Dr. John Lettieri’s Legacy

Dr. John Lettieri’s Legacy

Dr. John Lettieri was the longstanding leader of Carolina Plastic Surgery and a pioneering figure in aesthetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in the Carolinas. Over decades of practice, he built the foundation of the practice on advanced surgical skill, thoughtful innovation, and genuinely patient-centered care. A double board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive surgical training, Dr. Lettieri was an early leader in breast surgery and laser-based techniques, helping introduce and refine approaches that shaped modern aesthetic care. Throughout his career, he also served as a respected educator, sharing his expertise with surgeons nationwide and contributing to meaningful advancements in the field. As Dr. Lettieri enters retirement, his legacy lives on through the standards he established and the enduring commitment to excellence that continues to guide Carolina Plastic Surgery today.