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Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

New York, New York
● Taking New Patients
NPI: 1356487383· License: 130651 (NY) verify

36+ years of experience · self-reported

Industry payments (2024): $721 across 3 payments (what this means)
4.93(47 ratings)

In Dr. Kenneth Rothaus's own words

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

Approach

  • This one's kind of like a non-negotiable for me. We start it on all of our brides, mother of the brides, mother of the grooms
  • The practice aims to provide a well-rounded patient experience through its diverse treatment offerings, including surgery, lasers, and devices.

Specialization

  • And we've done everything from just the lower face and neck to full facelifts

Technique

  • Another new treatment that we've added to the practice, it's upgraded our fat transfer system
  • Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, MD, utilizes a variety of hyaluronic acid filler products, ranging from those that provide natural hydration to those that offer more volume and structure.

Technology

  • Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, MD's practice uses the Viality system, which features proprietary irrigation to stabilize cell membranes and increase fat survival.
  • We recently added a new skin tightening device to the practice, which I'm very excited about

Training & credentials

  • Trained at Harvard, Cornell, and Columbia

Consultation

  • The best thing to do would come in plenty of time ahead of the wedding, six months beforehand to come up with a plan, be our best recommendation so that we can give you the best options, the skin that you want for your wedding day

Recovery guidance

  • Local anesthesia offers tremendous benefits from a safety and downtime perspective.

Safety

  • We are performing more and more surgery under local anesthesia

Results

  • We can treat full face and neck with no downtime and long lasting results

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About

Dr. Kenneth Rothaus is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon practicing in New York, New York, and Westchester. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for the face, breast, and body, and also offers medical spa services at HausMD. Dr. Rothaus increasingly performs surgeries, including facelifts, body lifts, neck lifts, and liposuction, under local anesthesia without sedation, highlighting its benefits for safety and downtime. His philosophy centers on achieving gradual, natural, and undetectable results, tailoring every treatment plan to individual patient needs and goals. He believes patients should feel like their most radiant selves. Dr. Rothaus strongly recommends collagen stimulation as a core part of any treatment plan, utilizing biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra and Hyperdilute Radiesse, and technologies such as Junera and the Helix laser. Junera, a minimally invasive treatment performed under local anesthesia, is particularly valued for addressing skin laxity for those not yet ready for surgery. The practice aims to provide a well-rounded patient experience in a warm, welcoming environment, built on Dr. Rothaus's strong technical skills and bedside manner.

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Specialties

  • Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Procedures & Services

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Kenneth Rothaus

Sourced directly from Dr. Kenneth Rothaus's social posts and replies.

What does a neck lift involve and what results can I expect?
Neck lift surgery addresses multiple tissue layers, including tightening the platysma muscle and removing unwanted fat, to create a more youthful appearance. Patients can expect visible refinement in skin laxity, neck bands, and jawline definition, often with minimal bruising, swelling, and very little downtime. One-week post-op results can already reflect what's possible.
What is Dr. Rothaus's approach to bridal skincare planning?
Dr. Rothaus recommends starting bridal skincare planning ideally nine months before the wedding. The process begins with medical-grade skincare as the foundation, followed by layering in lasers and collagen-stimulating devices, which require ample time for results. Neuromodulators like Botox are started early to determine optimal dosing, and fillers are addressed thoughtfully in advance. As the wedding approaches, the focus shifts to lighter treatments for refinement. Every plan is customized, aiming for gradual, natural results, and this approach also applies to mothers of the bride. Even 4 weeks out, treatments like CoolPeel, neurotoxins (which settle in 2 weeks), lip flips, fillers, or light laser facials can provide a refreshed, radiant glow.
What are biostimulatory fillers and what results do they offer?
Biostimulatory fillers like Sculptra and Hyperdilute Radiesse work by triggering your body’s own collagen production over time, rather than directly adding volume. This leads to gradual, incredibly natural, and undetectable results that address laxity, skin quality, and overall facial structure. They are considered a great foundation for a long-term aesthetic plan and a real investment in skin quality, not a quick fix.
How does fat transfer to the breast work, and what are its benefits and challenges?
Fat transfer to the breast offers a natural alternative to implants, using the patient's own fat (harvested, refined, and transferred) to add volume without foreign material or implant-related concerns. Results are typically softer, subtler, and entirely natural. Historically, a challenge has been the viability of transferred fat. However, the practice uses Viality, an advanced system that optimizes fat cell survival, leading to higher, more consistent viability, more predictable outcomes, better volume retention, and a clearer picture of results from the beginning.
What is Junera and who is it for?
Junera is a minimally invasive treatment performed under local anesthesia in a single session. It delivers controlled dual-wavelength laser energy (980nm and 1470nm) beneath the skin to stimulate meaningful tightening of the face and neck, tissue remodeling, collagen stimulation, contour refinement, and targeted fat reduction. It's an ideal solution for patients with more skin laxity than non-invasive treatments can address, but who are not yet ready for a surgical facelift. Junera is versatile, treating areas like crow’s feet, lower lids, hands, arms, and abdomen, with results that continue to improve over time.
What are the benefits of Helix laser treatment?
The Helix laser stimulates the body’s natural collagen production, leading to a firmer, smoother appearance, reduced sun damage, and improved tone and texture. Results build gradually and look completely natural, with visible improvements over time, all after a single treatment.
What is the difference between a lip flip and lip filler, and can they be combined?
A lip flip involves injecting a few units of neurotoxin along the upper lip to relax the muscle, causing the lip to roll out slightly for a subtle appearance of more lip without adding volume. It's quick and lasts about 6-8 weeks. Lip filler, conversely, physically adds volume to define the border and shape the lip itself, with results lasting 8-12 months depending on the product and metabolism. These treatments can be combined for a perfectly balanced result, where the lip flip softens the top lip and the filler adds structure and support underneath.
What is Sofwave treatment and what are its benefits?
Sofwave is a non-invasive skin lifting treatment that has become a staple in the practice. It can treat the full face and neck with no downtime, promoting collagen production for a more lifted appearance and improved skin quality, providing long-lasting results.

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Technologies & brands Dr. Kenneth Rothaus mentions

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Patient Experience

Dr. Kenneth Rothaus Review Summary

4.58
Dr. Rothaus has excellent ratings overall, averaging 4.58 out of 5 stars. He scores particularly high on Healthgrades (4.8/5), US News (5/5), and Google Reviews (5/5), while maintaining solid ratings on RealSelf (4.2/5) and from his patients directly (4.2/5).

Ratings from Other Platforms

healthgrades.com

4.8 out of 5

Based on 43 reviews

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realself.com

4.2 out of 5

Based on 5 reviews

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health.usnews.com

5 out of 5

Based on 120 reviews

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Google Reviews

5 out of 5

Based on 19 reviews

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Dr. Kenneth Rothaus, MD - Board Certified Plastic Surgeon in New York, New York

HausMD Medspa - New York

325 E 72nd St, New York, New York

(212) 737-0770

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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 (2024)

$721

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Modest

Dr. Kenneth Rothaus received $721 across 3 payments in 2024. That is higher than about 56% of the physicians here who received any industry payment. Most of it was categorised as debt forgiveness, and the largest single payer was Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems Inc..

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

HausMD Medspa - New York

325 E 72nd St

New York, New York 10021

Office Information

Phone: (212) 737-0770

Where does Dr. Kenneth Rothaus practice?

Doctor's Office

HausMD Medspa - New York (Primary)

325 E 72nd St, New York, New York 10021

(5 reviews)

Hospital Affiliations

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Education & Experience

Education

Harvard
Cornell
Columbia

Certifications & Licenses

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Frequently Asked Questions

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What do patients have to say about Dr. Kenneth Rothaus?
While most patient reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising Dr. Rothaus's skill, professionalism, and the amazing results he delivers with minimal downtime, one review stands out as extremely negative, describing the experience as a "nightmare." Potential patients should research thoroughly and consider all reviews before making a decision.
What areas of care does Dr. Kenneth Rothaus cater to?
Dr. Rothaus specializes in both cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, covering procedures for the face, breast, and body. He also offers medical spa services at his own practice, HausMD. Dr. Rothaus increasingly performs surgeries like facelifts, body lifts, and neck lifts under local anesthesia without sedation, highlighting its safety and downtime benefits. He strongly recommends collagen stimulation as a core part of any treatment plan and believes technologies like Junera will be crucial for both standalone facial rejuvenation and surgical procedures. The practice emphasizes achieving gradual, natural, and undetectable results, tailoring every treatment plan to individual patient needs and goals.