Breast Reconstruction In Miami, FL

• He is known for complex reconstructive and revision surgery, including difficult cases many surgeons avoid.
• 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 400 breast reconstruction 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.

Dr. Pazmiño focuses on delayed breast reconstruction, restoring the breasts after earlier cancer treatment or surgery, and he frequently corrects results from previous breast surgery performed elsewhere. Every reconstruction is tailored to you, and it often combines several techniques:

• Fat grafting to restore volume and smooth the contour
• Revision of previous breast lifts
• Areola reconstruction
• Nipple reconstruction
• Rebuilding breast shape and projection, with or without implants

You may be a good candidate for breast reconstruction if you:

• Have had or are planning a mastectomy or lumpectomy
• Have a breast that is missing or underdeveloped because of a congenital or developmental condition
• Have significant asymmetry after earlier breast treatment
• Have been cleared by your oncology team, if you are in cancer treatment
• Are in good overall health and do not smoke
• Have realistic expectations and understand that reconstruction may take more than one surgery

Reconstruction is a personal decision, and there is no deadline. Dr. Pazmiño will help you understand your options so that you can choose what feels right for you.

Breast reconstruction can restore much more than shape. Many patients describe these benefits:

• A natural-looking breast shape after mastectomy or lumpectomy
• Better symmetry between the breasts
• Balanced body proportions
• Clothing, bras, and swimwear that fit comfortably without an external prosthesis
• A renewed sense of wholeness and confidence
• A treatment plan that can unfold on your own timeline

Your preparation will depend on your treatment history and reconstruction plan. Dr. Pazmiño will give you personalized instructions, which usually include these steps:

1. Stop smoking and using nicotine products well before surgery, as nicotine can seriously impair healing.
2. Coordinate timing with your oncologist or breast surgeon, if you are in treatment.
3. Complete any lab work, imaging, or medical clearance Dr. Pazmiño requests.
4. Avoid aspirin, certain anti-inflammatory medications, supplements, and alcohol, as directed.

1. Wear your surgical bra or dressings exactly as directed.
2. Avoid lifting, pushing, and reaching overhead until Dr. Pazmiño clears you.
3. Take short walks each day to support circulation and lower the risk of blood clots.
4. Eat a nutritious, protein-rich diet and stay hydrated to support healing.
5. Lean on your support system, and give yourself time to adjust emotionally as well as physically.
6. Attend all follow-up appointments so that our team can monitor your healing between stages.