Dr. Sam Rizk: The New York Facial Plastic Surgeon Sculpting a Singular Standard

Sam Rizk, MD, FACS, is a double board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon and director of Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery, a JCAHO-accredited facility on Park Avenue in New York, NY. He is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery, one of a small number of New York surgeons to hold both credentials. He is recognized internationally for his expertise in complex facelifts, neck lifts, 3D High Definition rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty procedures. A frequent lecturer at major global surgical conferences and media contributor, Dr. Rizk has built a career on pioneering the deep plane facelift. His international client base extends well beyond New York City.

Who Is Dr. Sam Rizk?

Dr. Rizk is a New York facial plastic surgeon known for his modern approach to facial rejuvenation and his continued evolution of the deep plane facelift. As director of Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery, he regularly teaches his techniques at leading surgical meetings around the world, including Baker Gordon, where he first demonstrated his modified approach to deep plane entry without cable sutures during live surgery in 2025. He will return to Baker Gordon in July 2027 to present the latest evolution of his technique, including strategies designed to improve longevity, the use of tissue sealants, and a drain-free approach for faster recovery.

Dr. Rizk completed his surgical training at Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital, and New York Hospital. He went on to receive advanced training in Head and Neck Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, followed by a fellowship through the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Today, his practice is focused exclusively on facial plastic surgery, with an emphasis on anatomy-driven techniques and natural, long-lasting results.

Over more than two decades in practice, Dr. Rizk has performed thousands of deep plane facelifts, necklifts, browlifts, rhinoplasties, and blepharoplasties, treating patients who travel to his Park Avenue practice from across the country and abroad. “My responsibility is not simply to rejuvenate a face, but to enhance what is already beautiful and distinctive about each patient.”

His sustained peer recognition includes more than 20 consecutive years as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, recognition by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Plastic Surgeons, including accolades for Best Overall Facelift, and inclusion in New York Magazine’s Best Doctors list for otolaryngology.

Dr. Rizk is regularly invited to teach and perform live surgery at international meetings dedicated to advanced facial rejuvenation. His selection to demonstrate his techniques reflects both his standing among his peers and his ongoing contribution to the evolution of contemporary deep plane facial surgery.

Does Dr. Sam Rizk Perform Facelift and Neck Lift Surgery?

Yes. Dr. Rizk is widely recognized globally for his deep plane facelift technique, a structural approach that repositions the deeper support layers of the face — ligaments, fat compartments, and muscle — rather than simply tightening the skin’s surface. The distinction matters: a deep plane facelift restores the face’s natural architecture and produces results that move and age more naturally than skin-only approaches, with definition along the jawline and neck that reads as rejuvenation rather than alteration.

Dr. Rizk also performs mini facelifts, mid-facelifts, lower facelifts, S-lifts, SMAS lifts, and endoscopic facelifts, tailoring his approach to each patient’s degree of aging and anatomical needs rather than defaulting to a single technique. Neck lift surgery is frequently paired with these procedures to address the deeper tissue layers of the neck and jawline together, since the two areas age in tandem and are most effectively treated as one continuous surgical plan. Scars are placed inside the ear, where they remain concealed as they heal.

Revision facelift surgery is a further area of concentration for Dr. Rizk, who treats patients whose prior procedures left them with sagging skin, visible asymmetry, or scarring a previous surgeon did not fully resolve. Because revision cases carry elevated risk from altered anatomy and scar tissue, Dr. Rizk’s experience with these demanding cases in New York, NY has become a distinguishing part of his practice.

Eyelid Surgery and Additional Facial Procedures at Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery

Beyond rhinoplasty and facelift surgery, Dr. Rizk’s practice at Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery includes upper and lower eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, to address sagging or baggy eyelids that affect both appearance and, in some cases, vision. For lower eyelid work, Dr. Rizk favors a scarless transconjunctival approach paired with fat repositioning rather than removal — a technique aimed at preserving natural volume beneath the eye and avoiding the hollow, over-corrected look that can result from more aggressive methods.

His practice at Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery further extends to browlift surgery, otoplasty, facial contouring, and laser skin resurfacing, giving patients in New York, NY a single, focused destination for procedures concentrated entirely above the collarbone. Dr. Rizk has also developed a specific interest in male facial plastic surgery, responding to a growing number of younger patients and men requesting cosmetic procedures tailored differently than techniques designed for older or female patients.

Across these procedures, Dr. Rizk has published and lectured on his methods, including articles on facelift, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty technique in peer-reviewed literature. That published work, alongside recurring media appearances discussing facial plastic surgery advances, has reinforced his standing at Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery as both a practicing surgeon and an educator.

What Makes Dr. Sam Rizk’s Approach to Rhinoplasty in New York Different

No two noses are the same, and Dr. Rizk believes no two rhinoplasty procedures should be either. His approach is highly individualized, with each surgery designed around the patient’s unique anatomy, facial proportions, features, and goals rather than a predetermined aesthetic. The result is a rhinoplasty that feels specific to the person, enhancing what is already there rather than creating a standardized version of a “perfect” nose.

That customization is central to Dr. Rizk’s philosophy and extends beyond the technical details of surgery. He wants patients to feel confident not only that their nose looks better, but that the result feels like it belongs on their face. Whether the goal is a subtle refinement or a more significant transformation, his approach is rooted in creating balance and harmony while preserving the individual characteristics that make each patient unique.

Dr. Rizk’s experience spans primary, revision, ethnic, and teen rhinoplasty, as well as functional procedures including septoplasty and sinus surgery. Across each of these procedures, the objective remains the same: to create a result tailored to the individual rather than applying a one-size-fits-all technique. His philosophy is that the best rhinoplasty does not make everyone look the same. It makes each patient look like the most confident version of themselves.

Scheduling a Consultation With Dr. Sam Rizk in New York, NY

Dr. Sam Rizk’s office is located at Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery, 1040 Park Avenue, on Manhattan’s Upper East Side in New York, NY. The facility holds the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Certification, formerly known as JCAHO accreditation, reflecting the same standard of surgical safety that shapes Dr. Rizk’s approach to every procedure performed there. Patients travel to see Dr. Rizk from across the United States and internationally, and the practice accommodates both in-person consultations on Park Avenue and video consultations for those planning travel to New York, NY.

For anyone weighing a deep plane facelift, eyelid surgery, or revision surgery after a procedure elsewhere, and or rhinoplasty, Dr. Rizk’s double board certification, decades of experience, and artist’s eye for facial proportion offer rare depth in one practice. Those ready to begin that conversation can contact Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgery directly to schedule a consultation with Dr. Rizk.