Profile of Gary Linkov, Dr

Dr. Linkov, a premier NYC-based facial plastic surgeon, is passionate about helping his patients feel confident about their appearance. His exemplary background as a dual-Ivy League educated surgeon, coupled with his advanced art training in Italy, give him a truly unique advantage as a practitioner of aesthetic facial and hair surgery. He has pioneered one of today’s most cutting edge facial procedures— the Elelyft™ lip lift, which he has written about extensively and has trained other surgeons from around the world in his technique. He is also renowned for carrying out complex nasal surgery for US war veterans in need, and for teaching rhinoplasty procedures to the NYU head and neck surgery residents.

With the hands of a highly experienced surgeon and the eyes of a trained artist, Dr. Linkov brings a unique combination of skill and talent to his plastic surgery. This is evident in the wide range of recognition he has received including a featured segment on the Dr. Oz Show, where he discussed his state-of-the-art needleless PRP hair restoration procedure.

Dr. Linkov has also been featured in various national and regional publications, including Allure, USA Today, New York, Huff Post, InStyle, and many more. Other accolades are Dr. Linkov’s inclusion in the prestigious Super Doctors New York, directory.

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Procedures of Gary Linkov, Dr ⁽⁴⁷⁾

Procedure	Rank in New York	Rank in NY	Rank in US
Buccal Fat Pad Removal (Cheek Narrowing) Buccal fat pad removal, also known as cheek fat removal or buccal lipectomy, is a surgery that removes excess fat pads from the cheeks to create a more contoured facial appearance. It is generally used to reduce chubby cheeks (“chipmunk cheeks”) that can be due to genetics or weight gain.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 11	Ranked in US: 9
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 30	Ranked in US: 85
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in New York: 21	Ranked in NY: 68	Ranked in US: 256
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 13	Ranked in US: 109
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in New York: 7	Ranked in NY: 16	Ranked in US: 9
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 24	Ranked in US: 97
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 30	Ranked in US: 85
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 12	Ranked in US: 22
Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 63
Neck Lift A procedure that improves the look of the neck by redraping sagging, wrinkled skin. In addition, it tightens the skin by removing excess skin.	Ranked in New York: 15	Ranked in NY: 50	Ranked in US: 157
Non-Surgical Facelift Non-surgical facelift is a carefully selected package of treatments that work to counter your specific signs of ageing.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 3	Ranked in US: 4
Ear Pinning Cosmetic ear surgery is a type of plastic and reconstructive surgery that can improve the size, shape, or position of the outer ear by reshaping the cartilage.	Ranked in New York: 6	Ranked in NY: 19	Ranked in US: 166
Keloid Removal Keloid surgical removal or laser removal are successful treatment options.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 1
Prominent Ears Treatment Prominent ears are frequently treated by facial plastic surgeons.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 10
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in New York: 8	Ranked in NY: 12	Ranked in US: 31
Double Eyelid Surgery Double eyelid surgery is a procedure to create a crease in the upper eyelid of someone who doesn’t have one or has one that’s poorly defined.	Ranked in New York: 5	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 7
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in New York: 39	Ranked in NY: 63	Ranked in US: 305
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in New York: 39	Ranked in NY: 63	Ranked in US: 305
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in New York: 11	Ranked in NY: 68	Ranked in US: 237
Non-Surgical Eye Lift Non-surgical eye lift is a procedure that enhances the appearance of your eyes giving you a 'lifted' look to your eyes without having to go under the knife.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 6
Burn Reconstruction The goals of reconstructive burn surgery are to improve both the function and the cosmetic appearance of burn scars.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 6
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 5	Ranked in US: 35
Skin Cancer Treatment Skin cancer treatment depends on the type of cancer, its location and depth, and patient factors like age or other illnesses.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 8	Ranked in US: 63
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in New York: 21	Ranked in NY: 58	Ranked in US: 213
Orbital Fracture Treatment The right type of orbital fracture treatment depends on the location of the fracture, how bad the break is and how long it’s been since the fracture occurred.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 2
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 9	Ranked in US: 96
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 17
Facial Hair Tranplantation Hair is taken from one part of the body and transplanted to your jawline and wherever you want it to grow.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 2
Eyebrow Transplant An eyebrow transplant enhances the shape and fullness of your brows by transferring hair follicles from another area of your body—usually the back of your scalp.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 3
Hair Transplant Hair transplant is a cosmetic procedure that involves taking donor hairs from one or more areas of your body—most commonly the back or sides of your scalp, or even your beard, back, or chest—and moving them to a recipient area where you've had hair loss.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 17
Hair Loss Treatment Hair loss treatment include medications, hair replacements, and hair restoration.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 3	Ranked in US: 15
PRP Hair Restoration PRP hair restoration therapy for hair loss is a three-step medical treatment in which a person's blood is drawn, processed, and then injected into the scalp.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 9
Hyperpigmentation Treatment Skin tone can play a role in the intensity and length of hyperpigmentation treatments.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 1
Forehead Reduction Forehead reduction surgery shortens the distance between your hairline and eyebrows by moving the scalp forward and positioning your hairline lower on your forehead.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 4
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in New York: 28	Ranked in NY: 27	Ranked in US: 328
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in New York: 8	Ranked in NY: 20	Ranked in US: 124
Restylane The Restylane product line of injectable fillers temporarily adds volume to plump lips, lift cheeks, smooth wrinkles, fill in scars and under-eye hollows, and rejuvenate aging hands.	Ranked in New York: 14	Ranked in NY: 26	Ranked in US: 195
Lip Repositioning Lip repositioning is a simple surgical procedure to treat 'gummy smile'.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 3
Lip Surgery Lip lift surgery can make your lips look fuller, without filler or implants, by removing a small strip of skin under your nose or below your mouth to close the gap between the nose/top lip or the chin/lower lip.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 6
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in New York: 21	Ranked in NY: 58	Ranked in US: 213
Deviated Septum Surgery Deviated septum surgery used to correct a deviated septum and enlarged turbinates.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 3	Ranked in US: 2
Non-Surgical Rhinoplasty Non-surgical rhinoplasty consists of injecting a filler ingredient, such as hyaluronic acid, underneath your skin to temporarily change the structure of your nose.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 14
Rhinophyma Treatment The aims of surgical rhinophyma treatment are to remove the excess tissue and restore the natural shape of the nose as much as possible by shaving off the extra layers of skin.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 3
Revision Rhinoplasty A rhinoplasty revision is a surgical procedure that aims to correct undesired results or complications that arise after an initial rhinoplasty.	Ranked in New York: 6	Ranked in NY: 8	Ranked in US: 13
Chemical Peels A chemical peel uses an acidic solution applied to the skin to remove damaged top layers, speed cell turnover, and boost collagen growth for a brighter, more even-toned complexion.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 14	Ranked in US: 209
All Resurfacing & Rejuvenation Lasers Laser skin resurfacing and rejuvenation removes skin layer by layer with precision, the new skin cells that form during healing give the skin a tighter, younger looking surface.	Ranked in New York: 13	Ranked in NY: 13	Ranked in US: 214
Microneedling with PRP Microneedling with PRP treatment involves using the patient's own blood as a resource to isolate the platelets with a centrifuge.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 13