Rafael C. Cabrera, MD

Dr Cabrera is my favorite doctor. Everytime I see him I get better looking. When you look good you feel good.
I've had 3 procedures. I trust him completely and would recommend him to everyone.
Thank you Dr Cabrera.

My rating of 5* for Dr. Rafael Cabrera is based on facts, results, accuracy. After losing the left half of my nose to skin cancer, two years ago, Dr Cabrera rebuilt the loss, keeping the integral structure of my nose, performing intricate surgery with such precision and expertise, that the nose reconstruction is all but undetectable!
I was so impressed with his skill, I chose Dr. Cabrera to perform my neck lift several weeks ago. From the onset of my surgery, until my release the next day, the experience was excellent. I felt confident, comfortable and cared for in the hands of Dr. Cabrera and his staff. The surgery was completed with ease. In the overnight suite, I was checked on constantly and attended to by a nurse. The entire overall experience was excellent. Because of the success of my nose reconstruction and neck lift, many have consulted with Dr. Cabrera for various plastic surgeries. I told them if they used my name he would neither admit nor deny his association with me. He not only is incredibly skilled, he is also a doctor of the highest integrity, valuing confidentiality to an extreme degree. He is a professional with exemplary qualities.

Wonderful!! Doc and everyone in the office, beyond nice, helpful, friendly, and accomodating!! My results amazing! The perfect amount of “fixed”, I look like me, but better, younger! other people think I look great but cant tell why lol...just a great experience! Thanks Dr. and Mrs. Cabrera for making what could be scary, not! No more tired eyes! Love results, so happy I did it with this doc and staff!!

My research in to Browlift/hairline shortening began when I learned that my migraines responded Botox treatment. I consulted with many well known, highly reputable surgeons in Boca, Delray and Fort Lauderdale. I chose Dr. Cabrera, because when I met him, I instantly knew he actually read my medical history which is critical when having any type of surgery. His explanations of the surgery was superior to all. Dr. Cabrera has a skilled and gentle hand. I am now 5 days post op, and my experience to date is exactly how it was projected to be. Aside from the extreme itchiness I have at the incision site, I am extremely pleased. Some staples come out tomorrow...

Updated on 17 Sep 2013:


Updated on 17 Sep 2013:
Saw the Doctor for my second post op. Crystal, one of Dr. Cabrera's amazing staff members removed about a 1/4 (maybe less) of the staples. Dr. Cabrera had a quick look and said that I am progressing nicely. They told me that it is crucial to wash the hair every day until my next appointment (Wednesday/Tomorrow). Its very strange washing the hairline and I honestly do not like that part very much. I have decreased feeling in the hairline area (very normal), along with some sensitivity and extreme itchiness.
Feel free to ask me any questions....

Updated on 21 Sep 2013:
My results are greater than I could have ever imagined at day 12 Post Op. My incision is barely visible, and my forehead does not scream out as the first thing noticed on my face. I am in LOVE with the height of my brow, hope the unevenness is just swelling.... either way, I am pleased...I do not have a constant look of PAIN, anger, annoyance, aggravation, exhaustion, or PAIN (note, I CAPITALIZED AND WROTE THE WORD TWICE) that I walked around with since childhood. The constant pain in my eye/forehead region that consumed me, for most of my life is 90% better. I am appalled that this procedure is considered ONLY COSMETIC, and not at all seen as medically necessary. Just my thoughts and feeling.

Updated on 4 Oct 2013:
I see the hair growing back.

Updated on 27 Oct 2013:
Is not a picnic. I have had some stretching on my right side and I can't wait until it can be corrected or minimized. My left side (always the right side of the picture) is amazing. Have not had any pain or pressure since I had surgery. I can't say the same about The right side. The right side (left in picture) pressure and continual spasms with a heavy pain in upper eyelid. Maybe I have extra strong muscles that pulled the scar apart? Who knows. I think the staples came out too early. They came out earlier than the left side.

Updated on 30 Oct 2013:
Still have swelling, which will probably stick around for a while. It seems that the pinched nerve in my shoulder/neck from my c5,6, and 7 stenosis is wrecking havoc on the right side of my head. (Scalp, face) I am just hoping that it did not permanently alter my surgeons beautiful work.
I realized that it is extremely important to allow yourself as much time as needed to heal. Some people heal quicker than others.

Updated on 17 Jan 2014:
Last Thursday I had the scar fixed on the right side. There are four clean incisions with approx. 18 stitches. Although I feel it has helped the right side, I still have a very mushy loose fat pad that I wish could feel firm and tight like the left side.

Updated on 8 Jul 2014:


Updated on 27 May 2015:
If you have followed my journey, you are aware I started with severe bilateral migraines. They continue to be severe on the right side, and I do have asymmetry which will be addressed hopefully in the near future.

Updated on 14 Oct 2016:
Would I do it again? In a heart beat. Would I use the same doctor? I thought my answer would be yes. Unfortunately, my original assessment of him was not entirely accurate. So I can't answer that. I had a friend consult with him and he said some things to her about me that I find to be rather hurtful.
At this point in time, I am looking for an occuloplatic surgeon I think. Also someone to do some scar revision.

Dr. Cabrera is not a “cosmetic” surgeon in my opinion. He is a surgeon alright. The reason I am saying that he is not a “cosmetic” is because Dr. Cabrera left the shape of my breast with a square boxy shape and very flat shape after a breast reduction surgery.

Dr. Cabrera left the scars sitting high almost in the middle of the breast instead in the fold of the breast. The nipples are not centered. I have constant pain along the lateral chest area due to the scar tissue developed after the surgery. I feel horrible looking at my “butchered” breast. I discussed these issues with Dr. Rafael Cabrera and wanted 1/2 of the cost of the surgery refunded to me since I must have a corrective revision breast reduction but he refuses to do so. Dr. Cabrera saids he is willing to redo the surgery but since I had this very bad results with Dr. Cabrera, I am not willing to submit myself to another surgery with Dr. Rafael Cabrera. The surgery with Dr. Cabrera cost me more than $10K and now I have to expand more money in the revision surgery of my breast. I am very sad and I take responsibility that I have corrective revision surgery because I did not do my homework regarding the expertise of Dr. Cabrera. I want the people to know before submitting to a surgery performed by Dr. Rafael Cabrera.