International patient guide

Surgery in Mexico, planned from home

Your plan, quote and travel dates are settled in writing before you book a flight.

✓Fly into Guadalajara (GDL), or into San Diego (SAN) and cross to Tijuana via CBX or San Ysidro

✓Typical stay of 7–14 days for body procedures

✓Coordination in English from first message to final follow-up

Start your pre-assessment on WhatsApp

Your 4-step process

Virtual pre-assessmentShare your goals and photos securely on WhatsApp.

Written surgical quoteTechnique, timeline and itemized price, in writing.

Travel & surgeryTransfers and surgery in a certified hospital operating room.

Follow-up & recovery at homeScheduled remote check-ins once you are back home.

Recommended days in Mexico

Based on each procedure’s fact sheet. Tap a procedure to open its page.

ProcedureSurgery timeBack to desk workRecommended stay

Lipo 3603–4 h1–2 weeks7–10 days

Breast augmentation1.5–2 h1 week5–7 days

Tummy tuck2–3 h2 weeks7–10 days

Mommy makeover5–6 h2–3 weeks12–14 days

Guide ranges. Your exact stay is confirmed in your written surgical plan.

Sample 14-day itinerary

Based on a mommy makeover. Your exact itinerary follows your written surgical plan.

Day 1ArrivalAirport pickup and transfer to your lodging.

Day 2In-person consultationExam with Dr. Orozco, pre-op labs and surgical marking.

Day 3SurgerySurgery in a certified hospital, with an overnight stay when your procedure requires it.

Days 4–6Initial restRest at your lodging with nursing support and short walks.

Day 7First check-upHealing review and drain removal.

Days 8–12Active recoveryLymphatic massage, garment care and a mid-stay check-up.

Day 13Final check-upClearance visit and your surgical summary report in English.

Day 14Flight homeTransfer to the airport; remote follow-up begins.

Lodging & recovery options

Choose how you want to recover; we coordinate transfers and follow-up with all three options.

Partner hotelComfort & independenceA partner hotel close to the practice, with coordinated transfers to every check-up.

Recovery house24/7 nursingRound-the-clock nursing, post-op meals and transport to your appointments.

Your own AirbnbMobile nursingBook your own stay; our team coordinates mobile nursing visits.

Return-home protocol

Scheduled virtual check-ups after surgery, wherever you are.

1weekVirtual check-up

3weeksVirtual check-up

6weeksVirtual check-up

3monthsVirtual check-up

6monthsVirtual check-up

12monthsVirtual check-up

Surgical summary report in English for your doctorAt clearance you receive a report of your surgery in English to share with your doctor at home.

Before you travel

Arriving in GuadalajaraDirect flights to GDL from major US cities; roughly 30–40 minutes by car to Torre Ángeles del Carmen.

Arriving through TijuanaFly into San Diego, then cross via the CBX bridge or San Ysidro; the practice is minutes from the border.

ChecklistValid passport, the pre-op labs in your plan, no smoking for 4 weeks before surgery, and a companion for the first days.