Dr. Rafael Arenas
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon — Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dr. Rafael Arenas is a board-certified plastic surgeon based in Guadalajara, Mexico, with 16 years of experience in plastic and reconstructive surgery. He is one of the few surgeons in Latin America specializing in the Deep Plane facelift technique, and has become a trusted partner for patients seeking advanced facial rejuvenation — including those who have previously undergone facial feminization surgery.
I don't believe in cookie cutter surgery. Each patient has a different body and face style and therefore different goals in mind. By actively involving them in the process, I can consistently deliver the best possible outcome.
— Dr. Rafael Arenas
Credentials & Affiliations
- Board-certified plastic surgeon, Mexican Plastic Surgery Board
- Member, Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER)
- Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS)
- Member, Latin American Plastic Surgery Federation
- Member, Western Mexican Plastic Surgery Society
Education & Training
- Medical degree, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla
- General Surgery residency, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Guadalajara
- Plastic Surgery residency, Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente, Guadalajara
- Plastic Surgery fellowship, Marin County, California
- Fellowship in facial and body contouring, Guadalajara
- Advanced hair transplant training, Barcelona, Spain
Precision, Artistry, and a Personal Approach
Dr. Arenas brings a philosophy of individualized care to every procedure. Rather than applying a standard approach, he works closely with each patient to understand their unique anatomy, goals, and concerns — then builds a surgical plan around those specifics.
His Deep Plane facelift expertise is particularly well suited to patients who have undergone facial feminization surgery, addressing the specific aging patterns that develop over time in post-FFS anatomy. TransOp International is proud to offer Dr. Arenas as part of our surgical team in Guadalajara, giving patients access to one of Mexico's most skilled facial rejuvenation specialists.
Procedures Performed by Dr. Arenas
Deep Plane Facelift | Rhinoplasty | Eyelid Surgery | Brow Lift | Neck Liposuction | Breast Augmentation | Body Contouring | Hair Transplant Surgery