Michael Salzhauer, MD, FACS

I won’t say which procedure I have had but I hired Dr. Salzhauer (I laugh and wonder if I should call him Dr. Miami) about 6 months ago and he changed my life. I always felt like I looked good but then in bright lights in in full mirror I would hate my bra area and hip area and just overall I felt big. But after Dr. Salzhauer transformed me, I feel like my body finally matched how I felt inside! No other Doctor is as good at sculpting than him. In addition, his staff do really go above and beyond for you and are there for you ²⁴⁄₇ after your surgery. He gives you his cell and nurse hot line. He is rushed a lot, because he is a one man show and he wants to expand his marketing but be assured that his disposition is very genuinely caring.

****strictly based on my first impression***
horrible staff. Why have a number or link to schedule consultation if you do not actually care, and only accept walk ins. I am not sure if I want to give him my business. I don’t even think his pictures are real.

I couldn’t have been luckier to go through my whole experience with Dr. Michael (Miami) and all of his staff, from my consultation to my current post ops appointments. On the day of my consultation I went in thinking I needed a breAst lift and Lipo, I first met Yeni, she is really nice and comforting. She took my pictures and asked some questions then she went out and came back in with him. I can’t begin to explain how comfortable and caring Dr. Michael is. At no point, did he make me feel like I wanted to put my clothes on and feel shameful of my body at the time. When we started discussing procedures, he suggested to do a fat transfer to the breast instead of a lift because of my age and no kids. I knew right away that I wasn’t going to find a better surgeon because of that. And our patient to surgeon bond began. I was really glad that he took everything in consideration and did not just make me feel like another patient with a paycheck. He actually wants to give you what is best for you individually. The days before my surgery I had most of the contact with Tati, who was really nice and gave me tons of information. Every time I spoke to her on the phone, she always sounded just as excited as I was for my surgery, which was really comforting. I did all my pre op in his office with Marlene and Dr. Aquinin, both fantastic. Extremely professional and caring, they really made me feel that they were making sure my health was in good shape for my surgery. They were really patient too and will answer all your questions, I ask a lot. I had my surgery Feb 23, I was the first surgery. I came in, saw Tati, did my last test and went back to the room to wait for Dr. Michael, when he came in he was really energized and happy, he marked my body and when on his way. I was feeling really good, wasn’t extremely nervous, everyone in the office will literally make you feel more excited! Barry (anesthesiology) came and got me and we were on our way to the operating room. I laid down, I remember seeing a picture of my face (that I thought I looked really pretty on) and then Barry said, let the party begin and off I was to Beauty Warrior Land. I woke up a couple of hours later with Chelsea (Nurse) who is awesome! She was talking with me as I was waking up and answering all of questions. She really made me feel that everything went really well. Thank you to Rob for talking to my dad through our my whole surgery and giving him updates! I went home and basically slept for the rest of the day. I wasn’t in excruciating pain, I had pain, but I mean who gets Lipo and doesn’t expect to feel pain? But all tolerable. On the second day Aline (nurse) came to see me, she checked on everything and thankfully HELPED ME SHOWER, I needed it. She was really patient and gentle, I kind of wanted her to visit me everyday. The rest of the week was fairly easy, eat, sleep, repeat. I had some discomfort Sunday night, I contacted Dr. Michael and right away first thing Monday I was in his office with him. I was emotional and he basically acted like my psychologist and literally made me feel 100 times better. Just the fact that I was able to see him a couple of hours after my discomfort started made me feel better. He took out my drains and and sutures and I was able to get off the medication and I was feeling like a new person. I was out and walking around the next day. He checked up on me in the next couple of days too, you really can’t get better than that. A week later I got a call from the lovely Maria, scheduled my second follow up with Marlene, I had some fluid that she helped me drained and walked me through all of the steps and she was really gentle too. In my last visit I met Rosy and Rob who have their office In the same floor, they’re both in the operational side but they came out said hello, asked how I was doing and actually remembered me. Which is awesome, most of the times when someone doesn’t have something to do directly with you they kind of just mind their own business and go about their day. And there it is the complete opposite. I genuinely feel like I have become part of a family, Dr. Miami’s family and I really couldn’t imagine sharing this process with anyone else. :)

My friend was interested in getting a Brazilian butt lift and we both follow Dr Miami so wanted to make a consult at his office. She was too scared to call, so I said I would call and make an appointment for both of us (for moral support… and ok yes I wanted a BBL too!) I called and the girl on the phone was so sweet! We chatted for about half hour, she answered all my questions and she told me to drop on by any time during the day and they would see me and my friend. My friend chickened out but I still wanted to go because I felt really comfortable speaking with them over the phone — and I was in Miami visiting anyway! So I went in and everyone was super nice and friendly. Dr Miami was even nicer and funnier in person than he is on snapchat and I felt like he really understood what I said and that he could give me the body I always wanted… the only bad part is I have to wait until 2017 for my surgery :(

I posted this before I was treated horribly the day of surgery by Dr. Salzhauer’s staff. ****
Waiting For My Big BBL Day
In March, I met with Dr. Salzhauer for a consultation for a BBL. Even though I am afraid to be under anesthesia and be put to sleep for surgery, he advised me that all of his patients have woken up after surgery. The consultation was brief, but he answered all of my questions. He seemed nice.
I then met with Arianny who went over finance, took my deposit, and scheduled my surgery date for February 2016 since Dr. S was already booked up to that point (11 months out).

There’s a reason they call him Dr. Miami!
Even if he calls himself that, I’m still certain he’s responsible for most of the hot bods in Miami. While there are many board certified surgeons across the country, I chose Dr. Salzhauer because I was most impressed with his work and the many pictures of proof of his results. It may not be everyone’s thing, but I love his presence on social media. If it wasn’t for his Instagram account I may not have heard about him. My friend actually found him and told me about him since she knew I’ve always wanted to get a procedure done. After scouring his gallery and website, I decided to call for a consultation. I was scheduled to have a Skype/​FaceTime consultation, but he was very busy so we had a phone call instead. The office did ask for me to send some pictures so that he could see what I needed done.
The phone call was quick as I didn’t have many questions. The next day I spoke to a coordinator about scheduling my appointment. The process is very fast and easy. There is always someone to answer your questions. I will say that the front desk staff was not always consistently friendly. They know everyone wants to go there for a procedure and no matter what they do, it’s ok.
Taylor was especially nice. She was super sweet and understanding. I felt that she was truly helpful and wanted to make sure I had a good experience. And of course the doc himself was great. I wish his entire staff had a personality like his.
I love my results! If you have specific questions, please feel free to message me and I’ll answer them. The one and only gripe I have is that I really wish someone took more time to go though with my mom who was designated caretaker of what she needed to do for me afterwards. I definitely do no recommend anyone to go by yourself. Please make sure you have someone to help you afterwards. You will definitely need it! Or hire someone for at least a week. It is so important!

Word of mouth led me here. I had heard about him through Operation Chuppah and a girlfriend with a past positive experience. I was interested in his treatment of chronic migraines with Botox. Once I finally met doctor Salzhauer, he was nice as can be. Answered all of my questions. The staff was lovely, too. The environment made me feel welcome. A pleasure to know this place exists at the ready.

Before my surgery with Dr. Miami I was very insecure about my body. My body was a very boxy shape and I didn’t feel at my full confident potential. Not to mention birth control ruined my boobs!!! So I searched for different doctors and came across a former friends page and seen that she had gotten some things done by him. After my consultation I knew he was the one i wanted to help me change my life. I wanted to feel that self-​assurance that I always dreamed of and I knew that Dr. Miami would help me fulfill that. I met some of his lovely staff Yeni and Jovanna they helped with my consultation taking pictures and getting my appointment all set up. Making sure I was well aware of everything I needed to know before and after surgery. Now that everything is said and done, I am a more confident woman now that I went through with surgery with Dr. Miami. I have had my breast implants and a Brazilian buttlift, I couldn’t be any happier!!! I feel beautiful!

I came into the office for a botox consultation and Dr Salzhauer and his staff were great! Everyone was super friendly and answered all my questions. The girls in the office were really cool and helped ease my nerves of being in a plastic surgeons office. If I decide to have this procedure, I’m definitely coming back here!

I recommended Dr. Miami to one of my best friends and she decided to go. She was already in great shape but wanted to improve a few problem areas. She is in sales for a major pharmaceutical company and welcomed the increased confidence. She met with Dr. Miami and Yeni for a consultation. She absolutely loved them and decided to book her appointment. It felt great to serve as a trusted advisor for a close friend and direct them to such a wonderful medical group. To top it off, their pricing was very competitive.

I went for a free consult, and both the doctor and the staff were amazing! Tati, the scheduler, is so friendly and accommodating. They have a girl who does hospitality/​concierge stuff as well, Taylor. She picks up your prescriptions, arranges your hotel accommodations, and anything else you need. I’ve been doctor shopping for a while now (this is a big decision, hello!!) and no one else has had the level of customer service that Dr. Miami and his staff deliver; not even close! During my consultation, Doc took all the time I needed to answer questions, and didn’t try to «upsell» me like so many other places I visited. His bedside manner and demeanor were amazing, and I felt like a valued patient, not just a number or a chart. I highly recommend Dr. Miami and his team!

He seemed rushed and seed to not have much time. They only want the money. I’ve had better consultations

I have been to about 5 doctors to discuss a breast augmentation procedure and I have never felt as comfortable as I did at Bal Harbour plastic Surgery. The staff, especially the nurses, make you feel really at ease. At the time of my consult I met the nurse Marlene and she was just so friendly and really made me feel great about my choice. Considering this is a huge deal for me, my main concern was how comfortable I was with the doctor. Dr. Salzhauer truly does this. He really cares about you not only as a patient but also as a person. His nursing staff is knowledgeable and they have a way of just making you smile. For any cosmetic procedures, I highly recommend going to see him.

Had a breast lift in August of last year and my results exceeded my expectations. Great experience, great customer service, and even greater results.

Dr. Salzhauer & his staff are excellent. From the beginning you do your consult w/​Yeni & the Dr. You feel welcome. Dr. Salzhauer is very courteous & professional. I have recommended several friends and they have all had great results. I would highly recommend Dr. Michael Salzhauer.

I may not disclose what process I went to do but I will rave about how happy I am with my «new look» and acquired confidence. This place is truly amazing! Before my procedure, I met Ari who was my coordinator (the one who booked my surgery). What a doll! Any question or concern was covered. Any uneasy feeling was calmed. A true professional! And then there’s Yeilin, she my friends is the nurse that visited me at my house the day right after the surgery! Talk about feeling important and well taken care of ;) A kind young lady named Vanessa, also always made sure she’d call and check up as well as advise me of my follow up appointments. And that was just the Doc’s team. The Doctor himself was the most patient (I ask a lot of questions) and he took his time to get to know me and the real reason I wanted the surgery «find your root». Though I may not be getting any more surgery in the near future, this place will be recommended and raved about for years to come.

Coming from a large family of voluptuous women I grew up hoping I’d grow into the body I imagined for myself. The day I hit 22 I knew my breast weren’t going to be growing anymore than where they were at. I began my search for the correct doctor and office that could accomplish the look I was trying to achieve. The day I stepped into Dr. Salzhauer’s office I knew I was in the right place. From an amazing welcoming staff to his state of the art practice I felt I was in the right hands. During my consultation Dr. Salzhauer was patient in answering all my questions & really helped making the decision for my breast augmentation as easy as possible. Unfortunately during this year I had a few personal matters I had to prioritize above my breast augmentation, but when the time comes I wouldn’t choose any other doctor other than Dr. Salzhauer. Hopefully 2014 will be a better year!

Dr. Salzhauer is an amazing plastic surgeon. A true artist. I’ve been trusting him with procedures for the longest. Extremely satisfied with him and his practice. My coordinator Monica was very helpful. Gave me a great promotion!! As my next surgery date approaches I’m getting nervous but she’s done everything in her power to help ease my mind. I trust this office with my life!
Breast aug. Came out perfect ! Perfect size and symmetrical !!! Couldn’t be happier

I had been contemplating having a breast augmentation for years but was really hesitant to actually pursue it. I had heard about Dr. Salzhauer through a friend who had hers done with him and they came out beautiful, so that put me at ease a bit. She was able to convince me to schedule a free consultation, but honestly I did it more so she can get off my case! I walked into the office without any serious hopes of actually going through with it, but surprisingly enough I found myself signing the credit card receipt to my surgery deposit 1 hour later. Between the doctor’s charm, patience, and credentials, friendly staff, massage chairs in the patient rooms, and countless number of before and after pictures, my mind was set on one thing, BOOBS! and how soon I could get it done.
The day of surgery came and went and I was so impressed by the staff’s consistent post-​operative care. From daily phone calls to check up on me, Dr. S’ personal video messages detailing the «norms» of how I should be feeling, and a next-​day nurse visit to my home. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to have chosen Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery and I’m ecstatic as can be writing this review with a now full C cup =)

I went to Dr. Salzhauer for a rhinoplasty. I thought i had made a good choice, but I ended up leaving his office with more problems with my nose than I had going in. The surgery itself and healing process wasn’t bad, except for when the anesthesiologist stabbed me 4 times trying to find a vein, but really the only complaint I had were with my results. I was very unhappy because I left with breathing problems, asymmetrical results, and I felt like my tip and hump were even more bulky and noticeable than before the surgery. Dr. Salzhauer told me that I just needed to give my nose time to heal… but as time went on things did not improve.
Fast forward to my revision: it took the revision surgeon 5 hours to fix everything. I repeat, 5 HOURS!!! Dr. Salzhauer offered to do my revision, but I was not about to make the same mistake twice and decided to go with a specialized facial plastic surgeon. When my revision surgeon described what he found when he opened up my nose I couldn’t believe it! I was so upset that Dr. Salzhauer left my nose like this:
1) My septum was completely messed up and «zig zagged» in the back… the surgeon said my septum was so twisted that it literally looked «zig zagged.» No wonder I couldn’t breathe properly! I can’t believe he left my septum this way!
2) I had an open room deformity on the upper third of my nose due to poorly done high osteotomies… this was something that I had specifically expressed concern about during my consultation with Dr. Salzhauer so I was really upset when I found out that I still ended up with an open roof deformity.
3) I had an inverted v-​deformity on the middle third of my nose and had to have multiple grafts put in place to reinforce my nose and smooth out the depression
4) My nostrils were two different shapes and sizes and that was fixed during the revision
5) My tip was evidently a massive ball of scar tissue when my surgeon opened me up. Apparently it looked like Dr. Salzhauer had tried to use the Goldman’s tip method to narrow my tip, but that’s a method that most surgeons today don’t use anymore because it causes the eventual collapse of the sides of the nose. Glad I had this fixed before my nose collapsed!
6) I also had grafts put in to support the tip because so much of it was scar tissue it needed to be reinforced
Clearly, there was a lot of revision necessary. It took 5 hours to fix everything that was done as a result of my rhinoplasty with Dr. Salzhauer. From my experience, I do not recommend this surgeon to anyone. If you value your face and your money, please look elsewhere. I was persuaded by all of these positive reviews about him online, but I am telling you from my personal experience that going to Dr. Salzhauer was the worst thing I could have ever done to my nose. I am not doubting anyone else’s positive experiences with him, I am just sharing my personal rhinoplasty horror story. FIVE HOURS OF REVISION. Not worth the risk.
***Update: I’m surprised I received a response! I think it’s funny that my nose is now considered a challenging Asian nose, because during my consultation I was told my nose would be an easy fix and my surgery would only take 40 minutes. I also wanted to point out to anyone reading this that the number of nose jobs a surgeon does a year is not a marker of quality or skill, but instead an indication of how effective their office is at getting as many patients as they can into one day for surgery. When I had my revision, I was the only patient for that day and the full 5 hours of the revision doctor’s time was dedicated to my nose. Had my first surgery been given half that amount of time and attention, I would not have needed a revision. I wish plastic surgeons understood that a bad nose job doesn’t ruin a patient’s face, it also ruins their life! ***

Dr. Salzhauer is a great doctor for rhinoplasty.
I’m in my mid 30’s and my nose had become droopier and more bulbous in the past few years. Gravity does take a toll on our bodies, even our noses.
I started to feel like I wanted to have a nose job done to create definition in the tip and to straighten it out on the top. I started looking through cosmetic surgeons websites in New York (where I live). I didn’t find any that I liked enough to make an appointment so I just kind of stopped looking for a few months.
I started a new job with a company based in Miami, got busy with work and just forgot about the nose mission for a few more months. As part of my job I go to Miami once a month to work in the office. While I was there I stared looking at cosmetic surgeons and found Dr. Salzhauer amidst the multitude there. I liked his work based on the website photos and the results looked more natural than most other doctors I had seen up until then.
On his website there is software to upload your own photos, alter your nose and email them to yourself. Once I saw the possibilities of what my nose could look like I was so excited about actually moving forward with this. So I made an appointment for a consultation the next time I was in town.
The day I went in for my consultation the doctor was filming a music video. Even though he was busy that day, he took alot of time to talk with me. He was such a kool, and funny person besides being professional. He listened to what I wanted, we took photos and then sat in his office talking about the possibilities. He made some suggestions and then showed me on the computer what he thought would look best and what would give me the outcome I desired. I left with prints of the photos yet had not made an appointment for surgery. After a few days I had made my mind up and called to schedule my surgery. Since I live in NYC it took more planning to get my tests (blood tests, physical, etc.) done by my physician and all turned into the office beforehand. The girls who work in Dr. S’s office were so helpful with this process.
Fast forward to my surgery. I decided to have my surgery on Feb 16^th, 2012. Everything went well on the day of. I was staying with a friend in Florida while I healed since I couldn’t fly home right after surgery. A nurse came to visit and check on me in the first 24 hours. The office called me to check on me every day for the rest of the week. After a week I had my splint taken off in the office and then I flew home.
In the first month my nose seemed kind of asymmetrical and crooked. I called the office ALOT with so many questions and they talked with me each time. They helped me to realize that my nose was doing crazy things while healing. The main thing is that they were so nice and helpful. It is a stressful time when you think your nose is going to stay in the weird shapes it goes thru while healing.
It’s been 6 months since my surgery now and I LOVE my new nose. It looks so good. I made the best decision choosing Dr. Salzhauer.
I have read some of the other reviews on here and they seem very off based on my experience with him. I can’t speak for other procedures but if you are looking for a good rhinoplasty doctor you should check him out.

When I decided on opting for plastic surgery, I visited A LOT of doctor’s offices. When I say A LOT, I mean A LOT. After all, plastic surgery is a serious, permanent, life altering decision not to be taken lightly. Upon coming across an ad on google for Dr. Michael Salzhauer, I made an appointment for an initial consultation. You know the expression «fits like a glove?» Well that’s the exact phrase that can be used to describe the relationship between the entire staff and myself.
I’m going to begin with Dr. Salzhauer – what a charming, funny, down to earth individual. I can honestly tell you that the last thing on his mind was making money off of me. His MAIN concern was what I wanted and most importantly, that I was more than satisfied with the results. He was adamant that if I was in anyway unsatisfied with the results he was more than willing to do a revision within a reasonable time frame. He explained his recommendations, the kinds of procedures I needed to get done to achieve the results that I desired, and what was realistic– People, this is an important one! Sometimes we want a nose, lips, stomach, chest, etc. like a picture we saw on a magazine or something but it simply is not feasible for the genetic structure we already have. Our nose may not simply be wide enough, our skin may not be as resilient as others, or our bones may not be close/​farther enough. It’s real easy to blame the doctor for bad results, but part of it is being realistic in what you want, and how closely you can come to getting the results you want. Moreover, Dr. S was so patient, I must’ve called him personally at least a dozen times going back and forth about what I wanted. Truth is, I have never met someone who has made themselves entirely available to me – someone so honest, funny, you can see write through him. There are simply no tricks with him. Thank you Dr. S, for helping me achieve the results I wanted and making me feel more than comfortable in my skin, and most importantly, restoring my self-​confidence.
Next, the staff was AMAZING! Barbie, for example, is a patient coordinator and helped me through the pre-​operative process. She also helped me through the financial process as well. I must’ve called her over a dozen times including her days off. Not to mention the tons of emails I sent her asking her several questions. She was readily available to me, and for someone new to plastic surgery, I felt completely comfortable putting myself in her hands. She made me feel at ease about the entire process. Another 2 sweethearts in the facility were Monica and Yeni. The two helped calm my nerves post operatively. I was scared about scarring, swelling, bruising, you name it. It was a call every single day– «is this normal?» «Should this look like this?» I probably would’ve sent my own self to hell for being so annoying, but they didn’t and even though they had been paid, and the procedure was already complete, they continued to watch over me and make me feel comfortable months thereafter.
BUT, the biggest sweetheart of all, was my recovery nurse Miriam Perez RN. This remarkable woman really loves her job! And besides the nurse that took care of me when I gave birth, this is the ONLY other nurse that is so dedicated, nurturing, and sweet. Miriam went extreme lengths to help me during my recovery (I think only she knows what I’m talking about lol). Straight out of surgery, being a little groggy and A LOT drugged up, I must’ve sent this woman to hell at least 5 times. I was in some pain, my hubby had to call to my attention I called my favorite nurse a mother f er… Sorry Miriam! It was the meds I promise! I love you so much, you’re the biggest sweetheart and best nurse ever! Keep up the good work helping people heal the way you do! Bal Harbour Surgery is lucky to have such a great nurse at hand! She didn’t just ship me away after surgery, she even called me after surgery to my house to make sure I was recuperating well.
An added benefit to this facility is that they send a nurse to your home the day after surgery to make sure, everything is going well for you – something very important considering the day after surgery, no one wants to get out of bed to do ANYTHING!
If I missed a staff member, sorry about that; but truth is, like someone else mentioned before, these are all people I can eat cupcakes with and not to mention have a few apple martinis with lol :)
I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. S to anyone, as he is an excellent plastic surgeon who has YOU in his best interest. I look forward to doing business with you guys again in the future. Keep beautifying people!!!

I’ve hated my nose as long as I could remember. I found out one of my friends had nose done and I loved it. That’s when i decided, «I don’t care what anyone says or what it cost me. Who was the doctor!?» My friends raved about the doctor and the staff and quickly gave me the number.
The staff was very, very attentive. I felt like I could go out for drinks with those girls. The doctor himself was very friendly as well. And his record is immaculate. Look him up, or any doctor for that matter at
. Everything came together extremely well. It’s been about a year and my nose looks amazing. I couldn’t ask for more!