Profile of Ricardo Castrellon, Dr

Dr. Ricardo Castrellon is an experienced double board-certified plastic surgeon serving the South Florida area. His extensive education and training in multiple areas of medicine include, general surgery, critical care, trauma, burn care, as well as plastic and reconstructive surgery–making him a surgeon who patients can trust to understand their unique situation at a profound and holistic level.

Dr. Castrellon has been in private practice in Miami Dade County for the past eight years and has actively developed several trauma centers in the region. As a pillar in the medical community, he continues to play a critical role in reconstructive efforts for trauma patients of mass casualty events.

He’s the founder and former medical doctor at South Miami Burn Center where his experience is essential to the care plans for burn victims in the Baptist Health System.

Board member of Miami Plastic Surgery Society, Dr. Castrellon steadily promotes safety and transparency in the plastic surgery industry. He is trained in maxillofacial surgery to expand his knowledge of soft tissue and bone management. Castrellon is immersed in the field of medical research of bone care and regenerative tissue technologies.

Affiliated to various higher learning institutions, he is a voluntary faculty member at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at FIU and at Nova Southeastern University.

Originally from Panama, Dr. Ricardo Castrellon enjoys Martial Arts, cars, painting, and art. He is married with two wonderful daughters who are growing up way too fast. He loves traveling and is currently pursuing an MBA in health service administration.

Dr. Ricardo Castrellon is passionate about attaining the most natural and beautiful results for every individual, balancing artistry, meticulous attention to detail, extraordinary care, and safety.

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Procedures of Ricardo Castrellon, Dr ⁽¹⁵⁾

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Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Chin Augmentation A chin augmentation refers to refinement/improvement of the bone contour of the chin area.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Brow Lift A surgical procedure that removes wrinkled, drooping skin around and above the eyebrows. This lifts the eyebrows and restores them to their appropriate placement.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Facial Fillers Facial fillers are synthetic or naturally occurring substances injected into the lines, folds, and tissues of the face to decrease the appearance of wrinkles and restore the facial fullness that decreases with age.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Breast Reconstruction Breast reconstruction surgery helps restore a more natural, symmetrical appearance of a breast that has been removed by a mastectomy or altered by a lumpectomy as part of breast cancer treatment.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Lip Augmentation Lip augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that can give you fuller, plumper lips.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US:
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in :	Ranked in FL:	Ranked in US: