Profile of Jennifer Capla, MD

Dr. Jennifer Capla is a plastic surgeon based in NYC, board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is one of a few plastic surgeons fellowship-trained in body contouring after weight loss surgery, with a leading pioneer in the field. Her specialized training qualifies her to perform the latest surgical techniques in a safe fashion while optimizing results.

Dr. Capla graduated cum laude from Columbia College and received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, graduating with honors. Following medical school, she trained at the world-renowned Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at New York University Medical Center.

Dr. Capla contributes to the advancement of the field, performing both basic science and clinical research. She has published over 15 articles in peer-reviewed journals and recently authored a chapter of Body Contouring and Liposuction, 1st Edition (El Sevier, 2013). She has earned prestigious awards, including the highly competitive Gingrass Award from Plastic Surgery Research Council.

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Procedures of Jennifer Capla, MD ⁽¹⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in New York	Rank in NY	Rank in US
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in New York: 38	Ranked in NY: 68	Ranked in US: 1528
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in New York: 67	Ranked in NY: 106	Ranked in US: 2276
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in New York: 54	Ranked in NY: 88	Ranked in US: 2062
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in New York: 32	Ranked in NY: 49	Ranked in US: 914
Hair Restoration Hair restoration is the hair transplant method which involves extracting a linear strip of hair bearing skin from the back or the side of the scalp.	Ranked in New York: 6	Ranked in NY: 11	Ranked in US: 167
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in New York: 9	Ranked in NY: 14	Ranked in US: 512
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 257
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in New York: 33	Ranked in NY: 59	Ranked in US: 1239
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in New York: 21	Ranked in NY: 39	Ranked in US: 934
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in New York: 63	Ranked in NY: 93	Ranked in US: 2289
Skin Lesion Removal This technique involves removing a skin lesion in the deeper levels of the skin down to the fatty layer under the skin.	Ranked in New York: 2	Ranked in NY: 2	Ranked in US: 72
Mole Removal Most unwanted moles are surgically removed, cut out via punch excision, or shaved off with a scalpel.	Ranked in New York: 11	Ranked in NY: 35	Ranked in US: 196
Mohs Surgery Mohs surgery is a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.	Ranked in New York: 13	Ranked in NY: 18	Ranked in US: 167
Scars Treatment Scars treatment differs based on the particular scar’s size, texture, and location.	Ranked in New York: 16	Ranked in NY: 21	Ranked in US: 366
Laceration Repair The goals of laceration repair are to achieve hemostasis, avoid infection, restore function to the involved tissues, and achieve optimal cosmetic results with minimal scarring.	Ranked in New York: 1	Ranked in NY: 1	Ranked in US: 12