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Dr. Ralph M Rosato MD

Plastic Surgeon

4/5(35)
3790 7th Ter Suite 101 Vero Beach FL, 32960
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About

Ralph M. Rosato, MD practices in Vero Beach at The Rosato Plastic Surgery Center as 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.

Education and Training

St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1985

Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1985

Board Certification

Plastic SurgeryAmerican Board of Plastic SurgeryABPS

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 32 years of experience
Dr. Ralph M Rosato MD
Dr. Ralph M Rosato MD's Expert Contributions
  • Safe Plastic Surgery

    More people are opting for less invasive procedures when it comes to plastic surgery. Injections and surgery with rapid recovery is what most patients look for. These procedures can be expensive and you need to invest your money wisely. Initially only plastic surgeons and dermatologists offered...

  • Am I a Candidate for Liposuction?

    Holiday celebrations and visiting friends and family often disrupt our workout routines. Try as you might we usually gain pounds and inches during the holidays. I find it more difficult to lose these unwanted holiday reminders as I get older. If you have found it more difficult to lose those...

  • Why do my eyes look smaller after blepharoplasty?

    Most people have a combination of a low brow and hooding of the upper eyelid skin. If the brow is not treated with the eyes then you can get smaller appearing eyes. Choose a surgeon that is board certified in Plastic Surgery and your surgeon has the knowledge and skill to correct your total problem. Not just remove skin in a blepharoplasty. READ MORE

  • Does fat come back after a tummy tuck?

    After a tummy tuck, your abdomen is flat. If you gain a little weight, it will go to other places. If you gain more weight, your abdomen will get large again. READ MORE

  • Breast augmentation?

    Every case is not exactly the same, but a breast augmentation is approximately $6500.00. The cost of lab work and medication after surgery is extra. All follow up visits are included. READ MORE

  • How painful is a neck lift?

    Patients are all different in regards to pain tolerance. Most of my patient take pain medication for 24 to 72 hours. Some require longer and some just take Tylenol from the start. READ MORE

  • How painful is a breast lift?

    Many patients are back to work in 3 to 5 days. The pain medication or ibuprofen will make you comfortable enough to rest. READ MORE

  • Do breast implants get softer with time?

    The implants are always soft. After surgery due to swelling the implants feel firm. Once the swelling goes away the implants are soft. If your scar tissue gets hard then the implant will feel hard. This is an uncommon occurrence. READ MORE

  • Is it better to lose weight before liposuction?

    Liposuction is not a weight reduction tool. It is best to treat fat that doesn't respond to diet and exercise. Likewise after surgery if you over eat you will develop fat some place else. READ MORE

  • What holds breast implants in place?

    Your surgeon makes a place for the implant under the breast. Over the course of a few weeks the body develops a scar around the implant called a capsule. This is what holds the implant in place. If the capsule is very weak the implants may sag, if the capsule is too strong the implants may feel firm. READ MORE

  • What happens if you don't wear compression garments after lipo?

    The use of compression garments is not the same with all plastic surgeons. If you have loose skin, I believe they are more important than if your skin is firm. Every plastic surgeon individualizes the treatment for each patient. Follow your PS advice! READ MORE

  • How long will it take for my skin graft to heal?

    Skin grafts are healed when the scars are soft and no longer red. It can be a quickly as one year or a number of years. Applying pressure to the graft when your plastic surgeons tell you will help the scar mature READ MORE

  • Is there any way to make a scar go away?

    After birth all injuries heal by forming scars. Over time scars will fade but they are always there. Talk to your surgeon they can recommend ways to make you r scar look less obvious. READ MORE

  • Is there an age requirement for a rhinoplasty?

    The development of the nose needs to be completed prior to rhinoplasty. It is usually 16 years for girls and 18 years for boys. However some children have developmental delays and should wait longer. It is an individual decision READ MORE

  • Facial nerve damage after plastic surgery?

    I am sure your plastic surgeon is following your progress. Many times the nerve will return to normal on its own. After 6 weeks or so if you are not improving then nerve studies can be done to see if the nerve was impaired by surgery. Good Luck READ MORE

  • Are there health risks involved with liposuction?

    Liposuction can be used to trim the legs. The most common areas treated are the saddle bags, lower legs and medial thighs. The front and back of the legs are not good areas for suction. If you are in good health liposuction poses little risk. It can be done with sedation and local anesthesia. If you are over weight it will be best to be near your normal weight before liposuction. Good luck. READ MORE

  • How can I get rid of bags under my eyes?

    Bags are usually caused by fat bulging over the orbital rim. The fat can be removed with surgery. Sometimes a tightening of the lower lid will also be required. Seek a board certified plastic surgeon for help READ MORE

  • Is liposuction safe? Are there any health risks?

    Liposuction is a safe procedure however all surgery has some risks. These risks can be minimized by selecting a surgeon who has experience and a good reputation. Most patients requite a light anesthetic similar to what you need to have a colonoscopy.Select aboard certified surgeon, they can offer you all the options to treat excess fat of the abdomen and thighs. READ MORE

  • What are the non-surgical methods to reduce breast size?

    Unfortunately there are no non surgical procedures to reduce the size of the breast. Some times liposuction can be done to reduce the larger size with minimal scarring. READ MORE

  • How can plastic surgery remove my birthmark?

    If the birth mark is red or pink and vascular laser can remove the color. If the birthmark in brown or black then removal can be done is a step wise manner. Or if necessary a tissue expander can be placed to stretch the normal skin and remove the dark skin. READ MORE

  • Should I get lipo laser treatment rather than liposuction?

    There are many types of liposuction. No one technique is superior to the other otherwise every surgeon would do it. The volume of liposuction usually determines the length of recovery; the more you do, the harder the recovery. Be sure to use a board certified plastic surgeon for your surgery. Plastic surgeons can offer liposuction and surgery (if it is necessary). READ MORE

  • What can I do to prepare for my tummy?

    Lose as much weight pre-op as you can. Limit alcohol intake and eliminate smoking. READ MORE

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Cosmetic Surgery, Breast reconstruction, Skin cancer surgery, Hand Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Ass Clinical Professor FSU College of Medicine 2009 - 2019
  • Section chief of plastic surgery Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Ctr 2019 - 2019

Treatments

  • Laser Hair Removal, Thigh Lift, Burn Reconstruction And More
  • Skin Cancer

Professional Memberships

  • American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery  
  • American Society of Plastic Surgeons  
  • International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons  
  • Florida Medical Association  
  • American Medical Association  
  • Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons  
  • Indian River Medical Society  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Rotary Club
  • 100 club VB

Dr. Ralph M Rosato MD's Practice location

Practice At 3790 7th Ter Suite 101

3790 7th Ter Suite 101 -
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Patient Experience with Dr. Rosato


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Dr. Ralph M Rosato MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Plastic Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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  • Reasons Why You Would Need Plastic Surgery

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  • Fat May Return After Liposuction

    According to a new study published in the journal, Obesity, the fat lost by liposuction — the most popular fat removal cosmetic procedure — returns after the procedure. Researcher Robert H. Eckel, MD, professor of medicine, physiology and biophysics at the University of Colorado Anschutz...

  • What are the Side Effects of Plastic Surgery

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