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Dr. Rafael Antun, MD - Physician in South Miami, Florida

Dr. Rafael Antun, MD

Physician

Plastic Surgery
South Miami, Florida
NPI: 1457309288· License: ME59386 (FL) verify

19+ years of experience · self-reported

Graduated 1980(~46 yrs since med school)
Industry payments (2024): $119 across 3 payments (what this means)
3.49(37 ratings)

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In Dr. Rafael Antun's own words

How Dr. Rafael Antun describes their own approach, from their Instagram posts. Each statement links to the original.

Approach

  • Tu resultado comienza con una decisión médica bien informada
  • The practice's focus for biopolymer removal is on safety and reconstruction.
  • Patient safety and results are the primary priority for the practice.
  • Mi trabajo es decirte que sí a todo, sino ayudarte a tomar una decisión segura, realística y personalizada

Specialization

  • At HD Esthetique, Dr. Rafael Antun specializes in advanced biopolymers removal
  • The practice specializes in Biopolymer removal.

Technique

  • El Dr. Rafael Antun es pionero en la Técnica Cerrada de Remoción de Biopolímeros
  • The practice's biopolymer removal results reflect a specialized removal, tissue preservation, and a reconstruction strategy tailored to the area's condition.
  • Dr. Antun combines sculpting and tightening in Smart BBL Plus.

Consultation

  • Una evaluación especializada puede incluir historia clínica, examen físico, estudio radiológico

Safety

  • Smart BBL Plus uses a safer, advanced approach.

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About

Dr. Rafael Antun, MD, is a physician practicing cosmetic surgery and biopolymer removal in South Miami, Florida, at HD Esthetique. He emphasizes personalized care and achieving natural-looking results, believing that the criteria for indicating a procedure are as important as the procedure itself. Dr. Antun conducts a specialized evaluation for each patient to understand their unique situation and define next steps with medical criteria, ensuring treatment plans respect a patient's proportions and objectives. He aims for aesthetic results that feel inherent to the patient, not imposed. Dr. Antun is a pioneer in the Closed Technique for Biopolymer Removal, an approach designed to remove material while preserving natural anatomy, improving symmetry, and focusing on patient safety and reconstruction. For procedures like Butt Augmentation, including Smart BBL Plus, his philosophy centers on proportion for natural-looking results rather than maximum volume, combining liposuction, fat transfer, and Retraction skin tightening for sculpted outcomes. HD Esthetique's bilingual team assists international patients in understanding the process and preparing for their care.

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Specialties

  • Physician

Procedures & Services

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Average Cost of Surgery

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Silicone Injection Removal

$14,000

About typicalTypical in South Miami: $7,500–$14,000 (median $12,000, 5 reports) compare ↗

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Questions, Answers, and Information Directly from Dr. Rafael Antun

Sourced directly from Dr. Rafael Antun's social posts and replies.

What is Dr. Antun's approach to presenting before and after photos?
Before and after photos, especially for biopolymer removal, should always be presented with full medical context. Images are standardized, not graphic, without filters, and require medical approval. Honestly showing the various moments of the patient journey helps future patients understand the full journey and prevents them from judging care solely from one photograph. Only consented images are used, and progress is documented without filters, body reshaping, or misleading timelines.
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How does Dr. Antun perform a BBL?
The BBL procedure combines liposuction and fat transfer to ensure the waist, hips, and gluteal shape work together as one harmonious contour.
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What should international patients consider before traveling for cosmetic surgery?
International patients should consider a virtual consultation, medical history review, pre-operative appointments, arranging local transportation, having a responsible adult present, and an appropriate recovery stay before traveling. Return dates should be based on medical clearance, not just airline tickets.
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What does Dr. Antun consider a complete cosmetic surgery result?
A cosmetic surgery result encompasses more than just the final before-and-after image; it includes the entire patient experience from preparation and realistic expectations to recovery support, follow-up, and the time required for healing.
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What should patients expect during a cosmetic surgery consultation with Dr. Antun?
A consultation should address more than just the desired procedure. Patients should inquire about their candidacy, realistic improvements, risks, recovery expectations, and why the recommended plan is appropriate for their anatomy and goals. Providing clear answers during a consultation is a component of informed consent and contributes to a patient-first experience.
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What factors does Dr. Antun consider for breast augmentation beyond cup size?
Breast augmentation involves more than just selecting a cup size. Dr. Antun considers implant base width (influences fit), profile (influences projection), tissue coverage (affects blending), implant position, support, and the patient’s overall frame proportions. Understanding these dimensions creates a more useful conversation than focusing on one number alone, and supports a result that feels balanced, refined, and personal.
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What is Retraction and how is it used in Dr. Antun's practice?
Retraction is a technique utilized to help improve the firmness and contour of facial skin. It is also incorporated into procedures like Smart BBL Plus for smoother, more sculpted results, improving facial irregularities and contour, and promoting a firmer appearance.
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What is Smart BBL Plus?
Smart BBL Plus is an advanced approach to butt augmentation designed to deliver natural-looking curves. It uses a safer, advanced approach that combines sculpting and tightening, including Retraction skin tightening, for smoother, more sculpted results. It offers more than just a lift, allowing patients to flaunt natural-looking curves.
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What are the potential complications of biopolymers in the buttocks?
Biopolymers in the buttocks can lead to complications such as pain, inflammation, asymmetry, and changes in the natural contour.
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From Dr. Rafael Antun's Instagram

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Patient Experience

Dr. Rafael Antun Review Summary

3.1875
Dr. Antun has a mixed bag of reviews. While his profile lists a 3.9 rating, other sources like medicalnewstoday.com and healthgrades.com give him a lower score of 2.4. Realself.com aligns with his profile rating at 3.9, and health.usnews.com gives him a 4. Overall, his average rating across all platforms is around 3.2 out of 5.

Ratings from Other Platforms

medicalnewstoday.com

2.4 out of 5

Based on 23 reviews

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realself.com

3.9 out of 5

Based on 18 reviews

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healthgrades.com

2.4 out of 5

Based on 23 reviews

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health.usnews.com

4 out of 5

Based on 84 reviews

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Dr. Rafael Antun, MD - Physician in South Miami, Florida

HD Esthetique - South Miami

7600 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, Florida

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Industry Payments

Federal law (the Physician Payments Sunshine Act) requires drug and medical-device companies to report anything of value they give to a physician — consulting and speaking fees, research funding, travel, royalties, and even meals. Medicare publishes all of it in a public database called Open Payments. We show it here so you don't have to go looking for it.

Total received (2024)

$119

Payments

3

Compared to peers

Small

Dr. Rafael Antun received $119 across 3 payments in 2024. That is in the lower half for physicians here — totals this size are typically meals at sponsored talks. Most of it was categorised as education, and the largest single payer was Astellas Pharma US Inc.

What this means for your care

  • A disclosed payment is a business relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and it says nothing on its own about the quality of your care.
  • Most payments are small. Across the physicians listed on NavMDs, the single most common category is food and beverage at industry-sponsored talks.
  • Larger consulting, speaking or royalty payments mean an ongoing financial relationship with a company whose products your doctor may use or recommend. That is worth knowing about, and it is reasonable to ask about.
  • A fair question to ask: “Do you have a financial relationship with the maker of the implant, filler or device you're recommending — and what alternatives did you consider?”

Source: CMS Open Payments, the federal database created by the Sunshine Act. View the full record on CMS Open Payments ↗

Insurance Information

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Location & Contact Information

HD Esthetique - South Miami

7600 SW 57th Ave

South Miami, Florida 33143

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Office Information

Where does Dr. Rafael Antun practice?

Doctor's Office

HD Esthetique - South Miami (Primary)

7600 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, Florida 33143

(18 reviews)

HD Esthetique - Coral Gables

7600 SW 57th Ave, South Miami, Florida 33143

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Education & Experience

Education

Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo
Training In Urology, General Surgery, And Urology In The United States

Certifications & Licenses

American Academy Of Cosmetic Surgery Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you make an appointment with Dr. Rafael Antun online?
The provided information doesn't specify online booking availability. It's recommended to call 305-668-2853 (South Miami) or 305-548-4005 (Coral Gables) to schedule an appointment.
Does Dr. Rafael Antun offer telehealth?
The provided information does not indicate whether Dr. Antun offers telehealth services. Contact the office directly to inquire.
What do patients have to say about Dr. Rafael Antun?
Patient reviews generally express satisfaction with Dr. Antun's expertise, particularly in biopolymer/silicone injection removal. Many patients highlight positive experiences and successful results. Some reviews mention specific procedures like butt injection removal and breast lifts.
What areas of care does Dr. Rafael Antun cater to?
Dr. Antun's areas of care include adult and pediatric urology, cosmetic surgery, and specialized procedures like biopolymer/silicone injection removal, liposuction, liposculpture, butt augmentation, breast lift, and breast augmentation. The practice focuses on achieving natural results and emphasizes personalized care. A specialized evaluation is conducted for each patient to understand their unique situation and define next steps with medical criteria, as not all cases present the same signs. Individual recovery and results vary, and realistic expectations are always set. For biopolymer removal, results reflect a specialized removal, tissue preservation, and a reconstruction strategy tailored to the area's condition. The Closed Technique is designed to remove material while preserving natural anatomy and improving symmetry. The practice's focus for biopolymer removal is on safety and reconstruction, with patient safety and results as the primary priority. For BBL, the philosophy is built around proportion for natural-looking results, not maximum volume. The most refined BBL results respect the patient’s frame and avoid copying trends. Body contouring is communicated through balance, realistic expectations, and natural-looking outcomes. Naturalness in aesthetic results is achieved through proportion, medical criteria, and an honest conversation about expectations. The aesthetic result should feel like it belongs to the patient, not imposed. Treatment plans are designed to respect a patient's proportions and objectives. In cosmetic surgery, the criteria used to indicate a procedure are even more important than the procedure itself. The objective of treatments, including biopolymer removal and Retraction, is to address complications associated with injected material. For facial procedures, the aim is to preserve the natural harmony and anatomy of the face, achieving a fresher and more natural appearance. HD Esthetique has a bilingual team that can help international patients understand the process and prepare questions for their care plan.