinoplasty specialist and he is sought after by patients from all over the world to correct challenging complications. He specializes in obtaining natural-looking results in both rhinoplasty and aging face surgery at Spalding Drive Cosmetic Surgery & Dermatology in Beverly Hills, California. Visit www.drpaulnassif.com for more information.”
About: Jolie Plastic Surgery would like to welcome you as you begin your cosmetic surgery within our facility! Our mission is to deliver state-of-the-art equipment and individualized patient care to all who walk into our Cosmetic Surgery Center. Although the meaning of the word “Jolie” is “beauty”, the Jolie Plastic Surgery team thinks it means so much more. Words like “empower”, “diversity”, and “blooming” come to mind when we think of how our patients begin the process uncomfortable with a certain body part; but, are physically and emotionally transformed once they complete surgery within our facility. Together with our highly-trained medical staff and patient-focused team, we strive to deliver only the best treatments and results! Visit us at: https://jolieplasticsurgery.com
About: “Dr. Cat Begovic is a female plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills California. Please enjoy her educational videos on plastic surgery as well as her appearances on various television shows. For more info and to schedule your consultation please visit www.beautybydrcat.com”
About: “As one of the premier cosmetic plastic surgery practices in Washington, D.C., West End Plastic Surgery is guided by the principle of always providing excellence in the delivery of compassionate, sensitive care to our patients and their families. As members of our community, we are dedicated to improving the quality of the lives both of our patients and our neighbors.”
About: “Chia Chi Kao, MD is a board-certified aesthetic, plastic and reconstructive surgeon with over 20 years of experience whom Vogue claims “is single-handedly revolutionizing the future of facelifts.” Dr. Kao has curated his own specialized techniques for each procedure, enabling him to cause minimal disruption, prevent damage, maintain, and improve the health and quality of the skin. He is also the founder of the KAO Institute in Santa Monica, CA and is the creator of the new and revolutionary Ponytail Lift™ and Ponytail Facelift™ procedures. Kao Plastic Surgery Channel is a video journal that highlights Dr. Kao’s numerous television appearances and celebrates selected individuals he has helped to improve their lives. Board Certification: The American Board of Plastic Surgery, The American Board of Surgery. Professional Societies: Member of American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS), Member of American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)”
About: Dr. Matlock is known as the pioneer of Female Genital Cosmetic Surgery. Dr. Matlock has been contributed with popularizing LVR®, DLV®, VASER Hi Def Liposculpturing and Brazilian Butt Augmentation over the past six years as a cast member of E! Entertainments hit (national and international) show Dr. 90210. His highly refined, state of the art techniques yield the natural results that patients want. Dr. Matlock has put in over 10,000 hours performing Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation® and Designer Laser Vaginoplasty® on over 7,000 patients in 15 years. Dr. Matlock has also put in well over 25,000 liposculpturing hours over the past 23 years. In this time he has treated over 10,000 patients from all 50 states and over 70 countries. Dr. Matlock is well known to the entertainment industry and he has treated numerous stars on both the big and small screen as well as world renowned music artist. He has also treated foreign presidents, members of royal families and professional athletes.
About: For over 38 years, Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Handel and his dedicated staff have been providing cosmetic and reconstructive surgical services to patients from Santa Barbara, Montecito, Southern California, and throughout the United States and around the world. Read more http://drhandel.com/
About: Simoni Plastic Surgery offers the most innovative approaches to cosmetic plastic surgery in Beverly Hills, CA. Double Board Certified Celebrity Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr Simoni is the Top Rhinoplasty specialist in Los Angeles. Dr Simoni is honored as one of Hollywood’s top five plastic surgeons. Dr. Simoni has been featured on many network such as CNN, Bravo The Doctors, The View, Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and more. His outstanding work has positioned Dr Simoni as one of the most qualified facial plastic surgeons in Los Angeles.
About: “Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon – Donald B. Yoo, M.D., F. A. C. S., Board-certified and fellowship trained in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Specializing in Rhinoplasty, Revision Rhinoplasty, Facelift, Eyelid Surgery & Asian cosmetic surgery including Asian Rhinoplasty and Asian Blepharoplasty”
About: “Dr. Steven Pearlman is a distinguished Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon, educator and humanitarian with a wide range of professional credentials. He is dual board certified in both Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and in Head and Neck Surgery. With extensive clinical and academic background in both fields, Dr. Pearlman provides his patients with a unique expertise and understanding in the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, nose and eyes.”
About: We are one of the premier plastic surgery practices in Chicago and the only group serving both Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital. Whether you need cancer reconstruction, want to turn back the clock with facial plastic surgery, or are looking to enhance your body with body contouring or breast augmentation in Chicago, Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery, S.C. (NSPS) can provide you with state of the art care. We believe in providing patients with the understanding they need to make informed and empowered decisions for themselves. With extensive experience performing both aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, our practice’s exceptional strength spans both a mastery of anatomy and surgical technique and attention to aesthetic detail. By focusing on the individual needs of our patients, our staff are dedicated to providing the highest level of personalized and compassionate care.
About: “Dr. Andrew Jacono is a New York Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes in facelifts, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty, and revision plastic surgery amongst many other cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face. He is widely regarded as one of the best facelift and rhinoplasty plastic surgeons in the world. Harper’s Bazaar has chosen him as one of the best plastic surgeons in America. Dr Jacono is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, is a clinical professor of facial plastic surgery at two New York City Medical Schools, lectures all over the world, and publishes his research in leading plastic surgery journals. He pioneered the use of minimally invasive, small incision endoscopic surgery in face lifting surgery. Doctor Jacono is committed to philanthropy, performing hundreds of pro-bono surgeries on underprivileged children with birth defects in third world countries and on women who have been disfigured by domestic violence.”
About: “Dr. Repta is a board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon and member of The American and International Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has been practicing in the greater Phoenix area for many years and is proud to call Scottsdale his home.”
About: Dr. Frank Stile is a Certified Plastic Surgeon by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is the published author of articles as well as book chapters in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented his research at national and international Plastic Surgery conferences. Dr. Frank Stile travels regularly, visiting with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery constantly refining his technique. He is well trained, motivated, and extremely personable. Presently, Dr. Frank Stile maintains an office in Las Vegas, Nevada. The office is luxuriously appointed. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic plastic surgery procedures in addition to Medi-Spa services. His staff is well informed and accommodating to all patient needs.
About: “Dr. Steven Teitelbaum is an Associate Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the UCLA School of Medicine and has been in private practice in Santa Monica since 1995. He specializes exclusively in aesthetic plastic surgery. ‘Aesthetics contains subjectivity, and even top plastic surgeons have differing views on what is best for a patient. I want patients to be sure that they are comfortable with me and understand what I believe would be their best achievable result.’ — Steven Teitelbaum, MD, Los Angeles”
About: “Dr. David Amron is a board-certified dermatologic surgeon specializing in lipedema treatment, liposuction and body contouring. He is founder and medical director of the Roxbury Institute in Beverly Hills, CA and has an international reputation for excellence in successfully approaching complicated liposuction cases, including lipedema treatments and revision liposuction surgeries. For more than two decades, Amron has focused his research and practice on liposuction and body proportioning with an emphasis on the fat disorder, lipedema. Over this period of time, he’s gained invaluable insight into the genetic function and structural proportions of the human body, developing a refined and comprehensive approach to the art of lipo-sculpture.”
About: Babak Larian, MD, FACS is a board certified otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon in Los Angeles who specializes in parathyroid surgery, parotid gland surgery, and thyroid surgery. As a specialist who puts an extreme emphasis on patient care, Dr. Larian works with a team of experts to bring individuals optimal results with minimally invasive surgeries. For more information about Dr. Larian, visit his websites listed below or call (310) 461-0311.
About: “Board certified plastic surgeon specializing in cosmetic surgery for the face and body. Dr. Schulman practices in New York City Ana has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, US News Top Doctor, America’s Top Doctor, and has made television appearances on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, The Doctors TV, and Dr. Steve.”
About: Dr. Ravi Somayazula is a Board Certified plastic surgeon in Houston, Texas. The founder of Body by Ravi Plastic Surgery and Aesthetics, Dr. Ravi is committed to bringing a patient-centered approach to his cosmetic procedures, ensuring that every individual gets a personalized treatment plan designed to meet their unique needs and desires. Dr. Ravi specializes in proportionate, natural-looking enhancements for the breast and body, achieving subtle yet dramatic results that will both compliment the patient’s physique and match their busy lifestyle. Dr. Ravi and his associate, Dr. Swapna Gopathi, offer an extensive range of surgical procedures, as well as an innovative selection of noninvasive techniques and skincare products. With his gracious, easygoing bedside manner, Dr. Ravi has become one of the area’s most sought-after cosmetic surgeons.
About: Dr. Ben Talei works with a group of dedicated specialists trained to treat patients with vascular and congenital anomalies. There is a true scarcity of physicians able to adequately diagnose and treat these patients both in the United States as well as the rest of the world. Dr. Talei is one of a few surgeons in the country to have pursued two fellowships following the completion of his training at Columbia University and Cornell University, as well as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. This was done in order to provide the most specialized and focused care possible for his patients. Surgical interventions, non-invasive medical and laser treatments are used to achieve the most significant outcomes possible. See Dr. Talei’s hair restoration work at http://www.beverlyhillshairgroup.com
About: Your experience with Sanchez Plastic Surgery is important to us. Dr. Erick Sanchez completed a prestigious fellowship with additional training to be qualified to perform both reconstructive and plastic surgery of the face, body, breast, and skin, along with non-surgical procedures. Sanchez Plastic Surgery is all about delivering the very best to our patients. We invite you to stop by our facility to meet our warm and friendly team and learn more about us and the quality results we can achieve for you.
About: Dr. Aaron Rollins is an expert in laser liposuction and body contouring in Beverly Hills, California. Elite Body Sculpture has eleven locations across the United States: Beverly Hills, Sacramento, New York City, Dallas, Houston, DC, Denver, Seattle, Nashville and Atlanta. Our commitment is to provide the absolute best and most advanced technology out there for lipo procedures. Learn more about the procedures offered at Elite Body Sculpture: http://www.elitebodysculpture.com/
About: “Dr. Sheila Nazarian is a mom, wife, entrepreneur, and board certified plastic surgeon, specializing in natural results using both non-invasive and surgical modalities.”
About: Dana M. Goldberg M.D. has built one of Florida’s fastest growing cosmetic surgery practices located right in the heart of Abacoa, in Jupiter Florida. The core of our practice is providing the ultimate experience in plastic surgery. Dr. Goldberg’s impressive surgical results, and her ability to connect with patients is rivaled by few in her field. She is Board Certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and was ranked in the 95th percentile of all ASPS Board Certified plastic surgeons. Dr Goldberg was a lecturer at the 2013 Annual Society Of Plastic Surgeon’s meeting, and is well being recognized among the plastic surgery community for the brand that has become Dana M. Goldberg M.D. Simply put, our practice strives to provide the ultimate experience in plastic surgery. We work hard to be the best at what we do, and for us that’s more than having excellent surgical results.
About: Orange County’s World Class Plastic Surgeons, Jed H. Horowitz, M.D., F.A.C.S, and Larry S. Nichter, M.D., F.A.C.S. have helped patients achieve their dreams for over 20 years. Both surgeons are certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and have been voted as two of America’s Top Doctors, Real Self 100, Real Self Top Doctors, and have received numerous other awards for their excellence in patient care and surgical expertise. Dr. Horowitz and Dr. Nichter own and operate the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach, California.
About: “Dr. Daniel Shapiro is a renowned Scottsdale cosmetic Surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and has been practicing cosmetic surgery in the Scottsdale and Paradise Valley Arizona area for over 19 years. As one of the busiest cosmetic surgeons in the Phoenix metropolitan area, he brings a wealth of experience to his practice, having personally meticulously performed thousands of aesthetic surgical procedures. His aesthetic vision and surgical expertise has made him one of the most sought after cosmetic surgeons, constantly improving and evolving techniques introduced to him during his plastic surgical residency at the prestigious New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in New York City where he finished his formal training in 1992, after being mentored by some of the most famous and gifted cosmetic plastic surgeons in the world.”
About: Dr. Philip Miller is recognized as an expert in natural looking Facial Plastic/Cosmetic surgery in Manhattan, NY. With over 20 years of experience he specializes in Facelift, Nose Jobs, Eyelid, Brow Lifts, Anti-Aging, Botox & Fillers. He has been voted among the Best Doctors in America consistently since 2007 & Top Doctor of NY. He has appeared on NBC’s The Today Show, Discovery Channel & featured in Elle, Marie Claire, Hamptons, Gotham magazines, The New York Times & The Wall Street Journal.
About: “Dr. William Rahal is a Beverly Hills plastic surgeon who specializes in Brazilian Butt Lift procedures, also known as BBL surgery with 360 Lipo. He believes that 360 Lipo should always be done with BBL as it gives a more complete natural result. Some have considered him to be the best BBL surgeon, both in Beverly Hills and beyond. His reply is that there are many good surgeons and patients should choose who they are most comfortable with but he is very grateful to be considered as such. Dr. Rahal is Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.”
About: “Elite Plastic Surgery is a top plastic surgery practice led by board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Moises Salama. Dr. Salama is world renowned for his body contouring procedures including the tummy tuck, liposuction, breast augmentation, mommy makeover, j-plasma skin tightening and the Brazilian butt lift (BBL), which he has performed more than 5000 to date with incredible results.”
About: Dr. Babak Azizzadeh is a Harvard-trained Facial Plastic Surgeon who specializes exclusively in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, eyes and nose. Dr. Azizzadeh and his team at the Center know that the decision to have cosmetic or reconstructive surgery is a serious one, and will be with you through every step of this exciting and life-improving process. We want you to be assured that a natural looking result is our top priority. Dr. Azizzadeh’s expertise in facial plastic surgery has made him one of the most sought-after surgeons in the United States. He has been featured in numerous media outlets including Discovery Health, New York Times, and The Oprah Winfrey Show. Additionally, Dr. Azizzadeh is an internationally recognized author of Beverly Hills Beauty Secrets as well as the lead editor of 5 medical textbooks.
About: The Plastic Surgery Clinic is one of the most highly respected and modern cosmetic surgical clinics in North America. Home to Dr. Frank Lista, Dr. Jamil Ahmad & Dr. Ryan Austin, our surgeons and staff are dedicated to providing top quality services and results. We believe in working towards an appearance that is natural to suit your individual body type.
About: “Dr. Karam is a skilled facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon in San Diego California with a distinguished academic and surgical record. He is the creator and sole provider of “Vertical Restore.” As well known for his honesty, compassion and warm demeanor as his naturally enhancing results, Dr. Karam is respected by his peers for his professional integrity, innovative contributions, artistry and excellent technique. Known as the “doctor’s doctor,” Dr. Karam is often paid the ultimate compliment; he is asked to perform surgery on his fellow physicians and their families. As one of the very few surgeons in the country devoted to a narrow field of plastic surgery, Dr. Karam has dedicated his life to three plastic surgery specialties: 1. Innovative surgical and non-surgical techniques that rejuvenate the eyes, face and neck, 2. Rhinoplasty – cosmetic or functional surgery of the nose, 3. Revision rhinoplasty repairs to prior surgery of the nose. Dr. Amir Karam 11943 El Camino Real, Suite 100, San Diego, California 92130 | 858.259.3223”
About: Dr. Constance Barone is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery. In addition to holding memberships in some of the most prestigious medical associations in the world, Dr. Barone has been voted one of the Best Doctors in America and has been listed as one of the nation’s top physicians in numerous publications. Dr. Barone has been featured on national television shows and prominent magazines such as Discovery Health, Good Morning America, and San Antonio Living, and Antonio Magazine, SA Magazine as well as Seventeen Magazine. She has focused her career on helping people achieve their aesthetic goals.
About: “Dr. Garth Fisher is a board certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills. Dr. Fisher was the original Extreme Makeover surgeon and is considered to be the plastic surgeon to the stars. Dr. Fisher started the Biomed Spa Beverly Hills which offers med spa services and treatments including Zeltiq Coolsculpting, a non-invasive body sculpting treatment, laser skin therapies and more. Visit Dr. Fisher at www.garthfisher.com.”
About: “Educational videos of Dr. Barry Eppley, board-certified plastic surgeon of Indianapolis, on a variety of plastic surgery procedures and topics of interest to the general public. The opinions and comments expressed in these videos represent Dr. Eppley’s experience and philosophies about the plastic surgery topics presented.”
About: Dr. Kay Durairaj, MD, FACS is a facial plastic surgeon prating in Pasadena, CA. As both an artist and a surgeon, she is skilled in the newest techniques in facial surgery. With her experience and knowledge, she enjoys helping patients look and feel their best. Her special focus is in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and she is an expert in laser surgery of the face and facial rejuvenation procedures. Dr. Durairaj is skilled in medical aesthetic treatments of the face, including Restylane, Radiesse, Botox, and Sculptra treatments. The surgeon enthusiastically hosts a high profile on social media outlets such as Instagram and Snapchat. Widely known for her Instagram account, @beautybydrkay, with an outreach of over 110 thousand followers, she interweaves her contemporary lifestyle with her admirable work in her Los Angeles private practice!
About: “Plastic Surgeon Thomas T Jeneby in San Antonio Performs Surgeries in His Joint Commission Accredited Surgi-Center. I perform over 600 procedures per year including approximately 200 Mommy Makeovers per year which include Tummy Tucks or Lipo along with an Adjustable Breast implant +/- a lift. I also strive for positively excellent Customer Service with many 5* reviews and Best of San Antonio for 9 years running! I also have In House Financing with no credit check ! We use regular financing through Credit Novo! Treat yourself to a “Top Plastic Surgeon ” (by magazine description)in San Antonio and come get you Laser Lipo, Smart Lipo , Tummy Tuck , Adjustable Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction / Lift, Massive Weight Loss Surgery, Rhinoplasty , and Mini Rhinoplasty, Facelift and the rest! Catch me on the Billy Madison Show!”
About: Board certified Houston plastic surgeon, Dr. Franklin Rose MD is often asked to review plastic surgery techniques and trends & has been featured on numerous television shows and Magazines such as Anderson, Dr. Phil, Entertainment Tonight, ABC Primetime with Lisa Ling, Inside Edition, E! Entertainment News, Access Hollywood, MTV’s I Want a Famous Face, CNN, HLN Headline News, US Weekly, Life & Style, the National Enquirer, USA Today, The Wall Street Journal and countless others; Dr. Rose offers the latest in surgical and non-invasive technology at his beautiful Uptown Park location. Dr. Rose is a nationally renowned surgeon overseeing his plastic surgery practice and medical spa to ensure the highest quality of care to his patients. We are pleased to offer a wide range of cosmetic solutions for both women and men, including facial surgery such as nose and eye-lid surgery, breast augmentation, breast lifts, liposuction, facelifts, & much more. Review Dr. Franklin Rose’s before & afters!
About: Austin-Weston is the region’s premier cosmetic surgery practice offering a full range of surgical and non-surgical procedures. The four board-certified plastic surgeons have over 75 years of combined experience, voted “top doctors” and “best cosmetic surgery practice” in Northern Virginia and Washington DC. Subscribe to our channel for the latest patient testimonials and educational videos.”
About: “Follow Dr. Carlos Mata, aka Dr.Scottsdale, as he helps others achieve their own kind of beautiful. This channel will take you into the surgery room for a deeper look at plastic surgery. From Botox to Fillers, to Brazilian Butt Lifts and Breast Augmentation. Curious about ways to better your sexual health? Stay tuned as we offer a wide variety of procedures!”
About: “Marina Plastic Surgery Associates serves Los Angeles and Beverly Hills plastic surgery patients interested in breast augmentation, tummy tuck, liposuction, and a variety of other cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Grant Stevens and Dr. Michelle Spring, board-certified Los Angeles plastic surgeons at the practice, help men and women look their best through high-quality surgical results.”
About: Dr. Sidhbh (pronounced Sive) Gallagher is double board certified in both general and plastic surgery. With her background in academics Dr. Gallagher always seeks to combine her aptitude for art with the latest cutting edge techniques to bring outstanding natural results to her patients. Originally from Ireland, Dr. Gallagher earned her medical degree from University College in Dublin, where she graduated in the top 3 percent of her class. Seeking world class training Dr Gallagher came to the United states where she completed 8 more years of intensive surgical training. As an innovative plastic surgeon, Dr. Gallagher discusses her techniques in particular her special area of expertise: gender confirmation surgery.
YouTube list criteria: 750,000-plus video views as of 17 January 2021. In an update on 1 February 2021, popular plastic surgeons were added to this list and video view and subscriber counts for those then added are as of that date.
References:
ASPS, 28 Jan 2020, “New Study Examines the Accuracy of Plastic Surgery Videos on Social Media”
Almarghoub, M. A., Alghareeb, M. A., Alhammad, A. K., Alotaibi, H. F., & Kattan, A. E. (2020). Plastic Surgery on YouTube. Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, 8(1), e2586. https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000002586
Gray, Megan C. M.D.; Gemmiti, Amanda B.S.; Ata, Ashar Ph.D.; Jun, Brandon B.S.; Johnson, Philip K. B.S.; Ricci, Joseph A. M.D.; Patel, Ashit M.B.Ch.B. Can You Trust What You Watch? An Assessment of the Quality of Information in Aesthetic Surgery Videos on YouTube, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: February 2020 – Volume 145 – Issue 2 – p 329e-336e doi: 10.1097/PRS.0000000000006463
STAT News, 3 Mar 2016, “How to do a nose job: Plastic surgeons learn procedures on YouTube”
James Anthony has written on self-improvement for 24 years. His work appears in five national magazines and on the websites of more than 100 U.S. Drs and M.D.s. This author is not a doctor and the material in this article is provided for informational purposes only.
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