Romel Francisco Castañeda Zigala

With 20 years of experience in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery, Romel Francisco Castañeda Zigala focuses on procedures that restore both appearance and function—especially after major medical events. As a specialist at the clinic, he works at Hospital Ángeles Ciudad Juárez (Av. Campos Elíseos #9317) and sees patients in consultorio #140 and #580. His procedure menu includes minimally invasive body contouring (including Lipo 360 and MILA) as well as facial rejuvenation options such as blepharoplasty and facelift surgery. He also offers reconstructive plastic surgery for conditions such as breast reconstruction after mastectomy and cleft lip repair, with an emphasis on realistic expectations and individualized treatment planning.

Education

• Medical Doctor — Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Faculty of Medicine, Ciudad Universitaria campus.
• General Surgeon (Cirujano General) — certified by Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General A.C., Universidad La Salle, Faculty of Medicine.
• Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon (Cirujano Plástico Estético y Reconstructivo) — certified by Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica Estética y Reconstructiva, UNAM.
• Fellow in Aesthetic Surgery — training listed, with institution and dates not shown in the available snippet.

Work experience

• Practicing Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery — private practice at Hospital Ángeles Ciudad Juárez (Av. Campos Elíseos #9317), consultorio #580 and consultorio #140.

Clinical focus and techniques

At the clinic, Romel Castañeda combines aesthetic goals with reconstructive priorities, designing plans around each patient’s anatomy and recovery needs.

• Liposculpture (liposculpture) and liposuction for body contouring.
• Lipo 360 and HD Liposuction for more defined sculpting.
• Lipoabdominoplasty mínimamente invasiva (MILA) for minimally invasive lipo-abdominoplasty with shorter recovery described in his patient materials.
• Tummy Tuck (abdominoplasty) and post-bariatric body contouring.
• Mommy Makeover, including personalized combinations such as breast lift and abdominoplasty.
• Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and gynecomastia surgery.
• Rhinoplasty (including “Liquid Rhinoplasty” as listed among procedures).
• Blepharoplasty and facelift surgery for facial rejuvenation.
• Scar revision / repair of scars as part of reconstructive and aesthetic care.
• Breast reconstruction after mastectomy and reconstructive surgery including cleft lip repair.
• Non-surgical aesthetic treatments including Botox and dermal fillers (Ácido hialurónico).
• CO2 laser skin resurfacing (Láser CO₂) for skin resurfacing and scar-related concerns.
• Venus Legacy® for non-invasive body contouring/remodelación corporal.

Professional societies and certifications

• AMCPER — Consejo #1471.
• Specialty registration: Cédula de Especialidad 5928211.
• Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía General A.C. — certified General Surgeon (Cirujano General).
• Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica Estética y Reconstructiva — certified Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon.
• Board Certified Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery (as stated on his website).

Academic output

His published academic output is not listed in the available clinic materials.

Courses and advanced training

Advanced training is listed as a Fellow in Aesthetic Surgery, with further course details not shown in the available snippet.

Awards and recognition

Awards and recognition are not listed in the available clinic materials.

In patient materials, Romel Castañeda is presented for international patients seeking plastic surgery with safety-focused guidance and realistic expectations. His clinic communications include Spanish-language patient education and direct contact for consultations at Hospital Ángeles Ciudad Juárez. For patients who want to discuss both aesthetic goals and reconstructive recovery, he provides consultorio-based appointments through the clinic’s on-site practice.