Renata Khelemsky, MD

More Than a Decade of Surgery Experience

Dr. Renata Khelemsky is a facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in cosmetic and plastic surgery of the face, nose, and eyelids, including procedures that create a natural-looking, more youthful appearance such as facelift and eyelid lift. In addition, she specializes in both surgical and nonsurgical nasal contouring, or rhinoplasty.

Dr. Khelemsky is also skilled in the artistry of nonsurgical anti-aging solutions. She is a laser specialist and master injector, providing full-face rejuvenation using Botox, and fillers to balance and accentuate facial features, lift and plump cheeks, smooth lines and wrinkles, and contour the chin and jawline. Dr. Khelemsky is well known for performing lip filler treatments using her signature cannula technique to minimize discomfort and bruising, while achieving beautiful results for her patients. 

In addition to treatments that help her patients look and feel healthier and more beautiful, Dr. Khelemsky’s expertise extends to complete skin cancer care, from diagnosis and treatment to reconstruction on the face, head, and neck.

Dr. Khelemsky is Ivy League educated. She has completed years of intense surgical training and thousands of surgical cases, and she is board certified in maxillofacial surgery. 

Meet Dr. Renata Khelemsky

Advanced Training

• Fellowship: Facial plastic surgery under the mentorship of Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS
• Residency: Maxillofacial surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York City
• Internship: Department of General Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, New York City
• Externships and observership: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Hedgewood Surgical Center, New Orleans

Education

• Medical: Doctor of Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; invited to join the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior, Barnard College, Columbia University, summa cum laude

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• American Medical Association
• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
• American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• AO Foundation Craniomaxillofacial Surgery 

Originally from New York City, Dr. Khelemsky is published in numerous medical journals and has participated in several professional conferences, including the Advances in Rhinoplasty Course hosted by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. She also has completed several externships in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, learning key techniques from renowned surgeons in the field.  

Dr. Khelemsky has extensively researched surgical technology and safety, working alongside global leaders from Johnson & Johnson and Ethicon. She has authored multiple tech apps to promote accessible and quality surgical education around the globe. Dr. Khelemsky has presented lectures focusing on facial cosmetic surgery to the Department of Plastic Surgery at Jacobi Medical Center in Bronx, New York.  

In her free time, Dr. Khelemsky enjoys tennis, traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family.