Is It Safe to Have Plastic Surgery in Tijuana Mexico Vs USA?

Yes, absolutely about 80% of my patients are American and we have never had any issues surgery always goes flawless we have great hotels and recovery houses we are very close to the border we have transportation local and to and from the airport.Tijuana is a great place to come for plastic surgery I can assure prices here are much better than in the U.S. We have quality attention in hospitals, doctors and specialists' clinics and labs, all with state of the art technology and experienced bilingual medical staff.

There are many talented Mexican PSs, however there is no way to know the dangerous from safe. The American Board of Plastic Surgery created the idea of "Board Certified" to protect patients. I would tell anyone seeking travel surgery two things. There are equalling good plastic surgeons in the US. There are options to save money in the US, such as Senior Resident and Fellow Cosmetic Clinics. See link below for an example. 

Both places are good if you go with a certified plastic surgeon. The patients who decided go for plastic surgery in Mexico , do not usually have the possibility of surgery performed in the United States even if they want.Tijuana Mexico is an option for proximity to the border with San Ysidro California, for ease or low payment, or because a friend's recommendation.If you decide to have a surgery out of your country , do your medical research very well , in Mexico there is an association that control us . Please questions them about the certificates of the doctors you choose.Dr. SiglerBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

Medical tourism has become extremely popular because of the perception of lower cost.  However, any medical procedure comes with potential complications.  Traveling outside the country for plastic surgery poses risks beyond what I would consider acceptable.  Staying close to home and choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon is the safest and most reliable option.  

I strongly recommend you do not have your surgery performed abroad. In addition to medical standards being quite different, your surgeon won't be in the same city as where you live once you return. If complications occur, you won't be able to see the best person to address them: your original surgeon. If you decide to go abroad anyway, please make sure you at least get a full report of your surgery so that you can give it to a surgeon in your city if a complication occurs. They'll have to know the details of your surgery in order to better diagnosis your possible complication.

I don't know why you would go to Mexico to have surgery when there are plenty if excellent surgeons in San Diego.  You may save a little money, but think of the hassles.  Traveling, hotel rooms, and most of all having to return if you need revisions of any kind. Not to mention peace of mind.  

NO!  Can it be safe, potentially.  You asked relative to the USA. The training, regulatory, sterility, and accreditation requirements are different. If you did not have to pay for your surgery out of your own pocket would you ever consider going to Mexico for your surgery?  Please understand that there are excellent world renowned plastic surgeons in Mexico, but even the best surgeons have complications. What will you do then? 

I do not recommend having the procedure performed anywhere far from your home. You need to be close to your surgeon if a complication or problem arises. The person best suited to addressing complications is the surgeon who performed your procedure. Medical standards are also different, and you may not get the treatment of the same caliber as that in your country. If you are Mexican and live in Tijuana, then it's ideal to get your surgery done there. If you're American and live far from Tijuana, better to have your surgery performed in your area.

May work well for you but remember if you have a complication you will have to travel back to the original surgoen for care. Many plastic surgeons are unwilling to care for complications that are due to traveling to another country for discount plastic surgery.

You seem conflicted by your question. The most important thing is that you choose a board certified surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. You can find a list of surgeons on the American Society of Plastic Surgeons or American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery websites. What you need to know is that you have good and bad surgeons all over the world. Being that said, when patients are looking to go abroad for surgery it is usually because they are seeking cheaper surgery. You never want to cut corners with cost. Revision surgery can cost you even more at the end of the day. So, weigh your options, and your reasons for why you ask this question. If this was your family or child would you want them to seek cheap surgery or go to the best surgeon possible no matter what the cost?