Darren Smith, MD, FACS

Darren Smith, MD, FACS Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in New York, NY Darren M.

Smith, MD, FACS, Plastic Surgery: Liposuction, Breast Augmentation, and Facelifts in NYC, is a board-certified plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in aesthetic surgery of the face, breasts and body. Dr. Smith is known for his excellent liposuction and body contouring results, natural breast augmentations and breast lifts, and beautiful facelifts. Before opening his Upper East Side NYC pl

astic surgery office, Dr. Darren Smith completed some of the world's best plastic surgery training. His popular New York City plastic surgery procedures include body sculpting, liposuction, breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), breast reduction and breast asymmetry correction.

06/08/2026

Every Saturday morning, I make pancakes with my kids. And every time I stir the batter, I think about fat grafting. I know, a little weird. Here's why it matters for your results: When we graft fat to the breasts, buttocks, or face, this is actually a cell transplant, but not all of those cells survive. We must optimize every step in the process to ensure maximum “take” of the graft. It comes down to:
💉 How the fat is harvested (gentle, low-pressure technique)
🧪 How it's processed (separating viable cells from debris and oil, enhancing cell wall structure with advanced surfactant washes)
🎯 How it's placed (small aliquots, multiple planes, never in clumps)
Following our protocol, we achieve average graft survival of 75% to 85%. When you’re making pancakes, a mistake with the recipe or over-mixing the batter can ruin breakfast very quickly. Fat transfer preparation isn’t that different.
👉If you're considering fat transfer and want to read the Goop article featuring one of our patients’ experiences, check out: https://goop.com/beauty/aesthetics/fat-transfer-vs-breast-fillers.

05/25/2026

Going for your first plastic surgery consultation? Great! Here’s what you can expect. The Chat: First, we will sit down together and get to know each other. I want to hear all about your aesthetic goals. The Exam: I’ll do an examination to assess how best to reach your goals and be honest as to what can be achieved. The Next Step: In many cases, especially breast augmentations, we opt for 3D imaging to help visualize the patient’s ideal result. Answering Your Questions: It’s very important to me that you feel heard, and I want to answer all of your questions so that you leave your consultation with both clarity and a plan to deliver on your vision. Comment "guide" and we'll send you a framework to consider at your first appointment.

05/18/2026

Can you get a “mommy makeover” if you haven’t had kids? Absolutely! A “mommy makeover” refers to any combination of procedures that address parts of the body affected by pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding. This includes “tummy tucks,” breast lifts and breast augmentations. However, even if you haven’t had kids, you can still be a great candidate for any of these procedures or a combo of them. Be sure to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon who can help guide you towards the right procedures for you.

05/15/2026

Welcome to Episode 4 of Plastics & Peptides! We sat down with celebrity longevity aesthetician to talk about the timely synergies of our disciplines: skincare, longevity and plastic surgery. Tune in to to hear us break down the 2026 beauty playbook: from how to build immunity to the ongoing obsession with “summer bodies.” Plus, a look at which professional skincare treatments are having a major moment, including topical peptides, all things vitamin C and luxury facials, of course. 
🔗Comment “episode” for a link to Plastics & Peptides Episode 4!

05/13/2026

Could a “gummy bear” breast augmentation be right for you? This patient, an athlete who was looking for a low-profile breast augmentation, came to us after reading about “gummy bear” implants, a type of gel-based silicone implant known for its natural-looking appearance. During her consult, we discussed everything that she cared about - keeping a natural look and promoting healthy scar healing. We supported her through the process and informed her about her options, ultimately deciding to go with Motiva implants to really maintain that natural, teardrop-shaped breast that would boost her confidence without interfering with any big-game wins. A sincere thanks to our patient for sharing her experience!

05/12/2026

Are you heading to a plastic surgery consultation? Don’t forget to bring "wish pics." These inspirational images give us a clear idea of the result a patient is looking for and, along with technology like 3D imaging, help us determine how to create the best game plan to deliver a patient’s ideal aesthetic.

Little did we know what would follow from this day. What an incredible mother you are, . The girls and I are just so luc...
05/10/2026

Little did we know what would follow from this day. What an incredible mother you are, . The girls and I are just so lucky. Happy Mother’s Day! 🥂

05/08/2026

The "Great Undoing" is upon us - what does that mean for plastic surgery? Thank you to and for highlighting this shift in the plastic surgery conversation. Natural is always a good idea, and recently, I’ve seen an uptick in breast reductions and other procedures shifting from “more volume is better” to “less is ideal.” As I told Kathleen in reference to plastic surgery procedures, patients ”don’t like it being so obvious anymore.” Listen to this video where I dive deeper into this interesting trend that I discussed with ELLE.

05/07/2026

If you’re planning on having children in the near future, you should wait to have a breast augmentation. If you become pregnant or give birth soon after the procedure, the changes occurring to your body during this process could potentially reverse the results you originally saw from the breast augmentation. For that reason, it’s best to wait.

05/04/2026

There are few things more important to us than happy patients. Hearing this testimonial from our “mommy makeover” patient a little over two months post-op is an incredibly fulfilling feeling. She came to us for a “mommy makeover,” specifically an abdominoplasty, or “tummy tuck,” breast lift and breast reduction in February of 2026. We would like to thank our patient for sharing her journey, as it’s inspirational transparency like this that allows others to understand all the tools available.

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