Dr. Bianca Molina’s Delicate Touch in Expert Care

“Plastic surgery is such a unique field, and I appreciate that I can deliver medical services to someone and have control of it and put my own brand on the whole experience – it has been awesome to participate in that way,” she said.

“I’m able to always make sure my brand consistently communicates the values I have and share them with like-minded patients. People pick a surgeon based on a brand and I think we’re strong on female empowerment, which includes looking and feeling your best. I fully support the idea of getting plastic surgery done for the purpose of looking and feeling your best. When a patient and I share these values, it can lead to a meaningful relationship.”

The 38-year-old wife and mother of a 3-year-old and a 1-year-old explained how females comprise only 20 to 25 percent of board-certified plastic surgeons, a statistic she is hoping to change by being a female in the field that young women can look up to. She is also proud of how she has continued to expand. “I want to grow in a meaningful way and that entails our network of word of mouth between my amazing family and friends and patients, so we’ve really had that organic type of growth in the initial phases.” After all, her patients are at the center of everything she does. “It’s about creating and fostering long-term relationships. Being able to make a life-changing impact is what brings me a lot of happiness in my career and is the most fulfilling thing I do. We’re a very boutique practice delivering an individualized experience. I prefer to be small and controlled rather than high volume. It’s easier to give a quality-driven, personalized, and intimate experience.”

She also knows that there is one thing that is just as important as her skill set – her listening skills. “I have to understand where a patient is coming from so that I can deliver the best results to them.” During the consultation process, she takes the time to get to know her patient’s needs and is always available to discuss a procedure throughout the journey and even after their surgery to achieve the best bust – or any other type – of results.

This proud surgeon, mom, and New Yorker knew she wanted to be a surgeon even before entering medical school in order to “make changes on the table and deliver a tangible result, and plastic surgery solidified it for me.” While exploring different medical fields during rotations, she also realized that the plastic surgeons around her were exactly the type of people she wanted to emulate: smart, with a high level of integrity, offering the best surgical results, and fostering amazing relationships with patients. “I was so fortunate to be around people who were amazing mentors, and it was something I wanted to be a part of.”

Her journey to becoming a top plastic surgeon started two decades ago when she first came to Manhattan in 2004 to attend NYU. After graduating early and working briefly in healthcare public relations firm, she went on to attend New York Medical College in Westchester County. This was followed by five years of a general surgery residence at Beth Israel in Gramercy. which led to three years of plastic surgery training at Ohio State. After, she came back to the city in 2021 becoming board- certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and opening her own practice.

While many plastic surgeons credit their artistic skills with achieving their ideal surgical results, the athletic Dr. Molina instead makes a comparison between her talents in the field of plastics and her ability on the field. “Surgical prowess and talent is a physical skill that’s practiced. I have to deliver with my hands, and just like when I’m in training with my body, it’s like training for a sport. I was an Olympic development player for the state of CT and a collegiate soccer player, so becoming a surgeon was an extension of that identity.

She also notes how people are much more comfortable with the notion of rejuvenating their face and body with some nips and tucks than ever before. Though she has both men and women patients, Dr. Molina has noticed how women have more focused areas. She is especially able to relate to those mothers who are looking for a bit of a “mommy makeover.” “I’m in my late 30s, so it’s nice to kind of have a relationship and understanding with a new mom juggling a career and a family,” she said.

We might live in a world of constantly evolving technologies but Dr. Molina prefers to make sure that any new procedures are safe before recommending them to her patients. “I value the long game for the patient,” she said. She also doesn’t recommend doing too many procedures at once.

When it comes to choosing the right surgeon for you, according to Dr. Molina, it turns out that enhancing your outside appearance starts with your gut. “If you walk into a plastic surgeon’s office and something about the interaction doesn’t sit right with you, don’t brush it off,” she said. She also believes that having a fully trained board- certified surgeon is super important. “Again, their brand is very important, so make sure that it lines up.”

She might be at the top of her surgery game, but even she still has a ‘pinch me’ moment every time she sees her nameplate on her Fifth Avenue practice. “It’s been such a dream and full circle moment. It’s very moving.”

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