Dr. Timothy Schaefer has had a long, unique academic career on his way to becoming a plastic surgeon. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, and an M.S. in Engineering from Stanford University. He completed his medical school education at prestigious Emory Medical School in Atlanta, GA, where he graduated in the top 5 of his class. He also became a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, one of the most renowned professional medical societies in the country. After deciding to join the field of plastic surgery, he completed his general surgery training and his plastic and reconstructive surgery fellowship at Emory University.

In 2007, he joined Midwest Plastic Surgery, focusing his career on all aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, body contouring, as well as eyelid and facial cosmetic surgery. He is a plastic surgeon that is skilled in the surgical treatment of skin cancers, grafting techniques for reconstructive and cosmetic applications, and general trunk and lower extremity reconstructive surgeries.

Dr. Schaefer is dedicated to the craft of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Here in Minneapolis, he uses body contouring procedures like the Tummy Tuck 360™ and SAFELipo®, as well as microsurgery, fat grafting, and reconstructive surgery. As a plastic surgeon, he has a special emphasis on breast surgery – whether it be for breast augmentation, breast reduction, the breast lift, or breast reconstruction.

Dr. Schaefer believes that using proven innovations can not only give patients balanced and natural results, but also self-confidence and pride in their appearance. By using techniques and technologies that have demonstrated superior efficacy and safety, Dr. Schaefer strives for quality, long-lasting outcomes as well as a comfortable recovery. Through years of experience and training, Dr. Schaefer is a plastic surgeon that emphasizes the importance of finding the right treatment for each patient. To a plastic surgeon like Dr. Schaefer, there’s more to innovation than adopting the latest and newest techniques; it’s the ability to improve upon the safety and efficacy of traditional procedures for the patient’s sake.

As a plastic surgeon, Dr. Schaefer uses his training and experience for building sophisticated structures to guide his complex procedures like facial plastic surgery and technically challenging reconstructive procedures. With careful planning and a problem-solving approach, Dr. Schaefer customizes his cosmetic surgery strategy for natural results. He’s a plastic surgeon that combines the best of both worlds: an engineer’s perspective and an eye for aesthetics to create results that are balanced, proportional, and right for the patient.