Dr. Manish Shah is a board-certified South Denver plastic surgeon who specializes in head and neck surgeries including face and neck lifting, rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery, lip lifting, facial implants, and more. At his practice, Dr. Shah is committed to the informed patient. By educating patients, he provides them with all the pertinent information to make an informed decision for the best possible outcome. Dr. Shah’s top priority is safe and effective surgery so unlike other doctors, he isn’t afraid to be completely honest with patients. As one of the best plastic surgeons in Colorado, Dr. Shah is focused on natural surgery so he doesn’t perform extreme surgeries.
Approximately 90% of Dr. Shah’s practice consists of elective facial plastic surgery, rhinoplasty surgery, and gynecomastia surgery. Since 2005, Dr. Shah has performed more than 13,000 surgical procedures, including more than 3000 facelifts. He averages around 75 eyelid surgeries and 150 rhinoplasties per year. As the only fully active Rhinoplasty Society member in Colorado, Dr. Shah is one of 150 members worldwide. Known for his Revision Rhinoplasty skills, about 30 - 40% of Dr. Shah’s rhinoplasty patients have come to him after previously botched surgeries. Besides rhinoplasty, Dr. Shah’s other specialties include high SMAS and deep place facelift surgery, eyelid surgery, and facial implant surgery. However, Dr. Shah is extensively trained in all areas of plastic surgery.
Employment
Board Certification
Other Certifications
Education
Society Affiliations
Committees/Forums
The Rhinoplasty Society, Website Committee
2016-2018
The Rhinoplasty Society, Scientific Program Committee
2013-14
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Information Technology Task Force
Chair 2010-2011
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Information Technology Task Force
Chair 2010-2011
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Product Development and Market Research Committee
2010-2011
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Electronic Communications Committee (ECC)
2009-2013
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, ECC, Blog subcommittee
2009-2013
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, ECC, Social Media subcommittee
2009-2013
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Candidate Committee
2008-2011
American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Resident & Fellows Committee
2005-2011
Washington, D.C. - 2006 to 2007
Consultant to industry on issues in plastic surgery
New York, NY – June 2010
Carlsbad, CA – September 2010
Honors & Awards
Publications
Dr. Shah’s skill and dedication as a cosmetic surgeon have been noted and honored throughout his esteemed career. He is the former Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Rocky Mountain region’s only academic level 1 trauma center. In addition, he was the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Shah has been listed on the preeminent Marquis Who’s Who in America since 2009. He was also voted one of Forbes Magazine’s “Top Ten Most Dependable Plastic Surgeons of the Western United States” in 2008.
Dr. Shah began his extensive education and training at the University of Pennsylvania where he graduated with honors with a degree in biomedical engineering. He earned his M.D. at the University of Virginia. During this time, at the New York University School of Medicine/Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Dr. Shah completed a one-year fellowship in microsurgery research. In addition, he completed a demanding training program at the prestigious Emory University and the Medical College of Georgia in General and Trauma Surgery.
Dr. Shah completed his formal education and training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine – Chattanooga Unit. After this, Dr. Shah was selected for further instruction at the highly-selective Aesthetic Surgery Fellowship at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital. While there, he trained with some of the most respected cosmetic surgeons in the field in face, breast and body surgery. This fellowship has the distinction of being considered one of the best and most advanced in the world.
My Muscle Wall Gave Way Giving my Abdomen an Unsightly Large Buldge - Denver, CO - I met Dr Shah in 2007 when he did a face lift for me. I was really happy with the results. When I found out no amount of diet and exercise would remedy the problem with my abdomen I contacted him. and even through I no longer live in Colorado, I knew he was the doctor I wanted to perform my surgery.I am a little over four weeks after surgery and I am thrilled with the results. I am 66 years old and healing well and now I have the tummy I have dreamed of having.Thank you Dr Shah I appreciate your skill and care!
Dr. Shah is Brilliant and I Love my Results - I couldn't be happier with my experience with Dr. Shah! I had a large hump in my hose that had bothered me for over 30 years. I thought about it every single day, every time I caught my reflection, every time someone took a picture. I hated having my profile visible and constantly had my hair in my face to try to hide it. I was really nervous to have my nose done because I didn't want it to look overdone, too small, or like it didn't fit my face. Dr. Shah did an incredible job of listening to exactly what I wanted, and making my nose fit my face so well that my closest friends were blown away by how natural it looks. I feel so confident and happy!I got the Ultrasonic Piezo Rhinoplasty, which is a gentler, more refined method. I had minimal swelling and in just seven days from my surgery I was out and about excited to put my new face into the world. Dr. Shah and his staff are wonderful - professional, warm, knowledgable, responsive. Literally my only regret about this procedure was not doing it sooner. I'm so grateful to Dr. Shah for helping me feel like the best version of myself.
Dr. Shah is not only an incredibly talented surgeon, but he is also an incredibly kind and caring person. I went to him for a lip lift consultation and immediately felt at ease upon meeting him. He took time to thoroughly answer my questions, and I could tell he had a very comprehensive knowledge of the facial anatomy. The surgery was done under local anesthesia and him and Tatiana made me feel so comfortable even though I was awake the entire time. I don’t have a visible scar and even though the surgery was very minor, it has made the biggest difference in my confidence. Suffice to say, I am very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Dr. Shah and his team.
Dr. Shah is not only an incredibly talented surgeon, but he is also an incredibly kind and caring person. I went to him for a lip lift consultation and immediately felt at ease upon meeting him. He took time to thoroughly answer my questions, and I could tell he had a very comprehensive knowledge of the facial anatomy. The surgery was done under local anesthesia and him and Tatiana made me feel so comfortable even though I was awake the entire time. I don’t have a visible scar and even though the surgery was very minor, it has made the biggest difference in my confidence. Suffice to say, I am very happy with the outcome and highly recommend Dr. Shah and his team.
Masterful job - I am more than pleased with my results - I went to Dr. Shah this past Christmas for rhinoplasty/septoplasty and neck lipo. WOW! What a difference these procedures have made for my self confidence. Dr. Shah and his team did a masterful job, and I am more than pleased with my results. I travelled to Denver specifically to see Dr. Shah because the results shown on his website and RealSelf were consistent and natural-looking. I am of Middle Eastern descent and have broken my nose at least 4 times since I turned 11; I was looking for someone to simply return my nose to what it likely would have looked like without my accidents. Dr. Shah delivered! And with shockingly minimal bruising (just follow his instructions re: icing!). Recovery was easy; splint removal was painless. I only wish I had seen him sooner, and that I have a chance to go back for any future needs. Thank you Dr. Shah and team!
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