Dr. Placik, board certified Plastic Surgeon, completed a residency in general, plastic and reconstructive surgery and fellowships in aesthetic facial reconstruction and microvascular tissue transplantation. He is certified as a diplomat by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. and an active member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and several other local and national professional organizations. Research has been a critical part of his career, specializing in aesthetic studies of the body.