Training and board certification
Source for all rows: source
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| College | Thomas More College, bachelor's degree with honors |
| Dental school | DDS, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York |
| Medical school | University of Florida College of Medicine |
| Residency | General Surgery and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida Health Center, Jacksonville, FL |
| Fellowship | General Cosmetic Surgery Fellowship through the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
- Board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, "for body, breast and facial surgery."
- Board certified by the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, for facial reconstruction, trauma, orthognathic surgery, wisdom teeth and implant procedures.
- The bio states he has performed more than 1,200 cosmetic procedures.
- He joined Capital Center for Surgery in 2017 (source).
- He performs his procedures in the practice's AAAHC-accredited facility in Washington, DC.
Eyelid surgery work
- Eyelid surgery. The Face procedures page describes blepharoplasty as one of the most common facial aesthetic procedures, for patients who look tired or have difficulty applying eye makeup (face).
- Forehead and eyebrow lift. The same page states that fallen brows can make patients think they need upper eyelid surgery, that lifting the brows corrects loose upper eyelid skin, and that "All the scars are hidden within the hair."
- Patients can meet Dr. Retana by video chat to discuss these facial options and their prices.
The practice site has no dedicated eyelid or brow page. Its photo gallery has no eyelid or brow category (source).
Other procedures
His bio lists his most common cosmetic procedures as breast augmentation, breast lift and reduction, liposuction, Brazilian butt lift, mommy makeover, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty and facelift. The practice also offers neck lift, facial and neck liposuction, chin augmentation, otoplasty, medspa injectables and skin treatments, and oral and maxillofacial surgery including dental implants, wisdom teeth and corrective jaw surgery.
Insurance and cost
The site publishes no eyelid surgery prices. The financial policies page states patients are fully responsible for all fees charged by the office regardless of insurance coverage (source).