
Alain Polynice MD FACS
Aesthetic/Cosmetic Plastic Surgery
Assistant Clinical Professor, Plastic Surgery, New York Medical College
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1250 Coast Village RdSte LSanta Barbara, CA 93108
Phone+1 805-962-1957
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Summary
- I am a board certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast and body contouring. I completed my plastic surgery training at the World Renowned Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN and then went on to do a traveling fellowship around the world. This international training combined with meticulous attention to detail allow me to provide outstanding care to my patients.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Residency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 1998 - 2000
Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/NorthwellResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 1997
Harlem Hospital CenterResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1995
Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y MaestraClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
- VI State Medical License 2016 - Present
CA State Medical License 2021 - 2027
NY State Medical License 1996 - 2027
MN State Medical License 1998 - 2001
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Hudson Valley Magazine Castle Connolly, 2013
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 52 citationsA multicenter randomized controlled trial comparing absorbable barbed sutures versus conventional absorbable sutures for dermal closure in open surgical procedures.J. Peter Rubin, Joseph P. Hunstad, Alain Polynice, Jeffrey A. Gusenoff, Thomas Schoeller
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2014-02-01 - 21 citationsOutpatient Lipoabdominoplasty: Review of the Literature and Practical Considerations for Safe PracticeAndre Y. Levesque, Mark A. Daniels, Alain Polynice
Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 2013-09-01 - 8 citationsPreferences of healthy inner city women and the surgical treatment of early stage breast cancer.Victor Fontana, Tania Castro, Alain Polynice
The American Surgeon. 2007-03-01
Press Mentions
Dr. Alain Polynice of the Williams Center Plastic Surgery Specialists Hosts a Weekend Liposuction Seminar in Albany, NYMarch 7th, 2018
Dr. Miami Meets with Dr. Alain Polynice of the Williams Center Plastic Surgery Specialists in Albany, NYMarch 5th, 2018
This Summer, Interest Heats up for Liposuction: Albany, NY, Plastic Surgeon Dr. Alain Polynice Breaks down the Body-Sculpting ProcedureJuly 25th, 2017
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Other Languages
- French, Spanish, Creole
Industry Relationships
- Consultant, Allergan2015 - 2019
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