Dr. Paulo Piccolo is a board-certified plastic surgeon who provides cutting-edge cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the face and body. “Breast reconstruction and plastic surgery itself are constantly evolving,” he says. “The techniques used today, like using the patient’s own tissues for reconstruction, connecting nerves after a mastectomy to regain sensation to the nipple, procedures to avoid lymphedema and new implant technology, help us achieve great results. In the cosmetic world, the advances are even more exciting with ever-evolving techniques and devices. It’s amazing what we can achieve. And we’ll keep pushing!”
After graduating from the prestigious Integrated Plastic Surgery Residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, Dr. Piccolo went on to complete a Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania where he was able to train under masters of breast reconstruction.
Dr. Piccolo has been in the DMV for approximately three years. “I believe we made the right decision relocating to the area where I found an amazing home, both personally and professionally. At the National Center for Plastic Surgery, I have the privilege to work with renowned, world-class surgeons to provide the best care to our patients.”
The amount of attention and dedication to detail Dr. Piccolo pays to each patient’s case is second to none. He aims to be their biggest ally during the perioperative process. From their first visit to the end of recovery, Dr. Piccolo’s patients know they can count on him.
Having grown up abroad and practiced in other parts of the country and the world, Dr. Piccolo has a broad understanding of cultural and regional diversity. Speaking multiple languages helps him recognize and appreciate the true meaning in the patient’s wishes, without being lost in translation.