MIAMI PLASTIC SURGERY - Key Persons
Amy Falcon is a licensed esthetician & graduate of Hollywood Institute of Beauty Careers. From an early age, she has been passionate about skincare but it wasn't until 2019 when she decided to pursue that passion. Prior to enrolling in school, she spent years studying independently to understand current modalities, ingredient formulations, and treatment options for skin conditions. Her background of 20+ years in sales/leadership/customer service really shines from the first hello. She takes the time to get to know her patients and their lifestyle to aid in treatment recommendations and at home regimens. Her core focus is on helping patients achieve their healthiest skin! See her available procedures here.
Job Titles:
- Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
- Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Carlos Wolf received his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed a residency in Head / Neck surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans.
He was granted a fellowship in Facial Plastic Surgery from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.
Job Titles:
- Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
- Miami Plastic Surgeon
Miami Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Jason I. Altman was born and raised in New York City and the surrounding suburbs. He attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated at the top of his class with a degree in Engineering. From there, he went on to attend medical school at The State University of New York, where he again graduated at the top of his class. He was then accepted into a residency in Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, at the world renowned Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Dr. Altman served as Chief Resident here, before moving to South Florida to complete his training at The University of Miami and Jackson Memorial Hospitals. Here Dr. Altman served as Chief Resident in Plastic and Reconstructive surgery.
Job Titles:
- Certified Plastic Surgeon
- Expert Plastic Surgeon in Miami
Dr. Max Polo is a board-certified plastic surgeon in the prime of his career. He has been in private practice in South Florida for 22 years. After building a reputation as one of the premier plastic surgeons in Miami over more than 11 years of successful solo practice, Dr. Polo was invited to join the prestigious Miami Plastic Surgery group in 2014. Dr. Polo's practice has since been focused on both non-surgical and surgical aesthetic procedures for the face, breasts and body. He skillfully performs aesthetic facial injectable procedures, including: neuromodulators (i.e. Botox), dermal and soft tissue fillers, Kybella, threadlifts, and PRP for facial rejuvenation and hair loss. Dr. Polo also capably performs many aesthetic facial surgeries, including: InMode - FaceTite RFAL/skin tightening, brow lifts, blepharoplasty, face lifts, neck lifts, and neck liposuction. Dr. Polo's greatest experience and proficiency, however is in breast and body contouring procedures, including: breast augmentation, breast lifts (mastopexy), breast reduction, liposuction, fat transfer for gluteal and breast augmentation, tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), Cellfina and Aveli cellulite treatments, buttock and thigh lifts, and arm lifts (brachioplasty). Dr. Polo has extensive past experience performing the most complex breast, body and facial reconstruction for cancer and trauma. He believes that this background, combined with his equally extensive experience with aesthetic procedures, makes him ideally suited to perform the most complex revision aesthetic surgery, particularly for the breasts and body. Many individuals, with dissatisfaction or complications following previous aesthetic procedures, seek out Dr. Polo's valuable skill set for these sophisticated services.
Dr. Polo is certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. He received his initial board certification in 2003 and successfully completed re-certification in 2013. He annually completes continuing education for maintenance of certification. Dr. Polo is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, and the Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons. He has been recognized in his field by peers and by corporate industry through election to several positions of leadership. He is a past president of the Miami Society of Plastic Surgeons and served on its executive committee for four years. He is the current President of the Florida Society of Plastic Surgeons, and has served as a member of their Board of Directors for the past several years. He has been recognized as being among America's Top Plastic Surgeons by Castle Connolly for the past several consecutive years.
Dr. Polo was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. He is of Cuban and Italian descent and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Polo is a graduate of Tampa Jesuit High School. He received an Ivy League undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Biology. He then went on to earn his doctorate degree from the University Of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Polo completed eight years of post-graduate surgery specialty training, including two residencies and an elective fellowship. His residency in General Surgery was performed at the Brooklyn South Surgical Training Program at Maimonides Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. There he received honors as the "Intern of the Year" following his initial year in training, and as the "Chief Resident of the Year" following his final year in training. Dr. Polo then further pursued his interests in wound healing, abnormal scarring and tissue engineering through an elective fellowship at the University of South Florida and the Institute for Tissue Regeneration, Repair and Rehabilitation in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Polo then went on to finalize his extensive education and training, through a prestigious Plastic Surgery residency, at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
Dr. Polo's academic experience includes many national presentations and publications in peer reviewed journals. He was honored by the American Burn Association with the Carl A. Moyer Award for outstanding research. Dr. Polo's areas of special academic interest include tissue regeneration and tissue engineering, stem cell therapy, and breast implant and soft tissue filler product development. Dr. Polo commits much of his time toward educating medical students, residents and fellows. He currently serves as a voluntary clinical assistant professor with the department of surgery at the Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine.
With the innovation of fillers Dr. Wolf has developed numerous techniques that give patients their desired look without surgery. Throughout his surgical career he has studied facial structures, contours, and dimensions thoroughly. Through this experience Dr. Wolf has been able to devise innovative techniques to achieve natural results with using minimal amounts of filler.
Job Titles:
- Expert Facial Plastic Surgery in Miami
Dr. Wolf specializes in Facial Plastic Surgery and is well recognized in the Plastic Surgery community as an expert in Rhinoplasty and Rhinoplasty Revision surgeries. Additionally, over his career he has perfected his blepharoplasty, face lift, and neck lift procedures.
Heidy Urra is a recognized and licensed Medical Aesthetician from the Board of Cosmetology and has over 19 years of skincare experience.
Heidy specializes in treating patients who suffer from Acne and Rosacea. Throughout her career she has developed a range of different anti-aging skincare protocols that help patients prevent and protect their skin from harsh environmental factors. See her other available services here.
Over the years Heidy has been recognized by many Skincare Institutions and has worked at various highly recognized Medical and Holistic Spa's.
Heidy was selected amongst the entire East Coasts as a top skincare provider, and was invited to Dr. Murad's Skincare Professional Training retreat. Heidy has attended numerous SkinCeuticals training conferences across the United States and continues to adapt with the innovation of technology. Heidy is an extremely dedicated Medical Aesthetician and truly cares about her patient's overall skincare routine.
Heidy was born in Miami Florida and deeply understands the city, its people, its culture as well as the weathers harsh effect on our skin.
Miami Plastic Surgery®'s Patient Care Team considers it a pleasure and a privilege to guide you through this exciting experience. From your first contact through your recovery and follow-up visits our team is your personal healthcare concierge. Our knowledgeable, collaborative, and compassionate patient care approach is rooted in our commitment to your safety, privacy and superior results. As evidenced by our warm patient testimonials, every step-of-the-way we are your partners in personalized cosmetic enhancement and well-being.
Job Titles:
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner