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Michelle J. Zweifler, MD

Attending Plastic Surgeon, Lenox Hill Hospital

Specialty

Facial Rejuvenation

Neighborhood

Upper East Side, Manhattan

Affiliation

Northwell Health / Lenox Hill Hospital

Board certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery; American Board of Surgery

Practice

Northwell Health / Lenox Hill Hospital

Stated clinical focus

Facelift →Breast augmentationLiposuction →Body contouring →

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Why Zweifler stands out

The signals that mark a qualified NYC surgeon.

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Board certified

American Board of Plastic Surgery; American Board of Surgery

Hospital affiliated

Practices at Northwell Health / Lenox Hill Hospital

Fellowship trained

Fellowship, Aesthetic Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center (under Dr. John Q. Owsley)

Specialty focus

Listed for 12 men's facial rejuvenation procedures

Recognized

Top Doctors (Castle Connolly)

Profile

About Michelle J. Zweifler.

Dr. Zweifler is a plastic surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, specializing in facial rejuvenation as well as breast and body contouring.

She earned her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she also completed her plastic and reconstructive surgery residency, after general surgery training at Lenox Hill Hospital and an aesthetic surgery fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center.

Education & training

1989

Cornell University

1993

SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

1998

Lenox Hill Hospital

Residency, General Surgery (Chief Resident)

2000

SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn

Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

2001

California Pacific Medical Center (under Dr. John Q. Owsley)

Fellowship, Aesthetic Surgery

Procedures

Guides for the procedures Zweifler performs.

Dr. Zweifler 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 Zweifler practices.

Office locations

Michelle Zweifler, MD
742 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Upper East Side, Manhattan

Hospital affiliations

Lenox Hill Hospital
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Society memberships

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Recognition

Top Doctors (Castle Connolly) (2018-2022)
Alumni Achievement Award in Cosmetic Surgery (SUNY Downstate) (2018)

Questions

Common questions about Zweifler.

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

Is Dr. Zweifler board certified?

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

What procedures does Dr. Zweifler perform?

On this registry Dr. Zweifler 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. Zweifler's office?

Michelle Zweifler, MD, 742 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021 (Upper East Side, Manhattan).

What hospital is Dr. Zweifler affiliated with?

Dr. Zweifler is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

Where did Dr. Zweifler train?

Dr. Zweifler's education and training: BS at Cornell University (1989); MD at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn (1993); Residency, General Surgery (Chief Resident) at Lenox Hill Hospital (1998); Residency, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn (2000); Fellowship, Aesthetic Surgery at California Pacific Medical Center (under Dr. John Q. Owsley) (2001).

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Recovery

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Costs

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