Dr. V. Rodríguez Balasquide
A native of Arecibo, Puerto Rico, Victor Rodriguez Balasquide MD is a renowned plastic surgeon with over 25 years in the practice of medicine. Dr. Rodriguez Balasquide has a subspecialty in breast reconstruction microsurgery from the renowned cancer center Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York.
From his offices in Manatí, Puerto Rico, Dr. Rodríguez Balasquide's reputation has led him to be called upon by different media as an expert collaborator in cosmetic surgery, both for television and in publications and magazines.
Among the medical institutions to which he belonged during his education and career were:
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York
- The New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, New York
- St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center, New York
- North Shore University Hospital-Cornell University Medical College, Manhasset, NY
- Universidad Central del Caribe, School of Medicine, Bayamón, Puerto Rico
- Tulane University. New Orleans, Louisiana
Procedures: Breast, Abdomen, Face
The canons of beauty vary greatly from one person to another and from one country to another. However, breasts have always been considered a part of the body associated with feminine beauty. There is no ideal breast size, and every woman is different. The important thing is that every woman has the right and the opportunity to feel comfortable with her breasts. In addition, in the case of very large breasts there are health risks that include back and neck problems, numbness of arms and hands, and others.
The plastic surgery procedures performed at Dr. Rodriguez Balasquide's practice can correct conditions and situations such as:
- Breast Augmentation
- Mastopexy - lifting of sagging breasts
- Breast Reduction
- Correction of asymmetrical breasts (of different size)
- Tuberous Breast Correction (tabular)
- Inverted Nipple Correction
- Mastectomy reconstruction
The abdomen area is an important point in the aesthetics of the human figure. It is the line that defines the upper and lower parts of the body, and its shape differentiates male and female bodies. However, it is also one of the most difficult areas to keep in shape. Although diet and exercise have a lot to do with the appearance of the abdomen, there are factors such as pregnancy, rapid weight loss, loss of skin and muscle tone or elasticity, and others that cause a flabby, sagging abdomen.
Dr. Rodriguez Balasquide performs a complete examination, and helps you define what you want to change in the abdominal area, and how it can be achieved.
- Abdominoplasty - reconstruction of the abdominal wall aimed at reshaping the abdomen, waist and trunk shape of the body.
- Liposculpture - Surgery performed to eliminate fat deposits located between the skin and the muscle.
The first thing we see in others is the face. We look for the look of the people we talk to, but we always look at the whole face, because facial expressions are an integral part of the language between humans. Therefore, the appearance of our face and neck are our calling card to the world. No matter how carefully we take care of our skin, there are factors such as age, environment, sun and the products we use throughout our lives that can negatively affect the aesthetic appearance of our faces. There are also highly sensitive areas, such as the eyelids, areas with expression lines, and the lips, which tend to fade over time. Dr. Rodriguez Balasquide has extensive experience in facial aesthetic medicine, and can recommend the procedure or treatment that best suits your needs.
- Otoplasties - deformity of the ears.
- Facial Ridectomy - also known as "face-lift".
- Blepharoplasty - eyelid surgery
- Restylane - works by enriching the skin's own hyaluronic acid reserves, providing volume where it has been lost over the years.
Other procedures:
- Brachioplasty - "Lifting" of arms
- Gynecomastia - reduction of mammary glands