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Dr. Michael Salzhauer
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
23+
Years of Experience
9+
ReviewsAcross Internet
5.0
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About Dr. Michael Salzhauer
Dr. Michael Salzhauer (born April 16, 1972) is an American celebrity plastic surgeon who is popular on social media as Dr. Miami. He is a board-certified cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon who is based in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, and has pioneered Brazilian Butt Lifts, "Genius Liposuction" and the state-of-the-art body contouring.
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Professional Background
- Years of experience: 29+ years.
- Procedures done: Rhinoplasty, breast augmentations, lifts and reductions, body shaping with his patented Genius Liposuction, Brazilian Butt Lifts, tummy tucks, mommy makeovers, gynecomastia, facelifts, brow and neck lifts, Botox, Dysport, dermal fillers, and chemical peels.
- Education: MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis; residency, Mount Sinai Medical Center and the University of Miami Medical Center; aesthetic fellowship, Cleveland Clinic.
- Hospital/Clinic Affiliation: Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, founded in 2003.
- Board Certification: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, FACS.
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Innovations and Contributions
- Dr. Salzhauer performs more than 600 surgical operations each year in his privately owned fully licensed and accredited surgical facility.
- He has written My Beautiful Mommy which received international media attention and is the creator of iSurgeon, the most downloaded plastic surgery app on the iPhone, enabling users to view the possible surgical outcomes on their phone.
- A start-up co-founded by Salzhauer, Bliss Aesthetics, in 2025, raised $17.5 million to apply artificial intelligence to cosmetic surgery, matching patients with plastic surgeons and simulating the possible outcomes.
- His practice has been covered in CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX News, The Today Show and Entertainment Tonight.
Dr. Salzhauer knows English and Spanish, and is among the most famous and socially influential plastic surgeons in the United States, and his South Florida practice attracts patients worldwide.
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Speciality
• Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery• Laser Surgery• General Surgery
Language Spoken
• English• Hebrew• Spanish
Awards
- • Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
- • Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
Founder and Chief Surgeon
2003 - Present
Executive Producer and Television Personality
2017 - Present
All Procedures
Performed by Dr. Michael Salzhauer
All Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Salzhauer
Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
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For Dr. Michael Salzhauer
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✓Dr. Michael Salzhauer
23+ years of experiencePrimary speciality - Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
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5.0• Jul 2024• GOOGLE
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I absolutely love my results! Dr. Miami was always patient with me and attentive to answer any questions, which helped lessen my anxiety about surgery. His 24-hour recovery team was awesome and made a huge difference. He is worth every penny and highly recommended if you want someone who pays extreme attention to detail from the first consultation all the way through aftercare. I feel like the prettiest version of myself.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Michael Salzhauer is a Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon (MD, FACS) with a strong foundation in their specialty. They have built a career focused on delivering high-quality care to both local and international patients.
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What is Michael Salzhauer's professional background?
Dr. Michael Salzhauer
Michael Salzhauer is a Board-Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon (MD, FACS) with a strong foundation in their specialty. They have built a career focused on delivering high-quality care to both local and international patients.
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