One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime. Thanks to increased social awareness and an emphasis on screening and self-examination, breast cancer diagnoses are being made at earlier stages of the disease. This early detection can mean... read more
Once you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer there’s a lot of important information to digest and challenging decisions to make. What doctor will you use? What are the best treatment options? What type of surgery is needed to remove the cancer? Then, after getting... read more
As a part of my practice, I pride myself staying at the forefront of research and innovation, always working to provide the best procedures and treatments for my valued patients. Most recently, I took part in a study comparing and evaluating two types of “gummy... read more
It’s no secret. Everyone one knows that Dr. Capizzi is a huge proponent of Gummy Bear breast implants. Of course, “Gummy Bear” is the nickname for fifth-generation, highly cohesive silicone gel breast implants. Dr. Capizzi certainly did not invent the Gummy Bear... read more
Do you have hopes, aspirations and goals for 2015? We do here at Capizzi MD Plastic Surgery. But more on that next year (stay tuned!). Right now, we’re in a contemplative mood and already looking back on 2014 with a keen and thoughtful eye. In this week’s edition of... read more
There’s a reason Dr. Capizzi is known as the Gummy Bear doctor in Charlotte, North Carolina, and surrounding areas. For nearly a decade, the doctor was among an elite group of the nation’s top plastic surgeons participating in the FDA coinvestigation of the Allergan... read more
