Andrew L. Weinstein, MD, FACS, is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast, body, and face. With the eye of a sculptor and the precision of a surgeon, Dr. Weinstein helps patients enhance their confidence through beautiful, natural-looking results while providing an elevated experience from consultation through recovery.
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Andrew L. Weinstein has devoted his career to helping patients feel more comfortable and confident in their own bodies. He understands that many people become self-conscious about features they were born with or changes brought on by factors like aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations. Rather than simply altering appearance, his goal is to restore confidence by creating refined, balanced, and natural-looking results tailored to every individual.
As a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Weinstein combines his exceptional surgical training with meticulous attention to detail to deliver sophisticated results that complement each patient’s natural anatomy.
Academic Highlights
- Fellowship: Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship, Emory Aesthetic Center
- Residency: Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency, Weill Cornell and Columbia University Medical Centers of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital (Administrative Chief Resident)
- Research fellowship: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Master of Science: Clinical Research Methods and Biostatistics, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
- Doctor of Medicine: NYU School of Medicine (with honors)
- Undergraduate: Cornell University, B.S. in Biometry and Statistics, summa cum laude
Educational Background and Credentials
After graduating summa cum laude from Cornell University, where he studied both pre-med and sculpture, Dr. Andrew L. Weinstein earned his medical degree with honors from the NYU School of Medicine. He then completed a six-year integrated plastic surgery residency at Weill Cornell and Columbia University Medical Centers of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. During his final year, Dr. Weinstein was selected as Administrative Chief Resident.
Committed to mastering the latest advances in aesthetic surgery, Dr. Weinstein pursued an additional fellowship at the Emory Aesthetic Center under the mentorship of world-renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Foad Nahai. Endorsed by The Aesthetic Society, this prestigious fellowship provided advanced training in cosmetic surgery of the breast, body, and face. During this period, Dr. Weinstein also served as a faculty member within Emory University School of Medicine’s Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Professional Affiliations:
- Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
- The Aesthetic Society
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
- New York Regional Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons
The Hands (And Eyes) of a Sculptor
Long before entering medicine, Dr. Weinstein studied sculpture while attending Cornell University. That artistic foundation continues to shape every procedure he performs today. Creating beautiful cosmetic results demands an understanding of proportion, symmetry, balance, and an appreciation for the qualities that make every patient different. Dr. Weinstein approaches surgery with an artist’s perspective, carefully evaluating each contour before making thoughtful, deliberate refinements. He aims to help patients look like the best versions of themselves while maintaining harmony or the face and body.
Protégé to Dr. David Hidalgo
For more than a decade, Dr. Weinstein trained and worked alongside internationally renowned aesthetic plastic surgeon Dr. David Hidalgo, serving as his only practice partner before opening his own Fifth Avenue office. This extraordinary mentorship shaped Dr. Weinstein’s surgical philosophy and refined many of the advanced surgical techniques he uses even today, particularly regarding aesthetic breast surgery, while reinforcing his commitment to natural-looking results and exceptional patient care.
Pioneering Surgical Techniques
Innovation has been a defining characteristic of Dr. Weinstein’s career. He continually studies emerging techniques from leading surgeons around the world while developing refinements of his own. His patented surgical instrument for tummy tuck surgery was designed to create a more natural-looking belly button.
Dr. Weinstein also incorporates modern surgical approaches that may reduce recovery discomfort, including drainless tummy tuck techniques and ultrasound-guided TAP block anesthesia. His commitment to continual refinement allows patients to benefit from procedures that prioritize both outstanding cosmetic outcomes and an exceptional surgical experience.
Leadership in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Dr. Weinstein remains deeply involved in educating future plastic surgeons and advancing the specialty. He serves as Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery and Co-director of Aesthetics at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is also a frequently invited speaker at regional and national conferences, where he shares his expertise on breast surgery, capsular contracture, and aesthetic innovation.
His leadership extends to patient safety and academic publishing through service on The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee, peer-review responsibilities for the specialty’s leading journals, and his role on the Editorial Board of Aesthetic Surgery Journal.
Articles
Laryngoscope
"Use of continuous positive airway pressure after rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and sinus surgery: A survey of current practice patterns" - 06 May 2015
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Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
“Invited Discussion on: Plane Change Versus Capsulotomy: A Comparison of Treatments for Capsular Contraction in Breast Augmentation Using the Subfascial Plane” - 30 Nov 2020
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Annals of Plastic Surgery
“The Price of Aesthetics After Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: A Cost-Minimization Analysis of Skin Banking with Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap” - Mar 2020
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
“Surgical Treatment for Capsular Contracture: A New Paradigm and Algorithm” - Sept 2020
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Schedule Your Consultation With Dr. Andrew Weinstein
Andrew L. Weinstein, MD, FACS, is dedicated to helping you feel more confident through refined, natural-looking breast and body surgery tailored to your unique goals. Guided by the eye of a sculptor and supported by advanced surgical training, he approaches every procedure with artistry, precision, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety and personalized care.
From his Fifth Avenue practice in Manhattan, Dr. Weinstein provides an elevated experience from your initial consultation through recovery. If you’re ready to enhance your confidence with beautifully balanced, natural results, schedule your consultation with Dr. Weinstein today.
