Dr. Richard Galitz, MD, FACS in Miami, Florida

Name: Richard Galitz, MD, FACS
Last name: Galitz
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1986
Years experience: 37
Primary Specialty: Facial Plastic Surgeon
Website: https://aventuraplasticsurgery.com/
Business: Aventura Plastic Surgery
Address: 18851 NE 29th Ave.
Address suite: Harbour Centre, Ste. 306
Phone: (305) 748-2922
International phone number: +13057482922
City: Miami
State: Florida
Zip Code: 33180
Country: US
Statement: My goal as a talented specialist who embraces innovative techniques is to ensure patients get the best treatments available through personalized, compassionate patient care.
My results are always aimed to give my clients an uplifted self-image, greater personal freedom, and improved self-esteem.
Consulting Fees: 0$
Consultation note: Complimentary computer imaging
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Clinical Privileges: 
  • Aventura Hospital and Medical Center
Education: 
  • Undergraduate: BFA, University of Maryland
  • Medical: MD, University of Maryland

Richard Galitz, MD, FACS

Postdoc Training: 
  • Internship: General Surgery, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
  • Residency: Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Member of: 
  • fps
Board Certification: 
Richard Michael Galitz (ABMSUID -156532)

Viewed: 8/25/2008
Day of birth: 10/01/1949

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology – General

Status: Certified Active Lifetime Initial Certification 10/25/1985 –
Education: 1980 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: Turnberry Plza2875 NE 191st St Ste 303Miami, FL 33180-2806 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 25.9501278,-80.1417244

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

Google plus: https://plus.google.com/+AventuraPlasticSurgeryMiami/about

Treatments: 
  • African American Rhinoplasty
  • Areola Reduction Surgery
  • Asian Rhinoplasty
  • Blue Peel
  • Body Lift
  • Botox
  • Brazilian Butt Lift
  • Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
  • Breast Augmentation
  • Breast Fat Transfer
  • Breast Implant Removal
  • Breast Implant Revision
  • Breast Implants
  • Breast Lift
  • Breast Lift with Implants
  • Breast Reduction
  • Brow Lift
  • Buccal Fat Removal
  • Cheek Augmentation
  • Cheek Implants
  • Cheek Lift
  • Chemical Peel
  • Chin Implant
  • Chin Liposuction
  • CO2 Laser
  • Deep Plane Facelift
  • Dermabrasion
  • Double Eyelid Surgery
  • Dysport
  • Ear Surgery
  • Earlobe Repair
  • Eyelid Surgery
  • Facelift
  • Facelift Revision
  • Facial Fat Transfer
  • Facial Reconstructive Surgery
  • Forehead Reduction
  • Fractional Laser
  • Fraxel Laser
  • Fraxel Repair
  • FUE Hair Transplant
  • Genioplasty
  • Hair Loss Treatment
  • Hair Transplant
  • Hyaluronidase
  • IPL
  • Juvederm
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Laser Peel
  • Laser Resurfacing
  • Latisse
  • Lifestyle Lift
  • Lip Fillers
  • Lip Implants
  • Lip Lift
  • Lip Reduction
  • Lip Surgery
  • Lipoma Removal
  • Liposuction
  • Liquid Facelift
  • Lower Facelift
  • Mini Facelift
  • Mohs Surgery
  • Mole Removal
  • Mommy Makeover
  • Neck Lift
  • Nonsurgical Facelift
  • Nonsurgical Nose Job
  • Pixel Laser
  • ProFractional Laser
  • Ptosis Surgery
  • Pulsed Dye Laser
  • QuickLift
  • Radiesse
  • Restylane
  • Restylane Lyft
  • Restylane Silk
  • Retin-A
  • Revision Rhinoplasty
  • Rhinoplasty
  • Salicylic Peel
  • Scar Removal
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Sculptra
  • Septoplasty
  • Skin Lightening
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • SMAS Facelift
  • Subcision
  • Tattoo Removal
  • TCA Peel
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Thigh Lift
  • TotalFX
  • Tummy Tuck
  • Voluma
  • YAG Laser

RealSelf Info

Awards: 
  • Awards:
  • Health Grades Honor Roll
  • Most Compassionate Doctor
  • Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Miami

Rating: 4.3
Profile views: 50612
Answer count: 1008
Review count: 25
1 star count: 3
2 star count: 1
5 star count: 19
Total star count: 23
Star rating: 3.6414644089237
Lead count last three months: 7
Anonymous votes: 122
Offer count: 0
Profile created: Nov 17, 2007
Profile modified: May 18, 2020
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Performance
Tier: Pro
Linked url: https://www.aventuraplasticsurgery.com
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: Yes
Doctor Designation Start Time: Apr 13, 2020
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

  • Miami, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 25.7743,-80.19029999
  • Aventura, FL, US. GPS coordinates: 25.9558,-80.14689636

Latest ratings of treatments

  • Facelift (Nov 2022) – 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)
  • Lip Surgery (Aug 2021) – 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)
  • Lip Augmentation (Mar 2020) – 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: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Facelift (Apr 2014) – Overall rating: 2/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 3/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 2/5, Time spent with patient: 2/5, After care follow-up: 2/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 2/5)
  • Neck Lift (Jul 2017) – 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 (Jan 2021) – 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 2019) – 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, Answered questions: 5/5)
  • Lip Augmentation (Apr 2019) – Overall rating: 5/5
  • Facelift (Nov 2022) – 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 2022) – 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 2022) – 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 2022) – 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 (Aug 2014) – 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 (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • African American Rhinoplasty (May 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
  • Facelift (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Facelift (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Lip Surgery (Aug 2021) – 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 (Aug 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, 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)
  • Lip Surgery (Aug 2021) – 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)
  • Lip Surgery (Aug 2021) – 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)
  • Lip Surgery (Aug 2021) – 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)
  • Lip Surgery (Aug 2021) – 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 (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 2/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 2/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 2/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Rhinoplasty (Jun 2019) – Overall rating: 1/5
  • Facelift (Feb 2021) – 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 (Jan 2021) – 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

Facelift Prices

  • $8500 – Jan 30, 2021
  • $7000 – Oct 10, 2019
  • $11000 – Nov 18, 2022
  • $7800 – Feb 2021 – Aventura, FL
  • $8500 – Jan 30, 2021
  • $7000 – Oct 10, 2019
  • $7000 – Oct 10, 2019
  • $5500 – Sep 2017 – Miami, FL
  • $7800 – Aug 2012 – Aventura, FL
  • $7800 – Aug 2012 – Aventura, FL
  • $5500 – May 2011 – Miami, FL
  • $5500 – May 2011 – Miami, FL

Lip Augmentation Prices

  • $4000 – Mar 11, 2020
  • $4000 – Apr 19, 2019
  • $4000 – Mar 11, 2020
  • $4000 – Apr 19, 2019

Neck Lift Prices

  • $4500 – Jul 20, 2017 – Miami, FL
  • $850 – Aug 25, 2014 – Aventura, FL
  • $4500 – Jul 20, 2017 – Miami, FL
  • $4500 – Jul 20, 2017 – Miami, FL
  • $850 – Aug 25, 2014 – Aventura, FL

Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $3500 – Nov 12, 2013 – Aventura, FL

African American Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $5 – May 8, 2014 – Aventura, FL
  • $5 – May 8, 2014 – Aventura, FL

Other Prices

  • $3800 – Sep 26, 2013 – Miami, FL
  • $3800 – Sep 26, 2013 – Miami, FL
  • $3800 – Sep 26, 2013 – Miami, FL

Eyelid Surgery Prices

  • $4000 – Aug 21, 2018
  • $4000 – Aug 21, 2018
  • $3800 – Sep 26, 2013 – OFFICE
  • $7 – Apr 2012 – Miami, FL

Revision Rhinoplasty Prices

  • $5000 – Oct 20, 2015 – Miami, FL
  • $5000 – Oct 20, 2015 – Miami, FL
  • $5000 – Oct 20, 2015 – Miami, FL

Fraxel Laser Prices

  • $800 – May 2016 – Miami, FL
  • $800 – Oct 2014 – Miami, FL
  • $800 – Oct 2010 – Miami, FL

Nose Surgery Prices

  • $7 – Apr 2012 – Miami, FL
  • $7 – Apr 2012 – Miami, FL

Practice Locations

Name & Website
Aventura Plastic Surgery – Miami, https://aventuraplasticsurgery.com/
Address
18851 NE 29th Ave.Harbour Centre, Ste. 306, Miami, Florida, US, 33180 (GPS coordinates: 25.9499963,-80.1419447)
Phone
+13059740505
Working Hours
Mon: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tue: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Wed: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thu: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Created / Modified
Sep 26, 2017 / Aug 21, 2020

Special Offers

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Receive $100 OFF each syringe
Apr 26, 2018 /
Apr 26, 2018
Friends and Family prices at Aventura Plastic Surgery!
Get a $100 discount per syringe of Botox, Juvederm or Voluma! Bring your friend!

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Specific treatments
Receive $100 OFF each syringe
Jun 28, 2018 /
Jun 28, 2018
Friends and Family prices at Aventura Plastic Surgery!
Get a $100 discount per syringe of Botox, Juvederm or Voluma! Bring your friend!

RSVP now by calling (305)974-0505 or on https://www.AventuraPlasticSurgery.com

Specific treatments
$100 OFF each syringe
Aug 23, 2018 /
Aug 23, 2018
Friends and Family prices at Aventura Plastic Surgery!

Get a $100 discount per syringe of Botox, Juvederm or Voluma! Bring your friend!
RSVP now by calling (305)974-0505 or on https://www.AventuraPlasticSurgery.com

Specific treatments

Doctor's answers

Question
Answer Header & Date
Answer Snippet
What is the average length of time a surgeon should honor a facelift price quote? Are Instagra
Price standards and duration
Oct 13, 2020
In my office every consult leaves with a prospective cost sheet that delineates exactly what procedures are to be done and exactly the cost of each one. At the bottom of the cost analysis sheet (quote sheet) it clearly says, "This quote will expire in 90 days". I have no desire to have patients hold on to cost quotes for any longer without re-evaluation of both their issues and level of interest.
What are the possible fixes for mouth and nose folds in my side profile?
nasal folds
Oct 13, 2020
Looking at your photo I do not see a major aesthetic issue. A small amount of filler around the nasal folds of concern would be adequate . As always caution must be used in this area to avoid injecting into blood vessels
Do people really have full facelifts while totally conscious?
local anesthesia facelifts
Feb 24, 2020
All my facelifts (full total Facelift and Necklift) for the past 15 years have been with oral sedation ( Valium, Ambien, Xanax ) and local Xylocaine 2% with epinephrine injections. I used to do facelifts with either general anesthesia or IV sedation and stopped for a number of reason..First the safety factor, even though I had a fully certified office operating room and always used an anestheologist there was a risk factor that made this procedure outside of the hospital setting uncomfo...
I Have a Long Philtrum. Would a Lip Lift Help?
long philtrum and thin lips
Feb 24, 2020
For sure a sub-nasal (bull-horn) lip lift would properly shorten the space between your lip and nose.You are also a good candidate for a dermal-fat graft of tissue from the supra pubic area to the lips. This would add permanent fullness to your lips using your own natural tissue. I invented and popularized this procedure 30 years ago. Artificial implants in thin lips are a disaster and fillers give good results but must be often repeated. Your own tissue is safe , fully accepted , and at le...
Difference Between Types of Lip Lift Surgery?
lip lift options
Feb 24, 2020
I do a fair amount of bull-horn lip lifts better called a sub-nasal lip lift. The scar hides nicely and it can elevate the central aspects of the lip very well. The drawback is that this lift does little to elevate the most lateral aspects of the lip. I stopped doing lip lifts that make an incision at the superior vermilion border of the lip because I consider the scar unacceptable no matter how careful the closure. I absolutely never do corner of the mouth lifts as the tr...
How much skin can be removed with a lip lift?
Lift lip desire
Feb 24, 2020
Looking at your submitted photo I think your lips look just fine. If you do anything to enlarge or add fullness to what you presently have you will have unnatural looking lips out of proportion to your face and other features. My recommendation is to do nothing to your lips as they are already very nice.
Upper blepharoplasty or skin resurfacing for hooded eyes?
hooded upper eyes
Jan 13, 2020
Upper eyelid hooding is caused by two factors:(1) excess upper eyelid skin and....... (2) Eyebrow ptosis (drooping)Looking at your photos I see a clear indication for an upper blepharoplasty to remove excess upper eyelid skin. Because of your high hairline and large forehead I would avoid doing any brow lifting except for some Botox injections, which when done correctly, can elevate the brow nicely. A simple upper eyelid blepharoplasty is done in my office operating room in 30 minutes ...
Is a lower lid blepharoplasty the best option after other failed Belotero attempts?
failed tear trough injections
Jan 13, 2020
Your photos show a lower eyelid that would clearly benefit from the lifting and elevating accomplished by a lower blepharoplasty. Fat repositioning and/or removal as needed will also smooth the tear trough area.You are a good candidate for a conservative blepharoplasty done with local anesthesia in the office operating room This would take about 30 minutes be almost painless except for a few easy injections and in one week after surgery the sutures are removed and you will look fabulous. 
Is it better to get a laser resurfacing procedure or just go for the facelift?
Facelift or laser
Nov 11, 2019
It is fundamentally important to understands that these are two different modalities that accomplish very different results. Facelifts elevate and re-position tissues, with the resultant tightening and renewed youthfulness that this brings. Facelifts do very little to actually change the surface texture and tone of the skin itself. For this you need to do laser work. Laser can "sandpaper " the skin to remove fine and medium depth wrinkles and even out the skin tone and help with blotching. T...
Crepey, Saggy Neck at 39, What Are My Options?
neck concerns
Nov 6, 2019
There are a number of things that can be done to tighten neck skin. Whats important here is what your particular issues are, and what will get you the best, longest lasting,and most natural looking result. Looking at your photo I would suggest a simple necklift that in my office is done with oral sedation and local anesthesia injections. It would take a little over 1 hour to do and would be totally safe with no real anesthesia risk. There is so little bleeding with this method that you ha...
What is the best treatment for a sagging neck?
sagging neck treatment
Nov 6, 2019
There are no photos to look at here but assuming you have excess drooping skin in the neck area with visible jowl fullness the answer is simple....you need a facelift/necklift and possibly some submental (under the chin) neck liposuction. I do all these procedures in my certified office operating room with oral sedation and local anesthesia. This is the absolute safest approach and the easiest recovery without compromising the result. The local anesthesia with epinepherine markedly cuts back...
Am I a good candidate for a lip lift and will the scar be visible?
lip lift
Nov 6, 2019
This is a difficult situation. The space between the upper lip and the nose is noticeably long. Yet the lip itself is not particularly thin. If you make a cut at the superior margin of the lip to do a lip lift and it heals excellent you may be satisfied with the result, however the healing of these incisions is a bit hit and miss even among good surgeons. I often prefer a sub-nasal lip-lift procedure for this reason, with the incision along the lower rim of the nose and nostrils. The prob...
Neck Lift Recovery. What is the Real Downtime?
Real downtime for a necklift
Nov 6, 2019
The downtime is related to mostly two factors 1) your general health and healing genetics; if you are in good health and do not smoke at all, or drink excessively, you should heal quickly and without complication...especially if you tend to heal quickly from any cuts and bruises you have gotten in the past. 2) The type of anesthesia used is of utmost importance. Oral sedation for relaxation, and local anesthesia with epinepherine injections, cuts down on the surgical and post operative b...
Can a platysmaplasty be done in the office?
Office platysmaplasty
Nov 6, 2019
I have been doing all my facelifts, eye surgeries and neck work (necklifts) including platysmaplasties in my certified office operating room, with simple, and safe oral sedation and local anesthesia injections for the past 10 years. A local anesthesia platysmaplasty with a bit of oral sedation takes about 45 minutes and you go home without and special care needs. The local anesthesia and oral sedation approach removes almost all the bleeding, post-op swelling, and lessens the black and blue...
Should I have a mid face lift with my neck lift?
Midfacelift and facelift
Oct 18, 2019
From your photos your neck is obviously the major issue but looking good has to do with taking everything into account and putting all the pieces of the puzzle in tune together. So yes you need your neck done, but to make your neck look good, you should also continue upwards and do the facelift. This will put your WHOLE face in harmony and make it look fantastic. For instance the facelift will elevate the corners of your mouth that are drooping and bring up your cheeks back over the malar e...

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Last updated on 11/23/2023