Vladimir Ramírez-Blanco

After completing a preservation-rhinoplasty fellowship in Turkey, Vladimir Ramírez-Blanco brings a structure-preserving philosophy to the nose while working as a specialist at Blackstones Plastic Surgery in Piedras Negras, Mexico. The clinic’s training pathway also traces clinical specialty development through the Universidad de Guadalajara and clinical training at the Instituto Jalisciense de Cirugía Reconstructiva “Dr. José Guerrerosantos.” In practice, that background supports a whole-face approach to planning, where surgical and non-surgical options are selected based on what will genuinely help the patient achieve their goal.

Blackstones places safety and natural results at the core of its model: surgery is performed at an accredited hospital facility with the clinic’s own dedicated, board-certified anesthesiologist, and the practice emphasizes honest discussion rather than overselling. For international patients, the clinic is fully bilingual (Spanish and English) and is located minutes from Eagle Pass, Texas, across the international bridge. Consultations are available by appointment, and the clinic also accepts walk-in consultations for skin lesion evaluation.

Education

• Specialty training — Universidad de Guadalajara (plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery pathway).
• Clinical training — Instituto Jalisciense de Cirugía Reconstructiva “Dr. José Guerrerosantos” (under the direct tutelage of Dr. José Guerrerosantos (senior)).
• Fellowship — preservation rhinoplasty (Turkey) with Teoman Dogan.

Work experience

• Specialist surgeon at Blackstones Plastic Surgery — plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery practice in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.
• Founder — Fundación Hadar (established in 2015 to expand access to reconstructive surgical care).

Clinical focus and techniques

The clinic’s face and body planning is built around combining procedures when needed, and using non-surgical treatments to complement—not replace—surgery when the goal requires structural change. In practice, that means detailed preoperative guidance, recovery timelines, and procedure-specific safety planning.

• Ultrasonic rhinoplasty — ultrasonic instruments are used to shape the nose bone with precision while preserving structure.
• Submental liposuction — performed as part of contouring plans, with procedure-specific recovery guidance.
• Buccal fat pad removal — used for facial contour refinement, with recovery milestones outlined by the clinic.
• PAL liposuction — a liposuction approach referenced in the clinic’s PAL liposuction section.
• CO2 laser skin resurfacing — typically planned as a series of about 3 to 5 sessions, with recovery described as around 10–12 days per session.
• Skin tumor removal and Mohs reconstruction — coordinated with dermatologists and oncologists for clear margins, including Mohs reconstruction after Mohs excision.
• Skin biopsies — used to replace uncertainty with a definitive diagnosis and guide next steps.

Professional societies and certifications

• Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva (CMCPER) — board certification #2142.
• AMCPER — Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva.
• ISAPS — International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• ASPS — American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
• ASAPS — American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
• The Rhinoplasty Society.

Academic output

Not specified in the clinic evidence provided for this profile.

Courses and advanced training

• Preservation rhinoplasty fellowship — Turkey (with Teoman Dogan).

Awards and recognition

Not specified in the clinic evidence provided for this profile.

Vladimir Ramírez-Blanco consults in Spanish and English, which supports patients traveling from Texas and other regions. The clinic’s model is built around coordinated perioperative care, including dedicated anesthesia and structured follow-up communication. For patients deciding between options, the practice emphasizes a clear distinction between what surgery can change structurally and what non-surgical treatments can refine or maintain.