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Major Surgery in Mexico! Was It Scary?
When I decided to do a facelift in Tijuana, Mexico rather than the US, most of the people I told thought it would be very risky and scary. Honestly, any surgery is scary, but when I saw how quickly my face was showing signs of aging, that scared me more. So I decided to move forward with my research. I looked at a lot of YouTube videos, learned as much as I could, and then began researching doctors. After months of educating myself, I decided to go with Dr. Quiroz at Vida Health and Wellness Center in Tijuana. Dr. Quiroz has 23 years of surgical experience and is board-certified both in the US and in Mexico. While this level of experience is very attractive to me, I was most impressed with his clinic and the care that would be provided to me following my procedures. In the US, patients go home within hours of completing a major surgery. This sounded horrible to me.
I arrived in Tijuana on the 22nd of August, 2023. I checked into the Marriott Hotel (arranged by the surgical center) at a super-reduced rate. The next morning, my driver showed up right on time to take me to the center for pre-op. I had blood work and all my vitals were checked. I was able to ask any questions to my coordinator and I met with the center's dermatologist for my skin consultation. I had a lovely massage and facial at the spa in the center and was super relaxed. I was a little disappointed to learn that I was not able to meet with Dr. Quiroz as he was out of town for a family emergency, but I was able to talk with him the following morning prior to my surgery. Following my pampering, my driver took me back to the Marriott and I rested that night.
The day of surgery, I was well cared for and everything was explained to me again. I got to meet with Dr. Quiroz and decided at the last minute to go with the derm abrasion he recommended for my upper lip. I had a lot of lines and wrinkles on my upper lip for decades of using a straw.
I had a deep plane face and neck lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, fat transfer into my lips, and dermabrasion. My surgery lasted about 5 hours and afterwards, I spent the next 24 hours in the hospital recovery. I was kept very comfortable and slept pretty much the entire time.
The next day I was transferred downstairs to the lovely surgical recovery suites. I had a large private room with a private bath and TV, internet, 24-hour nursing care, and 3 healthy, delicious meals per day. I loved every minute of the aftercare experience where the staff made me feel like a celebrity. I had two more lymphatic drainage facials and a much-needed washing of my hair in the spa. They were so friendly and supportive. The nurses kept an eye on my vitals, drain output, and food intake. They cleaned my wounds and made sure I was comfortable.
Overall, my experience was very positive. I have a couple of cons but they are understandable. First, I wish I could have had a little more time with Dr. Quiroz prior to surgery. We had a couple of phone calls and he had lots of photos to look at, but I think a Zoom call would be a better way to connect with his patients. I think it would have made me feel better. The second con is being far away from the surgical center. Because I do not live in Tijuana, I felt a little removed from my medical staff during my recovery. Dr. Quiroz got on the phone with me a few times to answer my questions and reassure me, but face-to-face interaction is so much more comforting.
My biggest advice to you would be to be patient and give yourself time to heal. Dr. Quiroz and the staff have told me that I will begin to feel normal at 3 months and look healed at around 6 months. It takes a lot of mental focus to stay calm when you look so bruised and swollen for the first few weeks. Hang in there. It gets better. And finally, when you are choosing a physician, don't forget about the aftercare. I think staying in the recovery boutique was the best thing I did! The recovery following this type of surgery is a journey. Make sure you plan accordingly. And don't be scared. Mexico was lovely and I was very well taken care of!
The day of surgery, I was well cared for and everything was explained to me again. I got to meet with Dr. Quiroz and decided at the last minute to go with the derm abrasion he recommended for my upper lip. I had a lot of lines and wrinkles on my upper lip for decades of using a straw.
I had a deep plane face and neck lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, fat transfer into my lips, and dermabrasion. My surgery lasted about 5 hours and afterwards, I spent the next 24 hours in the hospital recovery. I was kept very comfortable and slept pretty much the entire time.
The next day I was transferred downstairs to the lovely surgical recovery suites. I had a large private room with a private bath and TV, internet, 24-hour nursing care, and 3 healthy, delicious meals per day. I loved every minute of the aftercare experience where the staff made me feel like a celebrity. I had two more lymphatic drainage facials and a much-needed washing of my hair in the spa. They were so friendly and supportive. The nurses kept an eye on my vitals, drain output, and food intake. They cleaned my wounds and made sure I was comfortable.
Overall, my experience was very positive. I have a couple of cons but they are understandable. First, I wish I could have had a little more time with Dr. Quiroz prior to surgery. We had a couple of phone calls and he had lots of photos to look at, but I think a Zoom call would be a better way to connect with his patients. I think it would have made me feel better. The second con is being far away from the surgical center. Because I do not live in Tijuana, I felt a little removed from my medical staff during my recovery. Dr. Quiroz got on the phone with me a few times to answer my questions and reassure me, but face-to-face interaction is so much more comforting.
My biggest advice to you would be to be patient and give yourself time to heal. Dr. Quiroz and the staff have told me that I will begin to feel normal at 3 months and look healed at around 6 months. It takes a lot of mental focus to stay calm when you look so bruised and swollen for the first few weeks. Hang in there. It gets better. And finally, when you are choosing a physician, don't forget about the aftercare. I think staying in the recovery boutique was the best thing I did! The recovery following this type of surgery is a journey. Make sure you plan accordingly. And don't be scared. Mexico was lovely and I was very well taken care of!
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Plastic Surgeon
Calle Brasilia No. 1 Fracc. El Paraiso, Tijuana, Baja California