Dr. Daniel Careaga, M.D.

Media Releases

Get to know Plastic Surgeon Dr. Daniel Careaga, who serves patients in Coral Gables, Florida.

A double board-certified and award-winning plastic surgeon, Dr. Careaga has spent years perfecting his techniques for breast, body, and facial plastic surgeries. He is the Founder of Careaga Plastic Surgery in Coral Gables, Florida.

With a compassionate approach and a dedication to providing safe and elegant results, Dr. Careaga strives to ensure that every patient leaves satisfied. He specializes in breast and body procedures, facial enhancement procedures like facelift surgery and eyelid surgery, and non-surgical procedures, with safety as his number one priority. He also specializes in minimal and short-scar procedures for his tummy tuck and breast augmentation procedures.

With an incredibly meticulous eye for beauty, he holds clinical appointments at Miami’s Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Coral Gables Hospital, Mercy Hospital, and Doctors Hospital. 

A Miami native, Dr. Careaga graduated with his undergraduate degree in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Miami Honors College in 1999. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the Ross University School of Medicine in 2003.

Furthering his training, he performed a residency in general surgery at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and a residency in plastic surgery at Wayne State University. 

After intensive training and working alongside world-renowned plastic surgeons, Dr. Careaga founded Careaga Plastic Surgery in 2012, a luxurious plastic surgery facility located in the heart of Coral Gables that utilizes the latest and most innovative technology in the industry for both surgical and non-surgical treatments, offering patients the next level of industry excellence and optimal medical care.

In addition to his extensive education, Dr. Careaga is trained in and employs state-of-the-art instruments and procedures in his practice. He uses various laser-based technologies to perform procedures, such as facelift surgery or cellulite reduction, more safely and effectively. He has performed over 8,000 cosmetic procedures with the use of these instruments. 

A Diplomate of both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Careaga also holds certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Advanced Trauma Life Support.

Belonging to several professional associations, he is an active member of the American Medical Association and the American College of Surgeons.

Plastic surgery is a surgical specialty involving the restoration, reconstruction, or alteration of the human body. It can be divided into two main categories – reconstructive surgery and cosmetic surgery. A plastic surgeon’s primary responsibility is performing surgical and non-surgical procedures, and they use a variety of reparative and reconstructive techniques to get the job done.

Having earned a reputation of excellence in the field of plastic surgery, Dr. Careaga has received several awards and honors, including: Dean’s List, Ross University School of Medicine, 2003; Surgical Scholars Program, 2002; and University of Miami Honors College, 1995 to 1999.

Recommended Articles

• Everything You Need to Know About Blepharoplasty

  What is blepharoplasty?Sometimes known as eyelid surgery, blepharoplasty is a delicate surgical procedure performed on the eyelids. Its purpose is to improve the general appearance of the upper and lower eyelids. It can, therefore, be categorised as a plastic or cosmetic surgical operation. All...

• What to Expect After Having a Breast Augmentation

  Patients usually have breast augmentation from a surgical center or hospital as an outpatient, since hospital admission is rarely required.Breast augmentation is commonly carried out under general anesthesia or, in some rare cases, local anesthesia.The steps of the surgical operation...

• The Most Common Misconceptions About Breast Cancer

  There is so much information you can read online about breast cancer. Some information may be acquired in the community, friends, or family that is totally misleading or incorrect. Although not backed up with solid evidence, such information can cause a lot of media attention, which can further...

• What to Expect After Blepharoplasty

  Blepharoplasty, in simple terms, means the surgery of the eyelid(s). It is performed on either the lower or the upper eyelid. Sometimes, blepharoplasty is also performed on both eyelids (the lower and the upper one). The two major reasons people opt for eyelid surgery are:...

• How to Prepare Before Plastic Surgery

  Plastic surgery is performed to alter the appearance of a human body. It is performed by professional surgeons to achieve the desired look or figure. Each patient will have their own idea about how they should look after undergoing plastic surgery.There are different types of plastic surgeries...

• What Are the Different Types of Plastic Surgeries?

  What is plastic surgery?Plastic surgery refers to a medical procedure performed to alter the structure of a human body. In most cases, plastic surgery is performed with the objective to improve a specific structure or functioning of the body.Plastic surgery mainly involves the reconstruction,...