Dr. Manish Shah – South Denver Plastic Surgeon

Meet Dr. Shah

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.

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Specialties and Skills

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.

Achievements-at-a-Glance

Employment

  • Shah Aesthetic Surgery, Owner, South Denver
    • July 2005 to Present
  • Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Partner, South Denver
    • February 2008 to September 2015
  • Lifestyle Lift Center, Surgical Consultant, Denver, CO
    • February 2007 to March 2015
  • Triumph Healthcare Hospital – Wound Care Program, Director, Aurora, CO
    • January 2007 to February 2008
  • Denver Health Medical Center (Chief of Plastic Surgery) - Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver, CO
    • September 2005 to June 2009
    • October 2017 to current - Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery - teaching cosmetic surgery to the plastic surgery Chief Residents

Board Certification

  • American Board of Plastic Surgery, Certified 2006, Recertified 2017

Other Certifications

  • Microsurgical Techniques Course – IRPS, Ling Zhang, M.D., September 1995
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Past

Education

  • Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital/Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU School of Medicine, New York, NY
    • Aesthetic Surgery Fellow, July 2004-June 2005
    • Chair: Sherrell J. Aston, M.D.
  • University of Tennessee, College of Medicine, Department of Plastic Surgery, Chattanooga, TN
    • Chief Resident, July 2003-June 2004
    • Resident, July 2002-June 2003
    • Chair: Larry A. Sargent, M.D.
  • Medical College of Georgia, Department of Surgery, Augusta, GA
    • Chief Resident, July 2001-June 2002
    • Surgical Resident (C), July 2000-June 2001
    • Chair: Thomas Gadacz, M.D.
  • Emory University Hospital, Department of Surgery, Atlanta, GA
    • Surgical Resident (P), July 1998-June 2000
    • Surgical Intern (P), July 1997-June 1998
    • Chair: William Wood, M.D.
  • University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA
    • M.D. conferred, May 1997
  • University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
    • B.S.E. Bioengineering, Cum Laude, May 1992
    • Honors: Dean’s List, Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society

Society Affiliations

  • The Rhinoplasty Society, Active Member
  • American College of Surgeons (FACS), Fellow
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Active Member
  • American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Active Member
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Active Member
  • European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, Active Member
  • Colorado Society of Plastic Surgeons, Member
  • Colorado Medical Society, Member
  • Denver Medical Society, Member

Committees/Forums

  • Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Reviewer
  • The Rhinoplasty Society, Corporate Support/Grant/Industry Panel Committee
    • Chair 2016-2017

  • 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

  • Representative for the State of Colorado, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Government Affairs Council Federal Advocacy Event

    • Washington, D.C. - 2006 to 2007

  • Gerson Lehrman Group Healthcare Council, Member

    • Consultant to industry on issues in plastic surgery

  • Johnson and Johnson PDS Flexible Plate Innovation Summit, Mentor

    • New York, NY – June 2010

  • Skinmedica Young Physicians Summit

    • Carlsbad, CA – September 2010

Honors & Awards

  • Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2009-2011
  • Voted One of the Ten Most Dependable Plastic Surgeons of the Western United States by Goldline Research, Forbes Magazine, October 27, 2008
  • Plastic Surgery In-service Exam – 90th Percentile
  • Dean’s List, 2001, University of Pennsylvania
  • Tau Beta Pi National Engineering Honor Society, University of Pennsylvania

Publications

  • Gurunluoglu R, Shah MH, Kim F. Microsurgical Penile Replantation after Self-inflicted Amputation in a Schizophrenic Patient: 5-year Followup. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2015 Mar; 3(3): e319
  • Buford GA, Lucas AR, Fardo D, Shah MH. Rhinoplasty, Supratip deformity. Emedicine.medscape.com. Aug 2010.
  • Shah MH ASPS Federal Advocacy Fly-in Program – A Rookie’s Perspective. Plastic Surgery News. 40, September 2006.
  • Shah MH, Kasabian AK, Karp NS, Kolker AR, Dublin BA, Zhang L, Sakuma J. Axonal. Regeneration through an Autologous Nerve Bypass: An Experimental Study in the Rat. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 38(4): 408-414, April 1997.
  • Dublin BA, Karp NS; Kasabian AK, Kolker AR, Shah MH. Selective Use of Preoperative Arteriography in Free Flap Reconstruction. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 38(4): 404-407, April 1997.

Special Achievements

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.

Education and Training

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. 

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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!

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My Nose Journey ❤️ I had a accident when I was young that resulted in many surgeries over the years. The rhinoplasty I had gotten started leaning to the right and overtime created breathing problem. I found Dr. Shah on a search for a nose correction specialist and hose him because the overwhelming good reviews and his experience! Immediately I noticed my breathing issues were fixed. I was so relieved because this complicated my sleeping, I could not exercise, I always had a headache. Being able to breathe through my nose again is something I will never take for granted and I am so grateful to Dr. Shah for fixing my collapsed septum. Aesthetically, I cried tears of joy when I was healing. Before, my nose was crooked and almost detached I could feel the tip cartilage pop in and out of place! I had no expectations that I would have such a straight nose and kinda expected a small improvement. Dr. Shah not only got my nose and septum so straight but he also fixed my nose to look more natural and smaller to fit my face. This is the most beautiful I have ever felt. This is how I alway felt on the inside and have struggled for so long after the accident with just wanting to feel normal and not have people comment on my scars or nose. I cannot thank Dr. Shah enough for what he has done for me. I feel so comfortable and effortless in the way I look and can finally put all my pain and suffering from my accident to rest. Thank you Dr. Shah!!! His team is always amazing in helping in any way and making sure you feel comfortable and cared for.

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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.

F. RealSelf

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.

J.B. Yelp

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.

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