Plastic surgery on Long Island: costs & surgeons
What Nassau and Suffolk patients actually pay in 2026, where board-certified surgeons cluster, and the vetting checklist that separates a great surgeon from a great website.
Where surgeons cluster on Long Island
Drive times and hospital corridors matter as much as price.
Great Neck
Northern Boulevard corridor, minutes from the city line. Heavy facial-surgery and breast concentration, with surgeons holding Northwell privileges. One of the most competitive pricing markets on the island.
Browse proceduresGarden City & Mineola
Franklin Avenue and Old Country Road host several group practices and med-spa centers near NYU Langone Long Island and Winthrop. The classic 'compare three quotes in one afternoon' corridor.
Browse proceduresMelville & East Northport
Broadhollow Road is a surgical hub for both Nassau-east and Suffolk-west patients, with strong breast and mommy-makeover volume and published pricing that often runs under the NYC median.
Browse proceduresSmithtown & Hauppauge
Jericho Turnpike and Motor Parkway anchor Suffolk's biggest cosmetic corridor: facial plastic surgery, hair restoration and injectables are especially heavy here.
Browse proceduresHuntington
Jericho Turnpike along the Huntington/South Huntington line hosts long-established reconstructive-and-aesthetic practices and sits close to Stony Brook's referral network.
Browse proceduresPort Jefferson & East End
Route 112 and the North Shore out east serve patients who prefer to stay close to Stony Brook University Hospital; fewer options, but often the lowest facility fees on the island.
Browse proceduresLong Island procedure price table (2026)
All-in ranges compiled from published Long Island practice pricing and our NY/NJ guides. Expect the low-to-midpoint for most practices on the island.
| Procedure | Long Island all-in range | Nassau vs Suffolk note | Cost guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facelift & Neck Lift | $8,000–$15,000+ | Deep-plane specialists cluster Great Neck & Smithtown | Guide |
| Rhinoplasty | $5,000–$10,000 | Median ~$7,000 (Melville) to $8,000 | Guide |
| Revision Rhinoplasty | $9,000–$25,000 | Specialist-only work; highest nose fees | Guide |
| Blepharoplasty (Eyelid) | $3,000–$7,500 | Widely quoted $3,200–$7,500 island-wide | Guide |
| Brow Lift | $4,000–$8,000 | Often bundled with upper blepharoplasty | Guide |
| Breast Augmentation | $6,000–$9,000 | Median ~$7,100; busiest in Nassau | Guide |
| Breast Lift | $8,000–$13,000 | Sometimes quoted with augmentation | Guide |
| Breast Reduction | $8,000–$14,000+ | Your insurer may cover a 500g+ case | Guide |
| Lipo, Tummy Tuck & Mommy Makeover | $3,000–$18,000 / $12,000–$18,000 / $15,000–$30,000+ | Combo pricing common in Melville & Smithtown | Guide |
| Brazilian Butt Lift | $8,000–$16,000 | Requires lipo + transfer in one surgery | Guide |
| Gynecomastia Surgery | $5,000–$10,000 | Male-chest focus along Nassau corridors | Guide |
| Botox / Fillers / Lasers | $300–$600 area · $600–$1,800/syringe · $500–$1,800 | Injectables-heavy med spas on Jericho Tpke | Guide |
'All-in' means surgeon fee + facility fee + anesthesia + follow-up. Published practice pricing on Long Island (e.g., breast augmentation medians near $7,100, rhinoplasty medians $7,000–$8,000) is consistent with these ranges. Ranges updated September 2026.
Choosing the best surgeon on Long Island
What a top Long Island practice looks like behind the website.
Board certification and where it was earned
ABPS certification is the floor. On Long Island you'll also see AAFPRS-certified facial plastic surgeons (ENT-trained) who are excellent for rhinoplasty and facelift but do not perform breast or body surgery. Match the certificate to the procedure you want.
Hospital privileges and who the practice is affiliated with
Strong Long Island practices hold privileges at North Shore University Hospital (Manhasset), Long Island Jewish, NYU Langone Long Island (Mineola), Stony Brook University Hospital, or Good Samaritan. That means a hospital's credentials committee independently vetted the surgeon — not just their own website.
Review volume and review mix
The island's busiest surgeons carry hundreds to over a thousand verified reviews at 4.8–4.9 stars across Google, Healthgrades and RealSelf. Weight volume heavily: three dozen reviews from one site is thin evidence; hundreds across platforms is not.
In-house surgical suite vs hospital facility
Many Long Island practices operate an accredited in-office surgical suite, which is usually the main driver of their 10–25% price advantage over Manhattan. Ask whether the facility is AAAASF/AAASHC-accredited and how emergencies are handled — that's the price difference at work.
Get three written quotes
Quote a Great Neck practice, a Garden City/Mineola practice, and one in Smithtown or Huntington. Compare surgeon + facility + anesthesia lines, not the headline number. That's exactly the comparison New York Half Off runs for free — request it here.
FAQ — Quick Answers
How much does plastic surgery cost on Long Island in 2026? Long Island all–in 2026 ranges: breast augmentation $6,000-$9,000 (medians near $7,100), rhinoplasty $5,000-$10,000 (typical $7,000-$8,000), eyelid surgery $3,000-$7,500, facelift $8,000-$15,000+, tummy tuck $12,000-$18,000, liposuction $3,000-$11,000, and BBL $8,000-$16,000. Nassau and Suffolk quote 10–25% below comparable Manhattan practices.
Where do the best plastic surgeons on Long Island practice? The highest concentration of board–certified practices is on the Nassau corridor: Great Neck (Northern Boulevard), Garden City (Franklin Avenue), Melville (Broadhollow Road) and Mineola. In Suffolk, look around Smithtown (Jericho Turnpike), Hauppauge (Motor Parkway), Huntington (Jericho Turnpike) and Port Jefferson. Many hold privileges at North Shore University Hospital, Long Island Jewish, Stony Brook and NYU Langone Long Island.
Is plastic surgery cheaper on Long Island than in New York City? Yes, usually 10–25% less all–in. Lower facility and overhead costs in Nassau and Suffolk translate into real savings: on a $8,000-$15,000 procedure the typical Long Island discount is about $1,200-$2,500 versus Manhattan. Credentials and technology are comparable for board–certified surgeons.
Which long Island counties cover plastic surgery patients? Nassau and Suffolk counties. Nassau (Great Neck, Garden City, Mineola, Melville, Manhasset) is closer to NYC and skews to facial surgery, injectables and breast work. Suffolk (Smithtown, Huntington, Hauppauge, Port Jefferson, East Islip) covers the full facial–body range and often the lowest per–case facility fees on the island.
How do I pick the right plastic surgeon on Long Island? Verify ABPS board certification, confirm active hospital privileges (NSUH, LIJ, Stony Brook, NYU Langone Long Island), compare 200+ verified reviews at 4.8 stars or higher, review a portfolio of similar cases, and get an itemized all–in written quote (surgeon + facility + anesthesia + follow–up) from at least two practices before deciding.