meet
Dr. Melinda Lacerna
Double Board-Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
As the inventor of the Plasma LYFT and Plasma Browlift, her pioneering techniques have transformed the field of aesthetic surgery, earning her global recognition. Surgeons from around the world visit her center to learn and observe her innovative methods, which are soon to be featured in leading medical journals.
Dr. Melinda Lacerna
Dr. Lacerna is an invited speaker and faculty member at leading aesthetic surgery meetings around the world. Highlights include:
2024 ISPRES
Annual Congress
Setting Standards in Plastic Surgery
2024 Aesthetics
Award Winning
"Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation"
Facial Renewal
Webinar
"Invited Keynote
Speaker"
ISAPS
2024
Keynote Speaker - Global Plastic Surgery
The Artistry Of Injectables
Renowned Faculty
Member
Invited Speaker
APS 2024
International Plastic Surgery Conference
Best Surgical Facial Enhancement
National Award
Winner
Plasma LYFT Gold Medal
Gold Medal for Innovative Techniques
2024 ISPRES
Annual Congress
Setting Standards in Plastic Surgery
2024 Aesthetics
Award Winning
Setting Standards in Plastic Surgery
Facial Renewal
Webinar
Setting Standards in Plastic Surgery
ISAPS
2024
Keynote Speaker - Global Plastic Surgery
The Artistry Of Injectables
Renowned Faculty
Member
Invited Speaker
APS 2024
International Plastic Surgery Conference
National Award
Winner
Best Surgical Facial Enhancement
2025 Aesthetics
Award Winning
Best Overall Patient
Enhancement
2025 Aesthetics
Award Winning
Best Surgical Facial Rejuvenation Enhancement
Plasma LYFT Gold Medal
Gold Medal for Innovative Techniques
"I believe in blending artistry, innovation, and compassion to help my patients look and feel their absolute best. True confidence comes from within, and my goal is to help every patient bring that confidence to the surface."
– Dr. Melinda Lacerna
Dr. Melinda Lacerna
Surgeons nationwide seek Dr. Lacerna’s expertise in the Plasma LYFT facelift™ and Plasma Browlift™, traveling to her clinic to learn the technique that’s setting new standards in facelifts and changing the face of rejuvenation.
One on One with
THEY TREAT YOU LIKE
FAMILY
Dr. Lacerna and LA Plastic Surgery is as good as it gets! From the moment you walk into this practice, you're treated like family. Before, during, and after, Dr. Lacerna and her team's ... attention to detail, pride in work, and absolute expertise is guaranteed to impress. If you're in the market for any procedure big or small, do yourself a favor and visit this practice first and become a client for life.
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is the BEST
Dr I have never had any sort of work done before so I was very nervous, but she made everything feel so comfortable and talked me through everything I needed to know before ... during and after!!
Read more I Highly
recommend them
Dr. Lacerna did an amazing job on my surgery and made sure I was 100% satisfied with the follow-up appointments. The staff is always friendly and professional. I would highly recommend ... LA Plastic Surgery.
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explained everything
"As a 68-year-old woman, I have never had fillers or anything done before. I disliked the lines above my lips and around my mouth. Went to 4 other plastic surgery offices for consults ... I was thinking of CO2 lasers but worried about changing skin color and the monkey look I have seen many times. Dr. Lacerna was honest and explained that she considers lasers to be old technology. She suggested Renuvion resurfacing, which uses radiofrequency to split helium into cool plasma beams. She showed me before and after pictures."
Read more Female doctor who knows what women want and need
"I went to South Florida but since I live in North Florida, decided to ... "I went to South Florida but since I live in North Florida, decided to choose Dr. Melinda. It was a great choice. 2. Female doctor and knows what women want and need. 3. Great beautiful practice, medical team very professional and supportive. Thank you Dr. Melinda Lacerna! Highly recommend!"
Read more Extremely please with my results
Dr. Lacerna and her staff are consummate professionals! I am extremely pleased with the results of my surgery. She and her staff are especially empathetic and patient! I am ... a physician and it is without hesitation that I recommend Dr. Lacerna and her staff."
Read more Made me
feel at home
Fantastic service and results. I came from out of state for a cosmetic procedure and Dr. Lacerna and her staff made me feel at home. I was most pleased with her knowledge of the ... scientific literature behind the procedures and explaining which procedure was right for me based on my skin. Highly recommend."
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