Dr. Rodrigo Valero is a certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon practicing with Elias Ortiz & Company in Tijuana, Mexico. A third-generation plastic surgeon, Dr. Valero has built a reputation for detailed surgical work, patient safety, and achieving balanced, natural results.
Fluent in English, Spanish, and French, Dr. Valero brings years of international surgical training from France, Spain, Brazil, and the United States. He routinely works with patients traveling from the U.S., Canada, and beyond, delivering attentive, high-quality care at modern medical facilities located just minutes from the San Diego border.
Education and Expertise
Dr. Valero’s clinical background and specialized training include:
Medical Degree: Universidad Xochicalco, Tijuana, B.C., Mexico
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Residency: Instituto Jalisciense de Cirugía Reconstructiva “Dr. José Guerrerosantos,” Guadalajara, Mexico
General Surgery Residency: Teaching Hospitals of the Federal District Department (UNAM Accredited), Mexico D.F.
International Clinical Rotations & Fellowships:
Post-Bariatric Surgery Training under Dr. Carlos Roxo (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Facial Plastic Surgery Observership under Dr. Bahman Guyuron (Cleveland, USA)
Plastic Surgery Assistantship under Dr. Pedro Arquero (Madrid, Spain)
Senior Surgical Assistant in Post-Bariatric Surgery under Dr. Claudio Cannistrà at Hôpital Universitaire Bichat-Claude Bernard (Paris, France)
Specialty Plastic Procedures
Dr. Valero provides customized surgical plans based on each patient’s anatomy and personal aesthetic goals. Continuing a proud family legacy of plastic surgery in Tijuana, he is a top-tier specialist in facial and body surgery:
- Facial Surgery & Harmonization (Facelifts, neck lifts, and rhinoplasty)
Post-Bariatric Body Contouring (Full body lifts, torsoplasty, arm lifts, and thigh lifts following major weight loss)
Body Sculpting (Liposuction and targeted fat transfers)
Breast Surgery (Augmentations, lifts, reductions, and revisions)
Mommy Makeovers (Tailored combinations of abdominal and breast surgery)
Certifications and Awards
Dr. Valero holds top credentials with recognized national and international medical boards:
- Board Certified by CMCPER: Certified by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, the official certifying board for plastic surgery in Mexico.
- ISAPS Member: Active member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- ASAPS Member: Active member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Research Recognition: Earned First Place at the 45th ISAPS International Symposium for his published clinical study on patient safety during fat grafting.
