Best Facelift in New York City

Dr. Leonard Grossman performs facelift surgery in New York City with one goal: you should look like a younger version of yourself, not like you have been in a wind tunnel. He chooses a deep plane or SMAS facelift for your aging pattern and often combines it with fat grafting, which he has used in the face since 1993. Skin is removed without undue tension, and his facelift techniques are designed so most patients need no drain tubes or compression garments.

Dr. Grossman sketches a face on paper for a woman beside a hand mirror during a facelift consultation

Our Facelift Services

Facial lifting and volume restoration combined according to how your face has aged.

Facelift Procedures

A deep plane or SMAS facelift chosen for your aging pattern, often combined with fat grafting, with incisions along the hairline and around the ear.

Cheek Lift

Midface lifting through an incision inside the mouth and a small temple-hairline incision, or by restoring cheek volume with your own fat.

Neck Lift

Corset platysmaplasty, ultrasound-assisted liposuction and Renuvion tightening to define the jawline, often done with the facelift.

Organic Plastic Surgery Philosophy

A Facelift That Restores, Not Just Pulls

Dr. Leonard Grossman does not believe gravity is the main cause of facial aging; he sees it as gradual volume loss. That is why his facelift often pairs a deep plane or SMAS lift with fat grafting, so the face is supported from within rather than stretched. Before surgery he studies your younger photos and plans where and how much fat to place, and the procedure, which typically takes several hours, is performed at his Brooklyn surgery center.

Dr. Grossman in blue gloves examining the jawline of a woman seated in a treatment chair during a facelift evaluation
Facial Results

Patient Experiences

His facial fat grafting gallery includes a 78-year-old woman who did not want a facelift and a patient first treated at 70 and seen again at 74.

"When In need of a plastic surgeon numerous things go through your head It can be a very frustrating experience. Trusting someone to perform a cosmetic procedure that Of course could change your life for the better or worse is frightening! Dr Grossman is a Dr you can trust, I..."

Monica DeFilippo

"After quite literally years of research, Dr Grossman’s appearance on US TV was like a bolt out of the blue. After contacting his team, I was left in no doubt this cutting-edge procedure was exactly what I wanted. I arrived from the UK in May 2024 and met his close-knit,..."

Terry Nichols

"Dr. Grossman did a great job with my procedure. His staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The pain post-op was very minimal and the results were amazing!"

Larisa Lemberg

"Amazing Staff and Dr. Grossman is the best. Dr. Grossman is an awesome doctor. He made me feel safe with his friendly approach. During my pre-procedure meeting, he explained well to all my questions which helped me me a lot not to have an anxiety. I am happy with my..."

Abenet Gebre

"Dr Grossman is excellent. Tells you honestly what to expect. I had absolutely no pain during recovery. The staff is amazing as well. I recommend him for any procedure you may be thinking about. We only live once. Enjoy."

Asalia Carmona

"When In need of a plastic surgeon numerous things go through your head It can be a very frustrating experience. Trusting someone to perform a cosmetic procedure that Of course could change your life for the better or worse is frightening! Dr Grossman is a Dr you can trust, I..."

Monica DeFilippo

"After quite literally years of research, Dr Grossman’s appearance on US TV was like a bolt out of the blue. After contacting his team, I was left in no doubt this cutting-edge procedure was exactly what I wanted. I arrived from the UK in May 2024 and met his close-knit,..."

Terry Nichols

"Dr. Grossman did a great job with my procedure. His staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The pain post-op was very minimal and the results were amazing!"

Larisa Lemberg

"Amazing Staff and Dr. Grossman is the best. Dr. Grossman is an awesome doctor. He made me feel safe with his friendly approach. During my pre-procedure meeting, he explained well to all my questions which helped me me a lot not to have an anxiety. I am happy with my..."

Abenet Gebre

"Dr Grossman is excellent. Tells you honestly what to expect. I had absolutely no pain during recovery. The staff is amazing as well. I recommend him for any procedure you may be thinking about. We only live once. Enjoy."

Asalia Carmona

"When In need of a plastic surgeon numerous things go through your head It can be a very frustrating experience. Trusting someone to perform a cosmetic procedure that Of course could change your life for the better or worse is frightening! Dr Grossman is a Dr you can trust, I..."

Monica DeFilippo

"After quite literally years of research, Dr Grossman’s appearance on US TV was like a bolt out of the blue. After contacting his team, I was left in no doubt this cutting-edge procedure was exactly what I wanted. I arrived from the UK in May 2024 and met his close-knit,..."

Terry Nichols

"Dr. Grossman did a great job with my procedure. His staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The pain post-op was very minimal and the results were amazing!"

Larisa Lemberg

"Amazing Staff and Dr. Grossman is the best. Dr. Grossman is an awesome doctor. He made me feel safe with his friendly approach. During my pre-procedure meeting, he explained well to all my questions which helped me me a lot not to have an anxiety. I am happy with my..."

Abenet Gebre

"Dr Grossman is excellent. Tells you honestly what to expect. I had absolutely no pain during recovery. The staff is amazing as well. I recommend him for any procedure you may be thinking about. We only live once. Enjoy."

Asalia Carmona
The Dr. Grossman Difference

Why Choose Dr. Leonard Grossman?

Facelift surgery guided by his Organic Plastic Surgery philosophy: restore what aging has deflated and keep you looking like yourself.

Lift Plus Volume

His facelifts often combine a SMAS or deep plane lift with fat grafting to restore lost volume.

No Wind-Tunnel Look

Skin is redraped without undue tension, so you look refreshed rather than pulled.

Fully Accredited Facility

Surgery takes place in his AAAHC-accredited Brooklyn surgery center: private, outpatient, home the same day.

Planned From Younger Photos

He studies photos of you from earlier years to restore your own features, not a generic look.

Meet Dr. Leonard Grossman

Meet the New York City surgeon who pairs facial lifting with your own fat.

Portrait of Dr. Leonard Grossman, Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Leonard Grossman

Reconstructive and Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Leonard Grossman is a Brooklyn, New York City plastic and reconstructive surgeon with more than 30 years of experience and a pioneer of Organic Plastic Surgery, using patients' own fat in place of synthetic materials. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in 1985, completed his internship and General Surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center, and completed fellowships in Microsurgery at Montefiore Hospital and Burns and Reconstruction at Jacobi Hospital. In 1995 he completed a fully accredited plastic surgery residency at Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Texas; his practice reports he became the first American plastic surgeon to use Ultrasound Assisted Liposuction that year. He pioneered calf augmentation with fat grafting in 1995 and, by his practice's count, has performed more than 4,500 calf augmentations. He operates at his fully accredited (AAAHC) surgery center at 3039 Emmons Ave in Brooklyn. Recognized by the Castle Connolly Guide, Vitals.com and RateMDs.com, he is dedicated to privacy, professionalism, and helping patients make informed decisions about their care.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a facelift typically cost in New York City?

Facelift cost varies significantly by geographic location and by the individual face, so Dr. Grossman gives each patient a personalized quote at consultation. The figure depends on whether you need a mini facelift for the lower face and jawline or a total facelift, whether the neck is treated at the same time, and how much fat grafting is added to restore volume. Surgery is outpatient rather than in a hospital, so there is no hospital stay to pay for, and financing options are available through Cherry and Prosper Healthcare Lending.

What facelift options are offered in New York City?

What happens during a facelift consultation?

Can facial fat grafting be discussed with a facelift?

Does the practice offer cheek lifts and neck lifts?

Where can I discuss facelift surgery with Dr. Grossman?

How does Dr. Grossman approach cosmetic facial procedures?

Is facelift surgery suitable for everyone?

Still Have Facelift Questions?

Ask whether you need lifting, volume or both, and what your quote would include.

Facelift Surgery in New York City

Patients from across New York City come to Dr. Grossman's Brooklyn surgery center for facelift consultation, surgery and follow-up.

New York City

Service Area

Brooklyn

Surgery Center

3039 Emmons Ave

Office Location

Ready To Discuss Your Options?

Schedule your facelift consultation at Dr. Grossman's Brooklyn surgery center.

Recognized Practice

Awards and Recognition

Castle Connolly Guide recognition for Dr. Leonard Grossman

Castle Connolly Guide

Listed as one of the best plastic surgeons in New York City.

Vitals.com recognition for Dr. Leonard Grossman

Vitals.com Recognition

Listed among recommended plastic surgeons by Vitals.com.

RateMDs.com recognition for Dr. Leonard Grossman

RateMDs.com Recognition

Listed among recommended plastic surgeons by RateMDs.com.

Vitals.com Top 10 recognition

Vitals.com Top 10

Recognized by Vitals.com among its top 10 plastic surgeons.

Discuss Your Facelift Options

Contact Dr. Leonard Grossman's Brooklyn office to schedule a facelift consultation and personalized quote.

Contact Us Today

For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at 212-585-2133. You can also send us a quick email at drgrossmanstaff@hotmail.com.