Dr. Capizzi has dedicated his professional life to the art and science of plastic surgery and preventative aging. He has seen many changes and advancements in the last ten years since he founded Stillwater Plastic Surgery. Interestingly, one of the intangible, but very important coming-of-age changes he’s observed surrounds public’s perception. “Being true to who you are” means making medical and aesthetic decisions that are right for YOU. Dr. Capizzi explains further with number seven of the decade’s most important changes in the field of plastic surgery … 

Inspirational image from Pinterest

Inspirational image from Pinterest

#7 SOCIAL ACCEPTANCE – “Ten years ago there was a bit of a social stigma around elective plastic surgery and preventative aging treatments. Now, my patients absolutely value their privacy, but today, they’re referring friends to me. My patients are accomplished and confident. They come to me to help them fulfill a vision of self – not from a position of weakness, but power. This is also true for breast reconstruction patients. They are proud of coming out on the other side of cancer. They want to talk about it and help other survivors.” Dr. Capizzi