DR. CAPIZZI’S CURRICULUM VITAE

Specializing in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery of the Breast, Body, and Face

Board Certified with American Board of Plastic Surgery: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1998

• Mayo Clinic Residency 1995-1997
• Mayo Clinic Residency 1990-1995

License

• North Carolina and South Carolina

Practice

• Founder & Master Cosmetic Surgeon Provider, Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa
• Walk-In Botox Bar Founder
• Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor, 2012-present
• Certified CoolSculpting Center Of Excellence, 2015-present
• CoolSculpting Study Center, 2017-present
• Certified Sciton diVa Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Center Of Excellence, 2019
• Allergan Diamond Level Provider (present)
• Sciton, diVa Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, Key Opinion Leader, 2018-present
• Candela Profound Key Opinion Leader, 2017-present
• miraDry Key Opinion Leader, 2017-present

In The Media

• Charlotte Magazine, Top Doc, 2012-2022
• Married At First Sight: Jamie & Elizabeth, 2021
• WCNC, Interview with Michelle Boudin @ Cosmetic Medicine during COVID, 2020
• Spotlight Features in the Myers Park Magazine, South Park Magazine, Dilworth Magazine
• Fox News Good Day Charlotte, Interview on New Skin Rejuvenation Treatments, 2017
• WCNC, Interview on Charlotte’s First Lip Lab with Michelle Boudin, 2017
• South Charlotte Weekly, Interview, 2017
• Hollywood Life Magazine, Contributor, May & June 2017
• Live Science Magazine, Contributor, May 2017
• WCNC, Interview on Charlotte’s Botox Bar with Rachel Rollar, April 2017
• Hollywood Reporter, Contributor, February 2017
• In Touch Weekly, Contributor, February 2017
• RealSelf, “Top 100 Social Media Influentials,” 2015, 2016
• New Beauty Magazine, New Beauty Top Beauty Doctor, 2015
• WCCB, Interview with Morgan Fogarty, Understanding Transgender Patient Needs, Female-to-Male TOP Surgery, March 2015
• WBTV, Interview with Morgan O’Boyle, Gummy Bear Implants For Reconstructive Surgery, 2013
• WCNC, Interview with Ann Sheridan, Gummy Bear Implants Increasing Popularity, 2013
• WCCB, Interview with Morgan Fogarty, FDA Approves Gummy Bear Implants, 2013
• 95.1 Kiss Radio, Invited Guest – Silicone Gel Implant, 2005, 2006

Undergraduate

• Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science, Honors, Cum Laude, 1984
• Graduate Studies, Neurobiology and English Literature, 1985

Hospital/Faculty

• Novant Presbyterian Main Charlotte, 1997-present (Full Plastic Surgery Privileges)
• Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Presbyterian Hospitals (Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews) 2003-2013

Additional Board Certifications

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2000
• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1991
• Advanced Certification, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2000

Professional Societies

• President, Co-Founder of Charlotte Plastic Surgery Society (Greater Charlotte Plastic Surgery Group)
• Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
• Member, American College of Surgery
• Member, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Member, Priestley Surgical Society (Mayo Clinic Surgical Honor Society)

Philanthropy/Service

• Claire’s Army, 2019
• Pat’s Place, 2018-present
• Safe Alliance, 2015-present
• Carolina Breast Friends Advisory Board, 2013-present
• Carolina Breast Friends, 2008-present
• Chairman Presbyterian Department of Plastic Surgery, 2006-2013
• Surgical-Medical Assistance Relief Team
• Honduras 2003
• Guatemala 1997
• Physicians for Peace
• Turkey 1989
• Egypt 1987
• Myers Park High School
• Basketball 2018-present
• Lacrosse 2018-present
• PTA Fund 2015-present

Studies

• FDA Implant Registry: 2016 – ongoing
• Profound RF & Kybella Safely Contouring the Face: 2016
• Sientra Post-Implant Follow Up Study (FDA Directed): 2013 – ongoing
• Case Study: Sientra Style 207 Highly Cohesive Gel, “Gummy Bear” Implant, 2017
• Case Study: Sientra Allo2x Expander Reconstruction, 2017
• Allergan, BIFS Study: Silicone Gel Implant, Follow-up study, 2013
• Mentor, Course for use of Flex HD, 2011
• Lifecell, Course use of Alloderm, 2011
• NOVO Allergan Member: Advisory Board To Develop Breast Aesthetics
• Mentor, Memory Gel (Silicone) Implant Co-Investigator, 1998-2006

Patents/Films

• Patent #6080161, Reabsorbable, non-tappable screw system and procedure, issue date: 6/27/2000
• Implant Reconstruction; Berlin, GD; October, 1996

Publications

• Plastic Surgery Practice Advisor, Vol.1, #3, October 2005, p. 26-36
• Law, Kile, Getting Technical with Medical Spas, December 2005, Skin, Inc. (contributor), p. 82-85

Forums

• Sciton, diVa Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, Key Opinion Leader, 2018-Present
• Candela, Profound RF Skin Tightening & GentleMax Pro Laser, Key Opinion Leader, 2017-Present
• miraDry, Key Opinion Leader, 2017-Present
• Sientra, Highly Cohesive Gel (Gummy Bear) Implant, 2017-Present
• Sientra Advisory Board, 2017-2021
• Allergan NOVO Implant Advisory Board
• Sientra Education Forum, February 2017
• Sientra Reconstructive Initiative Forum, January 2017
• Keller Medical Inc., Illuminated Drain Cautery Device for Breast Surgery, Key Opinion Leader, 2016-2017

Committees

• Mentor Referral Program, 2016-Present
• Multidisciplinary Breasts Clinic
• Sientra 2017-2018
• NOVO Allergan Breast Implant Advisory Board, 2017
• Presbyterian Hospital, Cancer Committee, 2001-2015
• Presbyterian Hospital, Cancer Rehabilitation Committee, 2001-2015
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Senior Residents Committee, 2001-2015
• Mecklenburg Medical Society, Legislative Committee
• Mecklenburg Medical Society, PAC Committee
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Aesthetic Surgery Committee 2002-2004
• Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Medical Director, 2002-2003
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Media and Public Relations, 2001-2005
• Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Honors: Medical Director, 2001
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Media and Public Relations, 2001-2005
• Mayo Clinic, Resident Representative to General Surgery Admissions Board, 1991-1995
• Mayo Clinic, Chief Resident 1995
• Mayo Clinic, Chief Resident 1997
• Mayo Clinic, International Studies Student Program, Chairman, 1987
• Fellowship Grant Award, 1986
• National Health Preprofessional Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, 1980-1984

Education

Fellowship

• Aesthetic and Breast Surgery
  Charlotte Plastic Surgery Affiliated
  UNC Chapel Hill, 1997-1998

Residency

• Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
  200 1st Street, SW
  Rochester, Minnesota 55905
  1995-1997
• Department of General Surgery
  Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
  200 1st Street, SW
  Rochester, Minnesota 55905
  1990-1995

Medical

• Eastern Virginia Medical School
  Norfolk, Virginia
  1986-1990

Research

• M. Bradley Calobrace, M.D.; W. Grant Stevens, M.D.; Peter J. Capizzi, M.D.; Robert Cohen, M.D.; Rosalyn C. d’Incelli, B.A., Maggi Beckstrand, P.H.D.: Risk factor Analysis for Capsular Contracture: A Long-Term Sientra Study Analysis Using Round, Smooth and Textured Implants for Breast Augmentation, 2017
• Harrington JL, Capizzi PJ. Cryolipolysis for Nonsurgical Reduction of Fat in the Lateral Chest Wall Post-Mastectomy. Aesthetic Surg J. 2017 Jun 1;37(6):715-722
• Jennifer L. Harrington, MD, FACS; and Peter J. Capizzi, MD, FACS: Cryolipolysis for Nonsurgical Reduction of Fat in the Lateral Chest Wall Post-Mastectomy, Aesthetic Journal, March 2017, pp. 1-8
• Schwartz, MR; Capizzi, PJ; Movassaghi, K; Talmor, M: Sientra High-Strength Cohesive Shaped Technique: Roundtable Discussion, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May 2015 vol35(S1) S22-32
• Bitar, G; Mullis, WJ; Jacobs, WE; Capizzi, PJ; Eaves, FF: Safety and Efficacy of Office-Based Surgery with Monitored Anesthesia Card/Sedation in 4778 Consecutive Plastic Surgery Procedures, PRS January vol 111(1): pp.150-56
• Price, M; Capizzi, PJ: Three-Dimensional Imaging Assessment of Orbital Volume Maintenance Following Orbital Blowout Fracture Repair with Resorbable Plates, in progress, presented at SESPRS, 2002
• Daiza, S; Capizzi, PJ: The Safety of In-Office Abdominoplasty, SESPRS, 2002
• Capizzi, PJ; Eaves, FF; Kane, WJ: The Transverse Orbicularis Oculi Myocutaneous Flap: Its Use for Nasal Lining, PRS, October v104(5): 1419-23, 1999
• Price, MF; Capizzi, PJ; Watterson, PA; Letteri, S: Reverse Sural Artery Flap: Caveats for Success, Ann Plas Surg, May 48(5): 496-504,2002
• Beasley, ME; Capizzi, PJ: Immediate Autogenous Breast Reconstruction: The Single Pedicle TRAM Flap as a Safe Alternative, 1998. (presented American Association Plastic Reconstruction Surg, Montreal, Canada)
• Capizzi, PJ; Johnson, CH; Meland, NB: Allograft Reconstruction in Limb Salvage (poster) ASRMS, 1998
• Capizzi, PJ; Clay, R: Laser Plume and Debris, Lasers in Surg and Med, 23: 172-174, 1998
• Capizzi, PJ: Meland, NB; Jacobsen, WJ: Lag Screw Fixation in Mandibular Reconstruction, J Microsurg, Jan v14(1): 3-10, 1998
• Capizzi, PJ; Bite, U; Arnold, PG; Woods, J: John Erich, D.D.S., M.D., PRS: April 1473-75, 1997
• Capizzi, PJ; Petty, PM; Johnson, CH: Implant Reconstruction in the Setting of Radiation (abstract), 1997
• Capizzi, PJ; Johnson, CH; Shives, TC; Meland, NB: Subungual Melanoma: The Mayo Clinic Experience, accepted PRS, 1997
• Capizzi, PJ; Martin, M; Bannon, MJ: Tension Pneumopericardium from Blunt Injury, J Trauma, 39(4) 775-81, 1995
• Capizzi, PJ; Donohue, JH: Melanoma Metastatic to the Gastrointestinal Tract, Comp Therapy, 20(1): 20-23, 1994
• Zietlow, S; Capizzi, P; Bannon, MJ; Farnell, MB: Multisystem Geriatric Trauma, J Trauma, 37(6): 985-988, 1994
• Capizzi, PJ; Rosen, CB; Nargorney, DM: Intermittent Jaundice by Tumor Emboli from Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Gastroenterology 103: 1669-73, 1992
• Capizzi, PJ; Allen, KB: Amerson, JR; Skandalakis, JE: Isolated Splenic Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma, South Med J, October 85(10): 1003-1005, 1992
• Capizzi, PJ; Horton, CE: A Colonial Gender Conflict: Thomas (Thomasine) Hall, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Oct 239(4): 320-322, 1989

References available upon request

Updated April 2022

DR. CAPIZZI’S CURRICULUM VITAE

VISIT US

900 East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203

OPEN HOURS

Mon, Tues, Thurs: 9am-5pm
Wed: 9am-6pm & Fri: 9am-3pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

CALL US

(704) 655-8988

Specializing in Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery of the Breast, Body, and Face

Board Certified with American Board of Plastic Surgery: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1998

• Mayo Clinic Residency 1995-1997
• Mayo Clinic Residency 1990-1995

License

• North Carolina and South Carolina

Practice

• Founder & Master Cosmetic Surgeon Provider, Capizzi MD Cosmetic Surgery & Med Spa
• Walk-In Botox Bar Founder
• Charlotte Magazine Top Doctor, 2012-present
• Certified CoolSculpting Center Of Excellence, 2015-present
• CoolSculpting Study Center, 2017-present
• Certified Sciton diVa Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Center Of Excellence, 2019
• Allergan Diamond Level Provider (present)
• Sciton, diVa Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, Key Opinion Leader, 2018-present
• Candela Profound Key Opinion Leader, 2017-present
• miraDry Key Opinion Leader, 2017-present

In The Media

• Charlotte Magazine, Top Doc, 2012-2022
• Married At First Sight: Jamie & Elizabeth, 2021
• WCNC, Interview with Michelle Boudin @ Cosmetic Medicine during COVID, 2020
• Spotlight Features in the Myers Park Magazine, South Park Magazine, Dilworth Magazine
• Fox News Good Day Charlotte, Interview on New Skin Rejuvenation Treatments, 2017
• WCNC, Interview on Charlotte’s First Lip Lab with Michelle Boudin, 2017
• South Charlotte Weekly, Interview, 2017
• Hollywood Life Magazine, Contributor, May & June 2017
• Live Science Magazine, Contributor, May 2017
• WCNC, Interview on Charlotte’s Botox Bar with Rachel Rollar, April 2017
• Hollywood Reporter, Contributor, February 2017
• In Touch Weekly, Contributor, February 2017
• RealSelf, “Top 100 Social Media Influentials,” 2015, 2016
• New Beauty Magazine, New Beauty Top Beauty Doctor, 2015
• WCCB, Interview with Morgan Fogarty, Understanding Transgender Patient Needs, Female-to-Male TOP Surgery, March 2015
• WBTV, Interview with Morgan O’Boyle, Gummy Bear Implants For Reconstructive Surgery, 2013
• WCNC, Interview with Ann Sheridan, Gummy Bear Implants Increasing Popularity, 2013
• WCCB, Interview with Morgan Fogarty, FDA Approves Gummy Bear Implants, 2013
• 95.1 Kiss Radio, Invited Guest – Silicone Gel Implant, 2005, 2006

Undergraduate

• Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania
• Bachelor of Science, Honors, Cum Laude, 1984
• Graduate Studies, Neurobiology and English Literature, 1985

Hospital/Faculty

• Novant Presbyterian Main Charlotte, 1997-present (Full Plastic Surgery Privileges)
• Chairman, Department of Plastic Surgery, Presbyterian Hospitals (Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews) 2003-2013

Additional Board Certifications

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons, 2000
• Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, 1991
• Advanced Certification, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2000

Professional Societies

• President, Co-Founder of Charlotte Plastic Surgery Society (Greater Charlotte Plastic Surgery Group)
• Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
• Member, American College of Surgery
• Member, Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Member, Priestley Surgical Society (Mayo Clinic Surgical Honor Society)

Philanthropy and Service

• Claire’s Army, 2019
• Pat’s Place, 2018-present
• Safe Alliance, 2015-present
• Carolina Breast Friends Advisory Board, 2013-present
• Carolina Breast Friends, 2008-present
• Chairman Presbyterian Department of Plastic Surgery, 2006-2013
• Surgical-Medical Assistance Relief Team
• Honduras 2003
• Guatemala 1997
• Physicians for Peace
• Turkey 1989
• Egypt 1987
• Myers Park High School
• Basketball 2018-present
• Lacrosse 2018-present
• PTA Fund 2015-present

Studies

• FDA Implant Registry: 2016 – ongoing
• Profound RF & Kybella Safely Contouring the Face: 2016
• Sientra Post-Implant Follow Up Study (FDA Directed): 2013 – ongoing
• Case Study: Sientra Style 207 Highly Cohesive Gel, “Gummy Bear” Implant, 2017
• Case Study: Sientra Allo2x Expander Reconstruction, 2017
• Allergan, BIFS Study: Silicone Gel Implant, Follow-up study, 2013
• Mentor, Course for use of Flex HD, 2011
• Lifecell, Course use of Alloderm, 2011
• NOVO Allergan Member: Advisory Board To Develop Breast Aesthetics
• Mentor, Memory Gel (Silicone) Implant Co-Investigator, 1998-2006

Patents/Films

• Patent #6080161, Reabsorbable, non-tappable screw system and procedure, issue date: 6/27/2000
• Implant Reconstruction; Berlin, GD; October, 1996

Publications

• Plastic Surgery Practice Advisor, Vol.1, #3, October 2005, p. 26-36
• Law, Kile, Getting Technical with Medical Spas, December 2005, Skin, Inc. (contributor), p. 82-85

Forums

• Sciton, diVa Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, Key Opinion Leader, 2018-Present
• Candela, Profound RF Skin Tightening & GentleMax Pro Laser, Key Opinion Leader, 2017-Present
• miraDry, Key Opinion Leader, 2017-Present
• Sientra, Highly Cohesive Gel (Gummy Bear) Implant, 2017-Present
• Sientra Advisory Board, 2017-2021
• Allergan NOVO Implant Advisory Board
• Sientra Education Forum, February 2017
• Sientra Reconstructive Initiative Forum, January 2017
• Keller Medical Inc., Illuminated Drain Cautery Device for Breast Surgery, Key Opinion Leader, 2016-2017

Committees

• Mentor Referral Program, 2016-Present
• Multidisciplinary Breasts Clinic
• Sientra 2017-2018
• NOVO Allergan Breast Implant Advisory Board, 2017
• Presbyterian Hospital, Cancer Committee, 2001-2015
• Presbyterian Hospital, Cancer Rehabilitation Committee, 2001-2015
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Senior Residents Committee, 2001-2015
• Mecklenburg Medical Society, Legislative Committee
• Mecklenburg Medical Society, PAC Committee
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Aesthetic Surgery Committee 2002-2004
• Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Medical Director, 2002-2003
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Media and Public Relations, 2001-2005
• Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Honors: Medical Director, 2001
• American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Media and Public Relations, 2001-2005
• Mayo Clinic, Resident Representative to General Surgery Admissions Board, 1991-1995
• Mayo Clinic, Chief Resident 1995
• Mayo Clinic, Chief Resident 1997
• Mayo Clinic, International Studies Student Program, Chairman, 1987
• Fellowship Grant Award, 1986
• National Health Preprofessional Honor Society, Alpha Epsilon Delta, 1980-1984

Education

Fellowship

• Aesthetic and Breast Surgery
  Charlotte Plastic Surgery Affiliated
  UNC Chapel Hill, 1997-1998

Residency

• Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
  200 1st Street, SW
  Rochester, Minnesota 55905
  1995-1997
• Department of General Surgery
  Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine
  200 1st Street, SW
  Rochester, Minnesota 55905
  1990-1995

Medical

• Eastern Virginia Medical School
  Norfolk, Virginia
  1986-1990

Research

• M. Bradley Calobrace, M.D.; W. Grant Stevens, M.D.; Peter J. Capizzi, M.D.; Robert Cohen, M.D.; Rosalyn C. d’Incelli, B.A., Maggi Beckstrand, P.H.D.: Risk factor Analysis for Capsular Contracture: A Long-Term Sientra Study Analysis Using Round, Smooth and Textured Implants for Breast Augmentation, 2017
• Harrington JL, Capizzi PJ. Cryolipolysis for Nonsurgical Reduction of Fat in the Lateral Chest Wall Post-Mastectomy. Aesthetic Surg J. 2017 Jun 1;37(6):715-722
• Jennifer L. Harrington, MD, FACS; and Peter J. Capizzi, MD, FACS: Cryolipolysis for Nonsurgical Reduction of Fat in the Lateral Chest Wall Post-Mastectomy, Aesthetic Journal, March 2017, pp. 1-8
• Schwartz, MR; Capizzi, PJ; Movassaghi, K; Talmor, M: Sientra High-Strength Cohesive Shaped Technique: Roundtable Discussion, Aesthetic Surgery Journal, May 2015 vol35(S1) S22-32
• Bitar, G; Mullis, WJ; Jacobs, WE; Capizzi, PJ; Eaves, FF: Safety and Efficacy of Office-Based Surgery with Monitored Anesthesia Card/Sedation in 4778 Consecutive Plastic Surgery Procedures, PRS January vol 111(1): pp.150-56
• Price, M; Capizzi, PJ: Three-Dimensional Imaging Assessment of Orbital Volume Maintenance Following Orbital Blowout Fracture Repair with Resorbable Plates, in progress, presented at SESPRS, 2002
• Daiza, S; Capizzi, PJ: The Safety of In-Office Abdominoplasty, SESPRS, 2002
• Capizzi, PJ; Eaves, FF; Kane, WJ: The Transverse Orbicularis Oculi Myocutaneous Flap: Its Use for Nasal Lining, PRS, October v104(5): 1419-23, 1999
• Price, MF; Capizzi, PJ; Watterson, PA; Letteri, S: Reverse Sural Artery Flap: Caveats for Success, Ann Plas Surg, May 48(5): 496-504,2002
• Beasley, ME; Capizzi, PJ: Immediate Autogenous Breast Reconstruction: The Single Pedicle TRAM Flap as a Safe Alternative, 1998. (presented American Association Plastic Reconstruction Surg, Montreal, Canada)
• Capizzi, PJ; Johnson, CH; Meland, NB: Allograft Reconstruction in Limb Salvage (poster) ASRMS, 1998
• Capizzi, PJ; Clay, R: Laser Plume and Debris, Lasers in Surg and Med, 23: 172-174, 1998
• Capizzi, PJ: Meland, NB; Jacobsen, WJ: Lag Screw Fixation in Mandibular Reconstruction, J Microsurg, Jan v14(1): 3-10, 1998
• Capizzi, PJ; Bite, U; Arnold, PG; Woods, J: John Erich, D.D.S., M.D., PRS: April 1473-75, 1997
• Capizzi, PJ; Petty, PM; Johnson, CH: Implant Reconstruction in the Setting of Radiation (abstract), 1997
• Capizzi, PJ; Johnson, CH; Shives, TC; Meland, NB: Subungual Melanoma: The Mayo Clinic Experience, accepted PRS, 1997
• Capizzi, PJ; Martin, M; Bannon, MJ: Tension Pneumopericardium from Blunt Injury, J Trauma, 39(4) 775-81, 1995
• Capizzi, PJ; Donohue, JH: Melanoma Metastatic to the Gastrointestinal Tract, Comp Therapy, 20(1): 20-23, 1994
• Zietlow, S; Capizzi, P; Bannon, MJ; Farnell, MB: Multisystem Geriatric Trauma, J Trauma, 37(6): 985-988, 1994
• Capizzi, PJ; Rosen, CB; Nargorney, DM: Intermittent Jaundice by Tumor Emboli from Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma, Gastroenterology 103: 1669-73, 1992
• Capizzi, PJ; Allen, KB: Amerson, JR; Skandalakis, JE: Isolated Splenic Metastasis from Rectal Carcinoma, South Med J, October 85(10): 1003-1005, 1992
• Capizzi, PJ; Horton, CE: A Colonial Gender Conflict: Thomas (Thomasine) Hall, Annals of Plastic Surgery, Oct 239(4): 320-322, 1989

References available upon request

Updated April 2022