ABOUT DR. MENDIETA
WHERE INNOVATION, SKILL AND ARTISTRY CONVERGE
Where Innovation, Skill and Artistry Converge
We are all familiar with the timeless adage that "no two individuals are the same." World renowned plastic surgeon Constantino Mendieta MD extends this aphorism to each and every surgery case: "No two individuals are the same, therefore, no single technique is suited to all cases." Dr. Mendieta treats each patient he sees with versatility, open mindedness, creativity, combined with an experienced and keen eye for detail. Moreover, extensive training with global legends and innovators within the field of plastic surgery has instilled Dr. Mendieta with the ability to integrate traditional approaches with the latest in procedural and technological advances. In short, Dr. Mendieta is uniquely qualified to diagnose and recommend the surgical options most appropriate in obtaining one's individual needs and in securing the most natural results.
Early Beginnings
Born in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Mendieta moved, at a young age, to his parent's homeland - Nicaragua. Dr. Medieta's first exposure to the art and science of plastic surgery was provided here while observing his uncle - a plastic surgeon - reconstruct the disfigured faces of war victims. Marveled by his uncles' skills and ability to restore near-normal appearance, Dr. Mendieta returned to the United States where he completed his secondary education, all the while focusing on one day emulating the work and accomplishments of the man he admired.
Training and Accomplishments
While pursuing this ambition, Dr. Mendieta has received numerous honors and awards including being named in the International Who's Who and graduating Magna Cum Laud. Adding to his multiple distinctions and achievements, Dr. Mendieta completed a rigorous residency program in general surgery at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Subsequently, Dr. Mendieta then continued his plastic surgery training at the University of Miami, obtaining specialties in both general surgery and plastic surgery.
Having completed his institutional education regimen, Dr. Mendieta was recognized early on for his vast knowledge and skills. Possessing such attributes, Dr. Mendieta received the distinct privilege and opportunity of enhancing his training under world-renowned leaders in the plastic surgery field. His training experiences took him to Brazil, Scotland and England where he completed a fellowship at the Royal College of Surgeons. Afterwards, Dr. Mendieta returned to California where he studied under one of the world's most accomplished facelift surgeons as well as working with several internationally-respected figures.
After finishing a facelift surgery fellowship, Dr. Mendieta went to Atlanta, Georgia where he completed fellowships in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the breasts as well as various facial surgery techniques focusing on rejuvenation of the eye area. One of Dr. Mendieta's crowning achievements was his selection and commensurate completion of an aesthetic surgery fellowship at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. Acceptance to this fellowship is highly competitive and very exclusive. Adding to his international training background, Dr. Mendieta then traveled to Paris, France to complete advanced training under world famous breast surgeon Dr. Louis Benneli. The techniques Dr. Mendieta learned from Dr. Benneli focus scar minimization and breast lift/reduction techniques. Dr. Mendieta also spent time in Brazil training under Dr. Sampio Goes for the similar surgical techniques. These training modalities and achievements are formally recognized through Dr. Mendieta's status as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
In September of 2000, Dr. Mendieta achieved the exclusive distinction of becoming Board Certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgeons. This platinum standard assures that Dr. Mendieta maintains the highest levels of education, examination, and certification as a plastic surgeon.
Constant Evolution
Through his global travels and training Dr. Mendieta has attained world-class skill in facial surgery, breast surgery and body sculpting. Moreover, he well versed in all aspects of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery. His emphasis on patient care and meticulous attention to detail have earned him the trust and respect of his patients and colleagues. As a result, Dr. Mendieta has developed both a national as well as an international following. Recently, Dr. Mendieta has been featured on numerous domestic and international television programs such as Bravo's reality TV show "Miami Slice." Concomitantly, in 2005 Dr. Mendieta was named by the Research Council as one of the top surgeons in the United States. At present, as a renown expert on the evolution and techniques of body reshaping, Dr. Mendieta is a frequent lecturer in various professional society meetings.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
High School
Villanova Preparatory School
Ohi, California
1978-79
Flintridge Preparatory School
Flintridge, California
1979-81
College
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, California
9/81-6/82
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Psychology
8/82-5/85
POST GRADUATE Education
Medical School
Creighton University, School of Medicine, Omaha
Nebraska
Degree: Doctor Of Medicine
8/85-5/89
Internship & Residency
MARICOPA COUNTY HOSPITAL
Phoenix, Arizona
General Surgery
Internship & Residency: 6/89-6/93
Chief Year: 7/93-6/94
Residency/ Fellowship
OBSERVATIONAL TRAINING with IVO PITANGUY
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
7/94-8/94
FELLOWSHIP AT THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEON
Plastic Surgery Registrar
Edinburgh,Scotland
8/94-12/94
UNIV. OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Plastic & Reconstructive surgery Residency
Miami, Florida
1/95-12/97
FELLOWSHIP AESTHETIC SURGERY
Bruce F. Connell MD
California
1/98-2/98
FELLOWSHIP RECONSTRUCTIVE & AESTHETIC BREAST SURGERY
Carl R. Hartrampf M.D.
Atlanta, Georgia
3/98-6/98
FELLOWSHIP HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
Aesthetic Surgery
Boston, Massachusetts
7/98-11/98
TRAVELING SUB-SPECIALTY TRAINING
Dallas, Texas; New York; BeverlyHills, California
11/98-1/99
INVITATIONAL TRAINING
Paris, France; Sao Paulo, Brazil
Positions Held
MEDICAL DIRECTOR AIR AMBULANCE (Adams Air Ambulance)
2/96 - 10/97
FLIGHT SURGEON
1/96 - 12/97
CLINICAL FELLOW HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
7/98- 11/98
Licensure
STATE OF FLORIDA
1994- Present
STATE OF GEORGIA
1998- Present
Services
LA OLYMPICS
1984
VOLUNTEER MEDICAL WORK AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
87/91/93
MIDWEST MEDICAL STUDENT RESEARCH
FORUM ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Omaha, Nebrask
1988
Advance Trauma Life Support Instructor
1991 - 95
Societies & Memberships
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - 04/2007 - Present
www.surgery.org/
Fellow of the American College Of Surgeons - 2001- Present
www.facs.org
Dr. Bruce F. Connell Society 99- present
Dr. D. Ralph Millard Jr Society 97-Present
www.millardsociety.org/The%20Society.htm
American Medical Association 85- Present
Dade County Medical Association 2002- Present
www.miamimed.com
Florida Medical Society
www.fmaonline.org
Awards
"The Art of Gluteal Sculpting", authored by Dr. Constantino G. Mendieta
"This book is essential reading for anyone performing buttock or body contouring.
For information on how to purchase this book, please click here: Quality Medical Publications, Inc.
Voted Top Surgeon 2002,2003, 2004, 2005
by the Consumer Research Council of America
PASADENA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
High Scholastic Achievement 5/81
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY AND ROLL 81-82
Deans List (Every semester) 8/82-5/85
Who’s Who of America 1992
INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Psi-Chi Chapter – Psychology 5/84
GOLDEN MEDAL AWARD Plan Protection LA Olympics 6/84
MAGNA CUM-LAUDE Creighton University 5/85
Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award Creighton Medical School 5/89
International Who’s Who of Intellectuals
Tenth Edition 1993/94
ISBN 0948875-31-3
International Biographical Center
Cambridge England ( IBC Cambridge)
Two Thousand Notable American Men
First illustrated Edition American Biographical Institute
A LIMITED, Signed and Numbered Collectors edition, Number 44
International Standard Book Number ISBN 0-934544-62-X
Library of Congress Catalog Number 92-071707, Copyright 1992
Elected to Great Minds of the 21st Century
Premier Edition. American Biographical Institute
International Standard serial Number 1545-9225
Copyright 2003
Distinguished Physicians Florida Medical Association - April
4th, 2005
Publications
"Intramuscular Gluteal Agumentation Technique" Clinics in plastic surgery
"Gluteal Augmentation" July 2006 Volume 33 Num:3 Elsevier Sanders
Constantino Mendieta, MD Pages; 423 - 434
"Classification System for Gluteal Evaluation" Clinics in plastic surgery
"Gluteal Augmentation" July 2006 Volume 33 Num: 3 Elsevier Sanders
Constantino G. Mendieta MD FACS Pages; 333 - 346
Mendieta, Constantino G. MD; "Gluteoplasty" Aesthetic
Surgery Journal, Volume 23,
Number 6 Nov/Dec 2003 Issue, Pages 441-455
(Selected article of the year 2003 for the aesthetic society)
Award Winning Article of the Year 2003
Chapter 8 by Constantino G. Mendieta MD in Al Aly MDs Book on
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss
Constantino G. Mendieta MD FACS;"Evaluating Gluteoplasty; Behind
the Scenes".
Plastic Surgery Products, February 2003 issue, pages 15-19.
Constantino G. Mendieta MD FACS; "Fighting Complications - Tummy Tuck". Plastic Surgery Products, October 2003 issue, pages 31-34.
Constantino G. Mendieta MD FACS; "Lower Lipoplasty". Plastic Surgery Products, November 2002 issue, pages 42-45.
FACIAL FLAPS FOR SOFT TISSUE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE UPPER EXTREMITY
Poster Presentation in the National Hand Society Meeting in Nashville
09/96
"Free Temporoparietal Fascial Flap for Coverage of a Large Palmar Forearm Wound After Hand Replantation".Rogachefsky, Richard A. MD, Ouellette, Elizabeth A. MD, Mendieta, Constantino G. MD, Galpin, Peter MD; Journal of reconstructive Microsurgery, Volume 17, Number 6, 2001
"WHAT YOUR DOCTOR DIDN'T TELL YOU" Informational tape on nutrition - Vitamins and Minerals Nation wide distribution 05/97
"PYRUVATE" Informational Tape on Pyruvate and its effects with Weight loss and endurance. 07/97
NATIONAL LECTURER ON NUTRITIONAL AWARENESS AND ANTI-AGING. 04/97- 03/98
THE EFFICACY OF ELECTRO-PRESSURE THERAPY ON HEALING DEHISCED SURGICAL
WOUNDS
Poster presentation at the Advances in Skin and Wound Care Meeting in
Orlando
Teaching
Saldanha Meeting
Brazil
November 11th-15th, 2011
QMP Meeting 7th Annual Aesthetic Surgery Symposium
USA- Chicago
October 20th-23th, 2011
Aesthetic Meeting Boston
USA-Boston
May 6th-11th, 2011
University of Toronto Aesthetic
USA-Toronto
April 15-16th, 2011
American Brazilian Aesthetic
Brazil
March 4th-7th, 2011
The Finnish Aesthetic Teaching Symposium
Sponsorship: The Finnish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
August 20th - 22nd, 2007
Venue: Siluetti, Helsinki, Finland
Faculty:
Constantino G. Mendieta MD (USA)
Secretary
Kai Lassila, MD
Stephan Dietz, MD
Matti Pakkanen MD, PHD
Timo Pakkanen MD, PHD
Tatu Tarkka MD
Speaking/Lecturing in October 2007 at the American Society of Plastic Surgery
Connell Society Annual Meeting
Las Vegas Nevada
Intensive Workshop Advanced Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Venue: Bellagio Hotel - Las Vegas Sunday June 17th 2007
Program Co- Chairman- Bruce F Connell MD & Hunt Neurohr MD
One of the speakers and lecturers as well as one of the moderators Constantino G. Mendieta MD FACS
Speaking in Alicante Spain on October 5th and 6th
Chairman: Federico de la Romana October 5th and 6th
Speaking in Madrid Spain Late 2007
Annual Meeting Baltimore
Third Annual QMP Aesthetic Surgery Symposium
The Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois
November 30 - December 2 2007
The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2004-Sponsored by the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Vancouver Canada April 15-21st, 2004
Lecture on April 19th:
“Buttocks Augmentation by Micro-fat Grafting and implants”
Lecturers/ Presenters:
Thomas L Roberts III MD &Constantino G. Mendieta MD
Emerging Technologies & Techniques in Plastic Surgery - Innovations in Facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring surgery, Tissue Replacement, Skin care and Practice Management
Annual meeting at New York University (NYU) May 28th & 29th, 2004
Lecture on: “Gluteoplasty”
Lecturer: Constantino G. Mendieta MD
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) - Annual Meeting 2004
Philadelphia, PA October 9th-13th, 2004
Lecture On:
“Gluteal Augmentation and Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Review”
Lecturers/Presenters:
Robert Centeno MD, Constantino Mendieta MD, Thomas L Roberts III MD,
V. Leroy Young, MD,
Jose Abel de La Pena MD, Rafael Vergara MD
Gluteal Workshop – “ Augmentation Gluteoplasty
Cancun Mexico October 21st-24th 2004
Course Taught by:
Jose Abel de La Pena MD, Constantino G. Mendieta MD
The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery - Annual meeting – 2005
New Orleans, Louisiana April 28th - May 4th, 2005
Lecture on April 30th:
“Cosmetic Rehabilitation of the Post-Bariatric Patient
Lecturers/Presenters:
Co-Chairs: Al Aly, MD, Franklin L. DiSpaltro,MD
Additional Presenters:
Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD; Joseph F. Capella, MD, Susan E. Downey, MD,
Felmont F. Eaves, III, MD, Constantino Mendieta, MD,
and J. Peter Rubin, MD
Lecture on Wednesday May 4th:
“Buttock augmentation by grafting or implants
Lecture on Wednesday May 4th:
“Buttock augmentation by grafting or implants”
Lecturers/Presenters:
Thomas L Roberts III MD, Jose Abel de la pena MD,
Constantino Mendieta MD, V leroy Young MD, and Robert Centeno MD
Breast Surgery & Body Contouring Symposium - Sponsored by Santa Fe Meeting 2005
Santa Fe, New Mexico Meeting - Aug 24th -27th, 2005
Spain - In September exact date not confirmed - Gluteal augmentation and Contouring.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)-Annual Meeting 2005
Chicago Illinois Sept 24th-28th, 2005
Lecture on:
“Gluteal Augmentation and Aesthetics: A Comprehensive Review”
Lecturers/Presenters:
Robert Centeno MD, Constantino Mendieta MD, Thomas L Roberts III MD,
V. Leroy Young, MD,
Jose Abel de La Pena MD, Rafael Vergara MD
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium - Sponsored by both ASPS and ASAPS
Dallas, Texas, March 31 - April 1, 2006
Chairperson:
Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD and Felmont F. Eaves, III, MD
Lecture on Gluteal Aesthetics and Augmentation
Monterrey, Mexico - April 1st, 2006
The Aesthetic Annual Meeting 2006
Sponsored by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF)
Orlando Florida April 19th-26th
Lecture to be given on:
Sunday, April 23, 2006 2:00pm – 6:30pm (4-hours)
"Buttocks Augmentation by Fat Grafting or Implants"
Thomas L. Roberts, III, MD, Jose Abel De la Peña , MD,
Constantino Mendieta, MD, and V. Leroy Young, MD
Emerging Technologies & Techniques in Plastic Surgery
Innovations in Facial surgery, breast surgery, body contouring surgery,
Tissue Replacement
and Skin care.
Annual meeting at New York University (NYU) May 2006
Lecture: “Gluteal Contouring/ Augmentation” by Constantino G. Mendieta MD
Course Directors: Lawrence S. Bass MD, Nolan S. Karp MD
Lipoinjections to be given in Monterrey, Mexico - Sponsor Dr. Pacelli
Monterrey, Mexico - July 18th 2006
21st Annual Breast Surgery and Body Contouring Symposium - 2006
Sponsored by both ASPS and ASAPS
August 23rd -26th, 2006
Meeting Venue:El dorado Hotel and Spa Santa Fe, New Mexico
Chairperson:Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD and Mark L. Jewell, MD
Spain in September actual dates to be reconfirmed- Talk on Gluteal Aesthetics
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)-Annual Meeting 2006
San Francisco California - October 6th-11th, 2006
Chairperson:Andrew M. Wexler, MD
Bariatric Plastic Surgery Workshop - Second Annual Meeting
Ritz Carlton Hotel-Amelia Island Florida - Nov. 1st-5th, 2006
Chairperson: John McGraw MD
Second Annual QMP Aesthetic Surgery Symposium
The Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, Illinois - December 1 - 3, 2006
Invited Faculty:
Al S. Aly, MD, Alfonso Barrera, MD, Joseph F. Capella, MD, Sydney R.Coleman,
MD,
Susan E. Downey, MD, Diane Duncan, MD, Joel J. Feldman, MD, James C.
Grotting, MD,
Elizabeth J. Hall-Findlay, MD, Ian T. Jackson, MD, J. William Little,
MD,
Constantino G. Mendieta, MD, Farzad R. Nahai, MD, Foad Nahai,
MD, Mark Palmer, MD,
Gerald H. Pitman, MD, Rod J. Rohrich, MD, Renato Saltz, MD, Alexis M.
Verpaele, MD,
Woffles Wu, MD, and V. Leroy Young, MD
Body Contouring After Massive Weight Loss Symposium - March 23rd - 24th, 2007
Dallas, Texas
Chairperson: Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD and Felmont F. Eaves, III, MD
Invited Facult:
Jeffrey M. Kenkel, MD, Al Aly, MD, Loren J. Borud, MD, Robert F. Centenoo, MD, Susan E. Downey, MD, Felmont F. Eaves, III, MD, Eve Guth, MD, Dennis J. Hurwitz, MD, Constantino Mendieta, MD, Linda G. Phillips, MD, J. Peterr Rubin, MD, David B. Sarwer, PhD, Philip Schauer, MD, Michele A. Shermak, MD, Michael S. Wong, MD, V. Leroy Young, MD.
Gluteal Course Honorary invitation as lecturer by the Academia Mexicana De Cirugia Cosmetica
February 22 and 23rd, 2007
XX th Anniversary Meeting of the Mediterranean Society of Plastic Surgery April 13 - 15th 2007
Country Nice France
Venue: Hotel Negresco
The Annual Aesthetic Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Buttock Augmentation by Fat grafting or Implants Sunday April 22, 2007
Thomas Roberts III MD, V. Leroy Young, MD, Robert F Centeno, MD, Jose Able De La Pena MD, Constantino Mendieta MD, and Douglas Sendderoff MD
Aesthetic Body Contouring in the Massive Weight Loss Patient Monday, April 23rd, 2007
Al Aly MD and Albert Cram MD
Guest Appearance: Constantino G. Mendieta MD
Special Presentation: Autologous Fat Transfers for Buttock Augmentation Tuesday, April 24th
Main Session Presentation
Constantino G. Mendieta MD
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