DR. RICARDO L. RODRIGUEZ
Board-Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Founder, Ricardo L. Rodriguez MD, Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
Medical Director, Cosmetic Surgery Facility, LLC
Dr. Ricardo L. Rodriguez, a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with a state-of-the-art Surgical Center in Baltimore, shares his expertise in the science of beauty. Trained at Yale, where he also served as a Professor of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Rodriguez offers trusted guidance on Buttock, Body, Breast, and Face enhancements.
One of the reasons it’s so important that your plastic surgeon be trained in General Surgery is so that they can handle repairing the different kinds of hernias that might be discovered while performing a tummy tuck surgery. Watch as Dr. Rodriguez explains the different types of hernias that may be encountered and what happens if a hernia is found during abdominoplasty surgery.
Tummy tuck and Brazilian butt lift + Lipo 360 in the same operative session on a 52-year-old female with a BMI of 35. I can perform this combination surgery despite the higher BMI in part because we use IV Sedation with a Board Certified Anesthesiologist instead of General Anesthesia.
Let’s explore the differences between regular and extended tummy tuck scars. If you’re considering a tummy tuck, understanding what to expect in terms of incision placement and the resulting scar is crucial. Watch as Dr. Rodriguez explains scar placement and the techniques he uses to minimize scars and achieve the best possible results.
After losing 110 pounds, Sue sought me out to help her achieve her goal of looking as good as she felt after the significant weight loss. She decided to have a Tummy tuck to remove excess hanging skin and fat.
Dr. Rodriguez explains the Lockwood dissection technique he uses during abdominoplasty procedures and why he prefers it over traditional tummy tuck dissection methods.
BMI, or body mass index, is a surgical risk factor considered for candidates seeking a tummy tuck, a Brazilian butt lift, and several other plastic surgery procedures.
In this video, I talk about BMI and what is required to be cleared for plastic surgery.
In this video, I discuss the benefits of a Belt lipectomy, or Lower body lift, and how it offers the most dramatic transformation of the mid and lower body. I also discuss typical candidates interested in the procedure and show a few before and after photos of our actual patients.
I often hear the question, “Can I have another procedure at the same time as the Brazilian butt lift?”
The answer is yes… and no, depending on the combination of procedures. The Brazilian butt lift already consists of multiple procedures and while final results are dependent on your surgeon’s experience, skill, and technique, they’re also dependent on the patient following strict post-op guidelines.
Some patients come in almost deciding between a personal trainer and a plastic surgeon to get the flat tummy they’re after. Some have already been working with a personal trainer for years, but haven’t been able to get the results they’re looking for. Some people will not be able to reduce the size of their abdomen to their satisfaction despite very rigorous exercise routines. These people have a separated rectus abdominis muscle and it can only be closed with surgery.
The Lockwood technique minimizes tissue trauma and preserves crucial blood supply. Dr. Rodriguez explains and illustrates why this tummy tuck method not only accelerates healing but also reduces the risk of complications like wound separation and seromas as well as optimized liposuction outcomes.
I corrected this patient’s gynecomastia and he went on to become a Masters National Body Building Champion recognized by the IFBB.
This patient had a breast lift with a scar just around the areola as opposed to a lollipop scar or an anchor scar.
An Upper lip lift shortens the skin distance that is between the top of the upper lip and the base of the nose. Watch as I explain the markings made during pre-op for a lip lift patient.
