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Dr. Jesús Benito Ruiz

Medical Director and founding partner of the Antiaging Group Barcelona.

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Director of Antiaging Group Barcelona, Dr. Jesús Benito is a surgeon of recognized prestige; he has been president of the AECEP in years 2018-2019 and Vice President of Aesthetic Surgery of the SECPRE between 2015-2018. A pioneer in various surgical techniques, he has received awards and published in prestigious publications.

Professional Experience

Director of Antiaging Group Barcelona. He studied Medicine and Surgery at the University of Valencia, graduating with honors in 1987.  Extraordinary Undergraduate Award. From 1988 to 1993 he was trained as a Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery at the  Hospital “La Fe” of Valencia.

In 1994 he moved to Barcelona to join the Plastic Surgery Department of the Hospital Clínic Universitario de Barcelona, where he worked as a Senior Specialist until 2010, to devote himself entirely to his project Antiaging Group Barcelona.

He has been president of the Spanish Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AECEP) and National Secretary of ISAPS Spain (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery). He is currently involved in the Patient Safety Committee at ISAPS.

He is a member of several scientific societies, highlighting the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE), the Spanish Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery (SECPRE), the Spanish Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (AECEP); the Spanish  American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the American Society of Plastic Surgery, the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS) and the International Federation of Adipose Therapeutics and Science (IFATS). His biography has been collected in Wikipedia.

He has been invited as speaker at various national and international congresses, highlighting recently his experience in facelift and cervical contour surgery, buttock augmentationaxillary breast augmentation, development of custom-made implants for hip expansion, pectus excavatum and Poland’s syndrome and male aesthetic surgery(pectoral augmentation)gynecomastia)

It is worth mentioning in his professional biography:

Professional Experience

Research work

He has also developed an intense research work, having to his credit 31 publications in national and foreign scientific journals. Dr. Jesús Benito has participated in 2 research projects of the Carlos III Institute, being principal investigator in one of them and has been principal investigator in three phase III clinical trials.

Some outstanding publications of Dr. Jesús Benito, book chapters

Publications and articles

General Surgery

  1. Del Pino Porres, BENITO RUIZ, J., et al. “Primary retroperitoneal choriocarcinoma in the male”. In Acta Chirurgica Cataloniae, 1988, 9(3): 180 – 183.
  2. García Mingo, J., BENITO RUIZ, J., Gómez-Ferrer, F., Flor. B., Espí, A. “Study of fibronectin at the level of the transversalis fascia in inguinal hernias”. Cir. Esp., 1988, 44: 607-612.
  3. García Mingo, J., Peris Torres, V., BENITO RUIZ, J. “Fibronectin: I: Structure and origin (Review)”. Piel, 1988, 3(7): 342 – 346.
  4. BENITO RUIZ, J., Del Pino Porres, J., Herrero Berna¬beu, C. “Tumors of the ampulla of Vater. Review of 25 cases”, in Rev. Esp. Enf. Ap. Digest., 1989, 76(2): 144 – 150.
  5. Del Pino Porres, J., BENITO RUIZ, J., Boils Arroyo, P. et al. “Primary tumors of the small intestine”. Rev. Esp. Enf. Ap. Digest., 1989, 76 (5): 437-442.
  6. Del Pino Porres, J., BENITO RUIZ, J., Boils Arroyo, P. et al”. Primary small bowel lymphomas”. Acta Chir. Cataloniae, 1989, 10 (4): 199 – 203.
  7. BENITO RUIZ, J., Carbonell Tatay, F., Del Pino Porres, J., Herrero C., Baquero, R. “Benefit of splenectomy in the treatment of chronic leukemias”. Rev. Clin. Esp., 1990, 186 (3): 108 – 111.
  8. Del Pino Porres, J., BENITO RUIZ, J., Ferrer Riquelme, R., Carbonell, F., Herrero, C.,
    Sancho Fornos, S. ” Retroperitoneal germinal tumors without evidence of testicular involvement”. Acta Chir. Cataloniae, 1990, 11(1): 7 – 10.
  9. Del Pino Porres, J., BENITO RUIZ, J., Ferrer Riquelme, R., Herrero, C., Carbonell, F., Sancho Fornos, S.” Primary retroperitoneal tumors. Review of 34 cases”. Rev. Clin. Esp., 1990, 186 (5): 221 – 223.
  10. Del Pino Porres, J., BENITO RUIZ, J., Terrén Ruiz, J. et al. Malignant peritoneal mesotheliomas. Our experience. Cir. Esp., 1991, 50(1): 26-30. Plastic Surgery and Burns
  11. BENITO RUIZ, J., Baena Montilla, P., Navarro Monzonis, A. Sick cell syndrome in a burned patient. Burns, 1990, 16(4): 309 – 312.
  12. Montañana Vizcaino, J., Baena Montilla, P., BENITO RUIZ, J. Complications of autografting fat obtained by lipo¬suction. Plast. Reconstr. Surg., 1990, 85(4): 638 – 639.
  13. BENITO RUIZ, J., Del Pino Porres, J., Carbonell Tatay, F. Mammary carcinoma in the male: review of 21 cases. Rev. Clin. Esp. 1990. 187 (7): 325 – 328.
  14. BENITO RUIZ, J., Navarro Monzonís, A., Baena Montilla, P., Mirabet Ippolito, V. An epidemiologic study of burns. Annals of the MBC, 1990, 3(3): 170 – 176.
  15. BENITO RUIZ, J., Navarro Monzonís, A., Baena Montilla, P., Mirabet Ippolito, V. An analysis of Burn mortality: a report from a Spanish regional burn centre. Burns, 1991,
    17(3): 201-204.
  16. Navarro Monzonís, A., BENITO RUIZ J., Baena Montilla, P., De la Cruz Ferrer, L.I., Mena Yago, A. A rare cause of burn injury, Annals of the MBC, 1991, 4(1): 36-37.
  17. BENITO RUIZ, J., Navarro Monzonis, A., Mena Yago, A., De la Cruz Ferrer, LI., Montañana Vizcaino, J. A study of burns in children, Annals of the MBC, 1991, 4(2): 79 –
    83.
  18. De la Cruz Ferrer, L.I., Mena Yago, A., BENITO RUIZ, J., Baena Montilla, P., Navarro Monzonís, A., Chamorro Her¬nandez, J.J. Our experience with a hydrocolloid dressing (Comfeel) in the management of donor sites. Annals of the MBC, 1991, 4(4): 238-242.
  19. BENITO RUIZ, J., Navarro Monzonís, A., Del Pino Po¬rres, J., Boils Arroyo, P., Montañana Vizcaino, J. Polytetrafluoroethylene vs lyophilized dura mater in the treatment of abdominal wall defects: histological study. Cir. Sp., 1992, 51(5): 351-355.
  20. Navarro Monzonis, A., BENITO RUIZ, J., Baena Montilla, P., Mena Yago, A., De la Cruz Ferrer, L.I. Gunpowder-related burns. Burns, 1992, 18(2): 159-162.
  21. BENITO RUIZ, J., Del Pino Porres. Gynecomastia: Review of 71 cases. Cir. Plast. Iberolatinoam. 1992, 18(2): 223-228.
  22. BENITO RUIZ, J., Navarro Monzonís, A., Vila Pérez, C., Mirabet Ippolito, V. Training in Microsurgery. Our experience in the experimental laboratory. Cir. Plast. Iberolatinoam. 1992, 18: 355 – 361.
  23. BENITO RUIZ, J., Baena Montilla, P., Mena Yago, A., Miguel, I., Montañana, J. ” A complicated throchante¬ric pressure sore: What is the best surgical management? Case report”. Paraplegia, 1993, 31: 119-124.
  24. BENITO RUIZ, J., Navarro Monzonís, A., Piqueras, A., Baena Montilla, P. “Invaginated vein graft as nerve conduit: an experimental study”. Microsurgery , 1994, 15: 105-115.
  25. Serra Renom J.M., BENITO RUIZ J. Postmastectomy breast reconstruction. Medicina Interna, 1994, 12: 303 – 319.
  26. Serra Renom, J.M., BENITO RUIZ, J., Monner Diéguez, J. Breast reconstruction with R.A.M. flap. Breast reconstruction with tissue expansion and dermographic TRAM flap with microsurgical techniques. Cir. Iberoam. 1994, 3: 40-42.
  27. Serra Renom, J.M., Monner Diéguez, J. BENITO RUIZ, J. Breast reconstruction by latissimus dorsi muscle flap. Cir. Iberoam, 1994, 3: 43-46.
  28. Serra Renom, J.M., BENITO RUIZ, J., Monner Diéguez, J. Breast reconstruction by tissue expansion. Personal technique for breast reconstruction without intervention of the contralateral breast. Cir. Iberoam. 1994, 3: 47-49.
  29. BENITO RUIZ, J., Baena Montilla, P., Navarro Monzonís, A., Cavadas, P., Bonanad E. Severe electric burn of the skull: case report. Burns, 1994, 20: 553-556.
  30. Casado Perez C., Zamora Parra B., Mur Ardanuy R., Benito Ruiz J., Sanz J.R., Trillo E. Evolution of radial flaps in oromandibular reconstruction: from osteocutaneous flaps to osseointegrated implants. Cir. Plas.Iberolatinoam., 1995, 21: 107-
    120.
  31. Serra Renom J.M., Monner J., Benito J., Pascual S., Zayuelas J., Párraga A. Scapular circumflex flap for the treatment of Romberg’s disease. Cir. Plas. Iberolatinoam. 1997, 23: 173 – 176.
  32. Serra Renom J.M., Benito J., Monner J., Párraga A., Zayuelas J., Pascual S. Obtaining free flaps with the aid of endoscopy. Cir. Plas. Iberolatinoam., 1997, 23: 177 – 182.
  33. Serra Renom J.M., Monner J., Benito J., Zayuelas J., Pascual S, Párraga A. Transfer of the second toe to the hand and digital elongation of the first metacarpal for pincer formation. Cir. Plas. Iberolatinoam., 1997, 23: 183-
    188.
  34. Serra J.M., BENITO JR, Monner J, Zayuelas J, Parraga A. Tissue expansion with endoscopy. Ann. Plast. surg. 1997, 38: 101-108.
  35. Serra J.M., BENITO JR, Monner J. Carpal tunnel release with short incision. Plast. Reconstr. Surg., 1997, 38: 101-108.
  36. Serra J.M., BENITO JR, Monner J, Manzano M., Paloma V., Castro V. Reconstruction of pharyngostomes with a modified deltopectoral flap combining endoscopy and tissue expansion. Ann. Plast. Surg., 1998, 41: 283-288.
  37. Monner J, BENITO JR, Zayuelas J, Paloma V, Castro V, Serra JMR. Transconjunctival herniation of orbital fat. Ann. Plast. Surg., 1998, 41: 658 – 661.
  38. BENITO JR, Martinez I, Monner J, Paloma V, Castro V, Serra JMR. Primary Amyloidosis presenting as Extensor Tenosynovitis. Plast. Reconstr. Surg., 1999, 103:556 – 558.
  39. BENITO JR, Ferreres A, Rodriguez-Baeza J, Monner J, Paloma V, Serra JMR. Is the Ivth dorsal metacarpal flap reliable? J. Hand Surg. (B & E), 2000, 25b: 135 – 139.
  40. Serra-Renom JM, Benito J, Rubio JM.Carpal tunnel release through a short incision: an update. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2002 Sep 1;110(3):859.
  41. Moreno-Arias GA, Vilalta-Solsona A, Serra-Renom JM, Benito-Ruiz J, Ferrando J. Intense pulsed light for hairy grafts and flaps.Dermatol Surg. 2002 May;28(5):402-4.
  42. Benito-Ruiz J. Transaxillary subfascial breast augmentation. Aesth. Surg. J., 2003, 23(6): 480-483.
  43. Benito-Ruiz J. Buttock implants for male chest enhancement. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2003 Dec;112(7):1951. No abstract available.
  44. Benito-Ruiz J, Yoon T, Guisantes-Pintos E, Monner J, Serra-Renom JM. Reconstruction of soft-tissue defects of the heel with local fasciocutaneous flaps.Ann Plast Surg. 2004 Apr;52(4):380-4.
  45. Benito-Ruiz J, Monner J, Fontdevila J, Serra-Renom JM. Forehead flag flap. Br J Plast Surg. 2004 Apr;57(3):270-2.
  46. Benito-Ruiz J. Subfascial breast implant. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2004, 113(3):1088-9
  47. Benito-Ruiz J, Fontdevila J, Manzano M, Serra-Renom JM. Hip and buttock implants to enhance the feminine contour for patients with HIV. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2006 Jan- Feb;30(1):98-103.
  48. Benito-Ruiz J, Rubio JM, Ferreres A, Serra-Renom JM. Steal syndrome of the hand complicating an arteriovenous fistula. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Apr;117(4):1361-3.
  49. Yoon T, Benito-Ruiz J, Garcia-Diez E, Serra-Renom JM. Our algorithm for nasal reconstruction. J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg. 2006;59(3):239-47.
  50. Yoon TS, Carrera A, Benito-Ruiz J, Ferreres A, Serra-Renom JM. The anatomic basis of the fourth dorsal metacarpal flap: a cadaveric dissection. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2006 May-Jun;31(5):711-6.
  51. Benito-Ruiz J, Guisantes E, Serra-Renom JM. Porcine dermal collagen: a new option for soft-tissue reconstruction of the lip. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2006 Jun;117(7):2517-9
  52. Serra-Renom JM, Peas E, Yoon T, Benito-Ruiz J. Endoscopic breast reconstruction with intraoperative complete tissue expansion and partial detachment of the pectoralis muscle. Ann Plast Surg. 2007 Feb;58(2):126-30.
  53. Yoon T, Carrera A, Benito-Ruiz J, Ferreres A, Serra-Renom JM. Cutaneous perforators of the fourth dorsal interosseous space: anatomic study. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2007 Feb;32(2):246-51.
  54. Raigosa M, Benito-Ruiz J, Fontdevila J, Ballesteros JR. Waterproof camera case for intraoperative photographs. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2008 Mar-Apr;32(2):368-70.
  55. Benito-Ruiz J, Raigosa JM, Manzano-Surroca M, Salvador L. Male chest enhancement: pectoral implants. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2008 Jan;32(1):101-4.
  56. Fontdevila J, Serra-Renom JM, Raigosa M, Berenguer J, Guisantes E, Prades E, Benito-Ruiz J, Martinez E. Assessing the long-term viability of facial fat grafts: an objective measure using computed tomography. Aesthet Surg J. 2008 Jul- Aug;28(4):380-6.
  57. Raigosa M, Clavero JA, Benito-Ruiz J, Yoon T, Carreras A, Ferreres A. Multislice computed tomography angiography of the fourth dorsal interosseous space in cadavers. J Hand Surg [Am]. 2008 Dec;33(10):1860-7.
  58. Botella, L., Ribas, E., & Benito, J. (2008). Body image and psychotherapy. Revista de Psicoterapia, 76, 5-16.
  59. Benito-Ruiz J, Raigosa M, Manzano M, Salvador L. Subfascial breast augmentation: thickness of the pectoral fascia. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2009 Jan;123(1):31e-32e.
  60. Benito-Ruiz J, Raigosa M, Manzano M, Salvador L. Assessment of a suction-assisted cartilage shaver plus liposuction for the treatment of gynecomastia. Aesthet Surg J. 2009 Jul-Aug;29(4):302-9.
  61. Benito-Ruiz, J.,Male Cosmetic Surgery. Pectoral augmentation. Journal of the AECEP 2009, 6:37-41
  62. Benito-Ruiz, J., Sanchez Ponte A., Raigosa M., Fontdevila J. Prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in plastic and aesthetic surgery patients. Journal of the AECEP 2009, 9:10-25.
  63. Sanchez A, Benito-Ruiz J, Fontdevila J, Raigosa M. New system of collecting fat with a bottle of Redon drainage. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Jan;125(1):34e-35e
  64. Benito-Ruiz J. Paradigm misbehavior in the evolving paradigm. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2010 Dec;126(6):2292; author reply 2292-4.
  65. Botella, L., Ribas, E., & Benito, J. (2010). Effects of Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Treatments on Body Image, Self-Esteem and Relationships: Implications for Psychotherapy. Psychology Notes, 28 (3), 457-472.
  66. Benito-Ruiz J, Raigosa M, Yoon TS.. Columella Reconstruction Using a Free Flap From the First Web Space of the Foot. Ann Plast Surg. 2012 Sep;69(3):279-82.
  67. Benito Ruiz, J. Adipose tissue grafts: variables influencing adipocyte and mesenchymal stem cell viability. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam., Dec 2011, vol.37, no.4, p.311-318.
  68. Benito Ruiz, J., De Cabo-Francés F. Usefulness of ultrasonography in the plastic surgeon’s office. Eur. Aesth. Plast. Surg. J., 2012, 2: 66-79.
  69. Benito-Ruiz, J. Raigosa M, Manzano M, Salvador L. New paradigm in the surgical treatment of gynecomastia. Cir. plast. iberolatinoam., Jun 2013, vol.39, no.2, p.121-127.
  70. Benito-Ruiz, J. Adipose tissue grafts in aesthetic breast surgery. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam., Dec 2013, vol.39, suppl.1, p.s51-s57.
  71. Benito-Ruiz J, de Cabo F. Ultrasonography: a useful tool for plastic surgeons. Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Jun;38(3):561-71.
  72. McDiarmid J, Ruiz JB, Lee D, Lippert S, Hartisch C, Havlickova B.Results from a
    Pooled Analysis of Two European, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Phase 3 Studies of ATX-101 for the Pharmacologic Reduction of Excess Submental Fat.Aesthetic Plast Surg. 2014 Oct;38(5):849-60.
  73. Benito-Ruiz J. Male body implants. Prime 08/2014; 4(5).
  74. BENITO-RUIZ, Jesús; MANZANO, Maria Luisa; SALVADOR-MIRANDA, Laura. Five-year outcomes of breast augmentation with form-stable implants: periareolar vs transaxillary. Aesthetic surgery journal, 2016, vol. 37, no 1, p. 46-56.
  75. BENITO-RUIZ, Jesús. Nipple shields in transaxillary breast augmentation. Annals of plastic surgery, 2017, vol. 78, no 4, p. 397-402.
  76. BENITO-RUIZ J. Breast implants in Spain: results of a survey of plastic surgeons. Cir. Plast. Ibreolatinoam., 2017, 43: 239-246.
  77. Benito-Ruiz, J., de Cabo, F., Manzano, M., Salvador L. Effects of Silicone Implants on the Mammary Gland: Ultrasonographic and 3D Study Aesth Plast Surg Surg, 2018. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-018-1253-4
  78. BENITO-RUIZ, Jesús; REDONDO, Alberto. Breast Augmentation Surgery: How Do We Do It? Results of a Joint Survey from European Association of Societies of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2020, 44, 1957-1964.
  79. Kaye, K., Paprottka, F., Escudero, R., Casabona, G., Montes, J., Fakin, R., … & Benito-Ruiz, J.. Elective, Non-urgent Procedures and Aesthetic Surgery in the Wake of SARS-COVID-19: Considerations Regarding Safety, Feasibility and Impact on Clinical Management. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2020, 1-29.
  80. Salvador, Laura MD; Benito-Ruiz, Jesús MD, PhD * Safety and Efficacy of Deoxycholic Acid Injection for Hypogastric Fat Reduction: A Pilot Study, Dermatologic Surgery: April 2021 – Volume 47 – Issue 4 – p e132-e137
  81. Benito-Ruiz, J. (2021). Invited Discussion on: A Modified Superior Pedicle Mastopexy Technique with an Inferolateral-Based Autoaugmentation Flap. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 45(3), 893-894.
  82. Benito-Ruiz, J. (2022). Invited Discussion on: Effect of Diameter and Fenestration Area of the Liposuction Cannula in the Viability of the Adipocytes. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 46(2), 920-922.
  83. Benito-Ruiz, J. (2022). Invited Discussion: Endoscope-Assisted Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Treatment of Glandular Gynecomastia. Aesthetic plastic surgery, 1-4. 84 Benito-Ruiz, J., & Salvador-Miranda, L. (2023). Invited Discussion: Rhinofiller-Fat Grafting (Surgical) Versus Hyaluronic Acid (Nonsurgical). Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1-3.
  84. Benito-Ruiz, J., Salvador-Miranda, L. . Invited Discussion: Rhinofiller-Fat Grafting (Surgical) Versus Hyaluronic Acid (Nonsurgical). Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2023, 47(2), 714-716.

  85. Benito-Ruiz, J., & Kalem, U. K. (2023). Invited Discussion: Use of Radiofrequency Assisted Liposuction (Bodytite) for Upper Arms Lifting. Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 1-3

  86. BENITO-RUIZ, Jesus. The Position of the Nipple-Areola Complex in Breast Augmentation. Aesthetic Surgery Journal, 2023, vol. 43, no 10, p. NP751-NP762.

  87. Benito-Ruiz, J., Fontbona, M. Recommendations on How to Reduce Blood Loss in Plastic Surgery and Blood Transfusions. Aesth Plast Surg 48, 2221-2223 (2024).

  88. Benito-Ruiz, J. Breast Implant Removal-Only: The Role of Targeted Compression. Aesth Plast Surg (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00266-024-04256-y

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