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Michael Christy, MD, FACS
Michael Christy, MD, FACS, is an ASPS Member plastic surgeon who is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery® and trained specifically in plastic surgery. ASPS members operate only in accredited medical facilities, adhere to a strict code of ethics and fulfill continuing medical education requirements in plastic surgery, including training in patient safety techniques. As your medical partner, Dr. Christy is dedicated to working with you to achieve your goals.
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Meet Dr. Michael Christy
Dr. Michael R. Christy, a board certified plastic surgeon, recently joined New York Plastic Surgical Group, a Division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC. Dr. Christy graduated from Drew University and received his MA and MD from Boston University School of Medicine. He went on to complete a combined residency in General Surgery and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. He then completed a Hand and Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Southern California and Los Angeles County Hospital.
From 2004-2016, Dr. Christy was on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland Combined Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency and the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center (STC) in Baltimore. During this time he won numerous honors and awards for his work in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He received the Shock Trauma Hero Award in 2006 for microsurgical reconstruction and again in 2012 for being part of the surgical team that performed the world’s most comprehensive facial transplantation to date, March 2012. He was also honored by both the House and State Senate of Maryland. He served as an Associate Professor and Chief of the Trauma Plastic Surgery service at STC since 2013. In 2016 he was awarded the Johns Hopkins/University of Maryland Teaching Award in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for his dedication to resident education. He was also awarded Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in the Washington-Baltimore area.
As a leader in the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Christy is a member of several professional affiliations and has contributed to many publications, presentations, and research projects on a local and national level. He has lectured internationally on his work in craniofacial trauma. He also serves on multiple editorial boards and committees.
Dr. Christy performs a full range of reconstructive procedures and has special expertise in hand surgery as well as facial plastic surgery, craniomaxillofacial trauma, and reconstruction.
New York Plastic Surgical Group. a Division of Long Isalnd Plastic Surgical Group, PC(NYPS Group) was established in 1948 and maintains its reputation as one of the premier plastic surgery practices in the United States. NYPS Group doctors are committed to the safest treatment possible and quality patient care. The practice operates a fully equipped surgical facility that has been accredited by the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities, Inc. NYPS Group currently comprises 21 plastic surgeons and is the oldest and largest private and academic plastic surgery practice in the United States. NYPS Group’s main facility is located in Garden City, NY, and the practice has additional offices in East Hills, Babylon, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Flushing, Huntington, and Westchester. New York Plastic Surgical Group, a Division of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC also operates Deep Blue Med Spa, which offers clinically proven skin rejuvenation procedures and body treatments, and Dr.STITCH, a 24/7 on-call service and hotline. LIPSG surgeons also do extensive international charity surgery work through their support of ReSurge International.
NYPS Group embodies a philosophy of treatment designed to help you achieve your goals with a comprehensive choice of procedures, the highest standards of safety, advanced techniques, and compassionate care.
Your Consultation
Dr. Christy and his staff are here to guide you through your journey every step of the way to ensure that you have a personalized and fulfilling experience. The consultation is an important first step, giving you the chance to talk about your needs and goals and ask any questions you may have. Following an examination, you will receive an expert opinion on which surgical or non-surgical options may be a fit for you. You will also learn what to expect before, during, and after your procedure. At Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, our expert surgeons are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care with the highest standards of safety.Facilities
Procedures Performed
Body Contouring
Body Lift
Botulinum Toxin
Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Lift
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Burn Reconstruction
Chin Augmentation
Dermal Fillers
Ear Reconstruction Surgery
Ear Surgery
Eyelid Ptosis Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
General Reconstruction
Giant Nevi Removal
Hand Surgery
Head and Neck Cancer Reconstruction
Head and Neck Skin Cancer Reconstruction
Injectable Fillers
Lip Augmentation/Enhancement
Liposuction
Male Breast Reduction
Microdermabrasion
Microsurgery
Post Burn Reconstruction
Rhinoplasty
Scar Revision
Skin Cancer Removal
Skull/Facial Bone Reconstruction
Thigh Lift
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
Tummy Tuck
Vascular Malformations
Payment Options
- Cash or Personal Checks
- For a complete list of insurance by doctor, please visit https://www.lipsg.com/patient-information/insurance-billing/health-plans-and-hospital-affiliations-by-doctor/