Jose Cortes

Dr. Jose Cortes is a plastic surgeon in Mexico City specializing in esthetic and reconstructive surgery. He was named Mexico's most valued plastic surgeon by the Doctoralia Awards in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Additionally, the specialist is a pioneer of ultrasonic rhinoplasty in Mexico.

Plastic Surgery Specialization

Dr. Cortes treats patients seeking body and facial rejuvenation at the José Cortés Institute. He performs mommy makeovers, tummy tucks, and Brazilian Butt Lifts (BBL). The doctor uses ultrasonic techniques to provide precise nose reshaping with less tissue trauma. This approach to body contouring often combines liposuction with fat grafting, also known as lipofilling.

He performs a broad range of procedures, including:

• Rhinoplasty and septoplasty
• Blepharoplasty and facelifts
• Breast augmentation, lift, and reduction
• Vaser and tumescent liposuction
• Gynecomastia surgery for men — a procedure to reduce enlarged male breast tissue
• Cleft lip and palate repair

Academic Research and Innovation

Dr. Cortes has published approximately 10 scientific articles in Mexico and Japan. These publications demonstrate his techniques in plastic and reconstructive medicine. He shares his findings on esthetic outcomes with the international medical community.

Work Experience

• Founder and Director – José Cortés Institute, Mexico City
• Medical Intern – National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán
• Surgery Resident – Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI, Mexico City
• Plastic Surgery Resident – General Hospital Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez

Education and Training

• Medical Degree – University of Guadalajara, Mexico
• Specialty in General Surgery – Centro Medico Nacional Siglo XXI
• Subspecialty in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – General Hospital Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez
• High Specialty Course in Aesthetic Facial and Body Surgery – Hospital Angeles del Pedregal
• High Specialty Course in Craniofacial Surgery – Hospital Angeles del Pedregal
• Advanced international training in Spain and France

Awards and Recognition

• 2018–2020 – Most Valued Plastic Surgeon – Doctoralia Awards
• 2019–2020 – Top Plastic Surgeon in Mexico – Lideres Magazine
• Third Place – XVI National Contest of Residents Dr. Fernando Ortiz Monastery
• Dr. Mario González Ulloa Award – AMCPER

Professional Memberships

Dr. Cortes holds several international and national accreditations:

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• Asociacion Mexicana de Cirugia Plastica Estetica y Reconstructiva (AMCPER)
• International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS)
• American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA)