Federico Perez De La Romana

Dr. Federico Pérez de la Romana was the first to provide reconstructive breast surgery. He founded the first Breast Reconstruction Unit in Spain at Hospital La Paz in 1980. Currently, he leads the Instituto Pérez de la Romana, where he performs aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Pérez de la Romana performs cosmetic breast surgery using modern techniques. He treats obesity through a dedicated unit established in 2005. Furthermore, he performs facelifts and blepharoplasty using fat grafting to achieve natural results. His practice also includes rhinoplasty and body remodeling after bariatric surgery.

Work Experience

• Since 2005 – Founder and Chief Plastic Surgeon, Instituto Pérez de la Romana, Alicante
• 1978 – Founded Clínica Almagro for plastic and cosmetic surgery, Madrid
• 1975 – Plastic Surgeon, Hospital La Paz, Madrid

Education and International Training

• Degree in Medicine – Complutense University of Madrid
• 1978–1980 – Training in plastic surgery and aesthetics, University of California
• Clinical rotations at university hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles, and San Francisco

Research and Academic Contributions

Each year, he organizes training for young surgeons specializing in obesity treatment. The doctor also collaborates with the Fundación Quórum on stem cell research for facial fillers. His published work includes:

• Body remodeling after bariatric surgery, AECEP Journal, 2008
• Plastic surgery, muscle, and musculocutaneous flaps, 1982
• Research on fat cells for patients with facial trauma and immunodeficiency diseases

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
• American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
• The Rhinoplasty Society of Europe
• The International Society of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery
• The Spanish Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Society
• The Spanish Cosmetic Plastic Surgery Association