Klausner Institute

Klausner Institute sits at 1050 Park Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side and combines surgical and non-surgical techniques under one roof. The practice takes an artistic approach aimed at subtle changes that keep each patient's individual expression intact. Patients travel in from Westchester, NY and Greenwich, CT as well as from the Upper East Side itself.

Treatment options run from noninvasive and minimally invasive to surgical, and can be combined into one plan. Non-surgical treatments can be done alongside surgery or serve as a first step for patients who are not yet sure about surgery. The practice describes itself as one of New York's most sought-after facial plastic surgery practices and says its techniques aim for minimal downtime.

Skincare is individualized. After a skin analysis or assessment, treatment packages are prescribed from the Jan Marini, Obagi and DefenAge skincare systems, and the same lines can be bought through the website. Product cost depends on the regimen recommended and how often it is applied. The business says its products are reasonably priced and that payment options are available for services.

A visit starts with a booking by phone or through the website. The office is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, with Saturday availability by calling ahead. Many office procedures are done under local anesthesia with the patient awake. Procedures that need IV sedation take place at an accredited facility, and surgery is performed at Lenox Hill Hospital, New York Center for Ambulatory Surgery or Midtown Surgery Center. The waiting room offers tea, coffee and water, plush couches and reading material.

Treatment is planned around the least invasive options that meet each patient's goals, balancing surgical and non-surgical techniques for results that look natural.

The waiting room has plush couches and offers tea, coffee, water and reading material.