Dr. Leo R. McCafferty

Plastic Surgeon

Phone

412.687.2100

Website

mccaffertymd.com

Address

580 S. Aiken Avenue, Suite 530, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232

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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.”

About My Practice

What is your philosophy?

I won’t over-operate, but I will make sure any procedure is done completely and without compromise. My patients know that I do not want to make them look operated upon, and in fact, most patients want to look better in a natural way. This is extremely important to me.

What does a consultation with you entail?

The first visit involves listening to and exploring the concerns of the patient and their pertinent history, a physical exam, photographs and a thorough discussion of options for treatment. I review the photos and consultation notes prior to the patient’s next visit. During the second visit, we review them, I answer any questions, and we solidify a plan.

What role does your staff play?

My staff is the most important aspect of my practice. Most have been with me for a very long time, and I am blessed to work with such a great group of individuals. Their mission of service is a happy one and patients are very much aware of the happiness in our office.

About Me

How would your patients describe you?

I hope they would describe me as honest. Integrity was something emphasized more than anything else during my plastic surgery training. I would also hope they would describe me as a precise surgeon.

What do you love most about your job?

I love everything about my job, but the people make it fun— my patients and my staff!

Education

Degree:

Temple University

Residency:

Plastic Surgery, University 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

A Minute With

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

Services

Breast Augmentation / Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Reconstruction
Arm Lift
Thigh Lift
Labiaplasty
Tummy Tuck
Liposuction
Facelift
Eyelid Rejuvenation
Forehead Lift
Necklift
Rhinoplasty
Facial Fillers / Injectables
Laser Treatment Options
NeoGraft® Hair Restoration
Xeomin

FAQs

Can I breastfeed after a breast lift, augmentation or reduction?

What our experts say:
Patients that have had a breast augmentation with implants or fat typically can breast feed without a problem. Likewise patients that have had a breast lift or breast reduction can breast feed without difficulty. We have had many patients in our practice that have become pregnant a year to years after having these procedures and have enjoyed breast feeding without any issues at all.
Who is a good candidate for a mini tummy tuck?

What our experts say:
The best candidate is someone with skin redundancy with or without fat of the lower abdomen. Often women have skin overhanging a C-section scar and a mini tummy tuck is an excellent choice to take care of this problem. The procedure can be combined with liposuction of the abdomen if necessary without adding risk or recovery time to the procedure. The mini tummy tuck with or without liposuction can be done in our licensed ambulatory suite under a twilight anesthetic avoiding a general anesthetic but also assuring the patient a painless experience. There is less scarring with a mini tummy tuck when compared to a "full tummy tuck."