Thirty years learning when to say yes, and when to say no.

I am Juan José Méndez Treviño, a plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon. I was born in Coahuila, studied medicine at the Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila and trained as a general surgeon at Hospital Regional Dr. Juan Graham Casasús before completing my specialty in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at UNAM, at Hospital General Dr. Rubén Leñero in Mexico City.

In 1996 I founded Clínica ICER, the Institute of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, in Mexico City; in 1998 I opened the Saltillo office, and in 2013 we added dermatology to create ICER-D. Today I practice in both cities and, in Mexico City, I also work with the CETRANS team in gender-affirming surgery.

My daughter, Dr. Yolotzin Méndez, is a plastic surgeon trained in Rio de Janeiro and a partner in the clinic. We often operate together and share the same way of working: an honest consultation, an accredited hospital and personal follow-up. Learn about her practice.

How I work

• A complete consultation. Medical history, physical examination and a frank conversation about expectations. If they are already selling you a surgery date at the first visit, be wary.
• Safety without shortcuts. A licensed hospital, a board-certified anesthesiologist present and surgical times within safe ranges.
• A written quote. Surgeon's fees, hospital, anesthesia, supplies, implants and follow-up visits, with no surprises.
• A timely no. When a procedure is not in your best interest, I say so. It is the part of the job that takes the most experience.

Credentials

• Board certified by CMCPER · No. 911 · recertified 2022, next recertification 2027 · verify in the official directory
• Medical degree, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila (1980–1986) · professional license 1923686
• General Surgery, Hospital Regional Dr. Juan Graham Casasús (1990–1993)
• Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery, UNAM · Hospital General Dr. Rubén Leñero (1993–1997) · specialty license 7342531
• Member of AMCPER, ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), ASPS (American Society of Plastic Surgeons), FILACP, WPATH and the European Laser Association
• International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), 2026
• Speaker in 2026 at AMCPER (gender-affirming surgery), FILACP (gender-affirming chest surgery) and Hospital General de México (reconstructive surgery); faculty at the 2023 AMCPER course
• Ongoing education: conferences and courses in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, the United States, Canada, the Czech Republic and China

Memberships, lectures and education

International Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, speaker and faculty at specialty courses and congresses. Swipe to see the certificates.