Dr. Pier Luigi Canta
Board-Certified Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery
Professional Summary
Dr. Pier Luigi Canta is a highly esteemed, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in Naples, Italy. With over 25 years of surgical experience, encompassing more than 10,000 successful procedures and 20,000 hours in the operating room, he is a leading figure in the European aesthetic surgery landscape. Dr. Canta is renowned for his mastery of both surgical and regenerative techniques, specializing in advanced facial rejuvenation, breast reshaping, and complex body contouring. A frequent invited faculty member at premier global congresses such as IMCAS, he combines a profound understanding of surgical anatomy with modern, minimally invasive video-endoscopic techniques honed through elite international training.
Current Positions & Leadership
- Principal Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Pier Luigi Canta Private Practices (Naples & Giugliano in Campania, Italy)
- Scientific Committee Member, European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ESAPS)
- International Invited Faculty & Speaker (Regularly featured at IMCAS World Congresses, Iguazú Aesthetic Meeting, and Regenerative Plastic Surgery Congresses)
Education & Advanced Surgical Training
- Postgraduate Specialization in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery: Università degli Studi di Napoli “Federico II” (Graduated with highest honors – 70/70 cum laude).
- International Fellowships (Brazil): Completed advanced, highly specialized training in Video-Endoscopic Aesthetic Surgery and Facial/Body Rejuvenation under the guidance of renowned experts at the “Athena” Clinic in Curitiba, Brazil.
- Medical Degree (MD): Completed in Italy with comprehensive clinical training.
Clinical Expertise & Surgical Innovations
- Advanced Facial Surgery: Modern and deep-plane facelift techniques, extended periorbitplasty, scarless eyebrow elevation, and advanced video-endoscopic facial rejuvenation.
- Body Contouring & Gluteoplasty: Pioneer in predictable Intramuscular Gluteoplasty (focusing on the “FROD Space” technique), massive weight-loss (post-bariatric) body contouring, and non-surgical gluteal augmentation.
- Breast Surgery: Breast lifting with internal support, mastopexy with submuscular auto-prosthesis, and long-term aesthetic breast enhancement strategies.
- Regenerative Aesthetics: Expert in integrating regenerative approaches (including macromolecular hyaluronic acid) with traditional aesthetic procedures to optimize tissue quality.
Professional Memberships
- Active Contributor, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Scientific Committee, European Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ESAPS)
- Active Member, Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SICPRE)
