Dr. Karlinsky is highly-skilled and trained as a facial and body sculpting specialist who has extensive experience working with post- bariatric/weight loss surgery patients. Having spent a significant portion of her career working closely with leading bariatric surgeons, she has a keen understanding about patients' end goals following a significant weight loss. Removal of excess skin following massive weight loss with breast lifts, tummy tucks, thigh, arm and body lifts are among some of her interests. She is also highly skilled in facial procedures, such as, facelifts, brow lifts, eyelid surgery, lip enhancement, ear surgery and nose surgery.
Dr. Karlinsky obtained her Bachelor's degree from Hunter College City University in New York City. She then received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine, where she focused on Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery. After graduating medical school, Dr. Karlinsky completed her residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City, having graduated with the highest honor, as the Chief Resident of the Year and recipient of the Leon Ginsburg Award. Dr Karlinsky then went on to further hone her skills completing a Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship at the Facial Plastic and Cosmetic Surgical Center in Abilene, Texas.
Dr. Karlinsky is Russian born and is fluent in her native language, as well as English. In the past, many Russian-American patients have settled for visiting physicians who practice cosmetic procedures part-time and/or as a sub-specialty outside of their standard practice areas. Dr. Karlinsky was specifically educated and trained in cosmetic surgery. Her in-depth knowledge and experience is reflected in the stellar results of her work and patient satisfaction.
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