Paul Adenuga, MD
Paul Adenuga, MD
Dr. Paul Adenuga is a plastic surgeon at New York Plastic Surgical Group, focused in New York City and Long Island. His main areas of expertise are facial aesthetics and rejuvenation, with a special interest in male aesthetics, migraine and peripheral nerve surgery, as well as breast and body rejuvenation, with a special interest in hi-definition body contouring, mommy makeovers, and rib contouring – a novel and scarless approach to achieving excellent and long-term aesthetic outcomes in body contouring.
Following a rigorous five-year general surgery residency at The Cleveland Clinic (one of the top two hospitals in the world), he completed another rigorous and comprehensive three-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery residency at NYU Langone Health, perennially considered one of the top Plastic surgery training programs in the country, at a top three hospital in the US. This training encompassed the breadth of Plastic surgery, including complex aesthetic surgery, microsurgery, and reconstructive surgery at the highest level, serving as chief resident in his final year. He then pursued additional fellowship training in hand, peripheral nerve and microsurgery at Baylor college of medicine in Houston, TX, prior to starting practice at New York Plastic Surgical Group.
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Meet Dr. Paul Adenuga
Dr Adenuga has a diverse background that helps him understand the unique perspectives and concerns of a wide breadth of patients, born and raised in Nigeria prior to immigrating to Phoenix, AZ as a teenager, completing college at Southwestern Oklahoma state university and then medical school at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH. His particular interest in the art of Acting (Meisner technique), which he has trained in for several years, has uniquely provided a degree of authenticity (ironically) and understanding that continues to serve his patients excellently.
Education and Professional Credentials
Undergraduate Education
Dr. Adenuga earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from Southwestern Oklahoma State University (2002–2006), graduating Cum Laude. His rigorous coursework in the biological sciences established a strong foundation for advanced medical study and surgical training.
Medical School
Dr. Adenuga earned his Doctor of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio (2009–2015), where he received a full merit scholarship—recognition of his academic excellence and early commitment to surgical medicine. His medical school education provided comprehensive training in clinical diagnosis, medical decision-making, and foundational surgical principles.
Residency Training
Following medical school, Dr. Adenuga completed a comprehensive General Surgery Residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio (2015–2020), one of the world’s top-ranked medical institutions. This five-year program provided intensive experience in emergency surgery, trauma management, acute care, and complex surgical problem-solving across multiple surgical disciplines.
Dr. Adenuga subsequently completed a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Residency at New York University Langone Medical Center, Bellevue Hospital, and NYC-VA Medical Center in New York (2020–2023), consistently ranked among the nation’s premier plastic surgery training programs. During his residency, he gained broad exposure to aesthetic surgery, complex reconstruction, microsurgical techniques, and hand surgery, training under internationally recognized experts in the field.
Fellowship Training
Dr. Adenuga completed an advanced Fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas (2023–2024), with concurrent training at Texas Children’s Hospital. A significant portion of his fellowship involved managing complex upper extremity cases at a major VA medical center in Houston, where he developed expertise in hand trauma, peripheral nerve reconstruction, microsurgical repair, and advanced hand conditions.
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Dr. Adenuga maintains active involvement in regional, national and international specialty organizations that advance the science and practice of plastic and hand surgery, thereby staying current on emerging techniques, research and innovations to provide the latest evidenced-based patient care.
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- American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) – Candidate Member
- American Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery (ASRM) – Candidate Member
- American Society of Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) – Candidate Member
- American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS) – Candidate Member
- American Society for Peripheral Nerve (ASPN) – Candidate Member
- The Aesthetic Society – Candidate Member
- Migraine Surgery Society (MSS) – Candidate Member
- New York State Neurological Society (NYSNS) – Member
- New York State Society for Plastic Surgeons (NYSSPS) – Member
- New York Regional Society for Plastic Surgeons (NYRSPS) – Member
- International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ISAPS) – Member
Clinical Experience and Areas of Expertise
10+ Years of Plastic and Hand Surgery Practice
Dr. Adenuga has spent over a decade providing comprehensive plastic, reconstructive, and hand surgery to patients throughout New York City and Long Island. His clinical experience encompasses:
Facial Rejuvenation:
- Deep plane facelift and necklift
- Submental liposuction
- Browlift
- Upper and lower blepharoplasty (eyelid lift)
- Chin augmentation
- Buccal fat removal
- Lip lift
Male Aesthetics:
- Deep plane facelift and necklift in men
- Isolated necklift in men
- Periorbital rejuvenation (focusing on conservative, masculine browlifts and eyelid lifts)
- Male facial augmentation (cheek, chin and jaw implants)
- Gynecomastia surgery (male chest masculinization)
- Male liposculpting, ab etching and body contouring
- Male rhinoplasty
Nose:
- Preservation and structural rhinoplasty techniques
- Ethnic / multicultural rhinoplasty
Migraine and Peripheral Nerve Surgery:
- Migraine headache decompression
- Occipital neuralgia decompression
- Peripheral neuropathy and nerve injuries
Aesthetic Breast and Body Contouring:
- Breast augmentation
- Breast lift and breast reduction
- Lipoabdominoplasty
- 360-degree liposculpture
- Mommy makeover
- Rib remodeling and rib flare correction
Surgical Expertise and Technical Approach
Dr. Adenuga’s surgical philosophy is rooted in meticulous planning and individualized technique. Each patient is unique, and deserves unique planning and attention to detail, respecting your individual anatomy and goals. Form and function go together and the goal is always to optimize form while preserving or enhancing function. He leans more conservative in approach, and focuses on maneuvers that achieve your unique goals, while preserving your unique identity and aesthetics.
Leadership, Innovation, and Clinical Focus
Research and Academic Contributions
Dr. Adenuga is an active contributor to the plastic surgery literature, with peer-reviewed publications spanning breast reconstruction, hand surgery, and surgical outcomes. His research reflects a commitment to advancing the field through evidence-based investigation and clinical innovation.
Peer-Reviewed Publications:
- Boyd C, Muller J, Cole-Price A, Adenuga P, Sharma S. Technical considerations for peripheral nerve sheath tumor excision with intraoperative neuromonitoring and magnification. (In press)
- Muller J, Rocks M, Adenuga P, Hacquebord J. The unappreciated morbidity of brachial plexus injuries following low energy shoulder trauma: understanding the incidence, risk factors and natural history. PRS Global Open. 2022 Oct; 10(10s):103
- Knackstedt R, Adenuga P, Landreneau J, Gatherwright J, Moreira A, Schwarz G, Bernard S, Isakov R, Gurunluoglu R, Djohan R. “The influence of social media on women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction.” Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2019 May; 72(5): 848-862.
- Adenuga P, Brown M, Reed D, Guyuron B. “Impact of preoperative narcotic use on outcomes in migraine surgery.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014 Jul; 134(1): 113-9.
- Brown M, Coffee T, Adenuga P, Yowler CJ. “Outcomes of Outpatient Management of Pediatric Burns.” Journal of Burn Care & Research. 2014 Jul 22.
- Brown M, Lee M, Zwiebel S, Adenuga P, Molavi S, Gargesha M, Varghai D, Guyuron B. “Augmentation of intraorbital volume with fat injection.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014 May; 133(5): 1098-106.
- Brown M, Adenuga P, Soltanian H. “Massive panniculectomy in the super obese and super-super obese: retrospective comparison of primary closure versus partial open wound management.” Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 2014 Jan; 133(1): 32-9.
- Adenuga P, Summers P, Bergfeld W. “Hair regrowth in a male patient with extensive androgenetic alopecia on estrogen therapy.” Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. 2012 Sep; 67(3): e121-3.
Conference Presentations and Academic Engagement:
- Adenuga P, Sharma S. Dupuytren’s contracture. Presented at NYU Langone Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery Conference 2023, New York, NY
- Adenuga P, Jacquebord H. Brachial plexus. Presented at NYU Langone Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery Conference 2021, New York, NY
- Adenuga P, Bass J. Extensor tendon repair & reconstruction. Presented at NYU Langone Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery Conference 2021, New York, NY
- Adenuga P, Chiu E. Pressure injuries. Presented at NYU Langone Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery Conference 2021, New York, NY
- Adenuga P. Pharmacology, therapeutics and anesthesia. Presented at NYU Langone Hansjorg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery Conference 2020, New York, NY
- Adenuga P, Karas L, Meister K, Antoine H, Cetin D, Schauer P, Brethauer S, Aminian A. Optimizing BMI-based enoxaparin prophylaxis dosing following bariatric surgery using anti-Factor Xa. Presented at American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2019, San Francisco, CA
- Adenuga P, Wirtz E, Zwiebel S, Varghai K, Varghai D, Gosain A. Deferoxamine alone or in combination with Amifostine decreases risk of osteonecrosis in the radiated rat mandible. Presented at Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2015, Cleveland, OH
- Adenuga P, Brown M, Reed D, Guyuron B. Impact of preoperative narcotic use on outcomes in migraine. Presented at the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting 2014, White Sulphur Springs, WV
- Adenuga P, Brown M and Soltanian H. Massive panniculectomy in the super obese and super-super obese: Retrospective Comparison of Primary Closure versus Open Wound Management. Presented at the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting 2014, White Sulphur Springs, WV
- Adenuga P, Chmielewski L, Totonchi A. PACU stay time comparison for cosmetic plastic surgery cases in ambulatory surgery center vs. main hospital. Presented at Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2014, Cleveland, OH
- Adenuga P, Brown M, Coffee T, Yowler CJ. Outcomes of Outpatient Management of Pediatric Burns. Presented at the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting 2013, Akron, OH
- Adenuga P, Lee M, Monson A, Yowler C. Risk factors for amputations after extremity burn and frostbite injuries. Presented at the Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting 2013, Akron, OH
- Adenuga P, Hart D. Clinical efficacy of cadaveric allograft infused with autogenous bone marrow for single and multi-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Presented at Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2012, Cleveland, OH
- Adenuga P, Atanaskova-Mesinkovska N, Dawes D, Piliang M, Bergfeld W. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in scarring and non-scarring alopecias. Presented at Cicatricial Alopecia Symposium 2011, Bethesda, MD
- Adenuga P, Atanaskova-Mesinkovska N, Dawes D, Piliang M, Bergfeld W. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in scarring and non-scarring alopecias. Presented at Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2011, Cleveland, OH
Abstracts
- Adenuga P, Wirtz E, Zwiebel S, Varghai K, Varghai D, Gosain A. Deferoxamine alone or in combination with Amifostine decreases risk of osteonecrosis in the radiated rat mandible. Accepted for presentation at Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2015
- Chmielewski L, Adenuga P, Totonchi A. PACU stay time comparison for cosmetic plastic surgery cases in ambulatory surgery center vs. main hospital. Accepted for presentation at Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2014
- Adenuga P, Lee M, Monson A, Yowler C. Risk factors for amputations after extremity burn and frostbite injuries. Accepted for presentation at Ohio Valley Society of Plastic Surgeons 56th Annual Meeting 2013
- Adenuga P, Hart D. Clinical efficacy of cadaveric allograft infused with autogenous bone marrow for single and multi-level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. Accepted for presentation at Case Western Reserve University LePow Research Day 2012
- Atanaskova-Mesinkovska N, Adenuga P, Conic R, Piliang M, Bergfeld W. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in scarring and non-scarring alopecias. Case Western Reserve LePow Research Day 2011
Professional Recognition and Honors
Dr. Adenuga’s contributions to plastic and hand surgery have been recognized through multiple awards and honors:
- ASTRO National Summer Research Fellowship Award (2013)
- Kroc Institutional Diabetes Summer Research Fellowship Award (2013)
- Ohio Academy of Medicine Education Foundation Merit Scholarship (2012)
- American Academy of Dermatology Mentorship Award (2011)
- Case Western Reserve Satcher-Paimes Medical Student Merit Full Scholarship
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation Resident Teaching and Caregiver Awards (3x)
- Numerous Conference Travel Grants and Awards (ASSH, Aesthetic Meeting, AAHS)
Patient Care Philosophy
Dr. Adenuga’s approach to patient care is built on several core principles:
Listening and Assessment: Dr. Adenuga begins every consultation by carefully listening to each patient’s concerns, goals, and hesitations. He performs a thorough clinical evaluation and takes time to understand how the patient envisions their outcome. This foundation of understanding informs all subsequent surgical planning.
Honest Dialogue: Dr. Adenuga believes patients deserve clear, candid conversations about what surgery can and cannot achieve. He discusses realistic expectations, potential risks, recovery timelines, and alternative options. He avoids overpromising and instead focuses on achievable, meaningful improvements.
Refined, Natural Results: Dr. Adenuga’s surgical goal is to enhance each patient’s appearance in a way that feels authentic to them—improving proportion, symmetry, and harmony without creating an obviously “surgical” look. He tailors his technique to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic preferences.
Continuity of Care: From the initial consultation through post-operative recovery and beyond, Dr. Adenuga and his team remain engaged with each patient’s journey. He provides detailed pre-operative guidance, attentive post-operative follow-up, and ongoing support to ensure optimal healing and satisfaction.
Surgical Excellence: Dr. Adenuga maintains exacting standards in surgical technique, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. He stays current with advances in his field through continuing education, research engagement, and collaboration with colleagues, ensuring his patients benefit from evidence-based, innovative care.
5 Star Patient Ratings
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Adenuga
What training and credentials does Dr. Adenuga have?
Dr. Adenuga earned his MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine on a full merit scholarship and completed his general surgery residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation, consistently ranked among the world’s top hospitals. He trained in plastic surgery at NYU Langone Health, one of the nation’s leading plastic surgery programs, followed by a hand and microsurgery fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine.
How much surgical experience does Dr. Adenuga have?
Dr. Adenuga has over 10 years of clinical and surgical experience in plastic and hand surgery. He has completed rigorous training at world-renowned institutions and maintains active involvement in research and professional education.
What surgical procedures does Dr. Adenuga offer?
Dr. Adenuga specializes in facial rejuvenation procedures (facelifts, necklift, eyelid surgery, rhinoplasty including ethnic rhinoplasty), aesthetic breast and body contouring, hand and peripheral nerve surgery (including treatment of hand arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and nerve injuries), and reconstructive surgery including microsurgical reconstruction.
Does Dr. Adenuga participate in research or teaching?
Yes. Dr. Adenuga is an active researcher with peer-reviewed publications in leading plastic surgery journals and presentations at regional and national conferences. His research focuses on breast reconstruction, hand surgery outcomes, and surgical innovation.
How do I schedule a consultation with Dr. Adenuga?
To schedule a consultation, contact New York Plastic Surgical Group at (516) 742-3404 or book online. Dr. Adenuga sees patients at our New York City and Long Island locations. Our scheduling team will work with you to find a convenient appointment time.
About New York Plastic Surgical Group
New York Plastic Surgical Group is dedicated to providing advanced cosmetic and reconstructive surgery to patients throughout Long Island and New York City. The practice brings together a team of experienced plastic surgeons, including Dr. Paul Adenuga, who combine extensive surgical expertise, advanced technology, and a genuine commitment to patient-centered care. New York Plastic Surgical Group serves patients across New York City and Long Island, including Manhattan, Garden City, and Babylon, with a focus on delivering exceptional outcomes and a positive patient experience.
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