About Dr. Carlos Castañeda Reichert
Dr. Carlos Castañeda Reichert is a board-certified plastic surgeon at VIDA Wellness and Beauty Center in Tijuana, Mexico. He is part of the surgical team that has built VIDA into one of the most-used cross-border plastic surgery destinations for US patients.
Clinical Focus
His focus is on body contouring and reshaping, including liposculpture, Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), breast surgery and gynecomastia treatment. He is known for natural-looking enhancements rather than extreme transformations.
Patient Trust
US patients typically choose Dr. Castañeda for BBL and body work that they want done in a properly certified Mexican setting close to the border. His Mexican Council board certification and ISAPS membership, combined with VIDA's integrated recovery facility, give him a strong base of trust for travelling patients.
Certifications, licenses & patents
CMCPERCertified- LicenseBoard-certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER) - License #11913922; CPR and ACLS certified
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingMD from Universidad Autónoma de Baja California School of Medicine (1995-2001); General Surgery, Laparoscopy, and Plastic/Aesthetic/Reconstructive Surgery training (2003-2009); advanced workshops in body contouring, breast surgery, and botulinum toxin
Professional memberships
- MembershipInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)
- MembershipMexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER)
- MembershipMexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Awards & recognition
Industry, media and event recognitions — shown for completeness. They are not certifications of clinical quality.
- AwardNOT FOUND (graduated top of class at UABC per Cosmed bio)
What happens after you send a request
- You send a request through the form — this does not commit you to treatment.
- An XCuro coordinator contacts you to understand what you are looking for.
- You share the relevant medical details and photos for the clinic to review.
- The clinic's medical team assesses suitability and prepares a proposal.
- If you decide to go ahead, you plan the appointment and travel together.
Whether a procedure is suitable for you — and the technique, risks and likely results — can only be confirmed by an individual medical assessment.
About the clinic
Tijuana plastic surgery and bariatric center serving cross-border patients from the United States and Canada.
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Research & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Carlos Castañeda Reichert performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.
- The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS) Gluteal Fat Grafting Safety Recommendations
- Practice Advisory on Gluteal Fat Grafting
- Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
- Improvement in Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) Safety With the Current Recommendations from ASERF
- A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.