Profile of Richard Wellington Swift, MD

New York City Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Richard W. Swift, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S. is board certified in both plastic surgery and general surgery and is dedicated to providing each patient with high-quality, personalized care.

After his undergraduate education at Yale University, Dr. Swift obtained his medical degree from the Brown University Program in Medicine and won several awards there, including the Lange Medical Publications Award for Outstanding Achievement as a Medical Student and the Pilavin & Ira Galvin Medical Scholarships.

Dr. Swift completed his residency in general surgery at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Short Hills, New Jersey. He was a resident in plastic surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon, where he was also an instructor in anatomy for first-year medical students. Returning to New York, Dr. Swift completed his Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Fellowship at the Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital under Dr. Sherrell Aston and Dr. Dan Baker. He is currently an Attending Surgeon at Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital.

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Procedures of Richard Wellington Swift, MD ⁽³⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in New York	Rank in NY	Rank in US
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in New York: 51	Ranked in NY: 92	Ranked in US: 2288
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 38	Ranked in US: 933
Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 298
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in New York: 27	Ranked in NY: 58	Ranked in US: 1238
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: 29	Ranked in NY: 43	Ranked in US: 1183
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in New York: 31	Ranked in NY: 47	Ranked in US: 912
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in New York: 37	Ranked in NY: 64	Ranked in US: 1525
Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.	Ranked in New York: 14	Ranked in NY: 17	Ranked in US: 202
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in New York: 64	Ranked in NY: 102	Ranked in US: 2273
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in New York: 64	Ranked in NY: 102	Ranked in US: 2273
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in New York: 53	Ranked in NY: 86	Ranked in US: 2060
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in New York: 7	Ranked in NY: 5	Ranked in US: 517
Inverted Nipple Treatment The inverted nipple is a frequently encountered problem which can cause difficulties with breastfeeding, sexuality, and aesthetic dissatisfaction.	Ranked in New York: 8	Ranked in NY: 13	Ranked in US: 123
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: 56	Ranked in NY: 87	Ranked in US: 2315
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: 57	Ranked in NY: 81	Ranked in US: 1941
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in New York: 40	Ranked in NY: 62	Ranked in US: 1141
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: 37	Ranked in NY: 54	Ranked in US: 1065
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: 23	Ranked in NY: 30	Ranked in US: 495
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in New York: 70	Ranked in NY: 102	Ranked in US: 2351
Mini Facelift A mini facelift is an anti-aging surgery that focuses on sagging skin.	Ranked in New York: 10	Ranked in NY: 19	Ranked in US: 662
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: 26	Ranked in NY: 61	Ranked in US: 1609
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: 61	Ranked in NY: 82	Ranked in US: 1825
Facial Fat Transfer An injection procedure where fat is harvested from the abdomen using liposuction, purifying it, and then injecting it into the target areas of the face to create fullness and a younger appearance.	Ranked in New York: 18	Ranked in NY: 24	Ranked in US: 661
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in New York: 61	Ranked in NY: 93	Ranked in US: 1798
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in New York: 53	Ranked in NY: 72	Ranked in US: 1480
Bellafill Bellafill is a FDA-approved collagen-based dermal filler that’s injected under the dermis to counteract one of the hallmarks of aging: volume loss.	Ranked in New York: 4	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 111
Belotero Belotero is an injectable hyaluronic acid filler that’s FDA-approved to smooth moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, like marionette lines and nasolabial folds.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 215
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in New York: 6	Ranked in NY: 31	Ranked in US: 884
Juvederm Juvéderm injected beneath the skin, the gel-like substance instantly helps smooth lines and wrinkles, soften creases, enhance facial contours, and restore lost volume.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 40	Ranked in US: 759
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 55	Ranked in US: 735
Radiesse Radiesse is an injectable filler that can add fullness or minimize fine lines and wrinkles in the face or hands to restore a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in New York: 5	Ranked in NY: 20	Ranked in US: 654
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: 8	Ranked in NY: 56	Ranked in US: 800
Sculptra Sculptra is an FDA-approved injectable filler that can smooth deep wrinkles like marionette lines, as well as restore volume and firmness to areas like the cheeks and temples.	Ranked in New York: 5	Ranked in NY: 25	Ranked in US: 342
Volbella Injections Volbella injections are non-surgical lip augmentation treatment, designed to plump the lips and minimize the appearance of fine lines around the mouth, also known as perioral rhytids or perioral lines.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 197
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 33	Ranked in US: 458
Xeomin Xeomin is an injectable neurotoxin that temporarily relaxes muscles to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles created by dynamic facial movements, such as smiling, frowning, or raising your eyebrows.	Ranked in New York: 3	Ranked in NY: 14	Ranked in US: 270
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: 30	Ranked in NY: 44	Ranked in US: 880
Hand Rejuvenation Hand rejuvenation treatments turn back the clock by reducing wrinkles, minimizing prominent veins, fading brown spots, and improving skin tone.	Ranked in New York: 16	Ranked in NY: 20	Ranked in US: 138