Joseph Racanelli, MD

I have had excellent results with Dr. Racanelli and plan on continuing with his services! Highly recommended.
Initially my visits with Dr. Racanelli were for Botox. I loved my results and really appreciated the way he scheduled 2 week follow up appointments to make sure you were completely satisfied with the outcome. He would touch up spots if nessecary and you would be able to see before pictures that showcased the dramatic difference after treatment. I guess it’s easy to forget what your forehead used to look like! Soon after that I decided to consult the doctor regarding a breast augmentation. I always thought about it but was never confident about making a decision.
I was already completely comfortable with Dr. Racanellis abilities and loved his approach and the fact that he believed if I wasn’t happy or looking good then neither was he. That being said I scheduled my appointment and surgery with his super friendly and helpful staff. The girls even recongnized my name which made me feel special and a priority. I told the doctor about my insecurities and fears regarding my breasts and surgery to which he put my mind at ease. He explained the process of surgery and everything to expect before, during and after. He also set realistic outcomes so there were no issues of disappointment. There was no bringing in pictures of other women’s breasts and saying that’s what I wanted, he promised my results would be my own and they would be great! I enjoyed the transparency he had into his practice.
Needless to say I am beyond satisfied with my breast augmentation. They are PERFECT. Not that there was much of a lack of confidence before but the doctor really helped change me for the better. Clothes just look great, I feel more beautiful and I definitely have more of a pep in my step. It’sfunny that something you didn’t realize you needed could make such an impact on your life and happiness. So thanks Dr. Racanelli! You’re the best :)

Dr. Racanelli is truly a miracle worker. I had always been very insecure about the size and symmetry of my breasts, so I considered having a breast augmentation. After consulting with Dr. Racanelli, he proved that he was really a doctor that I could trust and I knew I was in the best possible hands. He was able to address every issue I had and the greatest part of it all is that he is always 100% honest and realistic. He ensures that every patient has realistic expectations in order to avoid disappointment in the end, and he will NEVER try to sell you on a procedure that is not right for you. He thoroughly explained everything I should expect with the surgery and gave me step by step directions as to what I should do in order to ensure the best possible results. He provided the ultimate care during every post-​operative visit and even provided me with his personal phone number in the event that I ever need to contact him. His staff was also very professional and friendly, which made the entire process much more comfortable. I could not be happier with the results of this procedure! He was able to correct every issue and my confidence level has improved drastically!

Dr. Racanelli is a miracle worker! In one session he reversed a botched Juvederm procedure. (I had gone 8 months with painful red swollen kidney bean shaped filler under both my eyes). He was very honest prior to the procedure that it might not work since he was literally going in blind but, I agreed to give it a try. Once the enzyme procedure was over we could see it working immediately, 3 days later both my eyes were back to normal. I returned to Dr. Racanelli for a follow-​up and had him do another procedure to my lips (filler) and they look wonderful. As a user of Botox and Juvederm for 7yrs, I have found my forever Doctor. I will never go to anyone else…
Dr. Racanelli: Sincere with an artist touch.
Office: Intimate and classy with off street parking.
Office Staff: Lovely
Price: There is an initial one time new patient consultation fee of $ 250 and for those seriously seeking a top notch surgeon, it is worth every penny. From my assessment all other procedure fees are in line with industry standards. Even if you went to a dermatologist or some «spa» you would spend the same, so why not go one of the best in the Tri-​State area.

i don’t usually write recommendation letters but I am absolutely compelled to do so in this case. This because of a doctor and staff that demonstrated a level of compassion and empathy for a patient beyond anything I have ever seen. To give some background I have a good friend who damaged his fingers in a high pressure spraying accident. While being treated in the emergency room the ER staff realized that he needed to be admitted and would require interventional and reconstructive surgery. They called Dr. Racanelli and he responded quickly and capably. He need to perform two surgeries over the course of a few days to address the situation. They were performed admirably and with the level of expertise that you would expect from an extremely skilled plastic surgeon.
What was not expected was what came next… My friend is a hard working family man who is employed as a factory worker and his wife is employed as a nurses aid. They are truly good people who have raised a family by virtue of their personal sweat equity alone. They quite frankly don’t have the money to spend on anything but keeping a roof over the heads and food on their table. However because this was an emergency/​urgent care situation they fully expected that the medical insurance they had paid for all of their lives would cover the bill.
It turned out nothing could have been further from the truth. The insurance company involve disavowed almost all responsibility for the surgeries claiming it was «out of network». This even though it was an emergency situation and the hospital called in Dr. Racanelli. This left a potentially catastrophic bill for my friend and his wife that could have destroyed everything they had built for their family.
Now comes the unexpected part. Victoria who is operations manager for Dr. Racanelli indicated that they would try and intervene with the insurance company to help. They really didn’t have to do anything but spent innumerable hours trying to get the insurance company to do the right thing in this situation. Ultimately the insurance company refused to provide any assistance and indicated that my friend would have to be personally responsible for the bill.
Now for the truly incredible and wonderful part of this saga and the reason I was compelled to write this recommendation. Dr Racanelli and Victoria decided that given the circumstances they would forgive the bill and that they would bear the costs of the medical intervention themselves. This involved two complex surgeries with a full surgical team and multiple follow up visits that they would absorb to help my friend and his family. I won’t give a dollar figure here but let it suffice to say that they went above and beyond in every way to help.
In summation I can say that Dr. Racanelli is a capable and skilled surgeon. But I can also say that he and his staff truly care. The demonstrated a level of compassion and empathy in this situation that is almost unheard of. So if you are looking for a surgeon with both excellent skills and and an excellent ethic look no further.

Being a nurse, I have very high standards and expectations when choosing a doctor. I searched online for a while but was still very apprehensive until I was introduced to Dr. Racanelli at work. He was extremely knowledgeable and able to answer every single question I had. After speaking with him and going for my consult I felt very confident that I was making the right choice and that I was choosing a surgeon that I could put 100% trust in. Right away I noticed that he is not there to just sell you a service. He would never agree to perform a procedure that he thought was not appropriate or would not give you desirable results. His professionalism and dedication to his work is really impressive. He also treats each of his patients like he would his own family. He even gives you his cell phone number after your procedure so you can contact him at anytime if you have questions or concerns. It is very rare you see a doctor do this, but that’s just one more thing that makes him stand out above the others. During your post-​op period he schedules you for frequent follow-​up visits so he can keep a close eye and make sure everything is progressing and healing as planned. Needless to say, I am thrilled with my entire experience and look forward to going back to him in the future. He really is a top doc!

After 2 children and over age 40 Tummy Tuck
I had tried everything and had even gotten down to my wedding weight but my tummy just wouldn’t respond and a flat stomach was elusive. I felt as if I had a tumor of loose skin on my lower abdomen that I could do nothing about!
I’m 5’4″ and weigh about 135 lbs and fluctuate between 126 – 136. I went to Dr. Racanelli for a consult and I was told that a mini-​tummy tuck was in order. It involved suturing my abdominal muscles closer together, liposuction of flanks and removal of poor quality skin below the belly button to the C-​section area. A new belly button was designed and my skin was pulled down to the incision from hip to hip. As you can imagine, my recovery was no picnic but it was all worth it!
I’m only 7 weeks post-​op and my results are amazing already. My 32″ waist is at 27″, my tummy looks flat and firm with definition and I can throw on a pair of jeans with ease. This surgery was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! Not only do I feel beautiful, but I am more confident and look forward to buying new clothes in the future. I’m still in the healing process and my tummy improves day to day.
I would highly recommend Dr. Racanelli to anyone who feels they need a change or improvement. His staff are helpful, knowledgeable and caring! After the surgery, I could call/​text the doctor or his staff at any time I had a question or concern.
I discovered that this experience goes far beyond vanity! I feel happy and comfortable in my own skin for the first time in many years! You can’t put a price on that!

Awesome! He listen to you, he doesn’t try to sell anything and he is very realistic about the procedure and the results. Besides that he is a great doctor, his staff — Caroline was amazing over the phone explaining every detail about the procedure (I had Juvederm done) and answering every question I had. Regarding my procedure, he gave me back 5 years with a simple Juvederm syringe!!! I will definitely come back!!!

Dr. Racanelli really wowed me. The staff is incredibly accommodating and gracious and Dr. Racanelli really put me at ease. Dare I say my visits have been fun:)
I am completely satisfied with my results. No one has a clue that my refreshed look is the result of anything more than a good night’s sleep.
I’d also like to mention that he vetoed doing more than I needed. I feel that I am in highly skilled and qualified hands.

Yes, Dr. Racanelli is as good as it gets. On a personal level, he is simply one of the loveliest people I have ever met and more than anyone could ask for in a doctor. He is patient, an amazing listener and communicator, kind, empathic, compassionate, honest, thoughtful and did I say HONEST? Yes, he is looking out for you, us, we, The Patient. As a beauty writer and concierge, I have found so many doctors in aesthetics and (cosmetic derms) to be focused on the bottom line, on building business and not on our needs. As women, concerned with aging and beauty, we can be vulnerable at times. When a doctor with years of experience and plaques and degrees on their walls enters the room, we are so quick to give over our power. Five thousand dollars later, we leave the office looking better perhaps, but not knowing what he heck just happened.
Dr. Racanelli is only concerned with his patient’s happiness, safety and comfort. He will make sure you arrive at where you want to be as simply and minimally as necessary. I recently saw him for filler injections. I am so please with my natural looking results! The office staff is amazing from the moment I entered his office, to the very end — I felt honestly cared for. The doctor’s eye for beauty, symmetry and detail are unparalleled.
I cannot wait to try VOLUMA (the new cheek filler by Allergan) with him as I hear he is getting it any day now. I sent two girlfriends to him for botox and we all shared a ‘how much do we love Dr. Racanelli!

I’m writing this as a tag-​along, since its someone else getting the actually medical treatment done.
Went to Dr. Racanelli to bring my friend to get botox. She’s been before and she’s very comfortable with him. I’ve been with her before, and she’s pleased whenever she walks out the door, so I guess he’s pretty good at what he does. He’s a nice guy, conversational while efficient, and is willing to go out of his way to accommodate us, considering we come from NYC.
He’s got a great office. Really nicely decorated and comfortable. The women are friendly. There’s a refrigerator with complimentary beverages — nice ones too — and a big screen tv.
I’d suggest him based on what my friend and my wife have said about him. I notice a difference in their skin, but most of all in their confidence as they’re happy about how they look.

Dr. Racanelli is the person you should see for Botox. I have been to him twice, first on a Groupon coupon purchase and because of his attention to detail, calm demeanor, professionalism, and success, I went back.
I use botox for two reasons. First because I do suffer from migraines. My doctors have recommended to me that Botox is a recommended way of relieving the tension because it relaxes the muscle. I also want to stay looking younger (any woman does). But I’d give anything to not have the headaches.
I had previously seen a doctor in Manhattan who charged me a lot of money and did my botox injection, but left me in a decent amount of pain. I then found Dr. Racanelli, who has four locations in the New York area, offers better prices and a lot of coupons on the livingsocial/​groupon sites, and he’s a nice guy who works with you so you get the best results.
Give him a chance. Sit down and talk with him, and let him show you his expertise. I’ve been twice, and I’ll be back there again.