Dr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon — Guadalajara, Mexico.
For over 30 years, Dr. Lázaro Cárdenas has been one of Latin America's most respected names in plastic and facial feminization surgery. Board-certified since 1990, he was among the first surgeons in Mexico to recognize the need for safe, medically sound gender-affirming procedures — committing his practice to that mission decades before it became widely accepted in the surgical community.
My life passion is to help each patient become the true and best version of themselves. My goal as a physician is to treat each patient with the utmost professional expertise, consideration, and personal concern. It is an honor to perform feminization surgeries — my satisfaction comes from helping make a profound change in people's lives so that they are able to see their actual selves in the mirror.
— Dr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Credentials & Affiliations
- Board-certified in plastic surgery since 1990
- President, Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (2018–2020)
- Active Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- Active Member, International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- Member, Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP)
Career Highlights
- Twice elected International Plastic Surgeon of the Year (2013 and 2015)
- Author and co-author of more than 50 published articles and 12 chapters on plastic surgery
- Lecturer at over 100 courses and conferences in plastic surgery worldwide
- Tutor and advisor to 35 graduate students' theses in plastic surgery
A Practice Built Around You
Dr. Cárdenas understands that facial feminization surgery is not simply a cosmetic procedure — it is a deeply personal journey. His approach combines surgical precision with genuine compassion, ensuring every patient feels seen, respected, and cared for at every stage of the process.
In 2014, he and other premier area surgeons invested in a state-of-the-art surgical facility in Guadalajara designed specifically to prioritize patient comfort, privacy, and safety. TransOp International has worked exclusively with Dr. Cárdenas for 15 years, coordinating care for hundreds of patients who have traveled from around the world to be in his hands.
Forehead Recontouring (Type I, II & III)
Hairline Lowering
Cheek Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
Procedures Performed by Dr. Lázaro Cárdenas
Rhinoplasty
Jaw & Chin Feminization
SMAS Facelift
Body Feminization
Brow Lift
Tracheal Shave
Eyelid Surgery
Silicone Removal