Business Details
37 Years
experience
Your Trusted Plastic Surgery Expert in New York City
Charles H Thorne, MD, has dedicated over 30 years to advancing the field of plastic surgery in Manhattan. As Chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Lenox Hill and Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospitals, I combine clinical leadership with hands-on expertise in cosmetic and specialized reconstructive procedures. My practice focuses on facial and nasal surgery, where I apply a philosophy of minimal intervention for maximal results, prioritizing natural harmony over overt correction.With 50 published articles, 23 book chapters, and editorial leadership of the definitive Grabb and Smith Plastic Surgery textbook, I maintain rigorous academic standards while delivering personalized care. My team and I emphasize professionalism, transparency, and individualized treatment plans, ensuring patients receive world-class surgical expertise alongside compassionate support throughout their journey.
Services
Facelift
Rhinoplasty
Brow Lift
Blepharoplasty
Ear Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Liposuction
Abdominoplasty
Chin Surgery
Body Contouring
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30 years of specialized experience in facial and nasal surgery
- Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital
- Editor-in-Chief of Grabb and Smith Plastic Surgery textbook
- Pioneered modern facelift techniques emphasizing natural results
- Recipient of 20-year Top Doctor recognition by Castle Connolly
Associations and certifications
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor
What people say
Beautiful results
Caring staff
Natural appearance
Expertise
Personalized care
Services
Facelift
Facelift surgery addresses facial aging by lifting sagging tissues and restoring youthful contours. Ideal for patients with jowls, neck laxity, or midface drooping, this procedure combines skin undermining with targeted muscle elevation to create natural, long-lasting results. Dr. Thorne's technique prioritizes harmony over overt correction, avoiding the 'operated look' while enhancing individual features.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty transforms nasal aesthetics and function through precise cartilage and bone modification. Dr. Thorne specializes in achieving balanced proportions that complement facial features while preserving or improving breathing function. His approach preserves nasal tissue integrity, minimizing scarring and ensuring results that mature beautifully over time.
Blepharoplasty
Eyelid surgery rejuvenates tired or aged eyes by addressing excess skin, fat pockets, and volume loss. Dr. Thorne's modern technique combines conservative tissue removal with strategic fat redistribution to restore youthful upper eyelid contours and smooth lower lid transitions, enhancing both appearance and peripheral vision.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation enhances size and shape through silicone or saline implants placed submuscularly for natural movement. Dr. Thorne prioritizes proportionality, using detailed preoperative planning to achieve balanced results that align with patients' body types and aesthetic goals while maintaining mammographic accuracy.
Abdominoplasty
Abdominoplasty flattens the abdomen by removing excess skin and tightening separated muscles. This procedure addresses post-pregnancy changes or significant weight loss effects, creating a smoother core profile. Dr. Thorne integrates liposuction when needed for optimal contouring while prioritizing safe, durable outcomes.
People
Charles H Thorne
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Thorne is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 30+ years of experience, serving as Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. He completed residencies at Massachusetts General Hospital and NYU, with additional craniofacial training. An internationally recognized expert in facial surgery, he has authored 50+ articles and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Grabb and Smith Plastic Surgery textbook.
Questions
What sets Dr. Thorne apart from other plastic surgeons?
Dr. Thorne combines 30+ years of experience with academic leadership, having served as Chairman of Plastic Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Editor-in-Chief of the field's definitive textbook.
How does Dr. Thorne approach facelift surgery?
He uses customized techniques that prioritize natural harmony over excessive tension, avoiding the 'operated look' while addressing individual aging patterns.
What financing options are available?
CareCredit financing is available to help manage out-of-pocket expenses for cosmetic procedures.
Can I see before-and-after results?
Yes, our website features extensive galleries showcasing real patient outcomes for facelifts, rhinoplasty, and body contouring procedures.
How are revisions handled?
Dr. Thorne frequently treats patients dissatisfied with prior surgeries, applying his expertise to correct complications while maintaining natural aesthetics.
What's the consultation process like?
Consultations include detailed discussions about goals, surgical options, and realistic outcomes, with virtual appointments available for initial evaluations.
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