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Douglas A. Taranow, DO, FACOS

New York, NY

Dr. Douglas A. Taranow, a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon in New York City, is highly regarded among both patients and peers alike. With a diverse clientele that includes models and actresses from across the country, Dr. Taranow is a world­-renowned lecturer and has performed surgery in South Korea and Thailand. These procedures were telecast to hundreds of Plastic Surgeons attending the conference.

Dr. Taranow has also performed humanitarian surgery in Ecuador. He completed his US medical school training in 1984, and then completed a year-long internship. He followed this with a four­-year general surgery residency becoming board eligible. Dr. Taranow then completed two years of Plastic and Reconstructive surgical training in New York and Philadelphia in 1995. Part of this training included the care of burn and trauma patients.

Specializing in surgery of the body, Dr. Taranow is known for his refined techniques and skill in areas such as breast augmentation, breast lifts and reductions, liposculpture, abdominoplasty, and The Brazilian Butt Lift.

He also offers facial enhancement procedures, including Botox®, Dysport®, Xeomin®. Dr. Taranow also performs facial fillers using Radiesse®, Juvéderm®, and Restylane®.

Whether the patient is seeking a subtle improvement or more dramatic results,


Dr. Taranow uses up­to­date techniques and strives to provide minimal scarring. His knowledge and expertise in wound healing allows him to treat people of every ethnicity.

Patients who are unsatisfied with previous results seek Dr. Taranow’s expertise on revision surgery. Whether it is related to breast lifts, scars, breast implants, bumpiness or dents, Dr. Taranow is very knowledgeable and honest about surgical options.

Our top priorities are patient satisfaction and safety. Each patient is seen personally by Dr. Taranow and an individualized treatment plan is established.

Dr. Taranow


A Board Certified New York City Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, looks forward to meeting you and discussing your plastic surgery needs. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Taranow, please call (212) 772­-2100 or feel free to fill out our contact form. His plastic and reconstructive surgery practice serves the Manhattan and the Tri-­State areas.