Muscle Augmentation (Muscle Implants) In Miami, FL

Every patient’s goals and muscle shape are different, so Dr. Pazmiño tailors each muscle augmentation plan to you. He uses two techniques, alone or together:

• Solid silicone implants: For the chest (pectoral implants), the calves (calf implants), and the buttocks (gluteal implants)
• Intramuscular fat grafting: For other muscles, such as the shoulders, biceps, triceps, and back. Your own fat is placed within the muscle fibers to add natural-looking size and definition. We never perform fat grafting inside the gluteal (buttock) muscles, and we always place fat added to the buttocks above the muscle, following current safety standards.

Dr. Pazmiño places every implant and every fat graft under real-time ultrasound guidance, so he can see exactly where each implant sits and where every drop of fat goes. Implant placement and incisions vary by area:

• Pectoral implants: Placed beneath the chest muscle through a 1-inch incision hidden in the armpit
• Gluteal implants: Placed inside the gluteus maximus muscle through a 1.5-inch incision hidden in the crease between the buttocks
• Calf implants: Placed either above or beneath the calf muscle, depending on your anatomy and goals, through a 1-inch incision hidden in the crease at the back of the knee
• Fat grafting: Placed within the muscle fibers through tiny 2 mm openings tucked into natural skin creases and folds, so your results look natural and all your own

• Dr. Pazmiño is known for advanced body contouring and male plastic surgery, and a significant share of his patients are men seeking athletic, proportionate results.
• He has practiced plastic surgery since 2003 and has performed more than 10,000 surgeries. Because many of those surgeries combine several procedures, they include more than 2,000 muscle augmentation procedures.
• Certified and held to the highest standards: Dr. Pazmiño is a board-certified plastic surgeon, certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).
• Trained at the best, and now training others: He graduated with honors from Harvard University and earned his medical degree with distinction from Baylor College of Medicine. He also completed his general and plastic surgery residency there and served as Chief Resident. Today he teaches the next generation of plastic surgeons as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Plastic Surgery at the University of Miami and the University of Pittsburgh.
• His peers have entrusted him with some of the most important roles in his specialty: As Associate Editor of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the #1 scientific journal in aesthetic surgery, he helps decide which research and techniques reach plastic surgeons around the world. He brings that knowledge straight to your care.
• He helps write the safety rules other surgeons follow: He serves on the Board of Directors of The Aesthetic Foundation, where he is Treasurer and Co-Chair of the Scientific Research Committee. He is also Chair of The Aesthetic Society’s Patient Safety Committee. Closer to home, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. He helps set the standards surgeons follow across the country, and he follows them for you.
• Honored for keeping patients safe: He received the Tiffany Award from The Aesthetic Society and the Patient Safety Award from The Aesthetic Foundation.
• Hospital-level care: Your surgery takes place in a hospital or an accredited surgical facility, with dedicated nursing care and closer monitoring.
• A national leader who still makes time for you: Even with these national roles, Dr. Pazmiño takes the time to listen to your goals, explain every option, and care for you personally.

Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Pazmiño has performed more than 2,000 muscle augmentation procedures, including:

• Chest: more than 1,200
• Arms and shoulders: more than 600
• Calves: more than 200

This depth of experience lets him tailor each plan to your anatomy and goals, whether that means implants, intramuscular fat grafting, or a combination of both, always performed under ultrasound guidance for precision and safety.

You may be a good candidate for muscle augmentation if you:

• Have a muscle group that remains small or asymmetrical despite consistent training
• Have noticeable differences between sides from genetics or an old injury
• Are at a stable, healthy weight and maintain a regular fitness routine
• Are in good overall health and do not smoke, or are willing to quit before surgery
• Can take a temporary break from training the treated area
• Have realistic expectations about size, feel, and recovery

Dr. Pazmiño will evaluate your muscle development, skin, and body fat to determine whether implants, fat grafting, or a combination will give you the most natural result.

Muscle augmentation adds shape where training alone hasn’t delivered. Key benefits include:

• Added size and contour in muscles that don’t respond to exercise
• Improved symmetry between the left and right sides
• Better balance between your upper and lower body
• Options for the chest, shoulders, arms, and calves
• Immediate, predictable volume when implants are used
• Correction of differences caused by genetics or a past injury
• Greater confidence in fitted shirts, shorts, and swimwear

Thoughtful preparation supports healing and helps protect your results. Dr. Pazmiño will give you personalized instructions, which usually include these steps:

1. Stop smoking and using nicotine products several weeks before surgery, as nicotine slows healing.
2. Complete any lab work or medical clearance Dr. Pazmiño requests.
3. Stop anabolic steroids, performance supplements, and blood-thinning medications, as directed.
4. Avoid alcohol in the week before your procedure.
5. Plan your training schedule so that you can rest the treated muscles for several weeks.
6. Arrange a ride home and help with daily tasks during the first few days.

1. Wear your compression garment or dressing exactly as directed.
2. Keep your incisions clean and dry, and follow all wound-care instructions.
3. Take short walks to support circulation, and keep calves elevated when resting if you had calf augmentation.
4. Avoid lifting, stretching, or training the treated muscles until Dr. Pazmiño clears you.
5. Attend all follow-up appointments so that our team can monitor your healing.