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Dr. Leo R. McCafferty

Plastic Surgeon

Phone412.687.2100

Websitemccaffertymd.com

Address

580 S. Aiken Avenue, Suite 530, Pittsburgh, 15232Map View

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Integrity above all else

Philosophy

After 30 years in practice (25 of them in his hometown of Pittsburgh), board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Leo R. McCafferty has honed his ability to solve problems quickly and thoroughly. Dr. McCafferty’s interest in plastic surgery began in a lecture hall during his third year of medical school. “The professor showed us a picture of a young boy’s face mauled by a pit bull, followed by a picture of that boy’s face superbly repaired,” says Dr. McCafferty. “I thought, ‘Wow, I would like to do something like that.’ I began to research plastic surgeons and was fascinated by Dr. D. Ralph Millard, Jr. in Miami. I knew at that moment, that I not only wanted to become a plastic surgeon, but I wanted to train with him.”

Education

Degree

MedicalTemple University

Residency

Plastic SurgeryUniversity of Miami School of Medicine/Jackson Memorial Medical Center

Credentials

Board Certification

American Board of Plastic Surgery

Affiliation

American College of Surgeons
American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

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THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION ABOUT MY FIELD

Most are surprised to learn that the expense and recovery time for many of the procedures we perform today are less than expected

MY MOTTO

I adhere to the Golden Rule

WHAT I LOVE MOST ABOUT MY PROFESSION

Helping people

HOW MY PROFESSION HAS EVOLVED

More noninvasive procedures with better results and much quicker recovery time

MOST MEMORABLE PATIENT REACTION

A nun, after a relatively minor procedure, gave me a prayer card framed, which has been on my office wall for many years

WHAT I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT

My incredible staff

WHAT SETS MY PRACTICE APART

Very personalized and private service

THE FUTURE OF MY FIELD

Real stem cell and tissue engineering, which will help not only our field, but also the entire field of medicine

THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME

Honest, loyal, optimistic

WHAT ARE YOUR MOST REQUESTED PROCEDURES?

In my practice it’s typically facelifts, followed closely by blepharoplasties and breast augmentations

WHAT SURGICAL TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING AT YOUR PRACTICE?

We are seeing many more patients for Mommy Makeovers as compared to 10 years ago. It might have something to do with social media and the info that’s out there. People realize today that these procedures are not only possible, but are also fairly noninvasive and the downtime can be short

HOW DO YOU MANAGE PATIENT EXPECTATIONS?

The best way to manage patient expectations is do to so honestly. It’s important that my patients are happy with the result and I am upfront when we cannot achieve what they have in mind

HOW ARE YOU HELPING TO ADVANCE THE FIELD AT LARGE?

I feel very strongly that patient safety is of the utmost importance. Pennsylvania is one of the first states in the country to have a patient safety authority. We stress how important it is for patients to go to accredited physicians and facilities to ensure that both the doctor and the setting where the procedure is performed is credentialed properly