Why book this clinic with Medical Departures?
 

• Medical Departures–verified clinic with licensing and reputation checks
• Consultations and care delivered by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon
• Hospital-based operating theaters and recovery facilities
• Clear quotes, itinerary support and the Medical Departures Best Price Guarantee
• Complimentary ground transportation to/from the airport for eligible bookings
• English & Spanish–speaking team

Treatments & Specialties

Face

• Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
• Facelift
• Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty)
• Forehead/brow lift
• Chin augmentation
• Facial liposuction
• Facial skin resurfacing
• BOTOX®

Breast

• Augmentation (implants)
• Reduction
• Suspension (lift)
• Revision options upon assessment

Body & Contouring

• Liposuction/liposculpture
• Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
• Arm lift
• Body lift
• Butt lift
• Calf augmentation
• Brazilian Butt Lift (fat transfer)

Intimate Wellness

• Labiaplasty
• Vaginoplasty

Other Services
 

• Tattoo removal
• Consultations
• Personalized surgical planning

Your Surgeon

Dr. Guillermo Castaño — Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Experience: 27 years of practice

Training: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara; further training in New York and Dallas

Memberships/affiliations: Mexican Society/Association of Plastic Surgeons; Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS); International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS)

Languages: English & Spanish

Facilities, Amenities & Comfort

Care is delivered within San Ángel Hospital, providing access to hospital-grade operating rooms, anesthesia services and inpatient recovery when needed. Amenities include Free Wi-Fi, Free Water, Free Parking, Free Ground Transportation to the airport (eligible bookings) and Wheelchair Accessibility.
 

Operation hours (local, UTC-06): Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00; Sun closed.

Location & How to Get Here
 

The clinic is located inside San Ángel Hospital in Nuevo Laredo (state of Tamaulipas, Mexico), a short distance from the US–Mexico border opposite Laredo, Texas.

Getting there: Most international travelers fly to Laredo International Airport (LRD) on the US side, then cross into Nuevo Laredo by land. Upon booking, ask your coordinator about the clinic’s complimentary airport ground transfer. Licensed city taxis are also available.

Practical Info for International Patients

Languages: English & Spanish

Accepted payments: Visa, Mastercard, Cash, Traveler’s Check, Bank Transfer

Scheduling: Many procedures are performed as day surgery with next-day checks; larger surgeries (e.g., tummy tuck, mommy makeover) may require a longer local stay and, if appropriate, an overnight in the hospital.

Travel Planning (Typical Times to Nuevo Laredo Area)
 

• Flight: Dallas (DFW) → Laredo (LRD) ≈ 1h 30m
• Flight: Houston (IAH) → Laredo (LRD) ≈ 1h 30m
• Drive: San Antonio → Nuevo Laredo ≈ 2h 30m
• Drive: Austin → Nuevo Laredo ≈ 3h 45m
• Drive: Dallas → Nuevo Laredo ≈ 6h 25m
• Drive: Monterrey → Nuevo Laredo ≈ 2h 45m

What to Expect
 

Your visit begins with a detailed consultation to review goals, medical history and options. The team explains anesthesia type, expected recovery and follow-up. Written quotes outline inclusions. Post-op reviews and garment fittings (when required) are scheduled before you travel home.

FAQs

1) Who is the surgeon and are they certified?

Short answer: Dr. Guillermo Castaño, plastic & reconstructive surgeon with 27+ years of practice.

Expanded: Dr. Castaño trained in Guadalajara with additional training in New York and Dallas, and holds memberships with FACS and ISAPS—recognized international bodies in surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery.

2) Where is the clinic located and how do I reach it?

Short answer: Inside San Ángel Hospital, Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas—near the US border with Laredo, Texas.

Expanded: Most travelers fly to LRD (Laredo International Airport), cross the border by land and proceed to the hospital. The clinic offers free ground transportation to the airport for eligible bookings, or you can use licensed city taxis.

3) What languages does the team speak?

Short answer: English and Spanish.

Expanded: Consultations, consent and discharge instructions are available in both languages.

4) What payment types are accepted?

Short answer: Visa, Mastercard, Cash, Traveler’s Check and Bank Transfer.

Expanded: Ask your coordinator about any deposit, transfer cut-off times and settlement on the day of surgery.

5) Are warranties or guarantees offered?

Short answer: Medical Departures provides a Best Price Guarantee; clinical warranties vary by procedure.

Expanded: Manufacturer warranties may apply to implants; revision policies are case-by-case and defined in your written quote and consent.

6) What amenities are available?

Short answer: Free Wi-Fi, water, parking, wheelchair access and free airport ground transfer (eligible bookings).

Expanded: Being inside a hospital adds anesthesia services, imaging and inpatient recovery options if needed.

7) How long should I stay in town after surgery?

Short answer: Typically 3–10 days, depending on the procedure.

Expanded: Minor procedures often need 1–2 follow-ups. Larger procedures (tummy tuck, mommy makeover) may require 5–7 days for checks and any dressing/drain management.