Dr Medina Plastic Surgeon in Miami, Florida

Name: Carlos Medina, MD
Last name: Medina
Began aesthetic medicine in: 2010
Years experience: 13
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: Medina Plastic Surgery
Address: 11760 Bird Rd.
Address suite: Ste. 606
Phone: +1 786-817-7808
City: Miami
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33175
Country: US
Consulting Fees: -1$
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Aventura Medical Center, Kendall Regional Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BS, University of PR
  • Medical: MD, UCC School of Medicine
Postdoc Training: 
  • Residencies:
  • General Surgery, Temple University
  • Plastic Surgery, Temple University

GPS coordinates on map: 25.7743,-80.19029999

Carlos Medina, MD

Primary location: 
Location name: Miami
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 25.7743,-80.19029999
Treatments: 
  • AlloDerm
  • Arm Lift
  • Belly Button Surgery
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reconstruction
  • Breast Reconstruction Revision
  • Breast Reconstruction with Latissimus Flap
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Butt Augmentation
  • Butt Implants
  • Butt Lift
  • Calf Implant
  • Calf Reduction
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • Collagen Injection
  • Dermal Fillers
  • Drainless Tummy Tuck
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyebrow Transplant
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Genioplasty
  • Gynecomastia Surgery
  • Hyaluronidase
  • Kybella
  • Labiaplasty
  • Latisse
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposculpture
  • Liposuction
  • Liposuction Revision
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Lumpectomy
  • Male Tummy Tuck
  • Mentor Breast Implants
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mini Tummy Tuck
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Natrelle Breast Implants
  • Neck Lift
  • Nipple Surgery
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Neck Lift
  • Panniculectomy
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Silk
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Scar Removal
  • Sculptra
  • Smart Lipo
  • Strattice
  • Thigh Lift
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Tummy Tuck Revision
  • Vaginoplasty
  • Voluma

RealSelf Info

Rating: 3.2
Profile views: 4889
Answer count: 18
Review count: 13
1 star count: 2
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 3
Star rating: 1.8483522029085
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Dec 6, 2010
Profile modified: Sep 30, 2019
Profile photo modified: Feb 21, 2020
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Dec 5, 2016
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Miami, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 25.7743,-80.19029999

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Eyelid Surgery (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Panniculectomy (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Liposuction (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Apr 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Tummy Tuck (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Breast Implant Revision (Nov 2016) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Brazilian Butt Lift (Jun 2016) – Overall rating: 1/5Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 3/5)
  • Eyelid Surgery (Apr 2018) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Feb 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Lift with Implants (Oct 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Breast Augmentation (Sep 2017) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Facial Fat Transfer (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Fat Transfer (Aug 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Fat Transfer (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Fat Transfer (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facial Fat Transfer (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane Refyne (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane Refyne (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane Refyne (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Restylane Refyne (Jul 2017) – Overall rating: 5/5

Latest Prices

Tummy Tuck Prices

  • $5000 – Sep 2023 – Miami, FL
  • $5000 – Jan 2019 – Miami, FL
  • $5000 – Jan 2019 – Miami, FL
  • $3000 – Jul 18, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $3000 – Jul 18, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $3000 – Jul 18, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $3000 – Jul 18, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $3000 – Jul 18, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $3000 – Jul 18, 2016 – Imagenes Plastic Surgery

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

  • $6000 – Feb 7, 2017 – Miami, FL
  • $6000 – Feb 7, 2017 – Miami, FL

Brazilian Butt Lift Prices

  • $5000 – Jun 9, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $4000 – Sep 13, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $4000 – Sep 13, 2016 – Miami, FL

Facial Fat Transfer Prices

  • $8500 – Jul 19, 2016 – Aventura, FL
  • $8500 – Jul 19, 2016 – Aventura, FL
  • $8500 – Jul 19, 2016 – Aventura, FL Comestics Seduction

Other Prices

  • $5000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $5000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Miami, FL

Butt Lift Prices

  • $5000 – Jun 8, 2016 – Miami, FL

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Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
Is it normal to have feet and ankle swelling 10-11 weeks post op for bbl?
Ankle swelling after BBL
Feb 21, 2017
I recommend that you mention it to your surgeon. Perhaps the position of being sitting for a long time with a garment, gave you the swelling on your feet. The most important thing is that you should visit your primary care physician to make sure your blood pressure is fine. Usually, blood clots affect one leg and will give you swelling on one leg rather than on both. However, if your doctor feels is indicated, a lower extremity ultrasound could be ordered to make sure...
What factors help combat rippling in a person who has has irradiated tissue?
Rippling, radiation
Feb 2, 2017
I understand that you are not interested on flap surgery. Your other options are fat grafting your breast and/or placing a thick biologic mesh over your pectoral muscles. That will provide thickness to your soft tissues. Another option is using extra-filled silicone implants. I hope this helps....
Deformed? Should I consider plastic surgery?
Buttock re-shaping
Jan 27, 2017
Thanks for your question. You can benefit from liposuction to re-shape the soft tissues of your back and buttocks. A fat transfer to the buttocks will help as well. However, you will need some preoperative radiologic imaging to see your lumbosacral bony structure. Having plastic surgery is all about having improvements on your body that will make you feel better. Don't loose hope, it is feasible to help you.
I weigh 240lbs and was told by 2 doctors I am not a candidate for BBL due to not enough fat and loose
BBL
Jan 27, 2017
You will benefit from a BBL. I noticed that your abdominal skin has stretch marks and this may leave you after the surgery with loose excess skin that can only be removed with a tummy tuck.
Would I need a lift or just a big enough implant?
Breast Aug, lift
Jan 21, 2017
To adequately answer your question, you need to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon and measurements of your breast will be taken at the time of your consultation. Then, you will really know your surgical options. There are several ways to lift your breast with different type of incisions. My experience has been that women on your situation that proceed only with an augmentation, will be eventually be unhappy with the results. Doing a breast...
I'm almost 5 months post op TT. What can I use to improve my scar?
Dark scar
Jan 17, 2017
There are 4 things you can do for your scar at this point:

1. As stated previously, as you get closer to 10-12 months your post operative period, the color may fade.

2. Avoid sun exposure for 1 year as it may darken your scar (use sunblock to avoid this).

3. Silicone does help. Cica care or biocorneum are all good options. Be patient to see results as it takes at least 4 weeks to see results.

4. There is a role for laser to lighten the pigmentation of scars.

Read on all the...

Can I have my hernia repaired and a tummy tuck done all in the same procedure?
Tummy tuck and hernia repair
Jan 17, 2017
Yes, it is feasible to both at the same time but first you will need to consult a plastic surgeon. Once you are examined, radiologic imaging such as a computed tomography (CT Scan) may be indicated to delineate your abdominal wall anatomy. Depending on how extensive the hernia is and the comfort level of tournaments plastic surgeon, you may or may not get referred to a general surgeon. I hope this information helps.
What's a good plan of action prior to booking a consult for a Mommy Makeover or other procedure?
Plan of action
Jan 14, 2017
At this point you could go to an office of a board certified plastic surgeon and get a in person consultation. In this way, you will get a plan on how to get ready for your eventual procedure.
Am I able to have a bbl after spinal fusion?
Bbl after spinal fusion
Jan 10, 2017
I usually have my patients discuss our plan of doing a bbl with the spine surgeon. In this way, there is no room for surprises... Regards
What are the general guidelines for being able to lift heavier weights like lifting children and push
Post op guidelines
Jan 10, 2017
Post operative guidelines regarding heavy lifting are surgeon dependent. For an abdominoplasty with muscle plication, I usually recommmend 6 weeks of not lifting anything heavier than 5 pounds. Call your surgeon and ask for his preference.
Torn rectus abdominis post op Tummy Tuck w/muscle repair
Post op pain, bulge
Jan 7, 2017
Your first step now should be going to the surgeon who did your tummy tuck and allow him to examine you and review the ultrasound results. Usually to assess the abdominal wall, CT scan are better than ultrasound. To provide you with an answer regarding the cause of the this post operative issue, more information is needed such as your past medical/surgical history, social history (any nicotine use, type of work you do) and what medications you usually take. Once you have been...
Can I do BBL and tummy tuck at the same time?
BBL and Tummy Tuck
Jan 4, 2017
It is a very common procedure but to adequately answer your question, you need to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon. Your current health status and your expectations need to be assessed in order for you to know what are realistically your options. Once you are examined, the surgeon will be able to estimate the surgical time for each of the procedures. As you may imagine, there are safety regulations from the Florida Board of Medicine that...
Mastectomy: I had my switch from 475cc expanders to high profile 475cc implants. Once they drop and f
Expander/Implants
Dec 24, 2016
The implants do not expand once they are placed. However, it usually takes months for the implants to settle on their pocket once the expanders are removed. My advice is that you allow time to your body to heal and recover from all the recent anesthesia/procedures. Also, you should make an appointment with your plastic surgeon and go over your concerns. Since he reconstructed your breast, he will give you the most accurate assessment of your situation. Regards,
Follow-up: Does insurance cover tuberous breast since it is abnormal?
Insurance Coverage
Dec 23, 2016
In the State of Florida I have never seen a tuberous breast case covered by an insurance company. It is usually considered a cosmetic case. I hope you find this information useful. Regards,
Is inserting drains after tummy tuck absolutely necessary?
Need drains
Dec 15, 2016
It seems like your surgeon is planning to use drains to get the cosmetic result that you want with the tummy tuck. To answer your question, it is not absolutely necessary to use drains but it is a common practice to place them on tummy tucks. I recommend you go back to your surgeon and have a discussion about it. Good luck with your surgery.

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