Dr. Itay Wiser, MD Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon in New York City
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Dr.Itay Wiser is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in New York City specializing in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, including breast surgery, body contouring after weight loss, and complex reconstructive techniques.
He serves as Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service at NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst and is an Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Wiser combines clinical practice with academic research focused on patient outcomes, surgical innovation, and quality of life after reconstructive procedures.
Academic & Hospital Leadership
Dr. Wiser currently serves as Chief of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service at NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst. In addition to his clinical role, he holds an academic appointment as Associate Professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His previous academic affiliations include Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Tel Aviv University. Through these roles, Dr. Wiser contributes to surgical education, clinical research, and mentorship of future plastic surgeons.
Training & Education
Dr. Wiser completed advanced fellowship training in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He also completed specialized training in lymphedema surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Wiser holds a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health, which provides a strong foundation in outcomes research and evidence-based surgical care.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Dr. Wiser s clinical and research expertise focuses on several areas of plastic and reconstructive surgery, including:
• Body contouring after massive weight loss
• Breast reconstruction and implant surgery
• Breast implant removal and revision surgery
• Abdominal contouring procedures
This multidisciplinary focus allows him to combine aesthetic surgery with reconstructive techniques aimed at improving long-term patient outcomes.
Research Highlights
Dr. Wiser has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications examining surgical outcomes, patient quality of life, and long-term results following reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.
Selected research highlights include:
Body Contouring and Long-Term Weight Maintenance.
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Research examining patients who underwent body contouring procedures following bariatric surgery found that body contouring may improve long-term weight stability and patient-reported quality of life.
These findings suggest that reconstructive surgery after major weight loss may play an important role in long-term weight maintenance and physical recovery.
Pregnancy After Abdominoplasty.
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Clinical research has evaluated outcomes of pregnancy following abdominoplasty, helping surgeons better understand abdominal wall integrity and long-term patient outcomes.
This work contributes to evidence-based counseling for patients considering pregnancy after abdominal contouring surgery.
Breast Implant Complications and Surgical Technique.
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Dr. Wiser has also contributed to research examining breast implant complications and surgical technique, including studies on implant rupture patterns and patient-reported outcomes following breast reconstruction. These studies support improved surgical decision-making and patient safety.
Scientific Publications
Dr. Wiser has authored over 50 peer-reviewed scientific publications and has presented his work at international plastic surgery conferences.
His research focuses on patient-reported outcomes, quality of life, and long-term surgical results, helping place patient experience at the center of care. Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications:
1. “Study: Body Contouring Decreases Long-Term Body Mass Index Index”
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONS
2. Triage in Mass-Casualty Events: The Haitian Experience
Cambridge University Press
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3. “Abdominal Contouring and Combining Procedures”
A randomized pilot clinical study evaluating the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in recovery after deep chemical peeling.
National Library of Medicine – — Indexed in PubMed
4. “Silicone breast implant rupture is more prevalent in the dominant limb side: A retrospective cohort study”
International Journal of Surgical Reconstruction — Indexed in PubMed
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5. “Predicting early term complications of ORIF distal radius fracture in outpatient settings using NSQIP data”
Injury — International Journal of the Care of the Injured
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6. “Smooth versus Textured Implant Breast Reconstruction: Patient-Reported Outcomes and Complications”
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Journal of the American Society of Plastic surgeons – — Indexed in PubMed
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National Library of Medicine
7. Pregnancy After Abdominoplasty
National Library of Medicine — Indexed in PubMed
8. Regulation of Immune Function by the Lymphatic System in Lymphedema
National Library of Medicine – — Indexed in PubMed
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9. Body contouring surgery decreases long-term weight regain following laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding: A matched retrospective cohort study
National Library of Medicine — Indexed in PubMed
10. Sub-muscular plane for augmentation mammoplasty patients increases silicone gel implant rupture rate
National Library of Medicine – — Indexed in PubMed
Conferences & Academic Engagement
2026 — Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM)
Dr. Wiser presented original research on dermal substitutes during a scientific session at the ASRM Annual Meeting, a leading international conference dedicated to advances in reconstructive microsurgery.
The session was moderated by JP Hong, a recognized leader in supermicrosurgery and reconstructive education.
A presidential lecture was delivered by Babak Safa, highlighting leadership and innovation in reconstructive microsurgery and surgical education.
In addition, members of Dr. Wiser’s academic team presented collaborative research on dermal substitutes, reflecting continued involvement in academic mentorship and surgical research.
2025 — PSTM (Plastic Surgery The Meeting)
Organized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Date: October 9–12, 2025
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Dr. Wiser attended PSTM 2025, one of the leading international conferences in plastic surgery, focused on advances in reconstructive and aesthetic techniques, patient safety, and evidence-based surgical innovation.
Industry Innovation & Professional Collaboration
2025 — MedTech Innovator × American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Dr. Wiser participated in industry innovation discussions as part of the MedTech Innovator × ASPS initiative, highlighting emerging technologies in regenerative and reconstructive medicine.
During this program, Regenyx Medical, an Israeli medical device company developing Lipogenyx — a hydrogel designed to enhance fat grafting outcomes — was featured alongside other MedTech Innovator cohort companies, including a showcase at Nasdaq.
This engagement reflects ongoing involvement in evaluating advancements in medical technology relevant to reconstructive and aesthetic surgery.
Your Consultation Journey with Dr. Itay Wiser
Step 1: Initial Contact
Step 2: Pre-Consultation Preparation
Step 3: In-Person or Virtual Consultation
Step 4: Personalized Treatment Plan
Step 5: Cost Estimate & Scheduling
Step 6: Pre-Operative Instructions
Step 7: Surgery & Recovery
Step 8: Follow-Up & Ongoing Support
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Itay Wiser, MD
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon, Chief of Plastic Surgery NYC Health + Hospitals Elmhurst, Associate Professor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai