About Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen
Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen is a plastic surgeon listed on the medical-staff page of Hospital Velmar in Ensenada, Baja California.
Clinical Focus
Hospital Velmar's plastic surgery department lists procedures including rhinoplasty, facelift, eyelid surgery, breast implants, breast reduction, liposuction, abdominoplasty, gluteal implants and post-bariatric surgery.
Facts you can check
- Certifications listedCertified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva)
- MembershipsMexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - AMCPER (since 1994); Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of Baja California (since 1994)
- Works atHospital VELMAR (lists CSG)
Certifications, licenses & patents
Certified by the Mexican…Certified- QualificationCertified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva)
The only body that certifies plastic surgeons in Mexico, and it requires periodic recertification rather than certifying once for life.
Closest U.S. counterpartAmerican Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) certification.
Check the issuing bodyMedical licensing differs by country. These notes describe each authority so you can judge it yourself — they are not a statement that a foreign credential grants the right to practise in the United States.
Procedures performed
Specialties
Education & training
- TrainingMD from Tijuana School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California - UABC (1989); Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialty from Federal Health Service District, UNAM (1994); Certification in Endoscopic Plastic Surgery from INNSZ (1999)
Professional memberships
- MembershipMexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - AMCPER (since 1994)
- MembershipAssociation of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of Baja California (since 1994)
Membership reflects participation in a professional body — not an endorsement of this doctor by that organization.
Prices for procedures by Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen
| Procedure | Price at Hospital VELMAR | Typical U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Augmentation | From $5,699 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
| Breast Reduction | From $6,299 | From $7,800 surgeon's fee only |
| Buttock Augmentation (BBL) | $7,499 - $8,299 | $6,000 - $16,000 |
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | From $5,599 | From $3,359 surgeon's fee only |
| Facelift | From $5,599 | From $11,395 surgeon's fee only |
| Liposuction | $3,499 - $7,499 | From $4,711 surgeon's fee only |
| Rhinoplasty (Nose Job) | From $5,399 | $5,000 - $15,000 |
| Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) | From $5,199 | $6,000 - $12,000 |
Clinic quotes in USD; final prices are confirmed in writing after a free consultation. Flights and hotel are not included.
Getting to Mexico from the U.S.
Visa. U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival.
Flights. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen
Where does Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen practice?
Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen works at Hospital VELMAR in Ensenada, Mexico.
What are Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen's qualifications?
Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen has trained at MD from Tijuana School of Medicine, Universidad Autónoma de Baja California - UABC (1989); Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialty from Federal Health Service District, UNAM (1994); Certification in Endoscopic Plastic Surgery from INNSZ (1999), credentials and memberships include Certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva); Mexican Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery - AMCPER (since 1994); Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery of Baja California (since 1994). Details and sources are listed on this page.
What procedures does Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen perform?
Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Buttock Augmentation (BBL), Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty), Facelift, Liposuction, Rhinoplasty (Nose Job), Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).
Does Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen speak English?
Yes. Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen speaks Spanish, English.
How much does surgery with Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen cost?
Prices quoted by Hospital VELMAR for procedures Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen performs, in U.S. dollars: Breast Augmentation $5,699; Breast Reduction $6,299; Buttock Augmentation (BBL) $7,499 to $8,299; Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) $5,599. Final quotes are confirmed in writing after a free consultation.
How do I get to Dr. Manuel Núñez Virgen's clinic from the U.S.?
U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.
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About the clinic
Private general hospital in Ensenada, Baja California, founded in 2000; Velmar says it is Ensenada's only hospital certified by Mexico's General Health Council.
View clinic profileResearch & evidence
12 peer-reviewed sourcesPeer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Manuel Núñez Virgen 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.