When someone in a local Facebook group asked for recommendations for the best facial plastic surgeon for natural results, the thread exploded. Dozens of real locals — including post-surgical nurses, former surgical staff and women who’ve been through it themselves — weighed in with names, warnings and advice. This is the cleaned-up version of that conversation, organized so you can actually use it.
How to Use This List
- Every name came from local word-of-mouth. No paid placements, no sponsored mentions.
- Names appearing multiple times are flagged — in a thread this size, that repetition carries real weight.
- Read the credential notes carefully. Several commenters with professional backgrounds (surgical nurses, recovery nurses, industry veterans) offered unusually specific insight.
Always verify board certification, review before/after galleries, and consult with more than one surgeon before making any decision. This list is a starting point, not a substitute for due diligence.
The Names That Kept Coming Up
These surgeons were mentioned multiple times by different people — the strongest organic signal available in a local thread.
- Dr. Jacob Steiger — Steiger Facial Plastic Surgery, Boca Raton (Federal Hwy) — The most-mentioned surgeon in this thread by a significant margin. Multiple independent commenters named him, including one who had been his patient and specifically noted his results last longer than average without looking overdone. “He pulls just enough. It lasts a long time, but not too much that it looks fake.” drsteiger.com
- Dr. Thomas Tzikas — Delray Beach — Multiple strong recommendations, including from two post-surgical private duty nurses who said he is one of the two surgeons they specifically recommend for facial surgery. “Worth the wait and worth the price.”
- Dr. Scott Ennis — South Federal Hwy — Named by multiple commenters. One detailed account noted his communication throughout the process, a private exit after procedures and his NP wife as surgical nurse. Called “absolutely amazing” by a separate commenter.
- Dr. Mascaró — Named alongside Tzikas by the post-surgical nurses as one of the two locally they recommend most for facial surgery. Also called “the best” independently.
- Dr. Arthur Handal / Handal Plastic Surgery — Two separate commenters named him, one by first name and one with full name. Consistent local presence across threads.
Boca Raton & Delray Beach: Full List
Every surgeon named by locals in this thread, with whatever context the commenter provided.
- Dr. Rafael C. Cabrera, MD, FACS — Plastic Surgery Specialists of Boca Raton — “The best in Boca Raton” per a commenter who was a patient. pssbocaraton.com
- Dr. G. Albert — Boca Raton — Named twice independently as “the best” with no further detail, which in a thread like this still means something.
- Dr. Vaca — Elbert Vaca, MD — Called “amazing” by two separate commenters. One specifically recommended him for face; another recommended him for eyes alongside Dr. Fagien.
- Dr. Steven Fagien — Eyes specifically — Named alongside Dr. Vaca with a specific specialty note: “For eyes, Fagien. For face, Vaca or Mascaró.” If eyelid surgery is your focus, his name came up for exactly that.
- Dr. Adam Rubenstein — Named as a recommendation with no additional context.
- Dr. David Applebaum — Named as a recommendation.
- Dr. Andrew Ress — Named as a recommendation.
- Dr. Hilton Becker — Named as a recommendation.
- Dr. John Westine — Delray Beach — Called “BEST” in caps by a commenter who clearly has strong feelings.
- Dr. Paul Afrooz — Named as a recommendation.
- Dr. Mark Murphy — Palm Beach Facial Plastic Surgery — Named with practice name attached.
- DermWorks — Boca Raton — Not a surgical option but mentioned here as an alternative: “Amazing alternatives to surgery. Non-invasive procedures with minimal downtime.” Worth knowing if you want to explore before committing to a procedure. dermworks.com
Worth the Drive
Several names came up that aren’t local but were recommended strongly enough to include.
- Dr. Bose Yalamanchi — Coral Springs, (954) 344-4555 — Recommended by someone who was his surgical nurse for several years. “His patients call him golden hands. He’s the inventor of the H flap.” That’s an unusually credible endorsement.
- Dr. Stutzin — Miami — Recommended by someone whose friend was a patient and “very happy.”
- Dr. Schuster — Hollywood, FL — “Many of my friends. You could never tell. Recovery time is much less than average.”
- Dr. Andrew P. Amunategui — Aventura — “The best” per a commenter.
- Dr. Nathan Pham — Orlando — Recommended by a former hospital colleague with specific praise: “100% amazing results, worth the drive hands down.”
- Dr. Nayak — Nayak Plastic Surgery — Called “the best in the country” by one commenter. nayakplasticsurgery.com
One Name to Avoid
One commenter specifically warned against Dr. Lou DeLuca. We’re including it because several threads on adjacent topics included a similiar warning and our readers said it was useful. Always do your own research.
Advice From People Who Know the Industry
Several commenters offered genuinely useful perspective beyond just names.
On reviewing before/after photos: One commenter with years in the industry put it plainly — a charming personality gets a doctor business, but that doesn’t make them good. Look at the pictures first.
On facial plastic surgeons vs. plastic surgeons: A facial plastic surgeon is an ENT with advanced facial surgery training. A plastic surgeon completed their entire residency in plastic surgery. Neither credential automatically makes someone better — but understanding the difference helps you ask the right questions in a consultation.
On recovery: Amy Forstein RN, a private post-surgical recovery nurse active in local groups, noted that recovery care is as important as the surgery itself. (561) 703-4443 if you need that kind of support.
Final Thoughts
This is what real locals said when someone asked a direct question. The thread had the full range — strong opinions, professional credentials, personal experience and the occasional unhelpful comment we left out. If you’re starting from zero, the names that appeared multiple times — Steiger, Tzikas, Ennis, Mascaró — are reasonable places to begin your research. From there, before/after galleries and consultations will tell you more than any thread can.
