Dra. Kaye
Riolo

Dr. Riolo is a plastic surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in female surgical procedures. During the first five years of her career, she practiced as a breast surgeon, performing general and plastic surgery on the breasts, working with breast cancer patients on breast reconstruction. At this stage of her career, she specializes in cosmetic surgery, with a primary focus on the chest and abdomen.

Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Riolo earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing before obtaining her degree in plastic surgery at the University of Washington, Barnes Hospital Plaza, St. She is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Reconstructive Surgeons. She notes that one of her favorite things to do is help women regain their bodies and self-esteem through Mommy Makeover surgery.

Dr. Riolo is the mother of two children, an art lover, and enjoys sewing. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time outdoors with her partner.

She studied medicine at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, BSN (1976). She was a resident in general surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center (1984-1885) and (1986-1988) and a resident in plastic surgery at Barnes Hospital, Washington University, Barnes Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO (1989-1991).

She was a fellow at the University of Washington/Children’s Hospital in the Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Program, Barnes Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO, Craniofacial Research (1985-1986), and is currently completing certification in Spa and Hospitality Management at the University of California, Irvine.

• Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA BSN (1976)
• Lebanon Valley University, Annville, PA Pre-Med (1978)
• University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. A (1983)
• University of California, Irvine, Certificate Program in Spa and Hospitality Management

Internships and residencies

• Residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of General Surgery. (1984–1985) (1986–1988)
• Barnes Hospital, Washington University, Barnes Hospital Plaza, St. Louis, MO, Department of Plastic Surgery (1989–1991)
• University of Washington/Children’s Hospital Scholarship. Craniofacial research (1985–1986)

Licenses and certifications

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (Candidate)
• American College of Surgeons
• Association of Women Surgeons
• Certificate in Spa and Hospitality Management

Awards and distinctions

• Walter A. Callahan Award for Surgery Residents (1987)
• Co-founder of Susquehanna Breast Care
• Member of Alpha Omega Alpha, medical honor society
• Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Duquesne University
• Outstanding Young Women of America Award
• President of CWENS, national honorary service organization

Publications and research

• Clinical researcher. Study of collagen/soybean oil implants (Lipomatrix). 1996–1998
• Clinical researcher. Adjunct study of the McGhan silicone implant. 1993–2006.
• Clinical researcher. An adjunct study on Mentor silicone implants. 1998–2006.
• Clinical researcher. Study on silicone core gel implants (Mentor). 2000–2002.
• Medical Director. Mentor Clinical Study on Becker Expanders. 2001–2003.
• Internal fixation of malar fractures. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1989.
• Case study: orbital lymphangioma. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 1988.
• Calvarial erosion following scalp expansion. Annals of Plastic Surgery. 1987.
• Cervical spine abnormalities in craniosynostosis syndromes. Cleft Palate Journal. 1987.
• Pediatric free facial flaps. Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 1987.
• Application of computer graphics in craniofacial surgery. Clinics in Plastic Surgery. 1986.
• Abdominal computed tomography: comparison of studies. Archives of Internal Medicine. 1983.