Dr. Carmina Cardenas

Dr. Carmina Cardenas Active member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER). Member of the San Diego Plastic Society (SDPSS).
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Board Certified Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgeon, specialized in After weight Loss reconstruction and body contouring, an advocate of safety and impeccability. Board certified Aesthetic, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, considered one of the top and most sought after Plastic Surgeons in Tijuana, Mexico with patients from all over the United States, Canada and México. Dr. Cardenas is Board Certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER). Active member of the Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Baja California (CCPERBC). Member of the Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP). Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).”

20/03/2026

If it’s muscle separation, no workout will fix it‼️

Diastasis (abdominal muscle separation) isn’t a fitness problem—it’s a structural one.
Planks, crunches, and devices can’t bring separated muscles back together. That’s why a persistently bulging abdomen can remain even with strong habits🤩

Muscle repair during a tummy tuck restores core support, creates a flatter abdomen, and refines the waist—by addressing the root cause.
It’s not about doing more workouts. It’s about choosing the right solution for your anatomy✨

17/03/2026

A facelift turns back the clock—but time never stops😭🙈

A facelift delivers powerful, long-lasting rejuvenation—but it’s not permanent. Aging continues as we naturally lose elasticity, volume, and bone structure over time. The difference is that a well-performed facelift can set you back around 10 years and even slow how aging shows moving forward. Patients often continue to look better than their peers decades later.

The key to longevity? Stable weight, healthy habits, quality skincare, and good sleep. A facelift isn’t about stopping time—it’s about staying ahead of it💥

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

Fat grafting is one of the most versatile tools we have in facial rejuvenation✨It allows us to restore volume in areas t...
12/03/2026

Fat grafting is one of the most versatile tools we have in facial rejuvenation✨

It allows us to restore volume in areas that naturally lose fullness over time — temples, under eyes, cheeks, nasolabial folds, and more.

Because the fat comes from your own body, it integrates naturally with your tissues and creates very soft, natural results.😍

But achieving beautiful outcomes requires precision, planning, and the right surgical setting.

That’s why every face requires a personalized evaluation.
✨ Curious where volume restoration could make the biggest difference for you?

That conversation starts in consultation💥

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

11/03/2026

When energy goes too deep, the result may be volume loss—not rejuvenation‼️👇🏽

Radiofrequency microneedling was designed to target the skin layer, but when energy penetrates too deeply, it can affect the underlying fat that supports youthful facial volume. This is why safety, proper patient selection, and experienced providers matter. Not every technology is appropriate for every concern—and treatments should always match the anatomy and the goal. Understanding the limits of each procedure is essential for protecting natural facial structure and achieving truly balanced, long-term rejuvenation.

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

05/03/2026

The missing step that restores youthful volume—using your own tissue‼️👇🏽

Fat grafting to the face is one of the most powerful tools for natural facial rejuvenation. By using your own fat, we can restore volume in areas that commonly lose fullness with age—such as the temples, under-eyes, cheeks, nasolabial folds, chin, and even the hands. Because it’s your own tissue, it integrates beautifully and creates soft, natural-looking results. Precision is key, which is why this technique is best performed in the operating room where every detail can be carefully sculpted. When combined with a facelift—or even done on its own—it can subtly restore youthful contours and harmony to the face.

Discover how restoring volume can completely elevate facial rejuvenation results✨

Liposuction and tummy tuck are body contouring procedures — not weight loss treatments.There are strict safety limits on...
04/03/2026

Liposuction and tummy tuck are body contouring procedures — not weight loss treatments.

There are strict safety limits on how much fat can be removed. When patients try to use surgery to treat overweight, results are often disappointing — and riskier.

That’s why evaluating BMI, anatomy, and overall health is essential before moving forward.

🤍 The goal is never just surgery.
The goal is safety and the best possible result.

If you’re considering a procedure, start with a consultation, link in the comments👇🏽
That’s where the right plan begins✨

02/03/2026

The scale matters more than you think—especially for safety and outcomes💥

Tummy tuck and liposuction are body-contouring procedures, not treatments for overweight or obesity. There are strict safety limits on how much fat and tissue can be removed, which means results are always better—and risks are lower—when surgery is done at a healthier BMI.

Preparing your body first isn’t about exclusion; it’s about protection, precision, and achieving the best possible result.
Learn how proper preparation leads to safer surgery and more beautiful outcomes‼️

26/02/2026

It’s not your age. It’s what you do every day‼️

Stress, smoking (including va**ng), and ultra-processed diets accelerate aging from the inside out. They affect your skin, organs, circulation, and long-term health—often more than genetics ever will.

Small daily choices can either speed up aging or protect your body for years to come💥

Choose wisely and take control of your future health✨

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

25/02/2026

Massive weight loss changes lives. Loose skin isn’t a choice✨

After major weight loss, there is a biological limit to what exercise and lifestyle changes can achieve. Skin that has been stretched for years does not simply “bounce back.”
Body reconstruction is not about vanity—it’s about function, comfort, and finishing a transformation with dignity♥️

Respect the journey. Respect the patient💥
Save this if body contouring is on your mind.

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

23/02/2026

A great facelift doesn’t change your face—it brings you back✨

A facelift repositions deep tissues to where they naturally were years ago, restoring freshness—not creating a new face. The goal isn’t “younger,” it’s rested, refined, and beautifully natural. When combined with subtle enhancements, the result is true facial rejuvenation that still looks 100% like you—just at your best.

✨ Discover what modern facelifts are truly designed to achieve.

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

19/02/2026

Not all surgeries heal the same—and that matters more than people realize✨🥺

After massive weight loss, the body faces a much bigger healing challenge. Larger incisions, 360° procedures, and long surgical areas require more time and care to recover. Small open wounds can happen—and in most cases, they’re manageable, expected, and treatable with close follow-up✨

The key isn’t perfection—it’s experience, proper care, and constant communication💖

✨ Learn what safe healing really looks like and how it’s managed the right way.

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

18/02/2026

A great facelift shouldn’t make you look different—it should make you look like you, just years younger🥰

The key to an exceptional facelift is preserving your expressions, your smile, and your identity. You should move, speak, and look exactly the same—just fresher, rested, and naturally rejuvenated. Modern facelift techniques are not about pulling or overfilling. They’re about refinement, balance, and timeless results that still feel like you.

✨ Discover if a natural facelift approach is right for you.

Dr. Carmina Cardenas | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
New City Medical Plaza, Tijuana
Aviso de publicidad ✅ 2502022002A00065

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Ave, Paseo Del Centenario 9580/1803, Zona Urbana Rio Tijuana
Tijuana
22010

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Lunes 8am - 5pm
Martes 8am - 5pm
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We are a bilingual team of twenty one medical professionals and staff, all with the same mission. Our purpose is to serve our patients and lead them through every step of their Surgical Journey with SAFETY always being our 1st priority!

Dr. Cardenas has concentrated her practice around body contouring, her continuous training, extensive experience and talented skills have helped her to refine her technique, combining the highest security standards with the most innovative procedures to provide artistic results. Her purpose is to create a balanced body that allows her patients to maintain a healthier lifestyle and enjoy their life to the fullest, as she is convinced that removing excess skin isn’t enough to restore a person’s self-confidence.

Her results have taken her to be known among her patients as THE TUMMY TUCK QUEEN.