Plan, Prepare, Transform

Step 1

Choose your Procedure

Find the Right Procedure for You​

Every journey to transformation starts with understanding your goals.

Simply match your area of concern with the recommended surgical options below — then click to explore each solution in more detail.

Ready? Your transformation begins here.

Step 2

Meet Dr. JC Alvarez

Why?

Top Plastic Surgeon in Miami, FL:
Dr. JC Alvarez’s Approach to Aesthetic Excellence & Regenerative Healing

When searching for the best plastic surgeon in Miami, FL, you want more than just technical expertise—you want a visionary. Someone who understands not only how to enhance your appearance but also how to optimize your body’s healing and longevity.

Dr. JC Alvarez is redefining plastic surgery with a holistic and regenerative approach, backed by a wealth of experience in trauma research, stem cell therapy, hyperbaric medicine, and cutting-edge aesthetic procedures. His philosophy is simple: Plastic surgery should enhance—not erase—your unique beauty.

Step 3

Prepare for Surgery

TIME Guideline to prepare for your surgery.

Step-by-step timeline for success.

 

  • 3 Months Before: Optimize nutrition, stop smoking, mental readiness.

  • 2 Months Before: Lifestyle changes (no nicotine, no alcohol).

  • 1 Month Before: Labs, imaging, clearance, massage planning, logistics.

  • 2–1 Days Before: Arrive early, skin prep, hydration.

  • Day of Surgery: Final prep, no makeup or lotion, arrive calm.

Step 4

Optimize your recovery

Optimize

Healing smarter, not harder.

  • Movement: Walk same day to prevent clots.

  • Pain Management: Tylenol, Ibuprofen, PRN narcotics.

  • Breathing Exercises: Incentive spirometry.

  • Wound and Drain Care: Clean wounds, monitor drains.

  • Lymphatic Massages: 20–30 sessions to reduce swelling.

  • Light Diet: Avoid heavy meals post-op.

  • Follow-up Visits: Mandatory checks before leaving Miami.

How Do I Maintain or Improve My Results?

The real secret to long-term transformation.

  • Maintain stable weight: Major weight changes impact results.

  • Skincare: Anti-aging with ZO products.

  • Regenerative therapies: Exosomes, PRP, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

  • Annual tune-ups: Skin resurfacing with Ellacor, Venus Viva, CO2 laser.

  • Healthy lifestyle: Stay active, eat clean, no smoking.

Behind the Mirror

The Ultimate Guide to Safe and Satisfying Plastic Surgery” is your essential roadmap to making informed, confident decisions—demystifying procedures, prioritizing safety, and ensuring results that align with your goals.

Discover the ultimate roadmap to a safe, successful transformation in “Behind the Mirror”, crafted by acclaimed plastic surgeon Dr. Julio Clavijo Álvarez. Whether you’re contemplating plastic surgery for the first time or seeking clarity on the process, this book stands as an essential resource to educate, prepare, and empower.

With clarity and compassion, Dr. Clavijo Álvarez breaks down every aspect of the plastic surgery journey. Starting from pre-surgery preparation to the critical aspects of postoperative care, “Behind the Mirror” addresses common misconceptions and answers your most pressing questions. This book challenges the myth of cosmetic surgery as a “magic fix” and instead emphasizes a holistic approach, where physical transformation aligns with personal growth.
Highlights of “Behind the Mirror”:

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JC Alvarez MD

Plastic Surgeon – Board Certified

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Liliana Clavijo

CFO and Aesthetician

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Valentina Sanchez

Patient Concierge Specialist

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