Profile of David Schlessinger, Dr

David A. Schlessinger, M.D., F.A.A.C.S. is the Medical Director at Schlessinger Eye & Face. He is board certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and received his Medical Degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1988.

Dr. Schlessinger completed his Fellowship training at the University of Minnesota in Eyelid Plastic Surgery and Neuro-Ophthalmology in 1992.

As a Fellow of the Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Schlessinger is a renowned surgeon in his field, and listed among New York’s Top Physicians for Oculoplastic Surgery in Castle Connolly’s prestigious Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” and has been named a “NY Super Doctor” for the last 10 years.

As an Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Schlessinger is uniquely qualified to treat the delicate skin of the eyelid and face. Numerous respected local physicians entrust the care of their own patients to Dr. Schlessinger and also refer their family members and friends. Many of these same physicians count themselves among Dr. Schlessinger’s patients as well.

Frequently called upon to see the most difficult and challenging eyelid surgery cases, he performs reconstructive surgery for both trauma and cancer patients and lectures extensively to other professionals in the area. Dr. Schlessinger specializes in a variety of facial cosmetic procedures including Blepharoplasty, Eyelid Reconstruction, Browlifts and mid-Facelifts.

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Procedures of David Schlessinger, Dr ⁽³⁴⁾

Procedure	Rank in Woodbury	Rank in NY	Rank in US
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Woodbury: 2	Ranked in NY: 297	Ranked in US: 4081
Dysport Dysport is an injectable neuromodulator that smooths lines and wrinkles for up to four months.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 114	Ranked in US: 1345
SculpSure SculpSure is a nonsurgical body-contouring treatment that uses diode-laser energy to permanently destroy stubborn fat cells.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 23	Ranked in US: 250
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 189	Ranked in US: 2348
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 76	Ranked in US: 1951
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Intense pulsed light is a versatile treatment that can improve a range of skin conditions.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 14	Ranked in US: 776
Kybella Kybella injections dissolve fat cells to reduce small areas of excess fat.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 101	Ranked in US: 1449
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 161	Ranked in US: 1369
Clear And Brilliant Clear and brilliant is a gentle laser treatment that uses innovative technology to fight and prevent many of the effects of aging skin.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 33	Ranked in US: 199
Thread Lift A thread lift is a nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedure that passes threads beneath the surface of your skin, to lift the tissue.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 5	Ranked in US: 87
Microneedling Microneedling is a nonsurgical treatment that penetrates your skin’s surface with tiny needles to improve its appearance.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 23	Ranked in US: 1212
Ultherapy Ultherapy is a non-invasive procedure that lifts and tightens the skin of your face, neck and décolletage.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 77	Ranked in US: 588
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 281	Ranked in US: 2751
Photo Facial A photo facial is a laser light treatment which effectively treats men and women to remove brown spots and sun damage while increasing collagen production.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 25	Ranked in US: 826
Microdermabrasion A microdermabrasion treatment gently removes the top layer of dead and damaged skin cells and vacuums them away.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 17	Ranked in US: 1322
Oculoplastic Surgery Oculoplastic surgery includes a wide variety of surgical procedures that deal with the orbit, eyelids, tear ducts, and the face.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 14
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Woodbury: 5	Ranked in NY: 234	Ranked in US: 2778
Chalazion Treatment Chalazion treatment depends on the location, size, and number of chalazia present.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 7
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Woodbury: 5	Ranked in NY: 234	Ranked in US: 2778
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Woodbury: 5	Ranked in NY: 234	Ranked in US: 2778
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Woodbury: 5	Ranked in NY: 234	Ranked in US: 2778
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 74	Ranked in US: 814
Tear Duct Surgery Tear duct surgery is a type of surgery done to create a new tear drain between your eyes and your nose.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 26
Traumatic Injury Reconstruction Traumatic injury reconstruction surgery helps people who have been in car crashes, lost limbs during work-related incidents, or have been affected by a wide range of other traumatic situations.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 43
Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment Thyroid eye disease treatment involves steps to protect the eye as the disease runs its course.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 40
Botox Botox works by blocking nerve signals to the muscles, so the injected muscle can’t contract.	Ranked in Woodbury: 2	Ranked in NY: 297	Ranked in US: 4081
Orbital Tumor Surgery Orbital tumor causes disfiguring exophthalmos or begins to cause visual symptoms, surgical removal is the best treatment option.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 4	Ranked in US: 17
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Woodbury: 2	Ranked in NY: 55	Ranked in US: 1070
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 122	Ranked in US: 1492
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 182	Ranked in US: 1580
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 32	Ranked in US: 1299
Voluma Voluma is more dense and perfect for adding volume to the face; such as for cheek or midface augmentation.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 104	Ranked in US: 931
Juvederm Ultra Juvederm Ultra is primarily used to treat medium-depth wrinkles, such as nasolabial folds and marionette lines, smooth out depressed scars, and enhance lips.	Ranked in Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 37	Ranked in US: 332
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 Woodbury: 1	Ranked in NY: 166	Ranked in US: 1551