Modlinska Clinic

Board certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, Melissa Doft, MD specializes in a broad range of cosmetic and reconstructive treatments including: Facelift, Rhinoplasty, Eyelid surgery, Otoplasty, Breast augmentation, Liposuction, Tummy Tuck and more. She seamlessly combines traditional surgical methods with the most state-of-the-art, data-proven new technology. Known for her warm demeanor, genuine kindness, and meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Doft understands the beauty concerns we face and offers conservative, natural-looking solutions. Voted as a Rising Star in the New York Times, Dr. Doft graduated magna cum laude from Dartmouth College with Rufus Choate Honors, where she studied Biochemistry and Art History. Valedictorian of her class at New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Doft graduated with honors for her research in Cell Biology, was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society for overall academic and clinical excellence in medicine, and received the Valentine Mott Medal for academic achievement in Anatomy, Cell Biology, Histology, and Embryology, the Alumnae Golden Key Pin award for academic achievement and commitment to extracurricular activities, and the Kosciuszko Foundation Dr. Marie Zakrzewska Medical Scholarship for academic excellence. She completed her internship at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) in the department of surgery. Training in the modern era of plastic surgery has enabled me to be facile with the latest data-proven technologies and has led me to incorporate this technology into a traditional surgical practice. In recent years, I have watched the pendulum change from an over-plumped, over-stretched standard into a more balanced, natural enhancement. Most patients wish to look like a better version of themselves, not an idealized plastic surgery model. To achieve this, I use a multi-modality approach combining small "tweaks" to deliver a fresher appearance. Whether using micro-droplets of fillers, a combination of lasers and surgery or using newer techniques in the operating room, the new paradigm of beauty is no longer just desirable but is now achievable. Doft Plastic Surgery creates an environment that fosters quality, individuality, honesty, and privacy. My office is warm and inviting and is decorated like a stylish private home to make your visit more comfortable. Here, I hope you will appreciate both my conservative approach to surgery and my gentle, discreet bedside manner. I am a mother of two young sons and have the same beauty concerns of any busy person; allowing me to appreciate what my patients ask for. My hope is to safely reach your personal goals while preserving your identity and individuality with natural-looking improvements.