Dr. Gary Linkov is a dual Ivy League educated facial plastic surgeon. A native of New York. He is a prolific clinical researcher with over two dozen publications that have had significant impact on the fields of Tissue Engineering, Head and Neck Cancer, and Facial Plastic Surgery. Haute Beauty chats with Dr. Linkov to get to know the newest face expert to join Haute Beauty Network.

My greatest achievement…

Graduating salutatorian from Cornell University in 2007 and having a beautiful baby daughter in 2019!

The future of my field is…

Tastefully combining surgical and non-surgical treatments to best address the aging face.

The biggest misconception about my field is…

It is all cosmetic. In reality, I think about functional issues as much as the cosmetic aspects of what I do all the time, because it’s the face!

My most requested procedures are…

Lip Surgery, including Augmentation and Reduction. I invented the Elelyft Lip Lift and Philtrum Contouring Surgery. Rhinoplasty for breathing as well as cosmetic improvement. Hair transplantation for hairline, eyebrows, and beard.

What surgical advancements are you most excited about?

Focusing on structural rebuilding and long-lasting results with facial surgery.

What are you best known for?

Elelyft Lip Lift

What is your most memorable patient reaction?

Seeing one of my VA veteran patients one week after his nose surgery and getting a big hug from this very stoic soldier once he realized he could breathe again and that his nose was no longer crooked.

What sets my practice apart?

Exceptional patient care with open communication, active listening, and customized treatment plans for all patients.

What I love most about my profession is…

The constant challenge to perform at the peak of my abilities and to make people happier and more confident with my procedures.

Career defining procedure?

Elelyft Lip Lift and Philtrum Contouring

What new services are you excited to offer?

Needle Free PRP for hair restoration using the JetPeel system.