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Surgeons named on the site

Dr. Rafael AvilaAt Avila Plastic Surgery, Dr. Rafael Avila provides a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeries

Certifications and memberships stated

Certified by the American Board of Plastic SurgeryHe is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
Member, American Society of Plastic SurgeonsHe is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Procedures and techniques named

Breast augmentation: implants or fat grafting, replaces lost volumeBreast augmentation is a surgical procedure that enhances the size or shape of your breast with either implants or through fat grafting. Often called a “boob job,” this surgery can make your breasts larger, rounder, more symmetric, or replace lost volume after weight loss.
Breast augmentation: sore, swelling, compression bandage or sports braAfter your breast augmentation surgery, expect to be sore. You may also swell or bruise. Dr. Avila may recommend wearing a compression bandage or sports bra to support your new breast implants.
Eyelid surgery: general anesthesia or IV sedation, hidden scarsDr. Avila performs eyelid surgery with the patient under general anesthesia or intravenous sedation. After administering the medication, he makes incisions around your eyelids. He places these incisions so that the scars, while minimal, are hidden in the natural structure of your face.
Eyelid surgery: lower incision below lash line, removes fatFor lower eyelid surgery, Dr. Avila makes the incision below your lash line. Again, he removes excess fat and tightens the skin before closing the incision.
Facelift: traditional incision along hairline at temples to scalpIn a traditional facelift, he makes an incision along the hairline at your temples that reaches past your ears to your lower scalp. If any other treatments or procedures are planned, Dr. Avila performs them at this point.
Facelift: IV sedation or general anesthesia to startWhen Dr. Avila performs your facelift surgery, the procedure starts with either intravenous sedation or general anesthesia. Once the medication takes effect, he prepares your face for surgery.
Liposuction: begins with local or general anestheticYour liposuction procedure begins with the administration of either a local or general anesthetic.
Liposuction: compression garment worn 1-2 months afterAfter your liposuction procedure, Dr. Avila wraps your treatment area in a bandage or compression garment. That reduces swelling and bruising and compresses your skin against your body where fat was removed. In some cases, he may advise you to compress your treatment area for 1-2 months.
Tummy tuck: horizontal incision between belly button and pubic hairHe makes a horizontal incision between your belly button and your pubic hair. He determines the length of the incision based on the extent of your tummy tuck surgery and the amount of skin that he is removing.
Mommy makeover: addresses breasts, abdomen, waist, buttocksA mommy makeover combines multiple surgical procedures to restore your body to its pre-pregnancy status. It can address issues in your breasts, abdomen, waist, buttocks, and genitals.

Languages

Spanish spoken (as stated)The team at Avila Plastic Surgery is dedicated to their patients and is also bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish.

Sources: avilaplasticsurgery.com, avilaplasticsurgery.com/services/breast-augmentation, avilaplasticsurgery.com/services/eyelid-surgery, avilaplasticsurgery.com/services/facelift, avilaplasticsurgery.com/services/liposuction, avilaplasticsurgery.com/services/tummy-tuck, avilaplasticsurgery.com/services/mommy-makeover

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