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Dr. Ralph M Rosato, MD

Plastic Surgery

Ralph M. Rosato, MD practices in Vero Beach at The Rosato Plastic Surgery Center. A Plastic Surgeon since 1992, he is board certified by American Board of Plastic Surgery. The Rosato Plastic Surgery Center is an ambulatory surgery center licensed by the state of Florida used exclusively by Dr. Rosato for Plastic Surgery. Dr. Rosato is section chief of plastic surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center.  He is a past president of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons. The RPSC specializes in cosmetic surgery and revisions of cosmetic surgery.
40 years Experience
Dr. Ralph M. Rosato, MD
Specializes in:
  • Cosmetic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Liposuction
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo
  • Accepting new patients

How long is a recovery from a breast augmentation?

Recovery after breast augmentation depends on the patient. You can do normal activity of daily living in a few days. Usually 2 to 3 weeks for heavy lifting.

Can I get rid of stretch marks through plastic surgery?

Stretch marks are tears in the deep part of the skin. They are initially red and then fade. Lasers can make the redness fade sooner but the marks are permanent because they are READ MORE
Stretch marks are tears in the deep part of the skin. They are initially red and then fade. Lasers can make the redness fade sooner but the marks are permanent because they are a scar. Surgery can cut the marks out and we often do this in a tummy tuck.

Does a rhinoplasty also affect the bone?

Rhinoplasty shapes the nose. The bone needs to be reduced if there is a large hump. If just the tip is large then the bone may not need to be reduced. This can be determined by READ MORE
Rhinoplasty shapes the nose. The bone needs to be reduced if there is a large hump. If just the tip is large then the bone may not need to be reduced. This can be determined by a consultation with your Plastic Surgeon.

Does it take a while to recover from a mommy makeover?

Most patients are doing activities of normal living 3 to 7 days after surgery. You are restricted to minimal activity for the first week to allow healing. If a drain is used it READ MORE
Most patients are doing activities of normal living 3 to 7 days after surgery. You are restricted to minimal activity for the first week to allow healing. If a drain is used it usually is removed after 7 to 10 days. Normal activity is usually stated after 3 weeks and most patients are back to normal in 6 weeks.