Adam R Kolker, MD, FACS - New York Plastic Surgeon

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Adam R Kolker, MD, FACS - New York Plastic Surgeon Welcome to the practice of Dr. Adam R. Breast - Face - Body Adam R. Kolker, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Kolker, Harvard-trained double board certified plastic cosmetic surgeon in New York City, located on prestigious Park Avenue in Manhattan NYC. is an aesthetic plastic surgeon in New York City specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast and body. Dr. Kolker is board-certified by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is committed to achieving the most beautiful and natural results by combining technical excellence, artistic skill, and meticulous attention to detail. Dr. Kolker completed extensive Residency, Chief Residency, and Fellowship training in Cosmetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at some of the most renowned institutions in plastic surgical education in the world, including Harvard Medical School, New York University, and the University of Melbourne, Australia. Dr. Kolker is a Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the New York Regional Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the surgical staff of the Mount Sinai Hospital, the Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital, and Lenox Hill Hospital, and is an Associate Clinical Professor of Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. In addition to his extensive education and training in Medicine and Surgery, Dr. Kolker completed a Fine Arts major and has a prodigious background in studio and visual arts. It is through the union of his analytical and technical skill as a scientist and his perspective and creativity as an artist that Dr. Kolker achieves the most natural and beautiful results for each individual. Dr. Kolker performs surgery in his fully accredited office-based surgical suite using the most modern equipment and advanced techniques. You will experience the doctor's thoroughness, warmth, and caring from your first visit, through your surgery, and throughout the recovery period. We invite you to meet with Dr. Kolker for a private consultation at our office, located at Park Avenue and 70th Street in New York City. We are available to answer any questions you may have before or after your visit, and look forward to warmly welcoming you. Professional Society Memberships

American College of Surgeons
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons
American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
American Academy of Pediatrics, Plastic Surgery Section
Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
NY Regional Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons

Huge thanks to the amazing for sharing her experience with such thoughtfulness and candor in . The article explores the...
10/01/2026

Huge thanks to the amazing for sharing her experience with such thoughtfulness and candor in . The article explores the “ballerina” breast augmentation, a contemporary name for concept that has always been central to aesthetic breast surgery: creating a result that is subtle, proportional, natural, and individualized to a patient’s anatomy and goals.

Charlotte’s story highlights that breast augmentation is not just about size; addressing shape and symmetry are equally important. Tuberous breast anatomy, a congenital developmental pattern characterized by varying degrees of breast constriction, is extremely common and often underappreciated and undertreated. Correction requires much more than selecting an implant. It begins with understanding the underlying anatomy, reshaping the existing breast tissues, addressing constriction and asymmetry, and then determining what role, if any, an implant should play in achieving balance and proportion. The goal isn’t simply to add volume. It’s to create a natural breast shape.

I’m especially grateful to Charlotte for recounting her journey so honestly, for her extraordinarily kind words about our entire team, and above all for her trust.

Thank you and for the opportunity to discuss some of the most talked-about developments in modern breast augmentation:...
08/18/2026

Thank you and for the opportunity to discuss some of the most talked-about developments in modern breast augmentation: Motiva and Preservé.

The most important distinction is the simplest: Motiva is an implant. Preservé is a surgical technique.

Motiva represents a meaningful advancement in breast implant technology, with innovative shell characteristics and very encouraging clinical data. Preservé is an above-the-muscle approach to breast augmentation that uses tissue expansion to create the implant pocket. For the right patient, it can be an excellent option, but every technique and every implant pocket has advantages and tradeoffs.

Above-the-muscle placement can virtually eliminate animation deformity, but it relies on a patient’s own tissues to camouflage the implant. In a woman with ample breast tissue, good upper-pole coverage, relative symmetry and conservative size goals, it can be a beautiful solution. In a patient with limited soft-tissue coverage, asymmetry, droop, or fuller goals, a dual-plane approach may create a softer, more natural result. The implant matters. But where that implant lives may matter even more.

The biggest advances in breast augmentation over the last twenty years haven't come from a single branded implant or branded technique. They've come from surgeons becoming increasingly meticulous about pocket design and control, implant selection, soft-tissue management, and matching the operation to the individual patient.

Motiva is an excellent implant. I also think Preservé is a thoughtful addition to our surgical options. But neither changes the central principle of breast augmentation: there is no one-size-fits-all. The best results still come from understanding anatomy, selecting the right technique for the right patient and performing that operation with extraordinary precision.

At 33, after considerable weight loss through diet and exercise, this patient achieved the fitness and weight she had wo...
08/13/2026

At 33, after considerable weight loss through diet and exercise, this patient achieved the fitness and weight she had worked so hard for. Despite all of that effort, she couldn’t change the loose skin and excess soft tissue that remained.

She underwent a circumferential abdominoplasty (360 degree tummy tuck), an incredibly impactful procedure for patients who have achieved significant weight loss, whether postpartum, through diet and exercise, bariatric surgery, GLP-1 treatment, or a combination of these.

Body contouring surgery is about much more than simply removing excess skin. Sculptural contouring of the entire midsection is essential. The waist, abdomen, flanks, and back should be harmonious to achieve a result that looks balanced and natural. The belly button must be meticulously sculpted to create a soft, inconspicuous look.

For me, the aesthetic details matter enormously. Three-dimensional contouring allows light and subtle shadow to fall naturally across the abdomen, creating definition without looking operated on. The belly button is an essential part of that equation.
This transformation is particularly dramatic, but the goal is always the same: a result that looks natural, proportional, and beautifully sculpted from every angle.

I am truly honored to share that I have been named one of Newsweek's America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 for the sixth ...
08/04/2026

I am truly honored to share that I have been named one of Newsweek's America's Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 for the sixth consecutive year.

This recognition spans all six categories: Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Eyelid Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction and Facelift.

What makes this distinction especially rewarding is that it comes from the physicians and surgeons who know our profession and peers best. Thousands of colleagues across the country evaluate not only surgical results, but also consultation, patient care, and follow up. That makes this recognition one I value deeply.

To be clear, this is not an individual accomplishment. I am incredibly fortunate to work alongside an extraordinary team whose intelligence, compassion, and commitment to excellence elevate every patient experience, and make our practice what it is.

Most of all, I want to thank my patients. Your trust is something I never take for granted. It is a privilege to care for you, and to do the work that I genuinely love every single day.

Huge thanks to and the wonderful for including my thoughts in today’s story.Cosmetic medical procedures have become so...
07/31/2026

Huge thanks to and the wonderful for including my thoughts in today’s story.

Cosmetic medical procedures have become so commonplace that it’s easy to forget one important fact: they’re still medical procedures.

I was stunned hearing about the newest trend of ordering mystery injectables online and performing “DIY lipo,” fillers, or neuromodulators at home. My advice: don’t do it!!

People might think the worst outcome is that it doesn't work. It isn't. That’s your best case-scenario. The more likely outcomes are likely to land you in the emergency room.

Medicine isn’t just about following a DIY recipe. It’s knowing what you’re injecting, where you’re injecting it, who should and shouldn’t be treated, and what to do when something goes wrong (and how best to avoid that).

Thank you again to Marie Claire and Hannah for shining a light on an important topic.

This 24-year-old patient sought a subtle, elegant breast augmentation to enhance her proportions while preserving a soft...
07/24/2026

This 24-year-old patient sought a subtle, elegant breast augmentation to enhance her proportions while preserving a soft, natural appearance. Her goal was refined, balanced, and unmistakably "her." She wanted to avoid looking "done."

Given her rigorous yoga practice, commitment to fitness, and favorable anatomy, we elected to place Motiva Ergonomix ESRM 185 cc implants in the subfascial (above the muscle) plane through inframammary incisions.

There has been growing interest in above the muscle breast augmentation, including the Preservé technique and subfascial implant placement. In carefully selected patients, an above the muscle approach can be an excellent option. The key is not following a trend, but selecting the right implant, the right plane, and the right operation for each individual patient.

It’s an honor to be recognized by in its feature on The 49 Best Cosmetic Doctors and Aesthetic Gurus in America. My sin...
07/16/2026

It’s an honor to be recognized by in its feature on The 49 Best Cosmetic Doctors and Aesthetic Gurus in America.

My sincere appreciation to , , and for the opportunity to share my perspectives.

I am truly grateful to my patients for their trust, and to my extraordinary team, whose dedication and commitment inspire me every day.

After abdominoplasty with liposuction, the most meaningful change is the one not visible in these images.Like many mothe...
06/09/2026

After abdominoplasty with liposuction, the most meaningful change is the one not visible in these images.

Like many mothers, this 41-year-old worked hard to regain her pre-pregnancy shape through healthy habits and exercise after two pregnancies, the second with a 10-pound baby.

Despite her dedication, pregnancy left changes that would not yield to discipline alone, including abdominal muscle separation, excess skin, and persistent local and regional fat.

Today, the flatter and more defined abdomen, improved silhouette, and refined waistline are easy to see, but most importantly, she feels like herself again.

Mommy makeover results are never just about a flatter tummy. They're about helping patients reclaim the confidence that pregnancy, childbirth, and time can sometimes take away.

From feeling disconnected from her body to loving it again, she feels stronger and more confident than ever.

"I'm not tired, I just look tired." It's a complaint I hear almost daily. The eyes are often the first area to signal fa...
05/29/2026

"I'm not tired, I just look tired." It's a complaint I hear almost daily. The eyes are often the first area to signal fatigue and age, even when you feel vibrant and well-rested. Makeup often settles into the creases and contours, accentuating rather than disguising them. Most don't want to look different, they simply want to look refreshed and like themselves again.

This 48-year-old patient underwent an upper and lower blepharoplasty with autologous fat transfer to the lid-cheek junction. One of the reasons I love this procedure is that the transformation is subtle, elegant, and natural. Recovery is quick, and the response from friends and family is almost always the same: You look amazing...have you been sleeping more?

Refreshed, never "done."

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