Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing plastic surgery since 1988 and has performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive cases over the course of his career. Dr. Rodriguez is the Medical Director at the Cosmetic Surgery Facility where he performs most of his surgical procedures. He was trained in Plastic Surgery at Yale University Medical School.
Yale Plastic Surgery Residency
I completed my Plastic Surgery residency at Yale University. Today I am visiting the campus as my son attends undergraduate college there. Yale Plastic Surgery training utilizes the socratic method of teaching and I believe this method creates the best foundation for approaching new techniques in plastic surgery. The socratic teaching method allows me to confidently try new innovative techniques to compliment the tried and true techniques of plastic surgery.
August 25, 2010 2min. 24 seconds
What is the goal of a good facelift?
There are various types of facelifts. The best facelift results in a more youthful, refreshed appearance, as opposed to the 'done' look
August 25, 2010 7min. 43 seconds
Twilight IV Anesthesia for cosmetic surgery
Twilight IV anesthesia can be used for both short (2 hours) and long (8-9 hours) cosmetic surgery cases. Watch Dr. Rodriguez speak with two different patients who have just undergone cosmetic surgery with IV anesthesia in his AAAASF accredited surgery center in Baltimore.rnrnThe first patient is filmed 20 minutes after her breast augmentation and the second patient is filmed 40 minutes after a 9 hour surgery. Both patients had IV anesthesia and are alert after just a short amount of time in the recovery room.
August 25, 2010 7min. 17 seconds
Tumescent liposuction or laser lipo?
Plastic Surgeons today are using various types of liposuction. I prefer tumescent liposuction with thin cannulas instead of laser lipo. This is a manual method of liposuction that I believe yields the best liposuction result because the surgeon has the most amount of control.
August 25, 2010 16min. 20 seconds
Stem cells can be derived from your own wanted fat tissue. Plastic surgeons can process the fat into stem cell enriched fat cells and reinject them into your face, hands, or breast. They not only rejuvenate the skin, but they can also repair damaged tissue. Stem cells are the new frontier of plastic surgery. Instead of the surgeon using his talents to create the illusion of a more youthful body, the surgeon guides your body to rejuvenate itself!!
August 25, 2010 3min. 28 seconds
Pain Pumps: reduce pain after surgery
Cosmetic Surgery does not have to be painful! Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, a Yale trained plastic surgeon, explains how pain pumps can dramatically reduce post operative pain and shorten your recovery time.
August 25, 2010 7min. 8 seconds
Michael Jackson: internal nasal valve collapse and breathing
Too much surgery on the nose can cause internal nasal valve collapse. Michael Jackson likely had years of breathing problems due to internal nasal valve collapse caused by too much nose surgery. Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, a Yale trained board certified plastic surgeon, explains why internal nasal valve collapse occurs with too much surgery. Patients should take heed that perfection can be a dangerous pursuit in plastic surgery. Read more about it in his CosmeticSurg Video blog.
August 25, 2010 4min. 32 seconds
A rejuvenated facial appearance can be achieved in many patients by using a combination of Botox® and facial fillers. This technique is called the Liquid Facelift. Dr. Rodriguez, a board certified Plastic Surgeon explains the various areas which can be injected in order to achieve a more youthful rejuvenated facial appearance. The Liquid Facelift is performed in Dr. Rodriguez's Baltimore office and only requires an afternoon of downtime.
August 25, 2010 3min. 6 seconds
Liposuction: why thin cannulas are best
Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon explains why thin cannulas give you the best surgical result for liposuction. Learn about the evolution of liposuction cannulas and why Dr. Rodriguez prefers the manual method to the new laser liposuction techniques.
August 25, 2010 4min. 7 seconds
Dr. Rodriguez explains why some people need a lip lift instead of a lip augmentation. Beautiful lips are identified by a nice cupid's bow and having the perfect amount of space between your upper lip and your nose.
August 25, 2010 6min. 28 seconds
Laser Resurfacing vs. Regenerative Fat Grafting
Fat Grafting utilizes your own naturally occurring stem cells to restore volume and bring blood supply . Laser Resurfacing works in the reverse fashion by destroying cells.
August 25, 2010 4min. 10 seconds
IV Anesthesia vs. General Anesthesia : what is the difference
Dr. Todd Hobelmann, a Board Certified Anesthesiologist talks about the difference between twilight IV anesthesia vs. general anesthesia. With twilight anesthesia you have less nausea and a much quicker recovery time.
August 25, 2010 1min. 50 seconds
implants : high profile vs. moderate profile
If you are considering breast augmentation, don't get too focused on a particular implant size. The shape of the implant will also play a role in your decision! Watch Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez explain what the difference is between a 350cc high profile implant vs. a 350cc moderate profile implant.
August 25, 2010 5min. 49 seconds
Fat grafts, also known as fat injections, to the face are a great way to rejuvenate your face. As you age, your dermis thins, and your face will sag.You may lose volume in your cheeks and under your eyes. These areas appear to be hollow or not as defined as they were when you were younger. Additionally, some people have areas of their face lacking volume no matter what their age. Fat grafts will naturally fill those areas to restore your youthful appearance. Additionally, your own adipose fat contains adults stem cells. Adult stem cells have regenerative properties that can increase blood supply to your tissue and skin to make you look younger.
August 25, 2010 4min. 8 seconds
Some people will not be able to reduce the size of their abdomen despite very rigorous exercise routines. Some people have a separated rectus abdominus muscle and it can only be closed with surgery. After watching his video you will be able to do a self examination to detect a separated rectus abdominus muscle.
August 25, 2010 4min. 21 seconds
Fat Injections-Are they Permanent?
Fat injections are long lasting if done correctly. That is my position and I stand by it! If you frequent various plastic surgery blogs, there is a wide variation in the types of techniques that surgeons are using. Thus, there is a wide variation in their results, and thus their opinion about whether fat injections are permanent. Fat injections are permanent if the following is done: 1) correct technique of extraction and processing 2) proper post surgical protocol for patient.
August 25, 2010
The Crescent Mastopexy is a type of breast lift which is perfect for situations where only a small breast lift is needed. It is especially great on women who have breast fed. As I have become familiar with the technique, I use it exclusively for small breast lifts. There is no need for a lot of scars when a well disguised scar will do.rnrnFor women who want a breast lift with implants, the Crescent Mastopexy also gives me the flexibility to get the breast implant and the nipple areolar complex placed exactly where I want. The Crescent Breast Lift is a great breast lifting procedure.
August 25, 2010 1min. 22 seconds
Can the brazilian butt lift be combined with a tummy tuck?
The brazilian butt lift can be safely combined with a tummy tuck for a dramatic body change.
August 25, 2010 4min. 36 seconds
Dr. Rodriguez feels that the most natural way to rejuvenate and refresh the eye area is to lift the brow, so that the upper eyelids resume their natural youthful position. When we age, the brow droops such that it crowds down on the upper eyelids. Often times people will feel that they have excess skin in the eyelids. However, instead of reducing the amount of skin covering the eye, the most natural way to fix the problem is to raise the brow. This procedure is known as the browlift and can be done under IV sedation. You can see the effect that the browlift would have on your upper eyes by pulling your forehead up with the palms of your hands. When you lift the brow up, the upper eyelids lift and you looked refreshed! The browlift is the new eyelift.
August 25, 2010 2min. 31 seconds
Breast Implant ripples and wrinkling
Dr. Rodriguez explains how to reduce the risk of implant rippling or wrinkles with breast augmentation. Learn about his special technique which prevents the breast implant from getting wrinkles.
August 25, 2010 7min. 41 seconds
Brazilian Butt Lift : what happens if I lose weight after?
After you have a brazilian butt lift, what will happen if you lose weight? Do you lose the fat graft?
August 25, 2010 4min. 44 seconds
The body lift procedure offers the most dramatic transformation of the mid and lower body.
August 25, 2010 2min. 6 seconds
The brazilian butt lift is a butt augmentation procedure which resculpts the entire body.
August 25, 2010 3min. 37 seconds
Board Certification: in what specialty and what board?
Learn why it is important to know what specialty and which board your surgeon is certified with. It matters!
August 25, 2010 7min. 11 seconds
Rhinoplasty: your plastic surgery consult
There are certain terms that you should know before you have a rhinoplasty consult.They will help you describe how you want your nose to look.
August 25, 2010 3min. 34 seconds
Dr. Rodriguez discusses the decisions you need to make for your breast augmentation surgery. He reviews the types of implants, location of the incision, high profile vs. moderate, smooth vs. textured, with or without a lift, and other factors you need to consider before selecting your breast implants.
August 25, 2010 2min. 41 seconds
Brazilian Butt Lift: Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. - Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon
In this video Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. is featured in a 2006 news segment discussing the Brazilian butt lift procedure. Dr. Rodriguez uses special techniques to process and inject the fat to yield permanent results.
April 28, 2008 2min. 40 seconds
Testimonial: Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. - Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon
This video features a happy patient of Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez giving a testimonial of her experience undergoing an endoscopic browlift procedure.
April 28, 2008 1min. 3 seconds
Facelift Testimonial: Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. - Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon
In this video, a happy patient of Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. testifies to her positive experience and results after her facelift procedure.
April 28, 2008 1min. 34 seconds
Lip Augment Testimonial: Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. - Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon
This video features a patient giving a testimonial on her lip augmentation procedure performed by Baltimore, Maryland plastic surgeon Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D.
April 28, 2008 53 seconds
Rhinoplasty Testimonial: Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. - Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon
A patient gives testimonial of her rhinoplasty with septoplasty procedure with Baltimore, Maryland plastic surgeon Dr. Ricardo Rodriquez.
April 28, 2008 1min. 3 seconds
Lower Body Lift: Ricardo Rodriguez, M.D. - Baltimore, Maryland Plastic Surgeon
In this video from Retirement Living TV, a patient of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ricardo Rodriguez of Baltimore, Maryland discusses her experience with the Lower Body Lift procedure.
April 28, 2008 5min. 21 seconds
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