Dr. Ralph Rosato
Plastic Surgery
Vero Beach, FL
38 years experience male
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Rosato Plastic Surgery
Vero Beach, FL
Rosato Plastic Surgery Center
Vero Beach, FL
About
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Dr. Rosato established his practice on the Treasure Coast in 1992. He is currently Chief of Plastic Surgery at Indian River Memorial Hospital. His peers have elected him as the President of the Indian River County Medical Society and the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He is a past Chief of Surgery at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center. He is a member of all the prestigious national Plastic Surgery Societies and listed in the current addition of the Guide to America’s Top Surgeons written by Consumers’ Research Council of America.
Dr. Rosato completed his Plastic Surgery training at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland Ohio. He is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which is the first board of Plastic Surgery. His medical school training was completed at St. Louis University. He also completed a full General Surgery residency and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in Surgery of the Hand.
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery awarded Dr. Rosato the Certificate of Special Recognition for Community Service and Volunteerism.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Plastic Surgery
Languages spoken
English
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Chemical peels: Chemical peels come in many different formulas. A peel can be very superficial and cause a gentle flaking, or a deep peel that takes a week or more to... Read More
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All surgery has risk: Every surgery has a risk. Common risks are infections, bleeding, numbness, and scarring. The training and experience of your surgeon can minimize comp... Read More
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There isn't any: Creams do not work.
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Price varies: The cost of rhinoplasty varies in different areas of the country. The cost also varies depending on the difficulty of the procedure. I would recommend... Read More
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Yes: Zinc oxide is a barrier against uv rays. It will minimize pigmentation in your skin from the sun. If darkened skin is your concern it will help. If th... Read More
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Eyes: Occuloplastics is plastic surgery round the eyes.
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Get it checked: There are many possibilities as to the cause of your problem. Some things are treatable others are not. I would see a dermatologist for your answer.
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Nothing is required: I would not worry about it, expired sun screen is less effective but it appears to have protected you from the sun. It may have left a residue on your... Read More
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Sutures?: There are many causes of hardness after surgery. A visit to your urge on is the fastest way to find out. It could be a suture, bruise, swelling, etc.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Ulnar nerve: The little and ring finger are innervated by the ulnar nerve. Tingling can be caused by compression in the wrist elbow or neck. You need to be seen b... Read More
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What causes sagging: Breasts sag because the weight of the breast stretches the skin. Weight fluctuations and pregnancy are the majar causes of sagging. Sometimes weight l... Read More
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More than one: Quite often cosmetic procedures are combined. Combining procedures allows one recovery period. However long procedures have potentially more risks. A... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
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Breast reconstructio: Breasts can be reconstructed using implants or a patients own tissue. If you use your own tissue either a flap (attached to the body) or free fat can ... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Neither: Botox effects are variable in all people. The drug itself is very sensitive, if it is mixed over a week or so old it looses potency and does not last ... Read More
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Call your surgeon: I would call your surgeon and explain to them what you see, also a photo may be more helpful a smartphone can email a photo of the area to the doctors... Read More
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Short term results: Thread lifts are a short term fix a matter of months for the correction to last. The threads may also complicate traditional surgery. It is best used ... Read More
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Yes: Buttuck augmentation can be done with your own fat or with implants. Be sure to visit a board certified plastic surgeon. Implants for this area are n... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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All sun exposure wil: All sun exposure will increase your risk of skin cancer. Using sun block is better than not. Avoid sun burns, burns are directly related to melanoma.
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No: Surgery of the midface does not effect detection of melanoma.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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No: Excess skin and fat is a cosmetic issue. Surgery is used to improve this area.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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Freon burns: Extreme heat and cold can damage the skin. These injuries can be superficial with redness only or they may blister. These superficial burns are painfu... Read More
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Improve your vision: If the skin excess and brow drooping blocks your upper vision this can be improved with surgery. Some patients have droopy eyelids called ptosis. This... Read More
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Great question: In 1937 the american board of plastic surgery was founded. After the horrors of modern warfare it became apparent that current specialties were not ab... Read More
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It doesn't hurt: It is better to try to prevent acne scarring than treat it. You need to following a good skin care program that includes an anti acne agent such as be... Read More
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Plastic Surgeons: Plastic surgeons are trained to do liposuction other specialties also have training in liposuction. Be sure to ask about your doctors training and exp... Read More
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Visit a PS: There are many options for acne scarring. Are the scars raised or depressed. Raised scars can be smoothed with dermabrasion or laser, depressed scars ... Read More
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Tanning: Self tanners and spray tans are safe for the skin. A tanning bed and uv light will trigger the tanning process which is the bodies way of trying to pr... Read More
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Probably not: The aim of surgery is to make you the best you can be. The clock can be turned back however a breast lift can only be done with some scarring. Many fa... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Simply: Transcutaneous means through the skin. Transconjunctival means through the inner lining of the lid.
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Very unlikely: Basal cell cancer gets into the blood stream and metastasizes very rarely.
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Flesh eating bacteri: A necrotizing streptococcus infection cause rapid skin destruction usually with in a day or two, ]. Other bacteria cause gas gangrene that can lead to... Read More
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Hydroquinone: Stay out of the sun and use hydroquinone topical cream.
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It should get better: It appears that the chin sensory nerve has been effected by the surgery. Nerves over time makeup for sensory loss by growth of new nerves into the num... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: The bite of the spider has a venom that causes tissue damage.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes i can but usually it doesn't. Melanoma can grow from an existing freckle.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Avoid sun light: You can also use a medication called hyproquinone, it is a prescription.
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Be careful: The nasal bones are the weakest bones in the body. After surgery they require time to heal. A trauma to the nose while it is still healing may comprom... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Cellulite: A good diet low in carbohydrates is the best way to reduce cellulite. Exercises such and squats and careful lunges can help build the muscle.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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No way to prevent it: If you keep fit and have a low bmi your cellulite should be better. However even very fit people can have cellulite.
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Loose skin: At 17 i would be patient you may have more retraction of your skin. If that doesn't happen in a year or so you may consider surgery to remove the exce... Read More
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Diet or surgery: Loosing weight will help for sure, many men store excess weight in the chest. Gynecomastia can be related to abnormal hormones and this needs to be ch... Read More
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Congrats: Great job losing the weight. If the skin doesn't tighten over time then you may require surgery to remove the loose skin. A consultation will help you... Read More
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At your age: The lump is most likely benign. However a biopsy would be required to be sure. Often a needle biopsy with ultrasound can get you an answer. Good luck.
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Short scar facelift: The lifestyle lift is a company that markets to consumers and connects patients to local plastic surgeons. Any plastic surgeon can use a short scar fo... Read More
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Salt and water: Most IV fluids have a salt solution in them, sugar (for energy) can be added as well as medications.
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Here is a web site: http://www.melanoma.org/understand-melanoma/diagnosing-melanoma/stages-of-diagnosis.
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Yes: To prevent infection you should consider removal.
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Don't do it: Why travel out of the country for plastic surgery? To save money? Why is is less expensive overseas? The cost savings are in cheaper supplies, less re... Read More
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Not usually: If the bite gets infected it may scar. If it was a venomous bite it may cause tissue injury. Keep it covered with an over the counter antibiotic ointm... Read More
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18 : The fda recommends breast augmentation after your 18 th birthday . Silicone gel implants are recommended for women 22 or older. However if the reason... Read More
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May 3, 2015
Great doctor. Consistently gives thoughtful, insightful and expert advice.
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Rosato is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Rosato is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thanks for your quick reply! what could have caused that? Im pretty sure the tattoo material was clean since its the third time this profesionnal tattoo me? Thanks a lot
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you the faster i get him to look at it and tell me what is wrong the better I just want to know I'll have my hand back to normal soon
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thank you very much. This helped a lot. I have to go back in 2 weeks for surgery because my septum is broken. I appreciate then help
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MO
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
CLEVELAND CLINIC
Residency
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Awards
Top Plastic Surgeon , First Place, Orlando, FL - Winter
2013
Top Plastic Surgeon, First Place, Florida - Spring
2014
Top Plastic Surgeon, Second Place, Florida - Winter
2015
Affiliations
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
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