Dr. Andres Sarraga
Surgery - Plastics
Aventura, FL
19 years experience
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Aventura, FL
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Sarraga Plastic Surgery
Aventura, FL
About
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I am plastic / reconstructive surgeon with fellowship training in oculoplastic surgery. My main interests are in facial plastic surgery, fat transfer for breast augmentation, gluteal reshaping and body contouring and breast reconstruction.
I am board certified in plastic surgery and general surgery
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.
Surgery - Plastics
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A 37-year-old female asked:
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Surgery - Plastics 19 years experience
Clot in your artery: A blood clot in your artery can occlude the blood flow to your hand, fortunately there are other arteries that can compensate for this. Unless you had... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Need to see pics: Nasolabial folds are very different; some of them are deep grooves some of them are just deep lines and some of them need real volume correction ;som... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Many ways: In many ways it has improved. First of all withearlier detection there is less need of less aggressive excisions and chemo and radiotherapy. Have man... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Very possible : You need an xray, improperly healed fractures of your metacarpals or proximal phalanges can leave you with chronic pain issues, inability to use your ... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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It should not: After a lower blepharoplasty you can experience some loss of the lashes if you have an incision in your eyelid. Loss of hair at the hairline or temple... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Not likely: The benfit of using bras to support your breasts is most likely going to be during the day when you are standing up and the weight of your breast pu... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Not really: A mid-face lift is a procedure that requires meticulous dissection, excision of extra skin, and precise fixation that is. Stable. There are no skin gl... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Massage: There are some irregularities that can remain after fillers . But if after a couple of weeks it does not improve, go back to your plastic surgeon for ... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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No: Assuming that you're referring to ptosis of the breast, unfortunately there's nothing that can be done to help the ptosis in terms of exercise. The pr... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Nerve compression?: Tingling of the fingers could be for many reasons, the most common is carpal tunnel syndrome or ulnar nerve compression. Work wait anatomy and pregnan... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Yes: Yes but i would wait at least one month after the surgery, after you are completely healed and swelling starts to come down. Make sure you get this do... Read More
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A female asked:
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Depends: Typically i ask patients to plan for 2 weeks to recover from an expander reconstruction. However if muscles of your belly or back are used, you may ne... Read More
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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May be a virus: Please check with your primary physician or internal medicine doctor you may have a herpes zoster virus flare.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Different options: Fraxel and dermabrasions work well for acne scarring, as long as the acne is under control. It usually requires at least 3-4 treatments; make sure to ... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Laser resurfacing can help, i especially like fraxel for this type of problem. You will need several treatments and i would recommend using plasma at ... Read More
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A 61-year-old male asked:
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Depends: Neuromudulators (botox , dysport, xeomin) if injected in the correct manner and dose for cosmetic purposes in the face , should have no effect on blad... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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Trauma: Breaking your nose would probably reduce this deformity, however you may find it is very painful and not recommended.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Between 1-2 weeks: This varies by patient, implant placement site and size, and pain tolerance. In the majority of cases most of your soreness will be lessened after a w... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Couldn't say: This is definitely something you should see your ob/gyn doctor for, he/she can tell wether an infection is present or if it is part of the healing pro... Read More
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A 59-year-old female asked:
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Very likely: After a breast reduction you can have a scar from fat necrosis (fat that dies). A physical exam by your plastic surgeon can determine if it is indeed ... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
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In some cases: There are indications to leave an expander in for a longer time than usual. Especially if you are undergoing chemo or radio therapy treatments . Unle... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: You must first visit a dermatologist or a plastic surgeon to see what type of laser is appropriate for your skin type.
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A female asked:
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It varies: Breast reduction does not equal decreased nipple sensation. However it happens commonly; usually it can remain decreased or improve with time. It may ... Read More
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A 58-year-old female asked:
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Surgery - Plastics 19 years experience
Hidradenitis: Sounds like she has hidradenitis, or inflammation of the sweat glands. If she has fever, tender, redness it might brewing an infection & need antibiot... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Surgery - Plastics 19 years experience
Consider other tx's: For resurfacing skin there are other modalities that can be used such as lasers or peels. Ask your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.
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A 48-year-old male asked:
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Surgery - Plastics 19 years experience
It depends: Most important is why did you had the initial surgery for?
If it is a simple scar on the skin, a small revisiom might be possible after a year.
Howe... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Implants weigh more: Breast tissue has 3 basic components fat, stroma, glandular tissue
fat is .9 gper ml saline and gel are .9 & 1.02 g per ml.
In large breasts the la... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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MAny options: Burn scars can be treated depending on their severity depending if it is a cosmetic or a functional (contractures or restriction) issue; or both.
The... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Local issues: Fillers are used nowadays more & more for nasal irregularities, post rhinoplasty deformities ; and is generally safe; however performing big changes w... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Liposuction is optio: There are different "types" of fat that we have; some of it is more resistant than others to weight loss, such as the fat in the thighs and in the fla... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Removing ....: Is not technically difficult, however there are issues such as volume replacement and tissues thinning that have to be considered as part of te planni... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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There are limits: Without pictures, it is very difficult to estimate the "inches" thatj could be reduced. Also some states have a limit in how much can be extracted in ... Read More
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A female asked:
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Volumization: Fillers work in different ways, but the all have the capacity to volumize. Artefill is a permanent filler that if placed correctly may help some of th... Read More
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A member asked:
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Difficult ?: Headaches can sometimes happen after botox; your symptoms may be a reaction to the proteins in the Botox . You should have a discussion with your ps ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Hormones: When you're pregnant the hormones Progesterone and estrogen go up, your breast gland will swell as well as the tissue and the nipple. This will cause ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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It's possible: Gynecomastia with low levels of energy and small genitalia could indicate a low level of testosterone. An endocrinologist could help you determine if ... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Breast augmentation does carry its risks, therefore the importance of getting care from a qualified board certified plastic surgeon (abplsurg.Org). Th... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Surgery - Plastics 19 years experience
Blepharoplasty : Lower droopy lids can be caused by multiple reasons; there can be excess skin, fat , laxity of the lid itself or a combination of all three. The best ... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Abscess or cyst: There could be an abscess , pus collection, or a cyst or fluid collection or mastitis or an infection of your breast gland get this checked out with... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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There are options: Depending on the degree of severity of your gynecomastia different things can be done. Sometimes things can be done that are non-surgical. You should ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
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Should not: Patients are asked to not drink or eat for a period of time before surgery to avoid having a full stomach prior to inserting an airway. Just make sure... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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I personally use: Cynosure apogee elite the best of the best . In my opinion and my laser technician who has worked with many machines before (candela and others). It i... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
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Most important is change: There are many signs that may say "melanoma". The most important one is that the mole has changed or that the pigment has changed. Other signs are ble... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Yes it can : Ptosis and inability to close your eyes completely (i.e. Lagophthalmos) are two different issues. If you are having blurry vision you should see an op... Read More
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A member asked:
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Yes: The only plastic surgery specialty recognized by the american board of medical specialties (abms) is plastic and reconstructive surgery (plastic surge... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Go see ur pls surgeo: Redness and irritation after anesthetic cream is normal. However brown discoloration patches may or may not be normal the next day. Please see your pl... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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Surgery - Plastics 19 years experience
Muscle or stretching: The two main things that may cause drooping of the lids are either the stretching of the connection of your levator muscle that lifts your eyelid or a... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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1-2 weeks: Drinking alcohol with moderation should be okay after you're done (completed) taking the pain pills for your surgery, or about a week later.
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A female asked:
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Yes: Microderm abrasion is a great way to "" polish your skin. If you're looking for something a little bit more longer lasting with collagen stimulation a... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
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No: Ibuprofen and Naproxen are both nsaids and if taken together can cause problems with bleeding, stomach problems and with long term use kidney problems... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Sarraga is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Sarraga is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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So kind of you. More specifically its a post laparotomy scar in the abdomen following jejunal perforation. Dermatologist prescribed hexilax.
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Thank you, and well it was a pea sized purple bump with red around it.my doc told me it was infected, but never explained how to treat it
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! The dr who gave me Botox saw what it was doing but still gave me more
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Top Plastic Surgeon , Second Place, Miami, FL - Winter
2013
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