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The clinic is positioned near the San Ysidro/Otay Mesa crossings—practical for U.S. and Canadian visitors who fly into San Diego or Tijuana.
The clinic is in Tijuana, Baja California—close to the Zona Río district and major border entries. Most visitors fly into San Diego International Airport (SAN) and transfer ~30–45 minutes to the border, or use Cross Border Xpress (CBX) to walk directly into Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). Uber and Lyft operate on the U.S. side; Uber is widely used in Tijuana. Hotels, cafés, and pharmacies are nearby.
Reserve through Medical Departures for firm quotes, surgeon availability, transport help, and itinerary building. Coordinators will confirm pre-op tests, border/airport pickups, post-op checks, and what’s included (e.g., hotel nights, drivers, compression garments, basic meds).
Short answer: A full cosmetic menu (face, breast, body, buttocks), women’s health, and select bariatric options.
More detail: Common choices include mommy makeover, Lipo 360 + BBL, breast implants/lift/reduction, rhinoplasty, chin implant, facelift/neck lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and vaginoplasty.
Short answer: Policies vary; request them in writing.
More detail: Ask for written details on revision windows, what follow-up is included, and how complications are managed. Booking via Medical Departures adds platform support and a Best Price Guarantee on listed services.
Short answer: Tijuana, near the U.S. border; fly via San Diego (SAN) or CBX into Tijuana (TIJ).
More detail: Many patients land at SAN, then use a private driver or rideshare toward San Ysidro/Otay Mesa. CBX lets you walk directly into TIJ’s terminal. Uber/Lyft are common in San Diego; Uber is widely used in Tijuana.
Short answer: English and Spanish support is available.
More detail: Bilingual coordination helps with consults, consent forms, and discharge instructions; mention any translation needs when booking.
Short answer: Confirm with your coordinator before travel.
More detail: Clinics typically accept major cards and cash; some methods carry processing or foreign-exchange fees. Verify deposit amounts, bank limits, and payment timelines so funds clear by surgery day.
Short answer: Often 3–5 days depending on the procedure.
More detail: Examples from the profile include ~3 days (brow lift, chin implant) and ~5 days (face+neck lift, vaginoplasty). Your surgeon will set the exact plan for pre-op labs and follow-up checks.
Short answer: Inclusions vary by package—ask for specifics.
More detail: Some quotes include round-trip transfers and hotel nights; coordinators will confirm the exact inclusions for your procedure and dates.
Short answer: Yes—consults with a general/weight-loss surgeon are available.
More detail: You may be matched with a bilingual surgeon for eligibility review and surgical planning where appropriate.
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
LabiaplastyAdditional NotesLabiaplasty (also known as labial reduction) is a surgical procedure for altering the labia minora (inner labia) and the labia majora (outer labia), the folds of skin surrounding the vulva. | SGD 3,949 SGD 5,498 | 3 days |
VaginoplastyAdditional NotesVaginoplasty are surgical procedures done to the vagina or vulva, but may be primarily for repairing the vagina after childbirth or to tighten the walls. | SGD 4,968 SGD 8,280 | 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brow Lift | SGD 4,204 | 3 days |
| Chin Implant | SGD 2,165 SGD 6,146 | 3 days |
| Face and Neck Lift | SGD 8,025 | 5 days |
Forehead LiftAdditional NotesAn forehead lift, also known as a brow or eye brow lift, is a surgical procedure to reduce wrinkle lines, improve frown lines and raise sagging brows. | SGD 5,477 SGD 12,101 | 3 days |
Neck LiftAdditional NotesA neck lift, or lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. Local anesthesia is used or sedation. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 4,522 SGD 11,165 | 3 days |
| Otoplasty | SGD 3,567 SGD 6,465 | 4 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Breast AugmentationAdditional NotesBreast augmentation surgery increases or restores breast size using silicone gel implants | SGD 5,223 SGD 11,792 | 5 days |
Breast LiftAdditional NotesA breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 6,051 SGD 12,700 | 5 days |
| Breast Lift and Augmentation | SGD 7,197 SGD 11,919 | 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Hip ReplacementAdditional NotesA Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, typically to relieve arthritis or to mend a hip fracture. They can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi (half) replacement. | SGD 16,878 SGD 22,292 | 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
RhinoplastyAdditional NotesRhinoplasty ('nose job', or a 'nose reshaping') is surgery to change the shape or size of the nose, usually for cosmetic reasons. Surgery is a delicate, complex operation and differs enormously between individuals. | SGD 5,414 SGD 7,183 | 5 days |
| Septoplasty | SGD 5,095 |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Gastric BandAdditional NotesA weight loss (bariatric) surgery that typically reduce the size of the stomach by inserting a silicone device placed around the upper section of the stomach which restricts the amount of food that can be comfortably eaten. | SGD 5,032 SGD 11,830 | 5 days |
| Gastric Bypass | SGD 7,515 SGD 25,367 | 5 days |
| Intragastric Balloon | SGD 3,567 SGD 7,706 | 3 - 5 days |
| Liposuction: Thigh | SGD 3,758 | 5 days |
| Mini Gastric Bypass | SGD 7,515 | 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Blepharoplasty | SGD 2,548 | 3 days |
| Upper Blepharoplasty | SGD 1,911 | 3 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)Additional NotesBrazilian Butt Lit (BBL) is a surgical procedure to enhance and increase the size of the butt by means of autologous fat transfer (using unwanted fat from one part of the body, extracted by liposuction, and inserted into another part, after cleansing and processing). | SGD 6,051 SGD 8,754 | 4 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Body LiftAdditional NotesA body lift combines a number or procedures (typically butt lift, tummy tuck, thigh lift and breast lift) to improve the appearance of loose, sagging skin as well as cellulite and dimpled flesh. | SGD 10,254 - SGD 12,547 SGD 25,011 | 5 days |
BrachioplastyAdditional NotesAn arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that: reduces excess sagging skin that droops downward, tightens and smoothes the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm, reduces localized pockets of fat in the upper arm region. | SGD 5,032 SGD 11,337 | 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Carpal Tunnel Surgery/Trigger Finger | SGD 4,076 | 5 days |
Excellent place to serve you, all the staff are very respectful and attentive, Many thanks to Doc. Joaquín Ayala, an expert on the subject, and to the anesthesiologist Doc. Hernandez, who was super attentive in the process and very attentive to me at all times. Simply delighted
Super recommendable!
Wonderful staff and doctor.
Had liposuction and am very happy with the results.
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