Teresita
Cravino
MD

Specialist in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery
Let's discover together your dream body 

Reconstructive and plastic surgery

More than 20 years of experience in surgery aimed at improving appearance and function.

Dermo-cosmetics

Special treatments for skin beauty. Each skin is unique, and to take care of it and give it the appropriate treatment, it is necessary to know it.

Nutrition

Specialists who analyze the nutritional status of the patient, and design an adequate nutritional guideline for each particular situation

Cosmetic medicine

An unique proposal to restore, maintain and improve physical appearance and health, with non-invasive medical techniques.

Background

Curriculum Vitae

Dr. Teresita Cravino graduated as a medical doctor at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires in 1989. She completed full residency in General Surgery in 1990, a university course in Plastic Surgery in 1994 and a Superior University course in Aesthetic  and Repairing Plastic Surgery in 1996.

She took specialization courses in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Europe:
Hòpital Foch (Paris - France)
Hòpital Saint Louis (Paris - France)
Hòpital Necker (Paris - France)
Clinique Elysée Montaigne (Paris - France)
Clinique Belvedere. (Paris - France)
Clinique Chirurgicale Marcel Sembat (Paris - France)
Clinique Du Val de Verriers (Paris - France)
Clinique Du Château de La Maye (Paris - France)
Clinique Bizet (Paris - France)
Instituto Nazionale per lo Studio e la Cura dei Tumori (Milan - Italy)

She attended national and international congresses presenting numerous works of the specialty, many of which have been awarded.
She worked as a Plant Physician at the Hospital de Clínicas chosen by competition and is a Professor of the Plastic Surgery Specialist Career at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires, based at the Hospital de Clínicas.
She is a Full Member of the Argentine Society of Plastic Surgery, of the Society of Plastic Surgery of Buenos Aires and of the Argentine Medical Association. It was recertified in the specialty by the National Academy of Medicine in 2004.

Miembro de:

Ibero Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery

Ibero Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery

Society of Plastic Surgery of Buenos Aires

Argentine Medical Association

Facial Treatments

Learn the details of each surgery and procedure.
Surgeries are performed exclusively in highly complex surgical centers.

Facial plastic surgery
 Facial aesthetic medicine

Lifting

Facial rejuvenation consists of repositioning the fallen tissues, softening deep wrinkles and eliminating fine ones without changing the features. It can be associated with non-surgical methods such as laser to improve the quality of the skin.
The procedure consists of removing excess skin and fat (liposuction).
It can also be associated with surgical procedures such as eyelid surgery (Blepharoplasty) or nose surgery (Rhinoplasty) or non-surgical procedures such as polishing (Peeling), botulinum toxin, and wrinkle filler.
Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general depending on the case
Recovery: 7 to 10 days
Result: they last from 7 to 10 years

Nose surgery (Rhinoplasty)

The nose is a dominant part of the face and as such should harmonize in it, sometimes it is just to remove the hump, tune the tip, give projection or shrink the holes (nostrils).
Obstructive or septal deviation problems can also be treated. The age to perform the operation is from 15 to 16 years when the growth of the face is completed.
Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general depending on the case
Recovery: 10 to 15 days
Result: permanent. The edema decreases until the sixth month and the final result is appreciated.

Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)

It consists of extracting excess skin (wrinkles), and the fat that surrounds the eye and correct the orbital septum to prevent them from returning. It can be associated with a lifting or the application of botulinum toxin.
Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation
Recovery: after 5 days the points are removed and the recovery is 10 to 15 days
Result: from 7 to 10 years.

Ear Surgery (Auriculoplasty)

It consists of correcting prominent and / or unfolded ears (ears in loop) and improving the shape by correcting the cartilage. It can be done after six years.
Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general depending on the case
Recovery: 7 to 10 days
Result: permanent.

Contour Surgery (Contourloplasty)

El cirujano plástico debe evaluar si necesita corregir la nariz o si es necesario aumentar o retroceder el mentón. A veces es necesario realizar los dos procedimientos para armonizar la estructura de la cara.
Procedimiento: ambulatorio
Anestesia: local con sedación o general según el caso
Recuperación: 7- 10 días
Resultado: permanente.

Baldness

The goal is to implant hair in areas where it falls. The grafted hair does not fall, since it has different genetic information. The donor area leaves an imperceptible line in the occipital region or nape. Sometimes a second session is needed.
Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation
Recovery: 5 to 7 days
Result: permanent

Non-invasive facial treatments

Not necessarily all solutions require a surgical intervention. There are other alternatives to prolong indefinitely a youthful appearance. They help to look better, remove years and light up the face. They can be used independently or in combination with other treatments.

CO2 Laser

Lasers such as fractionated C02, are the best tools to improve quality, elasticity, wrinkles, stretch marks, spots, sun damaged skin, scars and / or depressions and in the treatment of acne sequelae

Chemical peeling

Peeling with natural or mechanical acids with diamond tip: polishes rejuvenates and attenuates wrinkles and sun spots or photo-aging of the skin polishes, revives, rejuvenates and repairs the skin. It acts by abrading the damaged layers and removes devitalized tissues, attenuates abnormalities and stimulates and restores circulation

Botulinum toxin

It produces relaxation of the muscle in the place that is injected.
It is indicated for gestural wrinkles (forehead, eyebrows, crow's feet) and for those of the neck.
Produces a relaxed and more luminous appearance without losing the naturalness.

Candela Gentle Pro Series

GentleMax Pro® is a consolidated and unique device that applies a selection of procedures, such as the depilation of any type of skin as well as the treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions.
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Biostimulation with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

It is an autologous procedure, that is, it is done with blood extracted painlessly from the same patient. Its goal is to reverse the common signs of aging and promote cellular regeneration of the skin in the facial area, neck and hands. It is also used in pathologies such as blemishes, acne scars, stretch marks and scars, which allows to obtain a better skin quality, more luminous and fresh, with better texture, less flaccidity and less wrinkles. It is a safe procedure for the patient. This procedure, although it is simple, is performed in an outpatient clinic, with a team of medical professionals (including a hematologist), and under conditions of extreme quality control, according to the rules of procedure for the handling of biological material. .

Implants

They correct fine wrinkles, nasolabial grooves, lips, acne scars and face modeling
(Rinomodelación or recovery of the oval of the face)

Hyaluronic acid

Duration of 12 to 18 months.
Its application produces biostimulation of the skin, prompting the formation of collagen fibers, elastic and blood vessels, which result in a more dense, luminous and rejuvenated face. It is a polysaccharide present in the connective tissue of the skin. It is obtained by biosynthesis and is therefore reabsorbed. Does not require allergy test.

Fat grafting

Permanent result
The fat obtained by liposuction is injected into the area to be filled; This fat acts as a graft and part remains and part is reabsorbed. You get double benefit correction of areas where fat is left over and injecting in areas where it is lacking (liposculpture)

Calcium hydroxyapatite

It is used both as a filler in facial wrinkles and for remodeling of the nose, cheekbone and chin. Its application produces biostimulation of the skin, encouraging the formation of collagen fibers, elastic and blood vessels, which result in a more tense, luminous and rejuvenated face.
Component naturally present in teeth and bones. Does not require allergy test.

Dermo-cosmetics

It eliminates wrinkles and expression lines with a unique combination of the best cosmetic products and the appropriate dermatological treatment for each type of skin.
 
The dermocosmetic combines the best of cosmetic products, whether creams, moisturizing serum, depigmentation or antioxidants that associated with dermatological treatments enhance the benefits to eliminate fine wrinkles and restore the freshness of the skin.
They do not limit themselves to applying a temporary solution, but they opt for treating the root of the problem to eliminate or mitigate it.

Body treatments

In the consultation we help the patient to have a clear and realistic idea of the objectives that can be achieved through cosmetic surgery.  Learn the details of each surgery and procedure.
Surgeries are performed exclusively in highly complex surgical centers.

Breasts Lipoesculture Vaginal rejuvenation Aesthetic medicine

Breasts

Augmentation, Reduction, Flaccidity, Reconstruction

Augmentative mastoplasty with prosthesis placement:

Many women want to increase the size of their breasts. Silicone gel prostheses are used for this. It is important to know that prostheses do not predispose to autoimmune diseases, interfere with the early diagnosis of breast cancer, or interfere with breastfeeding.
The approaches or incisions may be periareolar or submammary. The prosthesis can be placed behind the gland or behind the pectoral muscle.

Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general depending on the case
Recovery: 7 to 10 days
Result: permanent

Reductive mastoplasty:

Many women want to decrease the size of their breasts by being disproportionate to their body or back pain.
The technique can be from minimal scars or periareolar or vertical or anchor in cases of severe reduction.

Procedure: ambulatory. In severe hypertrophies (gigantomastia) may need a day of hospitalization
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general depending on the case.
Recovery: 7 to 10 days and can start physical activity in 30 days
Result: permanent depending on whether there are no significant variations in weight and pregnancy

Flaccidity (Mastopexy or Breast Lift):

With the passage of time and after pregnancy and breastfeeding it is common for the breast to fall, drain or lose its shape. It is possible to "lift" them if the patient only wants to reposition them or increase the volume by placing prostheses.

Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general depending on the case
Recovery: 7 to 10 days and can start physical activity in 30 days
Result: permanent depending on whether there are no significant variations in weight or pregnancy

Liposculpture and Liposuction

Eliminates localized adiposis

The objective is to eliminate excess fat located in specific areas of the body (jowls, thorax, abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, arms, knees), which are not reduced by diet or gymnastics and the only possibility of diminishing it is through Liposuction
The procedure is to use cannulas that "liquefy" and aspire fats respecting non-fatty tissues (connective tissue, nerves, arteries, veins) and producing a lifting effect of the skin (retraction). Sometimes it is necessary to remove excess skin and fat (dermolipectomy), in excessive flaccidity. When the muscles of the abdominal wall are separated they must be repositioned (plication of the rectus abdominis muscles of the abdomen).

Procedure: ambulatory
Anesthesia: local with sedation or general as the case may be
Recovery: 7 to 10 days
Result: permanent. A band should be used for 20-30 days, a balanced diet and physical activity. The final result can be observed at 3-6 months. Manual lymphatic drainage accelerates the recovery process

Vaginal rejuvenation

Over the years, the birth of children, the decrease or sudden increase in weight are some of the causes that cause the elasticity and muscle tone of the vagina to be lost. Also, changes in skin and mucous quality produced by natural aging and the arrival of menopause. This condition of weakening of the support of the pelvic organs and vaginal widening affects the quality of life of women. We offer you a solution for the effective treatment of this problem so that a quick recovery of the quality of life.
 
  Non-surgical:
Filling of lips Laser whitening
 
Surgical
Shrinkage of minor lips. Lipid transferable filler, lipolaser. CO2 laser, produces shrinkage, stimulates the genesis of collagen improving elasticity

Aesthetic medicine

Non-invasive treatments to restore aesthetics, beauty and health

Venus Freeze

Aesthetic treatment without surgery

Venus freeze ™ freezes time and reverses aging by combining multipolar radiofrequency with magnetic pulses to provide a more defined silhouette, firmer skin and a more youthful appearance. Venus freeze (mp) 2 is an ideal system for both body and facial treatments.
  This technology achieves convincing results in localized fat reduction and volume, body modeling, elimination of cellulite clusters, as well as reduction of wrinkles and expression marks.

Venus Freeze offers 100% safe and painless treatments for all skin types, providing the following results - immediate and long-term - for face, neck and body:
Body remodeling without surgery
Cellulite reduction
Wrinkle reduction
Reduction of body circumference
Sagging reduction

Candela GentleMax Pro

GentleMax Pro® it is a consolidated and unique device that applies a selection of procedures, such as the depilation of any type of skin as well as the treatment of vascular and pigmented lesions.

What can be treated with Gentle Pro Series?

Lumps on the beard (PFB)
Vascular and facial spiders
Laser depilation
Varices on the legs
Pigmented lesions
Cervical facial aging, necklines and hands, both wrinkles and spots

Types of treatments

A selection of very effective treatments
Hair removal for any type of skin
Treatment of benign vascular and pigmented lesions, including varicose veins in the legs

What are the advantages?

Combines the alexandrite laser of 755 nm with that of Nd: YAG of 1064 nm, of equal power
The application system with large head transforms it into the rapid hair removal laser on the market

6 reasons to choose Candela

A step forward in the evolution of hair removal lasers. Its combination of laser and controlled cold allowed the treatments to be safer, more effective and above all pleasant.

Clinical backup

Candela is one of the brands with the highest number of clinical studies.

Rapid treatments

Up to 3 pulses per second with a variable spot of up to 24 mm. It does not need gel.

All types of hair

Candela shaves even fine and clear hairs. It can also be applied on all skin types.

Safety

It has constant cooling thanks to the high automatic parameterization and cryogenic system DCD

Fewer sessions

Hundreds of doctors around the world endorse the technology for hair removal, photorejuvenation and vascular injuries.

Comfort

Ergonomic and lightweight applicators to minimize fatigue and make treatments more comfortable

Treatment of Varicose Veins

Sclerotherapy, specific for small varicose veins or "spider veins".

This method is specific for small varicose veins or "spider veins". The procedure involves injecting a chemical substance that causes the "spider" to collapse and disappear within a couple of weeks. It should be clarified that it does not replace the surgical treatment or the progression of the varicose disease and new ones may appear, but if they improve the symptoms of pain, fatigue and heaviness in the legs, also improving the aesthetic result of them.
The sessions are ambulatory and once a week. They are not painful and the patient can continue with their activities, nor is it necessary to use elastic bandages.
It is advisable to wear rest socks and perform physical exercises, such as walking or cycling.

Reconstructive surgery

Restores function and physical appearance in people with injuries caused by accidents, skin tumors and congenital anomalies, especially on the face, hands and genitals.

Today, science offers multiple possibilities for oncological treatment, ranging from minimal reductions to breast loss (mastectomy)

The reconstruction can be from compensating the asymmetry by removing from the other breast or by placing prostheses of different sizes. In cases of mastectomy the treatment can be with autologous tissues or reconstruction with expander and prosthesis

Diagnosis: performed by the Mastologist, Gynecologist or Surgeon

Treatment: surgical with autologous tissues (of the own organism either of the abdomen or thorax region)

Procedure: depending on the type of reconstruction requires hospitalization

Anesthesia: general anesthesia

Follow-up: Oncologist and / or plastic surgeon.

Diagnosis: performed by the gynecologist and confirmed by biopsy

Types of Reconstruction: Autologous tissues (from the organism itself) are used, which provide sensitivity and functionality

Procedure: 3 to 4 days hospitalization according to type of reconstruction

General anesthesia

Follow-up: Oncologist, Gynecologist and Plastic Surgeon

Diagnosis: performed by the gynecologist and confirmed by biopsy

Types of Reconstruction: Autologous tissues (from the organism itself) are used, which provide sensitivity and functionality

Procedure: 3 to 4 days hospitalization according to type of reconstruction

General anesthesia

Follow-up: Oncologist, Gynecologist and Plastic Surgeon

The objective is to restore the forms and restore the function

Procedure: according to the condition of the patient and the type of burn, the healing is performed in the first instance to diagnose the degree of severity of the burn.

Anesthesia: local or general depending on the case

Follow up: Clinician or Plastic surgeon

The main causes are traffic and sports  accidents.

Diagnosis: after initial treatment to stabilize vital signs and rule out head and spine injuries, injuries and / or maxillofacial fractures will be evaluated.

Types of Reconstruction: depending on the type of fracture they are relocated and stabilized with miniplates and screws that the organism reabsorbs, once the fractures are consolidated.

Procedure: ambulatory or hospitalization according to type of reconstruction

Anesthesia: local or general depending on the case

Follow up: Plastic Surgeon

They are the product of accidents, plastic and reconstructive surgeries and burns: wounds must be controlled. These can evolve from being imperceptible to becoming hypertrophic or keloid scars. The latter depends on the racial characteristics and the region where the scars are located and can produce aesthetic and functional sequelae.

Reconstruction type: the objective is to match the scars with the skin folds and facial expression lines by using creams and silicone plates or gels can prevent defective healing. also fractionated CO2 laser and Alexandrite laser are used to reduce the color and thickness of scars

Procedure: ambulatory

Anesthesia: local or general depending on the patient and type of reconstruction

Follow up: Plastic Surgeon
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Recoleta Clinic

Juncal 2373 - CABA - Buenos Aires - Argentina - Phone/Fax: 54 11 4829 1592 / 54 11 4825-0674
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Olivos Clinic

Entre Rios 1407 - Olivos - Buenos Aires Province - Argentina - Phone: 54 11 4799 9928/3254
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RECOLETA CLINIC

54 11 4829 1592
54 11 4825 0674 

OLIVOS CLINIC

54 11 4799 9928
54 11 4799 3254 

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