Caroline Szpalski MD PhD FACS

Caroline Szpalski MD PhD FACS 'Less is more'

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” — Albert EinsteinToday is my son’s birthday,...
02/18/2026

“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving.” — Albert Einstein

Today is my son’s birthday, and this weekend something magical happened. After a few tried and zero interest before, he suddenly decided he was ready to try his balance bike — and within 20 minutes, he nailed it. No fear, no hesitation… just focus and determination.

It was the perfect reminder that progress doesn’t happen on our timeline — it happens when the mind is ready. Keep showing up. Keep trying. Keep practicing. One day, it just clicks. ✨

Whether it’s learning to ride, building strength, healing, or chasing a dream — consistency and mindset change everything.

Keep moving forward. It will work.

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Mail rarely make me burst out laughing. Among the bills and random mail is a postcard from my bestie that simply said: “...
02/18/2026

Mail rarely make me burst out laughing. Among the bills and random mail is a postcard from my bestie that simply said: “Voodoo beats yoga.” 🧘🏽‍♀️🤸🏽‍♀️

This is the girl I met the summer before we started college. We clicked within minutes — no effort, no overthinking, just instant recognition. The kind of friendship where you know, right away, this one is different.

Over 25 years later, she’s still my ride or die. The person who has seen every version of me — the partying college student, the stressed out med school student, the tired plastic surgery resident, the exhausted microsurgery fellow, the new attending, the ambitious one, the exhausted one, the new mom, the surgeon, the yogi (can’t live without my yoga), the everything phase. And somehow she always knows exactly what will make me laugh.

There’s something so sacred about friendships that grow with you. That survive distance, careers, kids, seasons of life. The gift of a friend who knows your entire story and still chooses you — that’s everything.

And apparently… voodoo beats yoga. 🖤

Tag your forever friend. The one who just gets you.

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A little throwback as we get close to my son’s third birthday 🤍 and honestly… How did we get here? That maternity shoot ...
02/12/2026

A little throwback as we get close to my son’s third birthday 🤍 and honestly… How did we get here? That maternity shoot feels like another lifetime.

We were mid-renovation, completely behind schedule, and I was running on empty. My OB pulled the plug four weeks before my due date because I was beyond exhausted and not gaining enough weight — I had to stop working and operating earlier than planned.

I remember thinking, How am I going to do life, work, and two kids? I just knew something had to change.

What came after? A total emotional rollercoaster — the scary kind, the brave kind, the growth kind.

So many shifts, so much learning, still learning every single day. I truly love where we’ve landed, even if I’m permanently tired thanks to a 3-year-old who thinks 5am is concert hour and midnight is story time 🎸😅 These have been three of the most intense, beautiful, stretching years of my life.

Sometimes I look at my kids and cannot believe I carried them. That body, that season — it feels almost surreal now.

Seeing those photos of my round belly feels like looking at a different version of me, and I’m so grateful I captured that moment in time. Thank you for the beautiful photoshoot. Now I need to come with the kiddos!

It reminds me how far we’ve all come, and how wild and beautiful the journey has been. ✨

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What a quote!Looking back, I see patterns, lessons, and moments that shaped me in ways I couldn’t understand then.But th...
02/11/2026

What a quote!

Looking back, I see patterns, lessons, and moments that shaped me in ways I couldn’t understand then.

But there is only one way to live and it’s to keep moving forward. To keep showing up even when the path isn’t clear, to keep learning and growing.

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Nothing makes me happier than seeing a patient finally feel heard, supported, and truly comfortable in her own body. 💛 A...
02/10/2026

Nothing makes me happier than seeing a patient finally feel heard, supported, and truly comfortable in her own body. 💛 After meeting with multiple surgeons, she chose our practice for her breast reduction journey — and together we were able to achieve a smaller, balanced size that others told her wasn’t possible, while still maintaining beautiful shape and proportion.

Even more important than the aesthetics, her chronic back pain has improved dramatically, and her day-to-day quality of life has changed in a major way. That’s what breast reduction is really about — this is not just cosmetic, it’s functional, physical, and emotional relief all in one. I’m also so proud of our team for helping streamline the insurance approval process, because access to medically necessary surgery matters.

Grateful for the trust. Grateful for this work. And so happy she’s finally living without the weight — literally and figuratively. ✨

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Breast reduction, but make it ✨transformational✨She underwent a bilateral breast reduction, and we removed over 3 pounds...
02/04/2026

Breast reduction, but make it ✨transformational✨

She underwent a bilateral breast reduction, and we removed over 3 pounds of tissue total—about 1.5 pounds per side. The result? Breasts that are lighter, lifted, perkier, and beautifully shaped. So much so that her friends were convinced she had a breast augmentation because of how round and youthful her breasts look. Swipe right to see the front result!

This is why I love breast reduction surgery. It’s not just about making breasts smaller—it’s about restoring balance, improving shape, relieving physical discomfort, and truly changing how patients feel in their bodies. Life-changing, underrated, and incredibly powerful. 🤍

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Being a woman physician means learning to hold a lot at once.Precision and empathy ❤️Science and intuition 📚Strength and...
02/03/2026

Being a woman physician means learning to hold a lot at once.
Precision and empathy ❤️
Science and intuition 📚
Strength and softness 💪🏽💪🏻💪🏿💪🏾💪💪🏼

It means showing up for patients while still trying to show up for yourself.

It means long days, hard decisions, constant learning—and deep purpose.

Grateful for the women who came before us, the ones walking beside us, and the ones watching us and realizing: this is possible. ✨

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Winter dryness finally caught up with my skin. My usual serum wasn’t enough, but heavier creams tend to break me out. I ...
01/30/2026

Winter dryness finally caught up with my skin. My usual serum wasn’t enough, but heavier creams tend to break me out. I switched to layering serums and added Darphin Hydra Skin Serum—and it made a real difference.🎉

Very hydrating, calming, and lightweight with a texture that absorbs beautifully. My skin feels comfortable and balanced again. A solid winter staple.🙌🏽

Darphin was a brand I used as a teenager—classic French skincare for a reason. Still delivering.💗

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✨🥂✨✨🥂✨I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be recognized again as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor and named among th...
01/27/2026

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I’m incredibly honored and grateful to be recognized again as a 2026 Castle Connolly Top Doctor and named among the Best Plastic Surgeons in NJ. This distinction comes from peer nominations and a rigorous review process — which makes it especially meaningful because it’s the trust and respect of fellow physicians.

To be counted among the top 7% of physicians nationwide out of more than a million practicing doctors is something I don’t take lightly. I work alongside some truly brilliant, compassionate colleagues, and being chosen by this community is a privilege beyond words.

Thank you to my peers for this recognition, to my team who supports every patient with such dedication, and to my patients who trust me with their care every single day. This honor belongs to all of us 🤍🙏🏽

Here’s to continuing to raise the bar in patient care, safety, and beautiful, natural results.

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I always thought I didn’t enjoy snow or skiing. Turns out, sometimes you just need to try something new and challenge yo...
01/26/2026

I always thought I didn’t enjoy snow or skiing. Turns out, sometimes you just need to try something new and challenge yourself.

I loved hiking in the snow—the stillness, the quiet, the sound of snow crunching under your feet. So peaceful.

A reminder to challenge yourself, try new things, and let go of what you thought was true about yourself. ❄️🤍

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📚Book lover ALERT📚I hadn’t read a book this good in a very very long time. Heart the Lover is the kind of novel you can’...
01/25/2026

📚Book lover ALERT📚

I hadn’t read a book this good in a very very long time. Heart the Lover is the kind of novel you can’t put down—and then feel genuinely heartbroken once it’s over. The pain of missed opportunities, misunderstandings, of being human, of life catching up and inevitably hurting you. Such a gem. It will break your heart in a millions little pieces. It’s so beautiful in its own kind of way. I already want to read it again. Thank you — you are a master. 📚✨

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I’ve officially had it with this weather 🥶Manifesting a gorgeous beach escape very soon.Can someone please plan this one...
01/22/2026

I’ve officially had it with this weather 🥶
Manifesting a gorgeous beach escape very soon.

Can someone please plan this one for me?! 😅🏝️🏖️☀️👙🐚

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