Dr. Kirk Brandow is a cosmetic surgeon located in the Philadelphia and South Jersey areas. He is the founder and director of the Brandow Clinic for Plastic Surgery – where he offers innovative plastic surgery techniques of the face, breasts and body across his two locations in Philadelphia and South Jersey.
Kirk Brandow, MD, FAACS, is a leading figure in cosmetic surgery, known for his excellence, innovation, and compassion. With over 30 years of experience, his success is rooted in a deep connection to art and beauty, enabling him to achieve natural, age-appropriate results. His goal is to help his patients see a younger, refreshed version of themselves in the mirror.
Dr. Brandow’s journey began with a strong foundation in general surgery, plastic surgery, followed by fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He pursued excellence through global training, studying under world-renowned Aesthetic surgery expert, Dr. Ivo Pitanguy, in Rio de Janeiro.
His meticulous attention to detail and artistry have earned Dr. Brandow a reputation for delivering results that enhance each patient’s unique beauty. His compassionate approach ensures that every individual’s concerns are addressed and they feel cared for throughout their transformation.
Many patients refer to Dr. Brandow as their “Age Manager” because he guides them through the aging process over the decades of their lives. He will advise them when to undergo surgery or when to pursue more subtle, less invasive treatments such as Botox, fillers, lasers or peels. During his training in Brazil, he realized that subtle and discreet, minor procedures help patients to look fresh and natural while avoiding the stigma of looking “overdone”.
At his Main Line, PA and Somers Point, NJ offices, Dr. Brandow integrates cutting-edge procedures and state-of-the-art techniques to refine the standards in cosmetic surgery. He has been featured in publications such as Cosmopolitan, Life & Style, In Touch, Allure, and Self, and has shared his research with peers in the field.
Dr Brandow is deeply involved in philanthropy and community engagement in both Philadelphia and New Jersey. He and his wife attend charity events and societal functions, building strong relationships with the communities he serves.
1. Dr. Brandow has the eye of an artist, the skill of a surgeon, and the compassion of a 4th generation physician which distinguishes him from his colleagues.
2. Dr. Brandow has been recognized as a “Top Doc” by Philadelphia Magazine, Mainline Life, and Philadelphia Style Magazine, and Plastic Surgery Practice Magazine.
3. Dr. Brandow is board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery since 1992 and has over 30 years of experience practicing cosmetic surgery.
4. Dr. Brandow has performed over 17,000 cosmetic surgical procedures of the face, breast, and body.
5. Dr. Brandow performs all surgeries and injectables himself, never handing his patients over to a resident-in-training or a nurse injector. As such, patients trust him to make the right aesthetic decision about what a patient needs- or in some cases- does not need.
6. Dr. Brandow trained for 9 post-graduate years in General, Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery, traveling abroad for 3 years of training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Rio de Janeiro with the world famous ‘Rembrandt’ of modern-day Cosmetic Surgery: Dr. Ivo Pitanguy.
7. Dr. Brandow’s international training and practice in Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and the United States have set in place his appreciation of multi-cultural concepts of beauty as well as the differences in skin and scar healing following surgery. It also set in place his appreciation of ‘Classic, Natural Beauty’ where ‘less is usually more.’
8. Dr. Brandow considers “safety first” by using private, state certified surgical centers that have only Board-Certified Anesthesiologists, never compromising care with less experienced anesthesia residents or students. He also has local Hospital Privileges.
9. Dr. Brandow has a kind and caring staff of patient coordinators and nurses to assist you in your pre- and post-operative care.
10. Dr. Brandow’s Esthetician and Medical Day Spa have been recognized by Allure and Philadelphia Magazines in their ‘Best of’ issues.
The Brandow Clinic offers the following cosmetic surgery and cosmetic procedures and treatments: facelift, breast implants, tummy tuck, liposuction, eyelid surgery, Botox, Juvederm, Restylane and much more.
