Plastic Surgery in Miami with Dr. Orlando Llorente

Start by confirming board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, then look at training, experience with your specific procedure, before-and-after photos and patient reviews. A consultation should feel unhurried: the surgeon should examine you, explain options and risks, and tell you honestly if a procedure is not right for you. Dr. Orlando Llorente is board-certified, fellowship-trained in aesthetic and breast surgery at Northwestern University, and personally performs every procedure at Epic Plastic Surgery in Coconut Grove.

Board certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery shows that a surgeon completed accredited plastic surgery training and passed rigorous written and oral examinations in the specialty. Other doctors may legally perform cosmetic procedures without that training, so certification is one of the clearest ways to compare credentials. You can verify a surgeon’s certification on the board’s website. Dr. Llorente is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Ask whether you are a good candidate, which technique the surgeon recommends and why, what the risks are, where surgery is performed and what type of anesthesia is used. Ask who performs the surgery, what recovery looks like for your job and family, how follow-up is handled, and what the quote includes. Bring photos of goals if helpful. At Epic Plastic Surgery, Dr. Llorente personally performs every procedure and answers these questions in English or Spanish.

Cost depends on the procedure, the surgeon’s plan, complexity, operative time, anesthesia, facility fees, implants where relevant and whether procedures are combined. Because each plan is individual, Epic Plastic Surgery provides a personalized quote after your consultation instead of publishing one fixed price. When comparing quotes, check what each includes, such as anesthesia, facility, garments and follow-up visits. Financing is available through CareCredit and PatientFi for qualifying patients.

Facility and anesthesia fees are usually part of a surgical quote and vary with how long the procedure takes and where it is performed. Longer or combined procedures generally involve more operating-room and anesthesia time. When you compare practices, ask whether these fees are included or billed separately so you are comparing similar totals. Your personalized quote from Epic Plastic Surgery reflects your specific plan.

Yes. Epic Plastic Surgery offers financing through CareCredit and PatientFi. CareCredit is a healthcare credit card, and PatientFi provides a line of credit for cosmetic procedures. Terms, approval and any promotional options are set by each provider and depend on your application, so the practice cannot quote rates in advance. Visit our financing page to learn more, or ask our team during your consultation.

Often, yes, when it is medically appropriate. Common combinations include a tummy tuck with breast surgery, or a breast lift with implants. Combining procedures can mean one recovery period, but it also adds operative time, so safety comes first. Dr. Llorente reviews your health, anatomy and goals before recommending whether procedures should be done together or staged.

Surgeons weigh your overall health, medical history, age, weight stability, the total operative time and the expected recovery. Some patients are good candidates for combining procedures in one surgery; others are safer with staged operations. Pre-operative evaluation and any required medical clearance help guide that decision. Dr. Llorente will explain his recommendation and the reasons for it at your consultation.

Yes. Dr. Llorente offers virtual consultations, which are helpful if you live outside Miami or want to start planning from home. You can discuss your goals, ask questions and learn about options before traveling. A final in-person evaluation takes place before surgery. Request a consultation online and choose virtual as your preferred option, or call 305-712-2809.

Yes. Epic Plastic Surgery welcomes out-of-town patients. Most start with a virtual consultation, receive a personalized plan and quote, then complete pre-operative requirements before traveling. Our team can help with accommodations, transportation and optional post-surgical nursing care. The recommended length of stay depends on the procedure and individual recovery. The surgical team will provide procedure-specific travel guidance.

You have early post-operative visits in person while you are in Miami. After you return home, virtual follow-up appointments are available, and our team remains reachable for questions or concerns. Your surgical team will tell you when it is appropriate to travel home based on your procedure and recovery. Some patients also arrange a local physician for routine checks if needed.

Epic Plastic Surgery has before-and-after galleries for breast augmentation, breast lift, tummy tuck and Mommy Makeover on this website. Look for patients with a similar starting point and body type to yours, and remember that individual results vary. During your consultation you can discuss which outcomes are realistic for your anatomy. You can also ask to see additional examples during your consultation.

Compare credentials, experience with your procedure, before-and-after photos, reviews, where surgery is performed and what each quote includes. A lower price may exclude anesthesia, facility or follow-up, or reflect a different technique. Consider who actually performs the surgery and how aftercare works. Choosing a qualified surgeon whose plan you understand matters more than finding the lowest number.

Tummy tuck cost depends on whether you need a full or mini procedure, muscle repair, added liposuction, operative time, anesthesia and facility fees. Epic Plastic Surgery provides a personalized quote after consultation instead of a fixed price. Financing is available through CareCredit and PatientFi for qualifying patients. Dr. Llorente explains which technique you need and how it affects your total.

Liposuction removes fat through small incisions but does not remove loose skin or repair separated muscles. A tummy tuck removes excess skin and fat and can tighten the abdominal muscles. If your concern is mainly stubborn fat with good skin tone, liposuction may be enough; if you have loose skin or muscle separation, a tummy tuck is often more appropriate.

Yes, when appropriate. Liposuction is sometimes added to refine the waist or flanks during a tummy tuck. Combining procedures increases operative time, so Dr. Llorente evaluates your health and anatomy before recommending it. Liposuction can help blend the transition between the abdomen and the sides for a smoother contour. You may have additional swelling in the treated areas, and you will receive specific instructions for compression and activity.

A mini tummy tuck focuses on loose skin below the belly button and uses a shorter incision. A full tummy tuck addresses skin and muscle above and below the belly button and repositions the navel. Most patients with significant skin laxity or muscle separation after pregnancy need a full procedure. Your exam determines which is appropriate.

Yes. When indicated, the separated abdominal muscles (diastasis recti) are repaired during a tummy tuck to firm the abdominal wall. This muscle separation is common after pregnancy and does not always respond to exercise. Dr. Llorente will assess your muscles during your consultation. Repairing the muscles can help narrow the waist and improve the abdominal profile, although results vary by patient.

A tummy tuck can remove stretch marks located on the skin that is removed, usually below the belly button. Stretch marks on remaining skin may look improved because the skin is tightened, but they will not disappear completely. Results vary based on where your stretch marks are. Dr. Llorente can show you at consultation which areas are likely to be removed.

The incision is placed low on the abdomen so it can usually be hidden by underwear or most swimwear. In a full tummy tuck, the belly button is repositioned through the tightened skin. Dr. Llorente takes extra care to reconstruct a natural-looking belly button. Scars typically fade over time, though healing varies.

Many patients need about 2–3 weeks before returning to light routines and desk work. You will walk slightly bent at first and wear a compression garment. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are reintroduced gradually over several weeks as your surgeon clears you. Individual recovery varies. Follow-up visits allow your healing to be checked and your activity guidance to be updated.

Pregnancy is possible after a tummy tuck, but it can stretch the abdominal skin and muscles again and affect your results. For that reason, many patients wait until they are finished having children. Discuss your family plans with Dr. Llorente at your consultation. If you become pregnant after surgery, a revision may be considered later to restore your contour.

Ideally you should be at or near a stable, healthy weight before a tummy tuck. Significant weight loss after surgery can loosen skin again and change results. Dr. Llorente will advise whether you are ready for surgery or should reach a goal weight first. A stable weight also helps your surgeon plan how much skin to remove.

Yes. Epic Plastic Surgery performs tummy tucks for both women and men. Men often consider the procedure after significant weight loss to remove loose skin and improve abdominal contour. Candidacy is determined at consultation. For men, the plan may include tightening the abdominal wall when appropriate and contouring the flanks. As with any surgery, good general health and a stable weight are important, and Dr. Llorente will review your goals and medical history.

The recommended length of stay depends on the procedure and individual recovery. The surgical team will provide procedure-specific travel guidance. You can start with a virtual consultation, and our team can help with accommodations and optional post-surgical nursing care while you recover in Miami. You will have in-person follow-up visits before returning home, and virtual follow-up is available afterward.

A Mommy Makeover is individualized, so there is no fixed package. It may include a tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift and liposuction, depending on how pregnancy changed your body and what you want to address. Dr. Llorente recommends a combination only when it is medically appropriate for you. Your plan is based on an exam of your breasts and abdomen and a discussion of your recovery time and family plans.

Mommy Makeover cost depends on which procedures are combined, total operative time, anesthesia and facility fees. Because every plan is different, Epic Plastic Surgery provides a personalized quote after consultation instead of one price. Financing is available through CareCredit and PatientFi for qualifying patients. Your quote explains each component of your plan so you can compare options clearly.

Yes, in many cases. Tummy tuck plus breast augmentation and tummy tuck plus breast lift are common Mommy Makeover combinations, and a breast lift with implants can also be included. Whether to combine depends on your health, anatomy and total surgical time. Dr. Llorente will explain whether combining or staging is safer for you.

Yes. Liposuction can be added to contour areas such as the flanks or waist when appropriate. It is often combined with a tummy tuck to refine the overall shape. Your surgeon will recommend it only if it fits your goals and safety profile. Liposuction does not replace a tummy tuck for loose skin, but it can improve the transition between treated areas.

Recovery from combined procedures is generally longer than from a single procedure. Many patients plan several weeks before returning to full routines, with light activity resumed gradually and strenuous exercise added later as cleared. Your recovery timeline depends on which procedures you have. Individual recovery varies. Plan time off work and help at home based on the guidance your surgical team gives you.

Plan for help with childcare, household tasks and driving during the early recovery period. Lifting children is usually restricted for several weeks, especially after a tummy tuck with muscle repair. Dr. Llorente will tell you when it is safe to resume lifting based on your procedures and healing.

Many surgeons recommend waiting until you have finished breastfeeding and your weight has been stable for several months, so your body has settled. Exact timing depends on your recovery from pregnancy and your goals. Dr. Llorente will advise on the right time for you. Giving your body time to recover after childbirth may help produce more predictable results.

It is generally recommended. Future pregnancies can stretch the abdomen and change the breasts again, which may affect your results. If you are unsure about future pregnancies, discuss it openly at consultation so your plan reflects your family goals. Many women choose to wait, while others proceed knowing a future revision may be needed. Your surgeon can explain the trade-offs.

Being at or near a stable, healthy weight usually gives the most predictable results and may support safer surgery. Significant weight changes afterward can affect results. Dr. Llorente will tell you whether you are ready or should reach a goal weight first. A stable weight also helps your surgeon plan skin removal and breast sizing more accurately.

Your surgeon reviews your medical history, overall health, weight stability and the total operative time required. Pre-operative evaluation and any required medical clearance help determine whether all procedures can be done in one surgery or should be staged. Safety guides the plan. Dr. Llorente will explain how he reached his recommendation, including any reasons to stage procedures.

The recommended length of stay depends on the procedure and individual recovery. The surgical team will provide procedure-specific travel guidance. Combined procedures may require more recovery time before travel, and a responsible adult may be required after surgery when medically necessary. Our team can help plan accommodations and optional nursing care.

Yes. A virtual consultation lets you discuss your goals, ask about combinations and review planning before you travel. An in-person evaluation is completed before surgery. Request a consultation online or call 305-712-2809. Bring your questions about recovery, help at home and travel planning. If you live outside Miami, our team can explain how pre-operative requirements and travel arrangements are coordinated.