Dr. Terry Myckatyn
Trust Your Care to This Distinguished, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon in St. Louis, MO
Dr. Terry Myckatyn is a highly respected, board-certified plastic surgeon at St. Louis, MO’s West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University with more than two decades of experience in cosmetic surgery, breast reconstruction, and academic plastic surgery. He earned his medical degree in 1997, completed a rigorous six-year plastic surgery residency, and began practicing as a plastic surgeon in 2003.
Dr. Myckatyn is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, reflecting advanced training and international recognition in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He currently serves as the Outcome Consulting Editor for the flagship journal in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Plastic Surgery Section Editor for Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Director of Breast Reconstruction at Washington University. He is the former President of the Saint Louis Association of Plastic Surgeons (SLAPS), Breast Section Editor for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, and has held multiple leadership roles on multiple committees within the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Aesthetic Society.
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Why Choose Dr. Terry Myckatyn?
Dr. Terry Myckatyn is an academic plastic surgeon known for delivering natural-looking cosmetic results and advanced reconstructive solutions. Patients choose Dr. Myckatyn for his meticulous approach, thorough consultations, and commitment to safety, education, and individualized care.
He works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary, university-affiliated practice, offering both cosmetic plastic surgery and reconstructive plastic surgery for patients in St. Louis and throughout Missouri.
Plastic surgery is a unique blend of sound medical judgment, surgical technique, art and the discriminating use of emerging technologies. Plastic surgery is most effective when a specific cosmetic concern is treated with the most appropriate cosmetic procedure. To ensure that this is the case, patients should always seek a board-certified, well-trained plastic surgeon who can safely offer multiple surgical and non-surgical options. A surgeon with many tools in his or her toolbox is most likely to get you the result you want. As the old saying goes, 'Just because you have a hammer doesn't mean that everything is a nail.' – Dr. Terry Myckatyn
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Dr. Myckatyn’s Approach to Patient Care
Every consultation with Dr. Terry Myckatyn begins with patient education and open discussion. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in St. Louis, Dr. Myckatyn emphasizes realistic expectations, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment planning to help patients from St. Louis and surrounding Missouri communities feel informed, confident, and prepared throughout their surgical or non-surgical care.
Preoperative and postoperative care protocols are carefully designed to prioritize patient safety, comfort, and efficient recovery, supporting optimal outcomes before, during, and after treatment.
Commitment to Patient Safety, Innovation, and Research
Through his work with ASPS and ASAPS, St. Louis plastic surgeon Dr. Terry Myckatyn contributes to national initiatives focused on patient safety, evaluation of emerging surgical technologies, plastic surgeon education, and advancement of evidence-based cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He has also been elected by his peers to the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons, an honor reserved for leaders in academic and clinical plastic surgery.
Clinical Focus at Washington University
At West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University, Dr. Myckatyn specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery and breast reconstruction, offering patient-centered care supported by advanced surgical techniques and research-backed outcomes.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Myckatyn is a Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and serves as Director of Breast Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine. He plays an integral role in training plastic surgery residents and fellows each year, helping shape the next generation of plastic surgeons in both cosmetic and reconstructive disciplines.
Education and Training
Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Dr. Myckatyn completed an honors Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology before earning his Doctor of Medicine from the University of British Columbia. He went on to complete his plastic surgery residency and fellowship training at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where he now teaches and practices.
Publications, Awards, and National Recognition
Dr. Myckatyn is the author of more than 190 peer-reviewed scientific articles and textbook chapters and is a frequent presenter at national and international plastic surgery conferences. Since 2008, he has been consistently recognized as one of the “Best Doctors in St. Louis” and “Best Doctors in America” by Best Doctors, Inc., and as a “Top Doctor” by Castle Connolly, as well as one of the top Plastic Surgeons in the United States as reported by Newsweek Magazine.
His academic honors include being the 10th recipient of the John E. Hoopes Academic Scholar Award from the American Association of Plastic Surgeons and the first plastic surgeon to receive the C. James Carrico Faculty Research Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons.
Ongoing Research and Clinical Studies
Dr. Myckatyn has led multiple large, multi-center clinical studies including research on the safety of fat grafting in breast surgery, the role of 3D photography in breast augmentation, the impact of biofilms on breast implants and the relationship between inflammation, fat, metabolic disease, and cardiovascular health. His current research focuses on 1.) helping women make solid decisions about breast reconstruction and 2.) identifying biomarkers that can identify infections around breast implants before they actually occur.
Through his clinical work, research leadership, and academic teaching, Dr. Terry Myckatyn remains a nationally recognized authority in cosmetic plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and plastic surgery innovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Dr. Terry Myckatyn is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized for plastic surgery certification in the United States.
Dr. Myckatyn practices at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
He specializes in cosmetic plastic surgery, breast reconstruction, and advanced breast surgery techniques, with a emphasis on safety and long-term outcomes.
Yes. Dr. Myckatyn is actually in charge of identifying studies that deal with surgical outcomes for the #1 plastic surgery journal in the world (PRS). He is a lead investigator on multiple national, multi-center studies looking at shared decision making in breast reconstruction as well as breast implant safety.
Yes. As a Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, he trains plastic surgery residents and fellows at Washington University School of Medicine.
Yes. He has been named one of the Best Doctors in St. Louis and Best Doctors in America , one of the top plastic surgeons in the USA, as reported by Newsweek magazine, serves in prominent editorial roles for the most influential medical journals in his field, and has received multiple prestigious academic and research awards.
Ready to take the next step and meet with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals? Call us at (314) 996-8800 to schedule a consultation in St. Louis, Missouri, with Dr. Terry Myckatyn at West County Plastic Surgeons.
