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In the vibrant city that never sleeps, New York, you can find a wide array of medical professionals to perform the physical enhancements that you so desire. However, few can match the extensive education and training that Haute Beauty expert, Dr. Darren Smith, brings to his practice (and patients). With his expertise in aesthetic surgery and cosmetic injectables, Dr. Smith's attention to detail, utilization of advanced techniques, and ability to deliver remarkable outcomes have continued to set him apart.
With anticipation to reveal the secrets behind Dr. Smith’s extraordinary service and impressive results, we immersed ourselves in his practice. From unveiling his most sought-after procedures to gaining insights into the future of the ever-evolving medical field, we spoke with Dr. Smith to uncover how he has maintained his reputation for excellence; here's what we learned.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dr. Darren Smith
What is your greatest achievement?
Raising my twin girls with my wife, Lauren.
What is the future of your field?
The future of plastic surgery is doing more with less. As technology improves we are able to achieve increasingly impressive outcomes with procedures that carry lighter scar burdens and shorter recovery times.
What is the biggest misconception about your field?
That plastic surgery needs to be a big deal! With our advanced rapid recovery techniques, many of our procedures have no or virtually no visible scars, and many patients can get back to work within 48 hours.
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What are your most requested procedures?
We have been doing many neck and jawline contouring procedures. Our modern approach to the modern mommy makeover has been receiving a great deal of attention as well.
What surgical advancements are you most excited about?
The introduction of energy to conventional procedures. By using ultrasound energy to tighten deep tissues and radiofrequency energy to tighten skin, we are able to turn back the clock in a meaningful, lasting way without long scars or long recovery times.
What are you best known for?
I'm proud to be at the forefront of applying the most advanced treatment protocols to traditional plastic surgery problems. This approach lets me help the growing number of patients that are looking for significant improvements without the invasiveness of traditional procedures. These techniques also help me extend what we can achieve with traditional approaches. Combining ultrasound energy with an abdominoplasty allows us to deliver stunning definitions, taking this mainstay operation to the next level.
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What is your most memorable patient reaction?
Recently, we had a young woman who was eagerly preparing for a special trip with her boyfriend. She held onto the hope that he would propose during their time together. However, she faced a challenge—a congenital condition had resulted in significant soft tissue loss in her face and lips. We treated her with fat grafting.
After her trip, she returned to our office, but this time, her tears were tears of pure joy. Her boyfriend had indeed proposed, and she credited us with changing her life. For the first time, she was able to buy lipstick and radiate the exact look she had always envisioned in her engagement photos.
What sets your practice apart?
At our practice, we pride ourselves on delivering superb results and building meaningful relationships with each of our patients. Our goal is to make you feel like part of our family, creating an environment where open and honest conversations can take place. It is through these genuine conversations that we gain a deep understanding of your goals, allowing us to surpass expectations and truly "knock it out of the park."
What do you love most about your profession?
The ability to make people happy! It's why I go to work every day.
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What is your career-defining procedure?
The modern mommy makeover. This is a bespoke combination of procedures that leverages advanced technologies and techniques to deliver next-level results with less scarring and downtime than traditional operations.
What new services are you excited to offer?
VASER, BodyTite, FaceTite, and combinations of these techniques with other methods.
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