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Dr. Ilya Leyngold, MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in Durham, North Carolina

Dr. Ilya Leyngold, MD

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Durham, North Carolina
NPI: 1407996176· License: M-15568 (ID) verify
Medical school: Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine · Graduated 2006(~20 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2025): $4,082 across 26 payments (what this means)
4.89(52 ratings)

In Dr. Ilya Leyngold's own words

How Dr. Ilya Leyngold describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold believes that the external appearance of a straight nose is more important than its internal straightness.
  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold prefers a less invasive approach that preserves the majority of normal nasal anatomy and function.
  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold believes that performing an open rhinoplasty, removing the entire septal partition, and repositioning it is too aggressive.
  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold's practice aims to provide the best possible solution for patients making life-changing decisions about plastic surgery.

Specialization

  • Specializes in Plastic Surgery and Oculoplastic Surgery.

Technique

  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold's practice frequently combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma (PRP) application to the face, embedding processed plasma into the skin using the microneedling device.
  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold uses camouflage grafts, such as spreader grafts, to straighten the nose without radical aggressive surgery.
  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold often straightens the nose by taking down the dorsal hump.
  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold can straighten a nose that is crooked at the columella by repositioning that piece of cartilage.

Recovery guidance

  • Dr. Ilya Leyngold's practice usually performs three to four microneedling sessions, separated by four to six weeks.

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About

Dr. Ilya Leyngold is an Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology, who also specializes in Plastic Surgery. Practicing in Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Leyngold brings 40 years of experience and is associated with Johns Hopkins, Duke, and UF, serving patients locally and worldwide. He focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the eyelids, orbit, and face, addressing concerns like upper eyelid hooding, under-eye bags, and drooping upper eyelids. Procedures performed include upper and lower blepharoplasty, endoscopic brow lifts, fat grafting to tear troughs and cheeks, TCA peels, facelifts, neck lifts, facial fat grafting, buccal fat removal, and ptosis repair. For breast augmentation, he uses techniques like split muscle plane with GalaFLEX Lite mesh and Motiva Ergonomix implants. The practice strives to provide the best patient care and experience, and patient images are shared with consent. A new clinic and surgery center is under construction, anticipated to open in 2027.

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Specialties

  • Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Ilya Leyngold

Sourced directly from Dr. Ilya Leyngold's social posts and replies.

What is the recovery timeline for breast augmentation?
At three months post-op, breast augmentation results will continue to settle as the patient heals.
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What are the expected results of ptosis repair?
After ptosis repair, patients can expect their eyelids to be more open and even.
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Is the practice moving to a new facility?
The practice's new clinic and surgery center is currently under construction, with an anticipated opening in 2027.
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What results can be expected from a combination of upper/lower blepharoplasty, endoscopic brow lift, fat grafting, and TCA peel?
This combination can lead to less upper eyelid hooding, reduced under-eye bags, and a more open look around the eyes, typically visible by 5 months post-op.
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What are the typical recovery and results timelines for extensive facial procedures?
For procedures like endoscopic brow lift, blepharoplasty, facelift, neck lift, facial fat grafting, and buccal fat removal, significant improvement throughout the face, neck, jawline, and eyelids can be visible as early as 4 months post-op.
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How does the practice handle patient privacy and image sharing?
Patient images are only shared with explicit consent.
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Who performs microneedling treatments at the practice?
Microneedling treatments are performed by Josh Fisher, PA-C.
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What type of breast implants does Dr. Leyngold use?
Dr. Leyngold uses Motiva Ergonomix implants for breast augmentation.
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How does Dr. Leyngold address breast asymmetry during augmentation?
Dr. Leyngold customizes implant sizing to address existing asymmetry.
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From Dr. Ilya Leyngold's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Ilya Leyngold Review Summary

4.2
Dr. Leyngold has a 3.0 rating based on 2 reviews. However, other platforms show significantly higher ratings, with a 5/5 on US News and a 4.6/5 on Healthgrades, suggesting a positive overall patient experience.

Ratings from Other Platforms

health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 76 reviews

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healthgrades.com

4.6 out of 5

Based on 28 reviews

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Dr. Ilya Leyngold, MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology in Durham, North Carolina

Main Office

3475 Erwin Rd., Duke Center for Living Campus, Durham, North Carolina

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2025)

$4,082

Payments

26

Compared to peers

Moderate

Dr. Ilya Leyngold received $4,082 across 26 payments in 2025. That is higher than about 71% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as consulting fee, and the largest single payer was AXOGEN.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

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Location & Contact Information

Main Office

3475 Erwin Rd., Duke Center for Living Campus

Durham, North Carolina

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Ilya Leyngold practice?

Doctor's Office

Main Office (Primary)

3475 Erwin Rd., Duke Center for Living Campus, Durham, North Carolina

(2 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

Hospital affiliations unknown

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Education & Experience

Education

Johns Hopkins Trained

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified In Ophthalmology
Plastic Surgery And Oculoplastic Surgery Board Certified

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Ilya Leyngold online?
The provided information doesn't confirm whether online appointments are available. It's best to contact Dr. Leyngold's office directly to inquire about booking options.
Does Dr. Ilya Leyngold offer telehealth?
The provided information doesn't specify whether Dr. Leyngold offers telehealth services. Contacting his office directly is recommended for clarification.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Ilya Leyngold?
Patient reviews range from positive recommendations for oculoplastic surgery to less favorable experiences that didn't meet expectations.
What areas of care does Dr. Ilya Leyngold cater to?
Dr. Leyngold specializes in oculoplastic surgery, focusing on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures of the eyelids, orbit, and face. He also treats conditions such as orbital tumors, eyelid and facial skin cancer, and thyroid eye disease. Addresses patient concerns regarding upper eyelid hooding and under-eye bags. Treats patients presenting with drooping of the upper eyelids.