Meet Dr. Alisa Yamasaki, MD

Dr. Alisa Yamasaki is a facial plastic surgeon specializing in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of the face and neck, including rhinoplasty, facelift, neck lift, facial rejuvenation, skin cancer reconstruction, and facial reanimation after facial paralysis. She utilizes surgical and non-surgical techniques to achieve results that are natural, refined, and tailored to each patient’s specific goals.

Dr. Yamasaki graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College with a B.A. in Molecular Biology and a minor in Piano Performance. She earned her M.D. at Harvard Medical School. She then completed her residency in Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School, where she trained at several leading academic institutions including Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Boston Children’s Hospital. 

Dr. Yamasaki pursued a renowned fellowship in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the University of Michigan, one of the highest volume comprehensive cancer centers for facial skin cancer reconstruction in the country. She has previously served as Clinical Instructor at the University of Michigan, staff surgeon at the Ann Arbor VA, and attending surgeon in central NJ. She has authored nearly 50 scientific articles, textbook chapters, and presentations at multiple national and international conferences.

Dr. Yamasaki is a member of the American Academic of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well as the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery.