The 20 Richest Plastic Surgeons in the World

Plastic surgery can be a lucrative field, particularly if you are well-known and have the right clientele. Location and reputation can be everything in this line of work.

While some plastic surgeons make money hand over fist, not all of them invest wisely, and some are still paying off high educational bills, or have a high overhead for their practices. It is generally the older generation who have had the time to square all of the educational and startup expenses that show the highest net worth.

Here is a list of the twenty richest plastic surgeons in the world.

20. Dr. Aisha McKnight-Baron Net Worth - $550,000

Dr. Aisha McKnight-Baron is an American plastic surgeon practicing in Atlanta. She is also a cast member of the reality show "Atlanta Plastic." Her appearance on the show skyrocketed her fame and popularity as a plastic surgeon.

She is now considered to be a celebrity herself. She is one of three successful plastic surgeons of African-American descent from the areas of Atlanta, Georgia.

Her specialty within the discipline is in the area of helping mothers get their figures back to where they were before having the child. She uses an assortment of cosmetic surgeries and procedures including breast implants, liposuction and others. She easily relates to both her patients and viewers of the show.

19. Dr. Wright Jones Net Worth - $700,000

Dr Wright Jones is an American plastic surgeon who specializes in rhinoplasty, gluteal augmentation and breast reconstruction. He became a member of the cast of "Atlanta Plastic" in 2016. This gave his already successful career an amazing boost.

He's a native of Georgia and has been in active practice for just five years. He attended Meharry Medical College and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nevada, located in Las Vegas.

He continued on with a residency at Emory University School of Medicine, to refine his skills in cosmetic and plastic surgery. It was there that he was privileged to work under the tutelage of some of the nation's most elite plastic surgeons.

One of his life goals is to encourage people who come from disadvantaged positions in life to pursue their dreams and achieve success.

18. Dr. Marcus Crawford Net Worth - $900,000

Marcus Crawford is a plastic surgeon that stars in the reality television series "Atlanta Plastic." He has own his own private practice in Marietta Georgia, and it was from this business that he has gained his wealth and good reputation for delivering amazing results with the high quality work that he performs during the plastic surgical procedures for his patients.  With regard to his earnings from the show, they pale in comparison to his practice.

17. Dr. Michael Salzhauer Net Worth - $1.8 million

Michael Salzhauer is also known as "Dr. Miami." He is a plastic and cosmetic surgeon as well as currently being the Bal Harbour Plastic Surgery chief surgeon. The institution is located in Miami Florida.

Michael specializes in a variety of procedures including Brazilian Butt lifts, Mommy makeovers and tummy tucks. He even wrote a book for kids that explains the plastic surgery process as it relates to mommies who have procedures done.

He attended Brooklyn College, then furthered his education at Washington University School of Medicine, located in St. Louis, Missouri, where he obtained his degree in medicine. He is known as one of the greatest plastic surgeons in the Miami area.

His reputation for cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries have gained a lot of attention from the media. He has appeared on BC, CNN, Fox News and other news related programs as a featured guest. Dr. Miami keeps his costs to patients moderate if not even affordable and this has further helped to earn him an excellent reputation.

16. Dr. Raj Kanodia Net Worth - $2 million

Raj Kanodia is a plastic surgeon who was born in Calcutta, India. He graduated with his degree from the University of Calcutta Medial College in 1971. He arrived in the United States and continued his medical studies at the University of Illinois.

He currently lives in an old mansion that he purchased years ago and restored to its former glory. Dr. Kanodia is well known for being a surgeon that demands perfection of himself. He shared his philosophy that states, "I don't have the luxury to fail, because I must deliver perfect results 100 percent of the time."

15. Dr. Marc Mani Net Worth - $2.3 million

Dr. Marc Mani has been listed by Forbes as a leader in plastic surgery in the United States of America. He specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery. It is his goal to provide patients with the least amount of pain, the fastest possible recoveries and the best possible care.

He is an innovator in his field with cutting edge techniques in rhinoplasty, breast surgery and face lift procedures. He treats people from all over the world and is a member of a variety of social organizations including The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Medical Association, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, The Los Angeles Society of Plastic Surgeons and he is a strong supporter of Children's Burns Foundation in Los Angeles.

14. Dr. Randal D. Haworth Net Worth - $2.6 million

Dr. Randal D. Haworth is an American plastic surgeon who became a sensation on reality television. He was a member of the 2004 cast of the series "The Swan," as himself. He has also appeared in other popular shows gaining even more notoriety for his amazing skills.

These include the TV movie,"20 Best and Worst Celebrity Plastic Surgery Stories" in 2009 as himself being a commentator; "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" in 2004; "101 Biggest Celebrity Oops," in 2004, which was a TV special documentary; on "Anderson Cooper 360 and on Entertainment Tonight in 1998.

13. Dr. David Matlock Net Worth - $2.7 million

Dr. David Matlock is a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California. He, like many other wealthy physicians on our list is also involved in television. He's appeared on the E! network's "Dr. 90210." Matlock earned his medial degree from the St. Louis University School of Medicine and went on to earn his MBA from the University of California at Irvine.

He has a successful practice which is still in operation in West Hollywood, known as the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of America. He is the medical director in charge of the facility. He was also featured on the television show "Plastic Wives." Dr. Matlock has gone though multiple legal battles because of lawsuits filed against him by employees as well as by patients.

12. Dr. Jason Diamond Net worth - $4 million

Jason Diamond is a plastic surgeon who is also a television personality. He appeared on E! network's show "Dr. 90210," where he became well known as a celebrity doctor. He's a native of New Jersey and obtained board certifications in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery.

He is one of the leading facial plastic surgeons in the field. Although he has become a popular television personality, he still practices at his office called The Diamond Face Institute.

He performs a variety of plastic surgery procedures including face lift, rhinoplasty, cheek lift, eyelid surgery, lip augmentations, facial implants, hair transplants, neck lifts, as well as body and breast enhancements.

11. Dr. Michael Obeng Net Worth - $8 Million

Dr. Michael Obeng is a Ghanaian American doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He also stars in the E! reality tv series "Second Wives Club" along with his wife Veronika Obeng. He pursued his medical studies at Harvard University.

He went on to specialize in cosmetic procedures on the neck, face and breasts. He earned the distinction of being named among "America's Top Plastic Surgeons" in 2011. Obeng was born to a poor family in Ghana, and immigrated to the US.

He established the RESTORE nonprofit organization and spends time traveling throughout third world countries to help the underprivileged people whenever he can. He is the father of eight children, five from two previous marriages and three with his current wife Veronika.

10. Dr. Cat Begovic Net Worth - $9 Million

Dr. Cat Begovic is a certified cosmetic surgeon based in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, California. She is a vaginal cosmetic surgery pioneer with numerous famous clients who have done this operation.

Dr. Cat specializes in tummy tucks, labiaplasties, mommy makeovers, liposuction, BBL,  breast augmentation, revision cosmetic surgery, rhinoplasty, facelifts, and other advanced plastic surgery operations.

Dr. Cat Begovic’s net worth has not been made public on the internet. As a result,  we calculated her net worth by adding all of her payments and income. Given that she charges a standard consultation fee of $500 for cosmetic surgeries.  Dr. Cat makes the most of her money as a surgeon.

Dr. Cat is also the star of the E! television series Dr. 90210 and the inventor of the premium skincare line MD GLAM.

9. Dr. Maria Siemionow Net Worth - $14 million

Dr. Siemionow is a successful plastic surgeon who became famous for a breakthrough facial transplant procedure in 2008. She pioneered the procedure and performed the operation in Cleveland, Ohio with a team of 22 assisting surgeons.

She was born and educated in Poland and speaks five languages fluently. She currently teaches surgery at the Lerner College of Medicine in Cleveland.  However, the bulk of her net worth comes from her revolutionary procedure and not her teaching gig.

8. Dr. Robert Rey Net Worth - $15 million

Dr. Rey is a plastic surgeon who has also made appearances on more than one hundred different television shows. He is best known from "Dr. 90210" of the E! television network. He has his own private practice and works with the very rich in Beverly Hills, California.

He is a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and relocated with his family to America. After his parents' break up, Robert was adopted by a family in Utah. He was happy to get away from the family because he claimed that the father was "a monster."

He made his fortune through his practice, by serving as a medical consultant for the film "Se7en," by David Fincher, and serving for a medical correspondent for NBC4 News and for "The Insider."

7. Dr. Garth Fisher Net Worth - $15 million

Dr. Garth Fisher is a plastic surgeon who specializes in nose, breasts and face procedures. He earned national acclaim when he became the second plastic surgeon to become a television personality.

He has appeared on "Extreme Makeover," as the house surgeon for the reality show, and received copious amounts of attention from the media. He's been the focus of several interviews and magazine articles.

Fisher is known as the guy to go to when you're looking for cosmetic surgery in Beverly Hills. He made the list of top surgeons in his field according to the Castle Connolly directory of American's Foremost Surgeons, and continues to appear in this prestigious publication. He's one of the first choices of business execs, entertainers and all walks of celebrity personalities.

6. Dr. Chris Moss Net Worth - $20 Million

Chris Moss is a plastic surgeon from Australia. He and his wife Andrea Moss are both specialists in reconstructive and cosmetic surgeries dealing with the breasts, face and the nose.

Chris is a pioneer in Australian cosmetic surgery that offered a redefinition of the scientific aspects of how delicate and intricate that the facial anatomy is. He brought breakthrough information to the world in the 1990s.

His wife Andrea, is a cast member on "The Real Housewives of Melbourne." Chris is an expert in facial rejuvenation in both surgical and non surgical forms. He uses innovative techniques and technologies in his practice. His skills have made him a surgeon that is in high demand and it is from this profession that he has amassed the majority of his wealth.

5. Dr. Kevin Sands Net Worth - $20 million

Dr. Kevin Sands qualifies as a plastic surgeon because he is a cosmetic dentist who was invited to join the cast of "Celebrity Plastic Surgeons of Beverly Hills."

The Netflix reality series showcases some of the finest and most exclusive medical professions in the body image improvement arena. Kevin has become quite wealthy as a result of his vocation. The appearances on reality TV haven't hurt him either. Kevin has appeared in magazines such as "Life & Style," "US Weekly" and other publications.

4. Dr. Leonard Hochstein Net Worth - $20 million

Dr. Leonard Hochstein is a Russian-American plastic surgeon who is considered to be the best in the business in the Miami, Florida area. His specialty is in breast alteration as well as body contouring and other cosmetic adjustments.

He was born in Moscow, Russia in 1966 but moved to the United States and went through the education system here. He has fifteen years of practice in plastic surgery under his belt. He earned a portion of his current net wealth through his successful practice, but he's also added to this through his appearances on reality television.

He has appeared on the Bravo Network's "Miami Slice." He is married to Lisa Hochstein, who appeared on "The Real Housewives of Miami." Hochstein has performed more than ten thousand cosmetic surgery procedures.

3. Dr Woffles Wu Net Worth - $30 Million

Dr Wu is one of the most famous cosmetic surgeons in Asia, having pioneered the Woffles Lift, a combination procedure where no skin is removed. He is one of the most innovative surgeons and is one of the most sought after speakers in the world. 

He conceptualized and evolved the four pillars of NSFR with his 4R principle, relax, restore, resurface, and redrape. First, he repairs the volume lost from the face by ageing using synthetic fillers. Then, he resurfaces the skin envelope using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), non-ablative lasers and Radio frequency.

2. Dr. Paul Nassif Net Worth - $40 million

Dr. Paul Nassif is a plastic surgeon who is best known for his specialization in rhinoplasty. He is a Lebanese-American who has commented on his fair sized nose, and so he understands why some people would want or need to make changes to theirs.

He started with Dr. Terry Dubrow on the reality television series "Botched." He will continue on with the show which has helped him to gain notoriety for his tremendous skills as a plastic surgeon. He is adept at making corrections to ethnic noses and he has perfected face lift techniques that are absolutely scarless. He is known for delivering "the perfect nose."

1. Dr. Terry Dubrow Net Worth - $50 million

Dr. Terry Dubrow is a board certified plastic surgeon who has earned the distinction of being the third richest plastic surgeon in the world. He has done so by earning his medical credentials as well as establishing himself as a popular television personality.

He delivers cosmetic procedures in Orange County, California. He has appeared on television shows which include "Real Housewives of Orange County" and "The Swan." One of his professional goals is to erase the social stigma that is attached to undergoing cosmetic surgery.

While there are many procedures performed that turn out to be disastrous, he is about the business of showing the world what is acceptable, or in other words, not over the top. He is set to appear on an episode of "Botched," with Paul Nassif, in a spin called, "Botched By Nature."

He appeared with Rupaul on a show called "Good Work," which was not well accepted. In addition, he is the doctor who performed the cosmetic procedures on the show "Bridalplasty." He's gaining quite a reputation in reality television and this has helped him to amass his current fortune.

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