Thompson Center for Plastic Surgery

Mara Cutler, D.O., is a primary care physician at The Plastic Surgery Center, where she offers specialized care tailored to meet the unique needs of her patients. Dr. Cutler provides medical clearances for surgeries, ensuring that patients are prepared and healthy for their procedures. She also offers telehealth consultations for out-of-town specialty program patients, making it convenient for individuals to receive expert guidance from the comfort of their homes. Additionally, Dr. Cutler conducts transgender affirmation peri-operative evaluations, supporting patients through their surgical journeys, and manages weight loss for specific cases, including those dealing with lymphedema.

Dr. Michael Rose, Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, is an expert in reconstruction following cancer surgery or deforming accidents. He specializes in breast reconstruction, offering the most advanced breast reconstruction techniques to meet the unique needs and aesthetic preferences of his patients. Dr. Rose is also particularly skilled in complex nerve decompression surgery for people suffering from all forms of neuropathy and is one of only a handful of plastic surgeons specifically trained in this technique. Dr. Rose is specially trained in the most modern and safe techniques for cosmetic procedures such as facelifts, cheek-lifts, eye tucks, and brow lifts. He also specializes in breast augmentation, reduction, and lifting, as well as tummy tucks, thigh, arm, buttock lifting, and liposuction. Dr. Rose also has a special interest in body contouring after massive weight loss surgery. Dr. Rose received his medical degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He then completed a five-year general surgery residency at New York University Medical Center and Bellevue Hospital, where he was selected as executive chief resident and won the award for Best Surgical Educator for that year. During his residency, he did a one-year fellowship in the plastic surgery laboratories at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Rose completed his training with a plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. While at Emory, he published research on the safety of cosmetic surgery. In addition to research and publications, he presented at national and international meetings and received a national award for his research.

Dr. Ajul Shah is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with a Sub-specialty Board Certification in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery. He has advanced fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery and microsurgery, as well as extensive training at institutions such as Yale University and New York University. Dr. Shah performs all aspects of hand and upper extremity surgery, including fractures, traumatic injuries, tendon injuries and complex reconstruction. He also has a special interest in targeted muscle reinnervation. His compassionate nature provides patients with a sense of safety and comfort during challenging times in their lives.