Choosing a plastic surgeon is a deeply personal decision, particularly when the procedure is technically demanding. At Otake MD, Dr. Leo R. Otake provides advanced reconstructive microsurgery and refined aesthetic surgery with the rare precision of a Yale-trained surgeon-scientist.
Serving patients from New York City, Westchester, and Fairfield County, Dr. Otake offers world-class expertise in specialized procedures such as DIEP flap breast reconstruction, complex abdominal wall reconstruction, and gender-affirming top surgery. Every surgical plan is personalized. Every anatomical detail is intentional. Our mission is to honor the individual by beautifully restoring confidence, dignity, form, and function.
Dr. Leo R. Otake brings a rare combination of academic-level expertise and modern private-practice care to every patient he treats. Fellowship-trained in reconstructive microsurgery at Stanford University, he is a sought-after expert for the most complex cases. He is recognized throughout the New York region for his technical precision, calm leadership, and a steadfast commitment to results that restore both form and function.
In addition to his clinical work at Otake MD, Dr. Otake serves as the Division Chief of Plastic Surgery at Stamford Hospital. In this role, he teaches general surgery residents, helping to shape the next generation of surgical leaders. For our patients, this means receiving care from a surgeon who stays at the forefront of medical technique and safety while maintaining a personalized, high-touch experience centered on your individual journey.
After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Otake earned his MD and a PhD in Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Yale University. He completed his plastic surgery residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital before pursuing specialized fellowship training in Reconstructive Microsurgery at Stanford.
Dr. Otake is a prolific researcher who has contributed to the fields of tissue engineering and global telemedicine. He serves as an Operation Smile Regan Fellow, investigating the genetic roots of cleft lip and palate and providing surgical care in underserved regions of Brazil, Honduras, and Jordan.
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
DIEP flap breast reconstruction utilizes your own tissue—without sacrificing abdominal muscle—to rebuild a breast that looks, feels, and moves naturally. Dr. Otake's specialization in microsurgery allows him to reconnect tiny blood vessels with extreme precision. His techniques help you maintain your core strength while supporting your long-term comfort and confidence.
Microsurgery for Complex Reconstruction
As a fellowship-trained microsurgeon, Dr. Otake treats high-stakes cases that require reconnecting vessels under a microscope. Whether following cancer, trauma, or prior surgical failure, microsurgery restores form and function where standard techniques cannot.
Breast Implant Reconstruction / Revision Reconstruction
Breast revision and reconstruction surgery require more than aesthetic skill; these procedures demand the technical judgment of a reconstructive expert. Dr. Otake specializes in corrective revision for patients experiencing complications or those unhappy with prior results, focusing on symmetry, safety, and a refined outcome.
Top Surgery
Dr. Otake approaches gender-affirming top surgery with profound respect and technical precision. Every procedure is customized to your body type, skin quality, and desired contour, with a focus on natural proportions that support your long-term health, well-being, and quality of life.
Autologous Breast Reconstruction
When a patient is not a candidate for a DIEP flap, Dr. Otake utilizes advanced perforator flap techniques, such as PAP, TRAM, SGAP, and IGAP, to harvest donor tissue from the thigh or gluteal region. This allows for a highly personalized solution to breast reconstruction that matches your surgical history while providing a natural, beautiful outcome.
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Abdominal wall reconstruction goes beyond a standard hernia repair; it is a restoration of your core foundation. Dr. Otake utilizes advanced Bony Anchored Reconstruction and Stabilization (BARS) to treat complex defects, providing durable repairs that support long-term physical performance.
For Dr. Otake, scar revision is never an afterthought; it is a specialty informed by decades of research and a foundation in biochemistry. As a Yale-trained MD and PhD, he possesses a deep understanding of the biological signaling involved in wound healing. This expertise is applied to every stage of your journey, from meticulous incision planning to advanced closure techniques and long-term scar optimization.
How your body heals impacts not only the aesthetic outcome but also how your skin feels and functions. Dr. Otake approaches scar care with the same rigor he applies to complex microsurgery. Whether performing surgical scar revision or implementing preventative strategies to improve texture and tone, every recommendation is tailored to your skin's history and your specific goals.
Some surgeries are relatively straightforward. Others require the high-volume experience and technical judgment that only comes from elite reconstructive training. Dr. Leo R. Otake specializes in advanced reconstruction for patients who require more than a standard approach.
With a background in microsurgery and over 25 years of research-driven training and experience, Dr. Otake brings academic-level rigor into a private, boutique setting. Every plan is customized. Every detail is intentional. We seek to create results that are stable, natural, and truly life-improving.
Patients travel to Otake MD from across NYC, Westchester, and Fairfield County—and frequently from well beyond the tri-state area—to access Dr. Otake's rare level of microsurgical expertise.
From your first inquiry, your experience is designed to be supportive. Our team coordinates virtual consultations, surgical planning, and clear post-operative guidance, allowing you to focus on your recovery rather than logistics. No matter how far you travel, you will arrive with a plan and leave with confidence.
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