Dr. Rafael Velasco
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Plastic Surgeon
Located in: Cancun, Mexico
Years in practice: 34
Consultation Fee: $100
Dr. Rafael Velasco Marín is a board-certified specialist in General Surgery and Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, bringing over 30 years of experience to his practice. A graduate of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), he completed his General Surgery residency in 1988 and his Plastic Surgery training in 1991, earning top honors in both.
Throughout his career, Dr. Velasco has served in both public and private healthcare institutions, including the IMSS, the General Hospital of Cancún, Hospiten Cancún, and Rojas Hospital in Chiapas. His surgical expertise spans a wide range of procedures, including facial rejuvenation, body contouring, craniofacial trauma repair, and reconstructive microsurgery.
He is an active member of several leading professional organizations, including the Mexican Association of Plastic Surgery and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Dr. Velasco is known for delivering compassionate, personalized care to patients from around the world.
Qualifications & Credentials
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Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), 1983
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Residency in General Surgery
Institution: Dirección General de los Servicios Médicos del Departamento del Distrito Federal, UNAM
Duration: 1985 – 1988
Role: Chief Resident in the third year of residency
Specialty: General Surgery
Residency in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Institution: Hospital General de México, Secretaría de Salubridad y Asistencia, UNAM
Duration: 1988 – 1991
Role: Chief Resident in the third year of residency
Specialty: Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
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First place in the Resident Congress Competition: "Reconstruction of the Ocular Sac Fundus with a Flap Based on the Angular Artery." (1990)
Speaker at multiple medical conferences on facial trauma, microsurgery, and burn treatments.
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Professional License as a General Physician. Registration Number: 835597
Professional Registration from the Ministry of Health. Registration Number: 105775
Specialist License in General Surgery. Authorization Number: AE-011439
Specialist License in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery. Authorization Number: AE-0011438
Certification by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery. Registration Number: 601
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Mexican Association of Plastic Surgery
American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery
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IMSS
General Hospital of Cancún
Hospiten Cancún
Rojas Hospital in Chiapas
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Spanish: Native proficiency
English: Advanced level
Procedures Offered by Rafael Velasco
Circumferential Abdominoplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A surgical procedure designed for post-bariatric patients that removes excess skin and fat around the entire abdomen and lower back. It helps improve body contour and restore a firmer abdominal appearance.
Abdominoplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
Also known as a tummy tuck, this procedure removes excess abdominal skin and fat while tightening the muscles to create a flatter, more toned abdomen.
Mini Abdominoplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A less invasive version of a tummy tuck, targeting only the lower abdomen to remove excess skin and fat, improving contour with a smaller incision.
Bicheetomy
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat from the cheeks to create a more sculpted and defined facial appearance.
Blepharoplasty (2 eyelids)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A surgical procedure that improves the appearance of the upper or lower eyelids by removing excess skin, fat, and muscle, rejuvenating the eye area.
Blepharoplasty (4 eyelids)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A comprehensive eyelid surgery that addresses both the upper and lower eyelids to enhance the overall eye aesthetics and reduce signs of aging.
Brachioplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
Commonly known as an arm lift, this procedure removes excess skin and fat from the upper arms, resulting in a more toned and contoured appearance.
Cervicoplasty (Neck Lift)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A procedure that tightens loose skin and removes excess fat around the neck area to create a firmer, more youthful neck contour.
Clitoroplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A reconstructive or cosmetic procedure that alters the shape or size of the clitoris for functional or aesthetic reasons.
Thighplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
Also called a thigh lift, this surgery removes excess skin and fat from the thighs to improve contour and create a more toned appearance.
Frontoplasty (Eyebrows Lift)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A procedure that lifts and reshapes the brows to create a more youthful and refreshed look, reducing forehead wrinkles and sagging.
Gynecomasty (Male Breast Reduction)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A surgical procedure to reduce excess breast tissue in men, improving chest contour and achieving a more masculine appearance.
Hip Implants (Enlargement)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A cosmetic surgery that enhances the hips by inserting implants to create a fuller, curvier silhouette.
Buttocks Implants (Enlargement)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A procedure that enhances the shape and volume of the buttocks using implants to achieve a more proportionate body contour.
Breast Implants
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A cosmetic surgery that enhances breast size and shape through the insertion of silicone or saline implants.
Buttocks Fat Infiltration
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A fat transfer technique that enhances the size and shape of the buttocks using the patient’s own fat for a more natural result.
Large Liposculpture (4 areas or full body)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A body contouring procedure that removes excess fat from multiple areas, sculpting the body for a slimmer, more defined appearance.
Medium Liposculpture (2 or 3 areas)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A fat removal procedure that targets two or three specific areas of the body to enhance contour and proportion.
Double Chin Liposculpture
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A liposuction procedure that removes excess fat from the chin and neck area, improving jawline definition.
MACS Lift
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A minimally invasive facelift technique that tightens facial skin and lifts sagging tissues, creating a more youthful look with fewer incisions.
Complete Facelift
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A comprehensive facial rejuvenation procedure that lifts and tightens the forehead, midface, eyelids, and neck to restore a youthful appearance.
Malarplasty (Cheek Augmentation)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A procedure that enhances the cheekbones' definition and volume using implants or fat grafting.
Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A surgery that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts to restore a more youthful and firm appearance.
Post Bariatric Mastopexy (with lateral extension)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A specialized breast lift for post-weight loss patients, addressing excess skin and sagging in the breast and lateral areas.
Mentoplasty (Chin Augmentation)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A surgical procedure that enhances the size or shape of the chin using implants or bone reshaping techniques.
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A cosmetic procedure that reshapes or pins back protruding ears for a more proportionate and natural appearance.
Breast Reduction
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A surgery that reduces breast size by removing excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, improving comfort and body proportion.
Rhinoplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
Commonly referred to as a "nose job," this procedure reshapes and alters the nose’s appearance for aesthetic or functional reasons.
Vaginoplasty
Dr. Velasco’s Average Price Range for Procedure alone: $5,000
A reconstructive or cosmetic procedure that tightens the vaginal canal, often performed for functional or aesthetic improvements.
