Paul Vanek, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a plastic surgeon with advanced training and expertise in body, facial and breast surgery. He is a Board Certified general and plastic/reconstructive surgeon.

Dr. Vanek specializes in breast augmentation (silicone and saline gel breast implants), abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), body contouring using VASER® LipoSelection, neck lift, face lift, rhinoplasty, upper and lower arm lift, upper and lower eyelid lift, endoscopic brow lift, and many non-surgical treatments such as sclerotherapy, Radiesse™, Restylane®, Juvéderm™ and BOTOX® Cosmetic.

Dr. Vanek starts by listening to you, so he can understand your appearance goals. Then he creates a unique personal care plan and explains your probable outcome. It is important to him that you have realistic expectations about the procedures you are contemplating.

Board Certifications:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Board of Plastic Surgery
• American Board of Surgery

Affiliations and Honors:

• Fellow American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• Ohio State Medical Society
• Lake County Medical Society
• Lake Hospital Foundation
• America’s Top Physicians 2004-2005
• Life Member National Registry of Who’s Who 2000 Edition

Residency and Fellowships:

• University of Michigan Division of Plastic Surgery - Fellow
• University of Rochester School of Medicine Dept. of Surgery - Chief Surgery Resident and General Surgery

Education:

• University of Rochester School of Medicine - M.D. with Distinction in Research
• Haverford College - BA in Molecular Biology Magill-Rhodes Scholar

Specialties:

• Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
• Cosmetic Surgery

Languages & Special Qualifications:

• German
• Sign Language
• Eagle Scout