Dott. Alessandro Orefice brings to his practice in Italy a perspective that few plastic surgeons share. After training as a specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, he spent more than fifteen years working in Latin America, where he faced an extraordinary variety of cases and learned to adapt his skills to very different medical realities. Today he combines this international experience with the standards of European surgery, offering patients a practice built on competence, humility and genuine care.
His philosophy is rooted in the idea that surgery should serve the person, not the other way around. Every patient arrives with a unique story, unique expectations and sometimes unique fears. He listens carefully, explains each option in clear language and helps people make decisions that are right for them, without pressure and without promises that surgery cannot keep.
Patients often describe him as calm, patient and reassuring. He takes time during consultations, encourages questions and makes sure that everyone leaves with a clear understanding of what lies ahead. This openness creates trust from the very first meeting.
His values are simple and consistent: safety first, honesty always and attention to every detail. Safety guides the choice of facilities, techniques and recovery protocols. Honesty shapes every consultation, where benefits and limits are discussed openly. Attention to detail is visible in the precision of his planning and in the care he dedicates to each patient long after a procedure is complete.
Shaped by Years in Latin America
The years Dott. Orefice spent in Latin America were decisive for his professional growth. Working in environments where resources and needs varied greatly, he developed versatility, creativity and a deep respect for the difference that skilled surgery can make in people's lives. He treated patients of every age and background, gaining experience that continues to inform every plan he makes.
During this period he founded an organisation dedicated to the prevention and treatment of skin cancer, reflecting a strong commitment to public health and to patients who might otherwise have lacked access to specialist care. This initiative shows the values that guide him: responsibility, generosity and a belief that medicine should reach everyone who needs it.
• More than fifteen years of practice in Latin America
• Experience with a very wide variety of cases
• Founder of an organisation fighting skin cancer
• Versatility and creativity in surgical planning
• Deep respect for the impact of surgery on daily life
This experience also gave him a natural ease with patients from different cultures. He understands the concerns of people who travel for care and adapts his communication to each person.
Returning to Italy after so many years abroad, he brought back a wealth of practical knowledge and an open mind. He learned that excellent results can be achieved in many different ways, and that the best surgeon is the one who chooses the right method for each individual rather than applying the same solution to everyone. This flexibility remains one of his greatest strengths.
Reconstruction at the Core
Reconstructive surgery is a central part of Dott. Orefice's identity. In particular, he has extensive experience in restoring the skin and underlying tissues after the removal of tumours, work that requires precision, careful planning and attention to both function and appearance. Each reconstruction aims to protect health first, then to leave scars that are as discreet as possible.
This reconstructive foundation enriches his aesthetic work. Understanding how tissues heal, how scars evolve and how to preserve natural movement allows him to plan aesthetic procedures that look harmonious and remain stable over time.
• Extensive experience in reconstruction after skin tumours
• Priority on health, then on discreet results
• Deep understanding of tissue healing
• Natural movement and expression preserved
• Results designed to remain stable over time
Patients who come to him after the removal of a skin lesion are often worried about how they will look afterwards. He understands this concern and addresses it with patience, explaining how the reconstruction will be planned, how scars will evolve and what can be done to make them as discreet as possible. This reassurance is an important part of his care.
His commitment to prevention, developed during his years abroad, also continues today. He encourages patients to pay attention to changes in their skin, to protect themselves from the sun and to seek early advice, because early treatment makes reconstruction simpler and results better.
Reconstruction often involves close coordination with other specialists, such as dermatologists and oncologists, to make sure every decision is made at the right time and with a complete picture of the patient's health. Dott. Orefice values this teamwork and keeps patients informed at each stage, so they never feel lost in a complex process.
Recognised Professional Standards
Dott. Orefice is a member of the Italian Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, of a leading Latin American plastic surgery society and of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These memberships reflect a commitment to ethical practice, patient safety and continuous professional development.
Belonging to societies on different continents keeps him connected to a wide international community of colleagues. He follows research, guidelines and technical refinements from several schools of surgery, adopting new methods only when they offer proven benefits.
• Member of the national plastic surgery society
• Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Member of a Latin American plastic surgery society
• Commitment to ethics and patient safety
• Careful adoption of proven techniques
These affiliations also commit him to a code of ethics that values truthful communication, careful selection of candidates for surgery and respect for patient autonomy. Patients can be confident that the advice they receive is guided by professional integrity and by their own wellbeing, never by commercial pressure.
Participation in congresses and scientific exchanges allows him to compare results, discuss complex cases and learn refinements in technique. This continuous learning keeps his practice modern and his judgement sharp.
Patients therefore benefit from a surgeon whose methods are shaped by several international schools and grounded in shared professional standards, with every recommendation tailored to the individual rather than to a fixed routine.
Care Across Several Locations
To make his expertise more accessible, Dott. Orefice sees patients in several practice locations and operates in accredited clinics. Patients can choose the location most convenient for them, which is especially helpful for follow-up visits during recovery.
Wherever they meet him, patients find the same approach: thorough consultations, honest advice and personal follow-up. He remains their direct point of reference from the first visit to the final check-up.
• Several practice locations for convenience
• Surgery in accredited, well-equipped clinics
• Thorough, unhurried consultations
• Personal follow-up throughout recovery
• One surgeon responsible from start to finish
Before surgery, patients receive a thorough health assessment and clear instructions for preparation. After surgery, they know exactly whom to contact with questions and when their follow-up visits will take place. This careful organisation reduces uncertainty and allows them to focus on resting and healing.
Privacy is protected at every step. Appointments are organised with discretion, personal information is handled with the utmost confidentiality and every conversation takes place in a calm, reassuring setting.
Patients are also encouraged to bring a trusted companion to their consultations if they wish. Support from family or friends can make decisions easier and recovery more serene, and companions are always welcomed with courtesy.
Each location offers the same welcoming atmosphere and attention to comfort.
A Partnership Built on Trust
Patients choose Dott. Alessandro Orefice for his international experience, his reconstructive expertise and his warm, honest manner. They value the time he dedicates to each person and the clarity with which he explains every step.
For patients considering plastic surgery in Italy, including those travelling from abroad, he offers a reliable partnership grounded in skill, responsibility and respect for every individual.
International patients receive practical guidance in planning their stay, from the timing of the first consultation to the scheduling of follow-up visits before they travel home. After their return, the practice remains reachable for questions, ensuring continuity of care across distance.
Many patients describe the feeling of being genuinely cared for, not simply treated. This sense of partnership, built on listening, honesty and continuity, is perhaps the clearest expression of the values that have guided Dott. Orefice throughout his career on two continents.
