Dr. Cesar Velilla – “Dr. Lipo”
Founder & Medical Director, Evolution MD
Top Authority in Liposuction Surgery in the U.S.

Dr. Cesar Velilla, known worldwide as Dr. Lipo, is one of the most published, awarded, and experienced liposuction surgeons in the United States. With over 40,000 procedures performed and more than 20 years of experience, he is the creator of the V-SLIMSCULPTURE™ technique and the exclusive WASP WAIST® procedure, both designed for high-definition body sculpting. He earned his medical degree in Colombia, completed a residency in Internal Medicine in Chicago, and trained in General and Plastic Surgery at Universidade Brasil, graduating at the top of his class.

Scientific Publications & Speaking Engagements:
Dr. Velilla is a frequent first author in The American Journal of Cosmetic Surgery and co-author of Chapter 31 in the textbook Manual of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (2023). His published studies and presentations span:

• Ultrasound-Guided Gluteal Fat Grafting, AACS 2024, New Orleans
• Tranexamic Acid Use in Liposuction, AACS 2022, Las Vegas
• Complications of Fat Transfer, AACS and WAGS, 2019–2023
• Silicone Removal Techniques, AACS 2019, Orlando
• Megaliposuction Guidelines, World Congress, Cali 2018
• Hematocrit Studies in Liposuction, AACS 2018 & Colombia 2018
• Liposuction Aftercare Protocols, World Congress of Liposuction, Chicago 2019
• Over 30 international lectures in Brazil, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, and the U.S.
• Award-winning publication: “Body Shaping Innovation,” New You Magazine

Honors & Leadership:

• Top 10 Cosmetic Surgeon in the U.S. – Avelly®, 2023
• America’s Top Doctor – 2006, 2016, 2017
• Patient’s Choice Award – 7 consecutive years
• Most Compassionate Doctor Award – 2010, 2011
• Scientific Director, World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS)
• Board Member & Faculty, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
• Official Medical Advisor, Renuvion® J-Plasma

Certifications, Memberships & Innovation:
Dr. Velilla holds over 20 advanced certifications, including:

• Cadaver Labs & Ultrasound-Guided Fat Grafting – AACS & WAGS
• Live Surgery Courses – Spain, Colombia, USA
• Autologous Fat Transfer & Regenerative Surgery – International Union of Lipoplasty

He is board-certified by the International Board of Cosmetic Surgery (not part of the ABMS) and a member of:

• American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS)
• World Association of Gluteal Surgeons (WAGS)
• American Society of Liposuction Surgery
• International Union of Lipoplasty
• Sociedad Colombiana de Cirugía Cosmética
• The International Academy of Aesthetic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine

Educator & AI Innovator:
Dr. Velilla has trained over 114 doctors worldwide and serves as a professor at Universidade Brasil and Remington University (Colombia). He is also the Educational Director at Evolution MD. He completed a Harvard University certification in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, integrating AI for postoperative risk prediction, clinical optimization, and surgical decision-making.

Dr. Cesar Velilla stands at the forefront of aesthetic surgery worldwide—driven by science, powered by experience, and defined by innovation.