Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. earns 2026 Newsweek rhinoplasty ranking

Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. of Aesthetic Associates Centre in Buffalo was named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 list for rhinoplasty. The annual ranking included 215 surgeons in that category and extends Shatkin’s recognition streak to six straight years.

Why it matters: - Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr.’s inclusion gives Buffalo-area patients a nationally recognized rhinoplasty option. - The ranking matters because it is procedure-specific, which can help patients compare surgeons for a particular operation rather than rely on a general directory. - Newsweek and Statista recognized 215 surgeons nationwide for rhinoplasty in 2026, making the list selective within a large field.

What happened: - Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD, FACS, of Aesthetic Associates Centre in Buffalo was named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Plastic Surgeons 2026 in the rhinoplasty category. - The recognition came in Newsweek’s annual ranking produced with Statista. - Dr. Shatkin is one of only two currently practicing Buffalo-area plastic surgeons identified on the 2026 rhinoplasty list. - The 2026 recognition extends Dr. Shatkin’s run of Newsweek honors to six consecutive years, from 2021 through 2026.

The details: - Newsweek and Statista said more than 5,500 physicians were evaluated and more than 10,000 votes were counted for the 2026 edition. - Statista said the ranking covered six procedure categories: breast augmentation, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, tummy tuck and eyelid surgery. - A total of 578 individual plastic surgeons were recognized across all categories in 2026. - The category counts were 240 for breast augmentation, 235 for facelift, 215 for rhinoplasty, 220 for liposuction, 235 for tummy tuck and 180 for eyelid surgery. - Statista said the methodology used an online survey of medical experts, quality scores and board-certification information. - Medical professionals were asked to recommend plastic surgeons for specific procedures both in-state and out of state. - Self-recommendations were not allowed. - For in-state recommendations, participants also evaluated consultation, complications, follow-up care and outcomes. - American Board of Plastic Surgery certification was part of the scoring process. - Newsweek first published the America’s Best Plastic Surgeons ranking in 2021, making 2026 the sixth edition.

Between the lines: - The ranking is annual, so the recognition reflects this year’s evaluation rather than a permanent status. - The procedure-specific format means a surgeon can stand out in one category without appearing across every category. - Dr. Shatkin said he was honored to be recognized again and valued peer recognition, while thanking patients and the Aesthetic Associates Centre team for their trust and commitment to patient care. - For patients, the ranking is one data point among others, including training, board certification, experience, consultation and recovery planning. - Rhinoplasty often involves both cosmetic and functional considerations, so consultation and individualized planning remain central to treatment decisions.

What's next: - Patients researching rhinoplasty in Western New York can use the ranking as a starting point before scheduling consultations. - Prospective patients will still need to compare a surgeon’s board certification, experience, surgical approach and follow-up process. - Dr. Shatkin’s 2026 recognition adds another year to his Newsweek record if he returns to the list in future editions.

The bottom line: - Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. remains on Newsweek’s national rhinoplasty list, reinforcing his standing in a procedure-specific ranking that is updated every year. - More information about Dr. Shatkin and Aesthetic Associates Centre is available through the practice’s website and social channels including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X.