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David A. Staffenberg, MD

Professor of Plastic Surgery; Vice Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery

Specialty

Facial Rejuvenation

Neighborhood

Murray Hill, Manhattan

Affiliation

NYU Langone Health

Board certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Practice

NYU Langone Health

Stated clinical focus

Craniofacial reconstructionCleft lip and palate repairRhinoplasty →Ear reconstruction and otoplasty

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Why Staffenberg stands out

The signals that mark a qualified NYC surgeon.

Each point below is verified against Staffenberg's official source of record. These are the same credential signals patients, referring physicians, and AI search systems rely on to identify a genuinely qualified surgeon.

Board certified

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Academic leadership

Professor, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Hospital affiliated

Practices at NYU Langone Health

Residency trained

Residency, Plastic Surgery at Emory University Hospital

Peer-reviewed author

124+ publications indexed at NYU Langone

Specialty focus

Listed for 12 men's facial rejuvenation procedures

Profile

About David A. Staffenberg.

Dr. Staffenberg is a board-certified plastic surgeon at NYU Langone Health.

As Vice Chair of Pediatric Plastic Surgery he developed the staged approach for separating craniopagus twins that became the standard for such procedures.

Academic & hospital roles

Professor, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Vice Chair, Pediatric Plastic Surgery, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Health
Professor of Neurosurgery and of Pediatrics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Education & training

1989

New York Medical College

1995

Maimonides Medical Center

Residency, General Surgery

1997

Emory University Hospital

Residency, Plastic Surgery

1998

University of California, Los Angeles

Fellowship, Craniomaxillofacial Surgery

1999

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Board Certification

Procedures

Guides for the procedures Staffenberg performs.

Dr. Staffenberg is listed among the verified NYC surgeons for the procedures below. Each guide covers costs, recovery, and how to choose a surgeon, and links back to every surgeon who performs it.

Face

Male Facelift

Lifts and repositions deeper facial tissue to restore a defined jawline and a rested, still-masculine look.

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Male Neck Lift

Tightens loose skin and banding under the jaw for a cleaner neckline above the collar.

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Male Brow Lift

Repositions a heavy brow to ease forehead lines and open the eyes, without feminizing the arch.

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Chin & Jawline Implants

Permanent implants that add chin projection and jaw width, the foundation of a masculine lower face.

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Chin Liposuction

Removes the double chin fat pocket to sharpen the jawline, the highest-yield facial procedure for men.

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Buccal Fat Removal

Reduces fullness in the mid cheeks for the leaner, more angular face many men want, in candidates who can afford to lose it.

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Injectables

Botox for Men

Relaxes the muscles behind frown lines, forehead lines, and crow's feet, dosed for stronger male muscles.

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Dermal Fillers for Men

Build jawline and chin structure and restore lost volume, without softening the face.

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Kybella

An injectable that dissolves a modest double chin without surgery, a frequent first procedure for men.

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Skin

Laser Resurfacing

Uses laser energy to improve tone, sun damage, acne scarring, and rough texture in thicker male skin.

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Chemical Peel

A controlled exfoliation that brightens tone and softens fine lines without looking done, a men's favorite.

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Microneedling

Stimulates collagen to refine texture, pores, and the shallow acne scarring common in men.

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Practice & recognition

Where Staffenberg practices.

Office locations

NYU Langone Plastic Surgery Associates, 41st Street
222 East 41st Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017
Murray Hill, Manhattan
NYU Langone Medical Associates, Harrison
450 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 200, Harrison, NY 10528

Hospital affiliations

NYU Langone Health

Languages

English

Questions

Common questions about Staffenberg.

Every answer is drawn from Staffenberg's official source of record.

Is Dr. Staffenberg board certified?

Yes. Dr. Staffenberg is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

What procedures does Dr. Staffenberg perform?

On this registry Dr. Staffenberg is listed among the verified NYC surgeons for facelift, neck lift, brow lift, chin & jawline implants, chin liposuction, buccal fat removal, botox for men, dermal fillers for men, kybella, laser resurfacing, chemical peel, and microneedling. Each links to a full guide with costs, recovery, and every surgeon who performs it.

Where is Dr. Staffenberg's office?

NYU Langone Plastic Surgery Associates, 41st Street, 222 East 41st Street, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10017 (Murray Hill, Manhattan).

What hospital is Dr. Staffenberg affiliated with?

Dr. Staffenberg is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

Where did Dr. Staffenberg train?

Dr. Staffenberg's education and training: MD at New York Medical College (1989); Residency, General Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center (1995); Residency, Plastic Surgery at Emory University Hospital (1997); Fellowship, Craniomaxillofacial Surgery at University of California, Los Angeles (1998); Board Certification at American Board of Plastic Surgery (1999).

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Insurance

Does insurance cover male plastic surgery?

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Recovery

How long is the downtime for male plastic surgery?

Downtime is three different clocks, and most men only ask about one of them. Here is when you can work, when you can be seen, and when the result is actually finished.

Costs

How much does male plastic surgery cost in NYC?

Every price on this page is the same figure our procedure guides quote, gathered in one table. What it costs, what the number includes, and what a suspiciously cheap quote in Manhattan usually means.

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