Profile of Hector Salazar-Reyes, Dr

"I truly love to establish a strong relationship with my patients and strive to deliver the best quality of care. That is what keeps me going every day."

Dr. Salazar is a board certified plastic surgeon known for his exceptional patient care.

Dr. Hector Salazar-Reyes is an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled plastic surgeon in San Diego, California. After dedicating 17 years of his life to achieving the best medical training in the U.S. and abroad, he has committed himself to providing the most thoughtful, evidence-based care.

Dr. Salazar’s patient philosophy is simple: provide beautiful results safely and ensure each patient feels well cared for, from their first appointment to their last. With this thoughtful, patient-centered approach, he has earned multiple recognitions as one of “San Diego’s Favorite” cosmetic surgeons in the annual Union-Tribune Readers Poll.

Credentials

Board Certification – The American Board of Plastic Surgery; The Board of Plastic Surgery of Mexico
Fellow – American College of Surgeons
Licensure – Medical Board of California Physician and Surgeon

Select Society Memberships

The Aesthetic Society
American Society of Plastic Surgeons
California Society of Plastic Surgeons
San Diego Plastic Surgery Society

Procedures of Hector Salazar-Reyes, Dr ⁽¹⁸⁾

Procedure	Rank in San Diego	Rank in CA	Rank in US
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in San Diego: 24	Ranked in CA: 315	Ranked in US: 1489
Thigh Lift A procedure that trims away extra excess skin and fat to create more toned thigh contours.	Ranked in San Diego: 22	Ranked in CA: 265	Ranked in US: 1282
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in San Diego: 34	Ranked in CA: 438	Ranked in US: 2107
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in San Diego: 30	Ranked in CA: 389	Ranked in US: 1934
Facial Implants A facial implant is a small device (made of silicon or another safe material) that plastic surgeon puts underneath your skin during surgery.	Ranked in San Diego: 22	Ranked in CA: 302	Ranked in US: 1109
Skin Tightening Skin tightening treatments can firm and tighten excess skin caused by aging or weight loss.	Ranked in San Diego:	Ranked in CA:	Ranked in US:
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in San Diego: 10	Ranked in CA: 110	Ranked in US: 503
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in San Diego: 14	Ranked in CA: 181	Ranked in US: 676
Male Pectoral Implants Pectoral implants are body implants made of solid silicone.	Ranked in San Diego: 12	Ranked in CA: 112	Ranked in US: 304
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in San Diego: 10	Ranked in CA: 161	Ranked in US: 526
Fat Transfer A procedure that removes fat from one area of the body via liposuction and transfers it to another area.	Ranked in San Diego: 26	Ranked in CA: 307	Ranked in US: 1220
Calf Implants Calf implants made of long-lasting, FDA-approved silicone rubber can be surgically inserted in a pocket between the fibrous covering over the inner and/or outer calf muscles and the skin.	Ranked in San Diego: 1	Ranked in CA: 65	Ranked in US: 146
Eye Lift An eye lift is a surgical procedure that reduces bagginess from lower eyelids and removes excess skin from the upper eyelids.	Ranked in San Diego: 23	Ranked in CA: 234	Ranked in US: 783
Male Chest Enhancement Male chest enhancement procedures are used to enhance the appearance of the pectoral muscles by adding volume or removing excess surrounding fat.	Ranked in San Diego: 10	Ranked in CA: 55	Ranked in US: 157
Laser Liposuction Laser liposuction is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive surgical procedure that uses laser energy to liquefy fat cells before they’re suctioned out through a thin tube called a cannula.	Ranked in San Diego: 9	Ranked in CA: 79	Ranked in US: 326
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in San Diego: 28	Ranked in CA: 285	Ranked in US: 1079
Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.	Ranked in San Diego: 9	Ranked in CA: 77	Ranked in US: 172
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in San Diego: 5	Ranked in CA: 66	Ranked in US: 374