Safety and credentials
The most important decision you will make is who operates on you and where. Whichever surgeon you choose, confirm these two things yourself before you travel.
How to verify a surgeon in Mexico
Check that the surgeon is certified in plastic surgery by the Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER), which publishes a directory of certified surgeons. Then look up the surgeon's specialty license, called a cédula de especialidad, in the public registry of Mexico's Ministry of Education.
A title such as "cosmetic surgeon" does not tell you this on its own. Ask for the board certification and the license number, and verify them.
Dr. Ríos Lara's credentials
Dr. Luciano Ríos Lara is certified by the Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery. His specialty license is 10978487. He studied medicine at UNAM and trained in plastic surgery at Hospital General de México, where he served as Chief Resident. He has continued his training abroad with courses in Canada, New York and Miami, and he is a university professor in the UNAM plastic surgery program at that hospital.
Ask where you will have surgery
Find out exactly where your surgery will take place and what happens if you need more care than planned. Dr. Ríos Lara operates at Hospital Ángeles Clínica Londres, which has an emergency department, specialists from other fields when they are needed, and an intensive care unit.
Safety and credentials FAQ
How can I confirm a surgeon is really certified?
Look for the surgeon in the directory of the Mexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER), and check the specialty license in the public registry of Mexico's Ministry of Education.
Your surgeon
Dr. Luciano Ríos Lara
Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Board certified (CMCPER) · Specialty license 10978487
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