The Surgeon Behind MECA®
Williams Erik Bukret, MD, EMBA
Double Board-Certified Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive Surgery and General Surgery
Medical Director – BA Plastic Surgery, Buenos Aires
Accredited in Argentina and Spain | International Experience since 2002
Identity & Surgical Philosophy
Dr. Williams Erik Bukret is a dual board-certified Plastic and General Surgeon with over 23 years of international experience. His surgical foundation was built in reconstructive environments including burn surgery, trauma, pediatric congenital deformities, and microsurgery — disciplines that demand anatomical precision and structural thinking.
In 2002, he transitioned into aesthetic plastic surgery, integrating reconstructive principles into facial rejuvenation. This structural mindset became the foundation of his proprietary system, MECA® (Multiplanar Extended Compound Approach) — a methodology designed for anatomical integrity, surgical predictability, and long-term facial harmony.
In 2020, he developed one of the first evidence-based AI risk classification systems in plastic surgery (AIRA Adaptive), bridging surgical expertise with data-driven patient selection.
Dr. Bukret’s work integrates reconstructive discipline, technological innovation, and artistic interpretation — redefining facial rejuvenation as structural restoration rather than superficial tightening.
Innovations & Surgical Contributions
Dr. Bukret is the creator of:
MECA® (Multiplanar Extended Compound Approach) – A structurally driven surgical system for face and neck rejuvenation
AIRA Adaptive (2020) – One of the first evidence-based AI-powered risk assessment platforms in plastic surgery
MIL Facelift® – Minimally Invasive Laser Facial Lifting technique
Lipo Láser 3D® – Laser-assisted liposuction technique recognized at the Argentine Congress of Plastic Surgery (2015)
In 2023, he served as a WHO Consultant in AI & Health Policy (Geneva), contributing to discussions on artificial intelligence integration in medical systems.
Education & Academic Formation
Executive MBA – Torcuato Di Tella University (2019)
Specialist in Plastic Surgery – National University of Tucumán
Specialist in General Surgery – National Minister of Health, Argentina
Medical Degree – National University of Córdoba (1995)
Data Science Training in R & Python (2020)
Licensed in Argentina and Spain
International Training
Advanced Surgical Observership – Dr. Nicanor Isse, Los Angeles (2008)
Clinical Observerships – San Francisco (ASPS Annual Meeting, 2007)
Exposure to advanced aesthetic techniques in Beverly Hills (Sasaki, Fodor)
(No fellowship claim. Clean. Accurate.)
Scientific Activity
40+ international presentations (ISAPS, ASPS, DASIL)
Peer-reviewed publications
Research focus:
AI in surgical safety
Body dysmorphic disorder screening
Predictive planning models
Structural facial surgery systems
Professional Memberships
ISAPS
ASPS
FILACP
IPRAS
SACPER
AACE
SCPBA
AMA
Clinical Practice
Dr. Bukret operates in accredited private institutions in Buenos Aires, including Sanatorio de Los Arcos and Sanatorio Finochietto , meeting international standards of safety and surgical infrastructure.
His team provides care in both English and Spanish for local and international patients.