Dr. Scott J. Engel, a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Sarasota, is renowned for his expertise in cosmetic surgery, offering a range of specialized treatments for the face, breasts, and body. Dr. Engel is celebrated not only for his meticulous approach and ability to achieve beautiful, natural-looking results but also for his warm and compassionate care. He places a strong emphasis on communication, taking the time to educate his patients and ensuring they feel confident and well-informed when making decisions about their procedures. His dedication to excellence has earned him recognition as a “Top Doctor” in Castle Connolly’s America’s Top Doctors, as well as the Patient’s Choice Award and the Compassionate Doctor Award.

With extensive training and experience, Dr. Engel provides a full spectrum of cosmetic surgery services. His expertise includes breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast reductions, and fat grafting to enhance breast shape and size, utilizing a variety of implants such as the anatomic ‘gummy bear’ implants. For body contouring, he offers procedures like arm lifts, liposuction, tummy tucks, body lifts, mommy makeovers, labiaplasty, Brazilian butt lifts, and buttock augmentations. In addition, Dr. Engel uses advanced techniques to rejuvenate the hands with lasers and fat grafting. For facial rejuvenation, he employs the latest minimally invasive techniques to achieve outstanding results, including facelifts, mini lifts, brow lifts, neck lifts, eyelid lifts, rhinoplasty, and fractionated CO2 laser resurfacing. He frequently uses Botox® and Dysport®, along with dermal fillers like Juvederm® and Restylane®, to enhance facial aesthetics. Dr. Engel is also a strong proponent of fat grafting to add volume to the face, achieving soft and natural-looking improvements.

Dr. Engel’s impressive credentials include board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and fellowship status with the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers College in New Brunswick, NJ, and his Doctor of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. He then completed a residency in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Saint Louis University Hospital in Missouri. Following this, Dr. Engel pursued an additional fellowship in aesthetic surgery at The Cleveland Clinic, where he received extensive training in various aspects of cosmetic surgery, including facelifts, rhinoplasty, body contouring, and fat injections. His commitment to clinical research has been recognized with both national and regional awards at prestigious plastic surgery conferences.

Dr. Engel serves on the medical staff at Sarasota Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Plastic Surgery Center and holds an adjunct clinical faculty position in the Department of Plastic Surgery at The Cleveland Clinic. He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Sarasota County Medical Society.

With a blend of technical skill, artistry, and a patient-centered approach, Dr. Engel is dedicated to helping his patients achieve their aesthetic goals and enhancing their confidence through tailored surgical solutions.