3 Junio - 2026
El Economista highlights Dr Javier de Benito's view on the ethical limits of cosmetic surgery
The newspaper El Economista has interviewed Dr Javier de Benito to analyse some of the topics currently shaping the debate in aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery, from new obesity treatments to the evolution of facial surgery.
During the conversation, the specialist also addresses one of the most well-known cases of his professional career: his involvement in the nasal improvement process of Isabel Preysler. In the interview, Dr de Benito explains that he came to recommend she should not undergo further procedures, advocating the importance of setting medical limits when the risks may outweigh the expected benefits.
According to the surgeon, one of the fundamental responsibilities of any specialist is knowing when a new surgery ceases to be the best option for the patient. This reflection highlights a professional philosophy based on safety, the naturalness of results, and medical judgement above any other consideration.