Frequently Asked Questions

Colores Cosmetic Surgery is a boutique plastic surgery practice in Hollywood, FL. The practice operates with four board-certified surgeons, bilingual English-Spanish patient care, and an AAAASF-accredited surgical facility. The model is deliberately small: longer consultations, written itemized quotes, and direct surgeon access from consultation through recovery.

Our address is 117 S 17th Ave, Hollywood, FL 33020. We serve patients across Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and the wider South Florida region, as well as out-of-state and international patients who travel for surgery.

English and Spanish, with native fluency in both. Consultations, written quotes, surgical consent forms, and post-operative instructions are available in either language. No translation app, no awkward intermediary — your surgeon and coordinator speak your language.

No. Cosmetic surgery consultations at Colores are direct — you can book without a referral from a primary care physician or another specialist. If you have a medically necessary component to your case (functional septoplasty, panniculectomy, breast reduction), referral documentation may be useful for insurance purposes, but it is not required to schedule a consultation.

Three options: the online form on our contact page, by phone at (954) 589-1508, or by WhatsApp at +1 (407) 490-9075. The coordinator will confirm availability, send pre-consultation paperwork, and route your case to the surgeon whose specialty matches your interest.

Pricing varies significantly by procedure, complexity, and which components are combined. Individual procedure pages list a market-aligned range — for example, breast augmentation typically falls in the $7,500–12,000 range, and a Mommy Makeover in the $18,500–28,000 range. After your consultation, you receive a written itemized quote specific to your surgical plan. That quote is the authoritative figure, not the website range.

Yes. Every written quote breaks out: surgeon fee, AAAASF-accredited facility fee, anesthesiology, surgical drains and dressing supplies, post-operative compression garments, and post-operative follow-up appointments. There are no fees added after you decide to proceed. If something is not in the quote, it is not in the price.

Yes. Financing is available through CareCredit and other third-party medical financing partners. Approval, interest rate, and repayment terms depend on your individual credit profile and the financing partner — we do not control those decisions. Your patient coordinator can walk through the available options at your consultation.

Purely cosmetic procedures are not covered by insurance — that is consistent across the industry. Certain procedures have a functional or medically necessary component that may be partially covered: functional septoplasty for nasal airway obstruction, panniculectomy for chronic skin issues following massive weight loss, and breast reduction for documented orthopedic symptoms. These are case-by-case and require documentation submitted to your insurer for pre-authorization.

Initial consultations are by appointment. Fees are confirmed when you schedule with the coordinator, who will explain any applicable consultation fee policy at booking.

It depends entirely on the procedure. The range across our common procedures is 5–21 days: minor face procedures and breast augmentation typically allow desk-work return at 5–7 days, breast lift at 7–10 days, tummy tuck at 10–14 days, and combined cases like a Mommy Makeover at 14–21 days. Each individual procedure page lists a specific recovery timeline. Your post-operative instructions, provided at discharge, are the authoritative guide.

Yes for most procedures. The minimum is typically 24–48 hours of adult support for any procedure under general anesthesia. For abdominoplasty, Mommy Makeover, and any combined case, plan for a minimum of 2 weeks of dedicated help — longer if you have young children. This is a medical requirement, not a comfort suggestion: inadequate help at home is one of the most common causes of early post-operative complications.

Two conditions must both be met: you have stopped taking narcotic pain medication, and you have the physical range of motion to safely operate a vehicle (including emergency reactions). For most procedures, that is 1–2 weeks. Combined cases and abdominal procedures typically extend this window. Driving clearance is confirmed at your follow-up appointment, not self-assessed.

Light walking is encouraged from day 1 — it reduces deep vein thrombosis risk and supports circulation. Structured exercise resumes between 4 and 8 weeks depending on the procedure: face and breast procedures typically allow return at 4–6 weeks, body and combined procedures at 6–8 weeks. Clearance is given at your follow-up appointment, not assumed from a calendar date.

Standard follow-up schedule includes appointments at week 1 (drain assessment, wound check), week 6 (activity clearance, garment review), and month 6 (final result assessment, follow-up photographs). Additional appointments are scheduled as needed at no extra cost — your quote covers post-operative care for your procedure, not a fixed visit count.

Candidacy is assessed at consultation across five dimensions: anatomy (what the procedure can actually address in your case), health (cardiovascular fitness for general anesthesia, BMI range, no uncontrolled medical conditions), goals (specific, achievable, anatomically appropriate), lifestyle (smoking, weight stability, ability to comply with recovery), and expectations (realistic about outcome, scarring, recovery duration). A general checklist cannot answer this — your surgeon will.

Not strictly. Health status is more relevant than chronological age. Patients in their 60s and 70s with well-controlled health regularly undergo elective cosmetic surgery; patients in their 30s with uncontrolled medical conditions may not be candidates. The assessment is medical, not numerical.

You must stop nicotine completely for a minimum of 4 weeks before surgery and 4 weeks after. This includes cigarettes, vapes, nicotine patches, gum, and any other nicotine source. Nicotine impairs the small blood vessel circulation that wound healing depends on, and significantly increases the risk of skin necrosis, wound separation, and infection — particularly in procedures with extensive incisions like tummy tuck, breast lift, and facelift. This is non-negotiable, not a guideline. If you cannot stop, surgery will be deferred.

Body weight should be stable for at least 6 months before surgery. Operating during active weight loss yields worse results: skin and underlying tissue continue to change after the procedure, and the surgical plan was built around your anatomy on the day of surgery. If your goal is significant additional weight loss, complete that first, stabilize for 6 months, then consult. The result will be more predictable and longer-lasting.

Most medication histories are compatible with surgery, but several categories require a planned pause around the procedure: blood thinners and aspirin (typically held 1–2 weeks pre-op and resumed post-op on a surgeon-directed schedule), certain supplements with anticoagulant effects (fish oil, vitamin E, ginkgo), and specific weight-loss medications including GLP-1 agonists. Hormonal birth control, antidepressants, and most chronic disease medications are usually continued without change. Bring a full medication list to consultation — the surgeon and anesthesiologist coordinate the plan.

Yes. Our surgical facility is AAAASF-accredited (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities). AAAASF accreditation requires periodic inspection of equipment, staffing, anesthesia protocols, surgical safety procedures, and emergency preparedness. It is the standard accreditation expected of a professional ambulatory plastic surgery facility.

Every case is staffed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, and credentialed surgical and recovery nurses. We do not use nurse anesthetists in place of physician anesthesiologists for general anesthesia cases. The surgeon you consult with is the surgeon who operates — there is no swap on the day of surgery.

You have direct access to your surgeon through scheduled follow-up appointments and a 24-hour after-hours line for urgent concerns. Most post-operative concerns are resolved in clinic with additional appointments at no charge. For complications requiring hospital-level care, the surgical team coordinates transfer to a local hospital partner where our surgeons hold the admitting privileges required by AAAASF accreditation.

Yes. Our surgical team holds admitting privileges at local hospitals as required by AAAASF accreditation standards. Hospital privileges ensure that if a post-operative complication requires inpatient management, your surgeon can continue to direct your care rather than transferring you to an unfamiliar team.

Standard emergency protocols apply: in-facility emergencies are managed by the surgical and anesthesia team with appropriate medications and equipment on hand, and patients requiring escalated care are transferred to the nearest emergency department by EMS. After discharge, patients are given a 24-hour contact line for urgent concerns and clear written guidance on when to call us versus when to go directly to the emergency department. The protocols are reviewed at your pre-operative appointment, not assumed.

Plan for three windows: a consultation visit (often replaceable with a video consultation followed by an in-person pre-operative appointment 1–2 days before surgery), the surgical week itself, and a return for in-person follow-up at week 6 if feasible. Most out-of-state patients stay locally for 7–10 days after surgery before traveling home — long enough to clear the highest-risk window for deep vein thrombosis and to complete the initial drain-removal appointment. Air travel is generally permitted after 7–10 days for body procedures, sooner for face. Your coordinator will build a written travel timeline specific to your case.

Yes. Video consultations are routine for out-of-state and international patients. You will still need an in-person pre-operative appointment 1–2 days before surgery for examination, photographs, and final surgical planning. Video consultations include the same time allocation as in-person consultations and conclude with the same written itemized quote.

We work with several nearby hotels that are accustomed to post-operative patients. Your coordinator provides specific options at scheduling, with considerations for accessibility, distance from the facility, and post-operative comfort.

For face procedures, plan 5–7 days locally after surgery. For breast procedures, plan 5–10 days. For body procedures including tummy tuck and Mommy Makeover, plan 7–14 days locally — long enough to complete the initial drain-removal appointment and clear the highest-risk window for travel-related deep vein thrombosis. Your surgeon will confirm air-travel clearance at the post-operative appointment before you fly.