Why I Started This Blog: A Space for Thought and Expression

For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to deep knowledge—the kind that goes beyond facts and techniques, the kind that explores the why behind things. As a surgeon, my work is highly precise, structured, and deeply rewarding. But I’ve also always had a need for self-expression, for reflecting on ideas that extend beyond the operating room.

That’s why I decided to start this blog.

You might notice that I’m writing in English, even though my website is in Spanish. There’s no complex reason for it—I simply feel more connected to English when I write. It’s a language that allows me to express myself in a way that feels natural, even though I’m Catalan and Spanish is part of my everyday life.

I remember the exact moment when I first felt this intense connection to art. I was 16, visiting Rome, and I saw Apollo and Daphne. I didn’t know much about art at the time, but something about that sculpture stayed with me—the movement, the transformation, the way marble could capture something so alive. It was the first time I experienced that kind of fascination, the kind that makes you stop thinking and just feel.

For years, I wasn’t sure if I would ever feel that way again. Medicine fascinated me, but I wasn’t sure where I truly belonged. Then I started performing rhinoplasty, and I recognized the feeling—the same sense of creation, movement, and transformation. The same attention to detail, the same search for balance and expression.

This blog is my way of exploring those connections. A space where I can put into words the things I reflect on in my daily practice. Where I can dive into topics that interest me, from the artistry of facial balance to the impact of self-perception and identity.

I don’t know exactly where this will lead, but I know that writing has always helped me make sense of things. And if my thoughts resonate with even one person, then sharing them will have been worth it.

Welcome to this space. Let’s explore together.

Apollo and Daphne: The Moment of Transformation

Apollo and Daphne is a breathtaking marble sculpture created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1622 and 1625. It captures the exact moment from Ovid’s Metamorphoses when Daphne, a nymph pursued by the god Apollo, is transformed into a laurel tree to escape him.

Bernini’s mastery is evident in the fluidity of movement, the intricate details of Daphne’s fingers turning into leaves, and the way Apollo’s body twists in pursuit. The sculpture is not just a depiction of mythology—it’s a study of motion, tension, and metamorphosis, frozen in marble.

Located in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, Apollo and Daphne is a testament to Bernini’s genius in making stone appear almost weightless and alive. It’s a piece that resonates deeply with the themes of transformation and fleeting beauty—both in art and in life.