Luis A. Vinas, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Luis A. Viñas has been practicing medicine for 25 years, with 18 years devoted to the practice of plastic surgery. He was recognized as the finalist for Heroes in Medicine for his volunteer humanitarian surgical missions the last eight years in Honduras and Peru. His surgical background is both broad and diverse, with specialized training in Breast Care as well as cosmetic procedures such as midface suture suspensions, limited-scar vertical breast reductions, vertical breast lift with internal suspension and microfat injections to rejuvenate facial contouring. Dr. Viñas is an innovator of the Dermal Suture Sling for midface suspension in facelifts and the use of the Harmonic Scalpel technique for facelifts, abdominoplasty, breast surgery and other cosmetic procedures. He is also a consultant for Harmonic-Endosurgical and TEI Surgical. This new and exciting Harmonic technology has shown to decrease recovery time drastically with less swelling and decreased pain. In addition, Dr. Viñas has invented a wonderful alternative to nipple reconstruction for breast cancer patients, the ReformaT reusable nipple prosthesis. Dr. Viñas is committed to state-of-the-art plastic surgery, and as such has pursued advanced training in a wide variety of cutting-edge treatments. While he makes it a point to learn about all available new technologies, procedures and treatments, he brings to Plastic Surgery of Palm Beach only those which have true value to the patient and represent a legitimate advance in medicine. Patients who see Dr. Viñas may be speaking in Spanish or English. They are smiling, happy and relaxed, because Dr. Viñas treats Dr his patients as friends. Professionalism is his priority, but being open, sincere and friendly with his patients has instilled tremendous patient loyalty over the years.

Dr. Viñas received his undergraduate training at the University of Massachusetts. He pursued his Medical Degree at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico. He began his post-graduate training residency in general surgery at Nassau County Medical Center on Long Island, NY. After three years, he did a fellowship in burn care and reconstruction followed by a two year plastic surgery fellowship in the same medical center under the tutelage of the Long Island Plastic Surgery Partners, providing him with advanced training in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Viñas is Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. His clinical appointments include several Palm Beach-area hospitals, and he maintains memberships in the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Medical Association and Florida Medical Association, as well as many others specific to plastic surgery.

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