Dual Board-Certified Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Steven Pearlman is a distinguished reconstructive and facial plastic surgeon in New York City. Operating out of our office on Park Avenue and with a wide range of professional credits, he is also an educator and humanitarian. Dr. Pearlman is uniquely dual board-certified in both Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery.
With extensive clinical and academic backgrounds in both fields, Dr. Pearlman provides his patients with distinctive expertise and understanding in the cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the nose, face, and eyes.
Affiliations, Awards & Recognition
Professional Affiliations
Director / Center for Aesthetic Facial Surgery for the New York Head and Neck Institute of the Northshore-L I J/Northwell Hospital System
Past President / American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) 2004-2005
Founding President / New York Facial Plastic Surgery Society
Attending Surgeon / Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospitals–both prestigious hospitals, world-renowned for Facial Plastic Surgery
Awards & Recognition
Chosen as a Top Doctor over 10 times by New York Magazine and Castle Connolly, and has won the Patients’ Choice Award over 10 times
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
2018 / 2019 / 2020 / 2021
Featured in The New York Times, Vogue, W, Elle, Instyle, Esquire, Realself News and more
Educator
Dr. Pearlman is a visiting professor who lectures on rhinoplasty, revision rhinoplasty, and the treatment of facial aging worldwide–he leads the leaders.
Fellowship Director and Preceptor in Facial Plastic Surgery from the AAFPRS. There are only 46 fellowships throughout the country for top residency graduates to receive advanced training in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery
Dr. Pearlman is a Clinical Professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Humani
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Face to Face
This is an international program in which Dr. Pearlman traveled to China, Honduras, and Vietnam. There, he provided pro-bono surgery on children and adults. In addition to pro bono surgical services, Dr. Pearlman, along with his colleagues, provided additional education to local doctors on advanced and new surgical techniques.
National Domestic Violence Project
Dr. Pearlman is a part of this organization to provide pro bono facial reconstructive surgery to the victims of domestic abuse who have suffered facial injuries. This helps empower women to regain self-esteem and rebuild their lives.
Little Babyface Foundation
Dr. Pearlman is on the medical advisory board and performs pro-bono reconstructive surgery for children born with facial deformities through this foundation.
Education & Certification
Education
Dual board certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Following his residency, Dr. Pearlman pursued his interest in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery by participating in the highly sought-after fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This is a full-year program offering a unique opportunity to study with one of AAFPRS’s master surgeons.
The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY: Medical School. 1982.
Fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery / St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY, 1987-88.
Residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery / The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY. 1987.
Brandeis University / Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude with High Honors in Biology. 1978.
Credentials
Board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Over 34 years of experience
Over 34 years of experience
Over 7,500 rhinoplasty procedures performed
Personal Statement
To showcase where I came from, I would like to share a letter my father, Herbert Pearlman received in 1995.
Herb was a B-17 pilot who was held captive as a POW in Germany during World War II:
Feb 9, 1945 – Feb 9, 1995.
50 Years.
Dear Herb,
I thought I would take a minute and thank you once again for that difficult landing in Germany.
Your superior personal skills plus your dedication to training enabled you to come in with 75% power gone and through enemy fire, and in doing so you gave me and the others a chance to experience the last 50 years.
“It has been this drive, resilience, and courage that I have modeled my career after.”
STEVEN J PEARLMAN
I wanted to be a doctor since I was 5 years old.
I always pursued science and human development as an interest and professional goal. I have always sought and achieved being at the top of my class. From high school on, I somehow became a leader, group president, or in some leadership position, whatever it was I was participating in at the time. I was fortunate to have attended a top medical school, one of the most respected residency programs in Otolaryngology, and undergo a fellowship from a true leader and innovator in facial plastic surgery. It was this pursuit of excellence that has led me to become a top surgeon and a leader in my specialty. This is how I have been able to distinguish myself from other plastic surgeons.
I don’t now – nor have I ever – settled for less than the best; for myself, my family, friends, staff, and especially my patients. It’s my pathology! I strive for the ultimate in-office environment for my patients and staff and even seek out the best surgical instruments available. I continue to educate myself in ways to improve my surgical techniques, services offered, and subsequent results for my patients.”
“These experiences have made me a truly superior surgeon. This all came from having a supportive family, top mentors, and first-class role models. I don’t see myself as a superior person, but as a person who made the most of excellent opportunities. My way of giving back is to always strive for – and offer the best. This helps me obtain top-quality results for each individual and provide comprehensive care for my patients.”
– DR. STEVEN PEARLMAN
Founded on a Standard of Excellence
Dr. Pearlman pursues perfection in every detail.
As a leading facial plastic surgeon in New York City, Dr. Pearlman cultivated a team of professionals who shared his commitment to excellence when he founded his private practice, Pearlman Aesthetic Surgery, in 2000.
While maintaining his unrivaled reputation for his rhinoplasty techniques, we expanded our services to include a range of world-class face and body procedures and non-surgical treatments—all centering around honoring the unique features that make you who you are.
Where Science Meets Artistry
We Empower Beauty®
Exceptional Skill, Proven Expertise
Dual board-certified in Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and Head & Neck Surgery, Dr. Pearlman’s extensive clinical and academic expertise sets him apart. With decades of experience, he continues to prove his blend of artistry and precision through every complex surgery, treating each patient as the unique individual they are.
Cutting-Edge Techniques
Dr. Pearlman remains at the forefront of the industry by consistently researching the latest advancements in surgical techniques and technologies, adopting only the most effective approaches. His commitment to innovation not only enhances patients’ results, but also minimizes their recovery time and risks.
Dr. Pearlman’s International Influence
Beyond his thriving private practice, Dr. Pearlman contributes to the global medical community as an authority in facial plastic surgery. He shapes the future of surgical care, working as a professor at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and fellowship director to educate the next generation. Outside of the classroom, Dr. Pearlman’s expertise is sought after by professionals around the world, leading him to regularly lecture at international conferences.
A Legacy of Compassionate Care
As a truly trusted facial plastic surgeon in New York City, Dr. Pearlman’s compassionate approach goes beyond the operating room. He takes the time to understand the deep emotional significance of every patient’s surgery, guiding them along their journey. Whether performing a life-changing reconstructive procedure for a patient with facial injuries or helping someone achieve their aesthetic goals, Dr. Pearlman treats every individual with the utmost respect, empathy, and professionalism.
