Find a Select Surgeon - Plastic Surgery

Changing your physical appearance, whether for medical or cosmetic reasons, can change your life as well. When undergoing such a transformation, it’s critical to work with the most highly skilled surgeons.

New Jersey Monthly is proud to announce the 2025 edition of the Select Surgeons Plastic Surgeons list, an elite grouping of the state’s top doctors performing plastic surgery across 27 procedure categories. This distinction is based on a number of criteria, including experience, qualifications, surgical results, and reputation. Only the top doctors in each category are named to the Select Surgeons Plastic Surgeons list.

The list is based on a 360-degree analysis of potential surgeons, incorporating as much relevant objective information as possible. The selection process targets the top surgeons for 27 different procedures so patients can find the most appropriate surgeon for their needs.  View our methodology here.

Paul J. Carniol, MD

  • Carniol Plastic Surgery

    drcarniol.com
    Address:
    • 33 Overlook Road, Suite 401
      Summit, NJ 07901
      908-598-0777
  • Specialties: Facelift
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About Dr. Paul J. Carniol

My absolute favorite part of being a plastic surgeon is caring for our patients. This usually includes using the latest effective procedures to improve their appearance. In our office, each patient is treated like a family member. They can expect a warm, friendly office where we do everything we can to make their visit as easy an experience as possible. We discuss procedure options in detail, answering all of their questions so they can make their treatment decisions.

 

Many of our patient’s goals are to improve their appearance, including tightening their face, cheeks, and neck and removing wrinkles and brown spots. We have multiple technology choices available in our office. This is important as the optimal treatment can vary depending on your needs and biology. These choices can vary from Botox® to lasers, including fractional lasers and PicoLazers, radiofrequency ablation, fillers, intense pulsed light, and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to surgery such as mini-lifts and face-lifts. These procedures are performed in our office. After most procedures, it is possible to immediately return to all regular activities.

 

I have lectured at many medical meetings, both in the United States and around the world. Due to high demand, my last book for physicians is now sold in three continents, with English, Spanish, and Chinese editions. I am the past president of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and also a clinical professor at Rutgers NJ Medical School.

 

I serve my community in multiple volunteer service activities, including as a member of the Emergency Response Team with the local Office of Emergency Management and also with the local Board of Health.