Facelift in Mexico or Costa Rica?

By 5DogMa on 03 Feb 2013

I'm in the early stages of investigating having a full face/neck lift and upper eyelid surgery hopefully this year, if I can afford it within my $10,000 budget. I just returned from Costa Rica on vacation and found out a lot of people from the states go there for plastic surgery. I met someone at our overlay in Mexico City who said he has been having extensive dental work done in CR and is very happy with the cost and results. I'm looking for recommendations and your stories about your experiences in either Mexico or CR. Can I get this done including the aftercare within my budget? Thank you for your input

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LifeIsSweet
1 month ago

hi 5dogma, did you find a doctor you like? i also live in california (with it's high prices) and am looking elsewhere. i know thailand is the best, but i'm hoping to go somewhere more close to home. there are good docs in guadalejara but i'm not too impressed with their before and after photos. so, i would love your input. i will let you know if i find anyone spectacular.

5DogMa
1 month ago

I'm having surgery with Dr. Luis Suarez in Tijuana, MX next Tuesday May 14th. I'll let you know how it goes. I'll post pictures and give an account of my experience. I feel confident in my decision. My surgery cost is $6,000 and another $600 if he decides a chin implant will also help my profile. I have a pretty weak chin.

risingsun
1 month ago

Hi 5DogMa, I wish you the best. I would be very grateful if you would let me know how you made out, since I am considering the same but don't know how to go about finding a good plastic surgeon outside the US. Thanks for being willing to share. E-mail solar150@comcast.net

Georgia Peach
2 months ago

There are many women I have met on line and in person who had FLs in Costa Rica. Myself, I had one there in 2004. The surgeon did a wonderful job and I have been very happy with it! My cost back then was less than $3k to the surgeon. Personally, I prefer going away to a retreat to heal. That way you don't have to deal with day to day things and get rest. Plus, no one sees you looking awful after surgery!

Fixmyface
4 months ago

wouldn't you rather have a surgeon that is nearby if you have any issues or questions? I had an excellent surgeon and when you have mulitple surgeries you get discounts, at least I did. I gave myself a budget and the surgeon's fees went over even with the discounts and I asked if they could forego the excess and he did. But that said, the hospital fees and anestesiologist fees added extra. Also, within the first year, if there are any issues that I am not happy with or he sees any issues or something he can and should fix, he will free of charge. I realize some claim it's cheaper, but don't you have to pay to travel and stay, so what difference does it make? I got more procedures done than you wish you have and the surgeons fee was $10,000. I've seen him 4 times since my surgery too. All the visits are included with the above figure. He's one of the top surgeons around too.

5DogMa
4 months ago

Sure, but seriously doubt I will find one to stay in my budget. I'm in CA where everything is more expensive. I've read a lot of good reviews about both Costa Rica and Mexico. You stay 2 weeks post-op which I believe is the most critical time. My daughter had bariatric surgery and Mexico and it went perfectly. I'm not afraid to travel out of the country.

5DogMa
4 months ago

Oh, most facelifts are under $5k so even with the airfare and recovery house it's still under my budget in CR or Mexico..

Fixmyface
4 months ago

Well, I guess go for it! I'm a worry wart and don't trust too well. I researched and kept coming back to my surgeon. My FL and NL combined were $6,500. Good luck to you!