ONE OF "AMERICA'S BEST PLASTIC SURGEONS" · NEWSWEEK
Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in NYC
Board-certified plastic surgeon
Face, breast & body · Manhattan
Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS
A PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE
Individualized Plastic Surgery Guided by Clinical Expertise
Darren M. Smith, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan.
His approach centers on safety, artistry and natural-looking results. Every treatment plan begins with your goals, respects your individuality and is tailored to your anatomy.
Meet Dr. SmithCONSIDERED AS A WHOLE
Face, Breast & Body Contouring Procedures in Manhattan
Dr. Smith is known first for the mommy makeover: the combination of breast surgery and abdominoplasty that addresses the changes pregnancy leaves behind.
His approach begins with the decisions that make each procedure work together: breast volume and position, abdominal contour, scar placement and how much is appropriate to do in one operation.
Explore the mommy makeover01 / BREAST
The smallest
details.
From breast augmentation with implants or fat transfer to breast lifts and reduction, explore breast surgery tailored to your anatomy and goals.
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02 / BODY
A bespoke plan
for your form
Body contouring procedures include tummy tuck, mommy makeover and plastic surgery after weight loss. Each plan is personalized to your anatomy and goals.
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03 / FACE
Distinctly you.
From facelifts and eyelid surgery to rhinoplasty, facial plastic surgery refines features while preserving harmony and balance. Every procedure is designed to respect your anatomy, ethnicity and personal goals.
A PRIVATE SURGICAL SETTING
Private Quad A Accredited Surgical Suite at the Ritz Tower (111 E 57th St)
Surgical care takes place in our private Quad A accredited suite at the Ritz Tower, 111 East 57th Street in Manhattan.
Planning begins with your anatomy, health and goals, with attention to each detail of your care.
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Informed by
experience.
Dr. Smith completed two surgical fellowships: craniofacial surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and aesthetic surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.
His work includes over 200 peer-reviewed publications, lectures and book chapters, including papers on combined breast surgery and abdominoplasty.
President of the New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2025–2026.
More about Dr. Smith
PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH AND AUTHORSHIP
68+ Publications, Thieme Textbook Authorship & U.S. Patent
Dr. Darren Smith co-authored two of the most highly cited peer-reviewed papers on mommy makeovers in the plastic surgery literature.
He also co-authored the textbook chapter Establishing a Post-maternity Strategy, published by Springer in 2023.
Energy-based devices in male body contouring. Author, Clinics in Plastic Surgery, 2022.
Male Abdominoplasty. Co-author, Aesthetic Surgery for Men, Springer, 2026.
U.S. Patent 7,953,260 B2. Co-inventor, predicting facial soft-tissue movement, 2011.
THE GALLERY
Before & After Surgical Results by Dr. Darren Smith
Explore before-and-after photographs from the practice.
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A LIGHTER TOUCH
Medical Aesthetics & Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation
For patients seeking less invasive treatments, the practice offers Botox, dermal fillers and skin-tightening options. Discuss which approach is appropriate for your goals.
Explore treatmentsPATIENT PERSPECTIVES
See and hear patients’ own accounts of their experience with Dr. Smith and the practice.
CARE BEGINS WITH LISTENING
Schedule a Private Consultation with Dr. Darren Smith in NYC
Discuss your priorities, ask questions and explore treatment options with our team.
Our practice is located at the Ritz Tower, 111 East 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan. We welcome patients from the five boroughs and the surrounding tri-state area. If you are traveling for care, explore our guide for out-of-town patients.
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