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Alan Matarasso

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Alan Matarasso · Science & Medicine

What

Pioneered the classification and treatment of abdominoplasty and facial contouring, and served as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

When

1953, New York City, USA

Where

New York City, USA

Biography

Alan Matarasso is recognized among Jewish contributors to Science & Medicine — Pioneered the classification and treatment of abdominoplasty and facial contouring, and served as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

How & why

Alan Matarasso is an American Jewish plastic surgeon based in New York City who trained under the Jewish microsurgeon Berish Strauch. He pioneered the classification and treatment of abdominoplasty and facial contouring, and is one of the field's most prolific authors. He served as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, one of the discipline's highest professional honors.

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Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)

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Pioneered the classification and treatment of abdominoplasty and facial contouring, and served as president of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

1953

Source: Rambam Maimonides Med J (2026)