Is Dr. Honrado Board Certified?

Yes. Dr. Honrado is Board Certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and by the American Board of Otolaryngology. He strictly works only in the head and neck area and does not perform any body plastic work.

What Is A Facial Plastic Surgeon?

A facial plastic surgeon specializes in performing cosmetic and reconstructive surgery on the face, head, and neck region. Appearance plays a big role in the lives of most people. We begin the day looking in the mirror-washing our face, brushing teeth, combing hair, shaving, putting on make-up. For some, the reflection can cause displeasure due to accidents, birth defects, or other signs such as premature aging. Many of these conditions can be improved surgically and many people choose to put their faces in the hands of a facial plastic surgeon.

A facial plastic surgeon is typically board certified in otolaryngology – head and neck surgery, a specialty that addresses surgery of the head and neck region. These surgeons perform the majority of elective facial plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Dr. Honrado has spent seven years in postgraduate surgical training. His training included two years of postgraduate training in general surgery and four additional years of specialty training in head and neck surgery and facial plastic surgery. Concentrating on the complex anatomy, physiology, pathology, biochemistry, and bacteriology of all the organs and structures of the head and neck, provides Dr. Honrado with a strong focus on the anatomical region being treated.

Does Dr. Honrado perform and plastic surgery of the body?

No. As mentioned above, he devotes all of his time focusing on face and neck region so that he is able to fully understand the complexity of the region.

What is the cost of the procedure?

The cost of the procedure is solely dependent on the procedure(s) being performed, which can only be determined after a consultation with Dr. Honrado. It is our policy not to quote specific prices over the phone to avoid misrepresentation as the procedure quoted may not be applicable to you. You are encouraged to come for a consultation to understand more fully whether Dr. Honrado’s surgical techniques, philosophy and aesthetic outcomes accord well with your own vision. Only after an in-depth consultation will you appreciate that the cost of a particular procedure(s) and which procedure(s) is right for you.

Will insurance cover the procedure?

Insurance does not generally cover surgery what is done purely for cosmetic reasons. Surgery to correct or improve deformities or injury may be reimbursable in whole or in part. It is the patient's responsibility to check with the insurance carrier for information on the degree of coverage.