Charlotte Plastic Surgery

STEPHAN J. FINICAL, M.D.

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“Dr. Stephan Finical made me feel completely comfortable, walked me through each procedure and recovery expectations. I love my results. Save your time and consultation fees and go see Dr. Finical and his team if you are considering any elective surgery.” -Stephanie H.

BIO

Throughout his career as a board certified, renowned plastic surgeon and a respected educator, Dr. Finical has never lost sight of his most important achievement: a happy patient. There have been many at Charlotte Plastic Surgery, and Dr. Finical is known as much for his enduring relationships with patients as his surgical expertise. 

In conversations with his patients, he addresses concerns and helps them understand what to look for in a plastic surgeon, what to expect during procedures, and what results can be achieved. “An educated patient is the best patient,” he explains. “I don’t gloss over options, alternatives, or risks. All of my patients hear that. We work as a team.” 

In addition to such career highlights as working on The Faculty and Staff at the Mayo Clinic and contributing frequently to many peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Finical is proud that he spent time mastering the art of customer service through Ritz-Carlton training. He believes that going above and beyond to make patients feel more comfortable and at home is fundamental to the philosophy of his team and his practice. 

When Dr. Finical isn’t operating, the native of Mansfield, Ohio, enjoys sports, reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife and their two children. 

Facial Rejuvenation: Facelift /  Rhinoplasty 

Dr. Finical has been performing Plastic Surgery for more than 25 years and is known for maintaining his patient’s authenticity while enhancing the naturally beautiful features of each patient. He delivers incredible, lasting results.  

He has achieved this status through the completion and participation of a multitude of residences, fellowships, and societies; some of which include the Rhinoplasty Society and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. ASAPS is a subset of plastic surgeons that concentrate on cosmetic procedures and is an ongoing source of up-to-date training. Dr. Finical has been not only a member but a contributor to the society and their educational meetings for over 20 years.  

Dr. Finical understands the volume loss women and men experience in their face as they age. Youthful skin is about shape and volume, not “tightness”. He doesn’t give them something new that they have never had, rather he helps restore what once was. 

The Rhinoplasty society as mentioned above is an organization with only 150 members worldwide – compromised of the top Rhinoplasty surgeons in the world. These surgeons specialize in some of the most complex cosmetic nose procedures with the most innovative surgical techniques for Rhinoplasty surgery.  

In the realm of plastic surgery, Rhinoplasty is considered to be one of the most difficult operations to perform. The members of the Rhinoplasty Society seek to sharpen their expertise with one another by sharing their knowledge and skills. 

Dr. Finical’s expertise in Facial aesthetics goes beyond training; he was on staff at the Mayo Clinic in the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a past president of the medical staff at Mercy Hospital and was also a clinical professor of Plastic Surgery at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, was Chairman of the system-wide medical executive committee for Carolinas Medical Center and was a past President in the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. 

With thirty years of General as well as Plastic Surgery under his belt, it is no doubt that you have come to the right physician for all of your Facial Aesthetic needs. Dr. Finical has a wide range of procedures in his surgical tool belt ranging from a Deep Plane Facelift, Neck Lift, to Rhinoplasty, Brow Lift, and Blepharoplasties (eyelid procedures).  

Dr. Finical is known for maintaining his patient’s authenticity while enhancing the naturally beautiful features of each patient whether that is through Rhinoplasty or Facelift procedures. His goal is always to have a happy and satisfied patient.  Please visit Dr. Finical’s Facelift or Rhinoplasty video for further details. 

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Breast Procedures

When it comes to breast procedures, Dr. Finical listens. He hears each patient’s goal and delivers an attainable goal in the safest, most effective way resulting in incredible, beautiful results. 

The Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons is a regional society within the Southeast that promotes education in plastic surgery for Surgeons in the region. Dr. Finical has served on the board of this Society for over 10 years and was elevated to President in 2019. After serving his term as president, he remains an active member of the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and is a regular presenter at their annual meetings. The Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons sponsors the State of the ART (Atlanta Breast Symposium) each January. 

From standard Breast Augmentations to Mastopexies (Breast Lifts), Breast Reductions, Implant Exchanges and Implant Removal, Dr. Finical discusses all options with each patient and creates a tailored plan based on his patient’s needs and desires.  Please visit Dr. Finicals Breast Augmentation video for more details.

ACADEMIC

  • Undergraduate: Ohio Wesleyan University (Magna Cum Laude graduate)
  • Medical School: Georgetown University
  • General Surgery Residency: Georgetown University
  • Plastic Surgery Residency: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society
  • Phi Beta Kappa academic honor society
  • Fellowship at the Oregon Health Science University, Portland, Oregon

PROFESSIONAL

  • Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
  • Surgery Subspecialty Teacher of the Year Award in 2000 from Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
  • Member of the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the American College of Surgeons (FACS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
  • Guest editor of Clinics in Plastic Surgeryand a writer of questions for the plastic surgeons in-training exam for ten years
  • On staff at the Mayo Clinic in the Division of Plastic Surgery
  • Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Published in numerous peer-reviewed journals
  • Past president of the medical staff at Mercy Hospital
  • Chairman of the system-wide medical executive committee for Carolinas Medical Center
  • Officer in the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons

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