Plastic Surgeon Dr. Cassel

Name: John Cassel, MD (in memoriam)
Last name: Cassel
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1985
Years experience: 38
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: John M. Cassel Cosmetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgery
Address: 6141 Sunset Drive
Address suite: Suite 100
Phone: +1 305-596-1010
City: South Miami
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33143
Country: US
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Please contact us for a complimentary consultation. We will provide you with a clear and complete discussion of your concerns, and a written quote for suggested surgery.
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Clinical Privileges:

Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital, Doctors Hospital

Education:

Undergraduate: BS, University of Miami, 1972
Medical: MD, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1978

Postdoc Training:

Internship: General Surgery, University of Virginia 1979
Residencies:
General Surgery, University of Virginia, 1980
General Surgery, Cedars – Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, 1981
Plastic Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1983
Microsurgery, Franklin Medical Center, San Francisco, 1984

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

Board Certification:

John Michael Cassel (ABMSUID -341368)

Viewed: 8/28/2008
Day of birth: private

Status: private
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 11/13/1986 –
Education: 1978 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: 6141 Sunset Dr Ste 100South Miami, FL 33143-5024 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 25.7045344,-80.2924944

Primary location:

Location name: Miami
State: FL
Country: US
Map point: 25.7743,-80.19029999

Treatments:

Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Breast Augmentation
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Augmentation
Butt Implants
Butt Lift
Chemical Peel
Chin Liposuction
Dermabrasion
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Glycolic Peel
Gynecomastia Surgery
Labiaplasty
Laser Resurfacing
Lipoma Removal
Liposculpture
Liposuction
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
Restylane
Rhinoplasty
Scar Removal
Sclerotherapy
Thigh Lift
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision

RealSelf Info

Rating: 5.0
Profile views: 3631
Answer count: 91
Review count: 10
5 star count: 1
Total star count: 1
Star rating: 2.403663653132
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Dec 5, 2007
Profile modified: Feb 11, 2022
Profile promotion: No
Profile inactive: Yes
Premier status: Free
Tier: Free-Claimed
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Nov 10, 2014
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Miami, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 25.7743,-80.19029999

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap (Mar 2010) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Eyelid Surgery (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Rhinoplasty (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap (Mar 2010) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Neck Lift (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Oct 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Jul 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Lift with Implants (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Facelift (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Nose Surgery (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2010) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Reconstruction (Mar 2010) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 4/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 4/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Neck Lift (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Neck Lift (Nov 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Revision (Dec 2013) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Reconstruction with TRAM Flap Prices

$10 – Mar 9, 2010 – Miami, FL
$10 – Mar 9, 2010 – Miami, FL

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$15000 – Nov 7, 2013 – South Miami, FL
$15000 – Nov 7, 2013 – South Miami, FL
$15000 – Nov 7, 2013 – South Miami, FL
$15000 – Nov 7, 2013 – South Miami, FL

Facelift Prices

$10000 – Nov 11, 2013 – Miami, FL
$5000 – Oct 16, 2013 – Miami, FL
$5000 – Oct 16, 2013 – Miami, FL
$10000 – Nov 11, 2013 – Miami, FL
$10000 – Nov 11, 2013 – Miami, FL

Rhinoplasty Prices

$5000 – Dec 16, 2013 – Miami, FL
$5000 – Dec 16, 2013 – Miami, FL

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$8050 – Oct 5, 2013 – Miami, FL
$8050 – Oct 5, 2013 – Miami, FL
$8050 – Oct 5, 2013 – Miami, FL

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$11700 – Dec 10, 2013 – Miami, FL
$10000 – Sep 2023 – Miami, FL
$10000 – Jul 2022 – Miami, FL
$10000 – Jul 2014 – Miami, FL
$11700 – Dec 10, 2013 – Miami, FL
$11700 – Dec 10, 2013 – Miami Florida
$10000 – Sep 2012 – Miami, FL

Breast Augmentation Prices

$5250 – Dec 27, 2013 – Coral Gables, FL
$5250 – Dec 27, 2013 – Coral Gables, FL
$5250 – Dec 27, 2013 – Coral Gables, FL
$5250 – Dec 27, 2013 – Coral Gables, FL
$10000 – Sep 2012 – Miami, FL
$10000 – Sep 2012 – Kendall, Florida – Baptist hospital

Neck Lift Prices

$8500 – Nov 20, 2013 – Miami, FL
$8500 – Nov 20, 2013 – Miami, FL
$8500 – Nov 20, 2013 – Miami, FL

Nose Surgery Prices

$5000 – Dec 16, 2013 – Miami, FL

Breast Reconstruction Prices

$10 – Mar 9, 2010 – Miami, FL
$10 – Mar 9, 2010 – Miami, FL

Other Prices

$5000 – Oct 16, 2013 – Miami, FL

Doctor’s answers

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Would a reverse tummy tuck be better in my case?

Pyloric stenosis scar can usually be improved by tummy tuck
Mar 5, 2015

The scar from infant pyloric stenosis surgery is not uncommon. I have had cases where I was able to pull the defect down even though it may appear that there is not enough skin. From your photo, I think you might be able to have the standard tummy tuck, but possibly with a slightly higher scar

What is the best silicone based cream or gel for tummy tuck scars?

Biocorneum as a treatment to improve scars
Mar 5, 2015

I recommend a product called Biocorneum wihch is a silicone based coating for scar management and contains a sun block as well. It is used sparingly alon g the length of the scars and can be used when the steristrips are removed. Most plastic surgeon’s offices carry this product or a similar one. I find this product works nicely and has the advantage of having a sun block as well. It comes as a gel rather than a plastic sheet and is easily applied.

Are my breasts too swollen?

Operative swelling can elevate the midline creating temporary uniboob
Oct 18, 2014

This may be postoperative swelling combined with a dissection under the muscle that came close to the midline allowing elevation of the cleavage. There is nothing to do at the moment. You can expect a reduction in size with the resolution of the operative swelling over the next few weeks. At that point it may be satisfactory, but if additional surgery is necessary to reduce the implant size, it should be done after full healing and resolution of the swelling.

I take a blood thinner. Can I get BBL or tummy tuck?

Blood thinners and cosmetic surgery
Oct 12, 2014

There are many reasons to be on blood thinners. With the agreement of your medical doctor, I would have you discontinue the blood thinners for at least 7 days and not resume until 7 days after surgery. I do not use Lovenox with cosmetic patients, but I do ambulate the patients early and vigorously, especially when the surgery is in the area of the pelvis. I do not operate around the pelvis on patients with history of thrombophlebitis or pulmonary embolus.

Do I have tubular breasts?

Tubular breasts require special attention
Sep 28, 2014

You do have tubular breasts. The bases are quite constricted and there is a wide flat space between the breasts. This is difficult to correct and is one of the few times I would put an implant above the muscle. A concentric or doughnut mastopexy may be needed in conjunction with augmentation. It is occasionally necessary to undergo a second surgery to further augment or shape the breasts as this is some times difficult to correct in one procedure.

Is this a dog ear? I’m 3 weeks post-op.

No dog ear, but some flap fullness is noted
Aug 10, 2014

When you say right, I am not sure if you shot the photo directly or in the mirror. Nevertheless, I do not see a dogear on either side. I do see some fullness of the upper flap on one side which, at three weeks, would not concern me. After three months, the contour above and below the scar should be smooth. If not, think about a touchup scar revision or liposuction at about six months.

Is it safe to have a tummy tuck after aggressive liposuction on my upper and lower stomach?

Tummy tuck can follow less than ideal liposuction of the stomach
Aug 10, 2014

I assume you mean after a suitable period of time to allow healing of the liposuction rather than at the same surgery. It is safe to proceed, and, in fact, a tummy tuck is often the solution to unsuccessful abdominal liposuction. Often liposuction is done when a tummy tuck would have been the right answer. Although an unnecessary extra step of lipo, the tummy tuck is usually the answer.

Is flying 10 days post-op a Tummy Tuck, Brazilian Butt Lift, and aggressive back Liposuction on a 2 hr

Flying soon after a massive surgery has its risks.
Jun 15, 2014

I would not sit for two hours in a cramped airline seat at 32,000 feet ten days after such a large surgery. The chance of blood clots in th legs and subsequent pulmonary embolus is too risky. If I were a gambler, I would keep my losses at the table. All I could lose is my life savings, not my life.

I’vr noticed wrinkling skin under my breast 2 weeks after Mastopexy and I’m afraid of sagging. What do

Sagging is a fact of life with large breasts, whether natural or man-made
Jun 1, 2014

With time, the wrinkling will relax and you will have fairly good scars. I advise you to wear substantial support to delay the inevitable sagging that occurs over time with extremely large breasts.You will probably need a re-tightening of the lower part in several years.

How can I reduce the appearance of the scars after breast aug? And is it normal to have jagged lines? (

Many factors have contributed to your abnormal periareolar scar and flat breast shape
May 29, 2014

You had an augmentation and doughnut mastopexy. You may have also asked your surgeon not to make a vertical scar. The photo shows the result of too many forces pushing and pulling the concentric scar apart during healing. A doughnut mastopexy works best with an extremely large areola and the expectation of a modest correction. An implant will tend to stretch the skin of the breast, especially during the healing of a doughnut mastopexy. The combination of implant, extensive doughnut…

I just had a tummy tuck 16 days ago and I’m experiencing wound dehiscence on my incision. What do I do?

A common complication of tummy tuck is central incisional wound separation
May 27, 2014

Your surgeon is correct. I would debride or remove the obviously dead tissue to minimize the chance of regional infection. The surgeon should inspect the opening to see if there is any more dead fat which can be removed. The wound will heal faster if you get back to a healthy tissue interface. I would use a gauze 4X4 barely moistened with Dakin’s solution or 1/4% acetic acid applied and left in the opening twice a day. It will take about six weeks to heal and will possibly require a scar…

What can I do about my abdominoplast scar?

The quality of a tummy tuck scar relies on the quality of the deep closure
May 26, 2014

Your scar appears to have stretched during healing. If there is not a substantial deep layer of closure involving the structural elements of the fascia, the skin may stretch, since it is under great tension. I close the deep layer in such a way that the skin edges are literally touching each other even before placing the skin sutures.Therefore there is no tension upon closure, and no reactive tension causing scar widening. You may have improvement with a scar revision, applying the…

How do you decide if you need a lift when one PS says yes, and one says no??

Proper diagnosis is critical in choice between breast lift and augmentation
May 19, 2014

A breast lift would be a mistake in your case. You are a good candidate for breast augmentation without lift. In order to be a candidate for lift, your nipple must be below your inframammary crease. Place a chopstick cross-wise under your breast tucked up against the breast crease. Then look in the mirror. If the nipple is not below the stick, then a breast lift would serve no purpose.From your photos, you need a mild to moderate breast augmentation.

Will a Tummy Tuck help improve the skin around my hips & groin and smooth upper thigh dimples as well?

With correct positioning of the incisions, a tummy tuck can also improve the upper thigh
May 14, 2014

May people think that a tummy tuck is a means of pulling the tummy skin down. In reality it is an elastic balance between pulling the tummy skin down and the upper thigh skin up. As such, a well planned tummy tuck incision can result not only in a smooth and tight abdomen, but also a smoothly contoured upper thigh. The improvemewnt may not externd down the thigh, but some more aggresswive approaches with longer scars can improve the upper and mid-thigh subswtantially, but a longer scar is…

Can I avoid a big scar if I get a full Tummy Tuck?

Length of tummy tuck scar is dictated by height of tummy tuck advancement
May 12, 2014

The proper length of a tummy tuck scar is dictated by the vertical distance that the tummy skin can be pulled. I usually make a button-hole incision around the belly button and pull that button hoe all the way down to the pubis to keep the scar low. As the tummy skin is pulled down with it, it creates a fleshy mass on either side of the lower tummy. To adequately remove this, the scar is taken to the side enough to remove this fullness or dog-ear. In other words, the scar is as long as…

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