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- Kari L. Colen
Kari L. Colen, MD, FACS
Board Certified in Plastic Surgery
Her practice philosophy is that each patient should be given individual care. This starts with a detailed initial consultation where Dr. Colen and the patient can decide on the right procedure for the patient's concerns. She feels that one procedure does not fit all. Everything she does is with the goal of making a patient feel better about themselves and therefore, a better person in general. She has a strong interest in women's health as it pertains to plastic surgery and especially breast reconstruction and secondary cosmetic breast procedures. Dr. Kari L. Colen completed Plastic Surgery training at the prestigious New York University Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. During her training, she spent time at NYU, Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat hospital, and Bellevue Hospital where she gained special knowledge and skills in the newest and most advanced techniques in Plastic Surgery.
Because of her superior training in the top program in the country, Dr. Colen is able to deliver the most up-to-date care to her patients. During her training, she authored numerous articles on plastic and aesthetic surgery and helped design an interactive 3D surgical simulation model to better educate patients on plastic surgical procedures. Her cosmetic interests aim at using more non-invasive techniques to give similar results with less scarring such as short-scar breast reduction, vaginal aesthetics, and revision breast surgery. Her reconstructive interests are mainly in Breast Reconstruction where she has a very busy practice at Hackensack University Medical Center in NJ. Dr. Kari Colen feels that every patient should be given a chance to discuss breast reconstruction options and, jointly, come up with the best surgical plan with the doctor.




Education
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Undergraduate:
- Wesleyan University, CT
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Medical School:
- New York University Medical School, NY
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Residency:
- Plastic Surgery, New York University Medical School, NY
- General Surgery, New York University Medical Center, NY
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Professional Training:
- Plastic Surgery: New York University Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Insurance Accepted
The Plastic Surgery Center participates in-network with a wide range of insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon NJ Health, and Medicare. Each physician has their accepted insurance and hospital affiliations. For those out of network, our insurance specialists will work with you before your appointment to find the most coverage available for your treatment. We can often develop individual agreements with your insurance carrier for your personalized treatment plan.
Surgical
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck
Enjoy a more toned and trim midsection or fit into your favorite jeans again. Read MoreLiposuction
Liposuction
Eliminate the frustrating pockets of fat that diet and exercise never seem to resolve. Read MoreBody Lift
Body Lift
Embrace your new healthy life by removing excess skin following weight loss. Read MoreUpper Arm Lift
Upper Arm Lift
Wave goodbye to flabby underarms and say hello summer dresses and tank tops. Read MoreThigh Lift
Thigh Lift
Remove the stubborn, sagging skin and cellulite that accompanies weight loss and aging. Read MorePost - Bariatric
Post - Bariatric
Complete your weight loss journey with a series of surgeries to remove excess skin. Read MoreFat Grafting
Fat Grafting
Overcome the signs of aging and use healthy fat cells for body contouring procedures. Read MoreLabiaplasty
Labiaplasty
Reshape or resize your vaginal contours through discreet, specialized surgical techniques. Read MoreBreast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
Enjoy larger, fuller, more well-balanced breasts with safe, surgical breast implants. Read MoreBreast Reduction
Breast Reduction
Surgically decrease breast size, alleviate neck and shoulder pain, and improve body image. Read MoreBreast Reconstruction
Breast Reconstruction
Restore a natural appearance for one or both breasts after breast cancer surgery.
Read MoreBreast Lift
Breast Lift
Create a more youthful breast silhouette by lifting and removing sagging skin while reshaping the breast tissue. Read MoreBreast Correction
Breast Correction
Repair or correct complex issues caused by past surgeries or breast implant complications. Read MoreEarlobe Repair
Earlobe Repair
Repair a variety of earlobe concerns, including split earlobes from earring wear, bifid or cleft earlobes, and more.Lipoma Excisions
Lipoma Excisions
Our expert surgeons will evaluate your case and provide personalized care for safe, effective lipoma excision. Read MoreKari L. Colen, MD, FACS
Dr. Colen's Gallery
- ALL
- Blepharoplasty - Eyelid Surgery
- Body Lift
- Body Procedures
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Correction
- Breast Explant
- Breast Implant Revision Surgery
- Breast Lift
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Reduction
- Brow Lift
- Chest Procedures
- Deep Plane Facelift
- Earlobe Repair
- Facelift
- Facial Procedures
- Fat Grafting
- Gynecomastia
- Hair Procedures
- Hair Restoration
- Keloid Removal
- Labiaplasty
- Lesion Excision
- Lipoma Excisions
- Liposuction
- Mini Tummy Tuck
- MOHS Surgery
- Mommy Makeover
- Non-Surgical Procedures
- Panniculectomy
- Pediatric Plastic Surgery
- Platysmaplasty - Neck/Chin
- Post - Bariatric
- Rhinoplasty - Nose Job
- Sebaceous Cyst Removal
- Thigh Lift
- Tummy Tuck
- Upper Arm Lift
- Veins
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