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For those of you considering TOPPLASTICSURGEONSMEXICO for a procedure.
58 Year old male from the US
The USA contact in Florida was easy to work with, and returned emails promptly. The pickup/return at the airport was flawless, from/to the hotel. The first meeting with Dr Rendon was as expected for a consultation. Ideas were exchanged, and expectations talked about. I found Dr Rendon to be very professional.
I was assigned a English speaking personal assistant/driver, and he helped a lot with getting checked in to the hotel, driving for getting post op meds, etc. He was both friendly and very efficient.
The surgery hospital on check in day was not modern, and don't expect a USA type pre-op room. The OR was old, and again, don't expect super gleaming new equipment. I had lived in Mexico for 5 years, so was used to seeing that sort of older, well worn facility. The age did not worry me much, but I did pray it was super sanitized and sterile.
The anesthesiologist was very professional, and spoke perfect English, and we joked around a little bit. The prep nurse/surgical assistant (male) seemed course in attitude, and while physically wrapping me on the table. Again, you just hope he is a total professional, albeit a grouchy person.
Post op is not visually like the USA, so don't expect that. My night nurse was too busy gabbing, and gave me looks of contempt whenever I asked her for anything. My assistant told me to report that to TOPPLASTICSURGEONSMEXICO, and that she might be fired. I did report my experience. My daytime checkout nurse was the kindest, sweetest
professional nurse you could ask for.
I looked like I had been beaten with a pipe, but that is what you need to expect. I had no pain, but you will be bruised and swollen like mad. Dr Rendon visited me promptly to remove the drains. Dr. Rendon is very busy, so I did not have a lot of post-op attention from him. He has a medical Dr who he pays to check on you when he can't see you. She was a lifeline for me. There were many times in 13 days when Dr Rendon said he would come by, but never showed up. I think he is too busy with clients, plus the need for some down time.
Fortunately, he had an MD assistant, who was just amazing. She was my angel, in Mexico. She showed up EVERY TIME I needed anything, even though she taught university full time, and had to drive through hellacious traffic. This is not common in Mexico. Manana is still the rule here. So if you have not spent a lot of time in Mexico, be prepared for some difficult emotions post-op, because things are very different there. There are no palm trees and swimming pools, just a massive city. If you are alone, it could mess with your mind. You are in a different country, and in a massive, dirty city.
There is a shiny new hospital, in a high-rent section of city where Dr Rendon's offices are, but I bet there would be a large upcharge to have the surgery at that facility. If I could do it again, I would ask at least.
Breakfast was free in the hotel restaurant, and every meal I had for 13 days was very good. My room was clean, and the maids excellent. Only a couple English TV channels.
The waiters and restaurant staff were excellent. I got to be friends with a few of them.
A quick note here. It is very important to tip people who do things for you in Mexico. Tip the driver who picks you up, your personal assistant, your assistant MD (if you have one), the waiters, room service etc. This is part of the culture here, and it will make you feel good to lay some cash in the hands of people who have your back, and help you, in a sometimes scary and unfamiliar place.
I had done a lot of research, and knew what to expect post op. It takes a good while for the swelling and bruising to go down. I was faithful with ice packs. I had a few minor complications that are probably common wherever you would have the surgery done. It is an intense procedure in general. When you get back to the US, don't expect to call another cosmetic surgeon for follow-up, or fix up. They will be angry that you went to another country, and saved a lot of money (that they could have made). So you will be kindof on your own, unless you find a Dr who needs cash. Decide if you are ok with that.
So finally the question you ask: would I do it again? I looked at it this way. There was no way I could afford the procedures in the US. I had lived in Mexico, spoke some Spanish, and in general am a calculated risk taker. I look 12 years younger, so I would do it again.
That said, if you don't have a strong will, and courage, and faith.....ponder it wisely.
58 Year old male from the US
The USA contact in Florida was easy to work with, and returned emails promptly. The pickup/return at the airport was flawless, from/to the hotel. The first meeting with Dr Rendon was as expected for a consultation. Ideas were exchanged, and expectations talked about. I found Dr Rendon to be very professional.
I was assigned a English speaking personal assistant/driver, and he helped a lot with getting checked in to the hotel, driving for getting post op meds, etc. He was both friendly and very efficient.
The surgery hospital on check in day was not modern, and don't expect a USA type pre-op room. The OR was old, and again, don't expect super gleaming new equipment. I had lived in Mexico for 5 years, so was used to seeing that sort of older, well worn facility. The age did not worry me much, but I did pray it was super sanitized and sterile.
The anesthesiologist was very professional, and spoke perfect English, and we joked around a little bit. The prep nurse/surgical assistant (male) seemed course in attitude, and while physically wrapping me on the table. Again, you just hope he is a total professional, albeit a grouchy person.
Post op is not visually like the USA, so don't expect that. My night nurse was too busy gabbing, and gave me looks of contempt whenever I asked her for anything. My assistant told me to report that to TOPPLASTICSURGEONSMEXICO, and that she might be fired. I did report my experience. My daytime checkout nurse was the kindest, sweetest
professional nurse you could ask for.
I looked like I had been beaten with a pipe, but that is what you need to expect. I had no pain, but you will be bruised and swollen like mad. Dr Rendon visited me promptly to remove the drains. Dr. Rendon is very busy, so I did not have a lot of post-op attention from him. He has a medical Dr who he pays to check on you when he can't see you. She was a lifeline for me. There were many times in 13 days when Dr Rendon said he would come by, but never showed up. I think he is too busy with clients, plus the need for some down time.
Fortunately, he had an MD assistant, who was just amazing. She was my angel, in Mexico. She showed up EVERY TIME I needed anything, even though she taught university full time, and had to drive through hellacious traffic. This is not common in Mexico. Manana is still the rule here. So if you have not spent a lot of time in Mexico, be prepared for some difficult emotions post-op, because things are very different there. There are no palm trees and swimming pools, just a massive city. If you are alone, it could mess with your mind. You are in a different country, and in a massive, dirty city.
There is a shiny new hospital, in a high-rent section of city where Dr Rendon's offices are, but I bet there would be a large upcharge to have the surgery at that facility. If I could do it again, I would ask at least.
Breakfast was free in the hotel restaurant, and every meal I had for 13 days was very good. My room was clean, and the maids excellent. Only a couple English TV channels.
The waiters and restaurant staff were excellent. I got to be friends with a few of them.
A quick note here. It is very important to tip people who do things for you in Mexico. Tip the driver who picks you up, your personal assistant, your assistant MD (if you have one), the waiters, room service etc. This is part of the culture here, and it will make you feel good to lay some cash in the hands of people who have your back, and help you, in a sometimes scary and unfamiliar place.
I had done a lot of research, and knew what to expect post op. It takes a good while for the swelling and bruising to go down. I was faithful with ice packs. I had a few minor complications that are probably common wherever you would have the surgery done. It is an intense procedure in general. When you get back to the US, don't expect to call another cosmetic surgeon for follow-up, or fix up. They will be angry that you went to another country, and saved a lot of money (that they could have made). So you will be kindof on your own, unless you find a Dr who needs cash. Decide if you are ok with that.
So finally the question you ask: would I do it again? I looked at it this way. There was no way I could afford the procedures in the US. I had lived in Mexico, spoke some Spanish, and in general am a calculated risk taker. I look 12 years younger, so I would do it again.
That said, if you don't have a strong will, and courage, and faith.....ponder it wisely.
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I'm also going with them!
What did you have done ? ( If you don't mind my asking, that is.)
What did you have done ? ( If you don't mind my asking, that is.)
Well said! Everything you said is exactly how it is. I too just had a procedure performed by Dr. Rendon. Everyone was so nice! Sorry about your first nurse. You are so right don't expect facilities and protocols like the U.S. it is very different but remember you are in another country! Very pleased with the results of my tummy tuck/lipo.
I also had Dr Rento as my surgeon. Here is my story.
First, I am a US resident and nurse practitioner. I had a tummy tick, mini leg lift and lipo with Dr Juan Bernardo Balthazar Renton in Mexico City. He is a surgeon with Top Plastic Surgeons.
The hospital was horrible. Staff did not handwash, even after would care. They did not glove when handling bodily fluids. Equipment dated. Privacy is not respected. Doors left open during examinations. No one speaks English.
I take a medication called duloxetine. That medication interacts with Tramodol, the medication surgeons use post operatively for the managementvof pain. I had a horrible reaction and they all lead me to think I was having panic. I was actually experiencing serotinin syndrome.
When I went to take my duloxetine the next day, I figured it out. The doctors agreed. They told me I could not take my post operative pain medication Tramodol. They gave me an anti inflammatory ketoralec.
Prior to scheduling my surgery, my surgical consultant, David Suez, in writing informed me my pain would be managed with Percocet. My surgeon, informed me that medication can only be prescribe by anestheisiology. The surgeon cant even prescribe vicodin for post operative pain. It turns out the surgical consultants job is to "tell you what you want to hear." That is a quote from Dr Alejandro, a physician on the team.
David Suez also states you will be visited daily by a doctor. That is not true. You are seen everyother day. That doesn't matter much cause what you need is an interpretor and caregiver.
The intepretor you are supposed to have is only around until surgery. Post operatively, you have to figure it out. Thank you google translation.
On the sixth day, I decided to take a painful trip home so I could get appropriate care.
I contacted David with my concerns. I informed my doctors. Dr Alejandro encouraged me to ask for a refund to a week of hotel time I was no longer leaving. David and Gabriel, another surgical consultant (probably the same person) had told me verbally and in writing that that I could change my package at anytime. However, they now insist there are no refunds. The dishonesty is deep. I am owed a six day hotel refund but have no faith this dishonest company will do the right thing.
Beware! Even if you feel like you've done your research, they may be lying to you.
Best Wishes,
Julie Peterson, post op day 7, on my painful way back to the US.
First, I am a US resident and nurse practitioner. I had a tummy tick, mini leg lift and lipo with Dr Juan Bernardo Balthazar Renton in Mexico City. He is a surgeon with Top Plastic Surgeons.
The hospital was horrible. Staff did not handwash, even after would care. They did not glove when handling bodily fluids. Equipment dated. Privacy is not respected. Doors left open during examinations. No one speaks English.
I take a medication called duloxetine. That medication interacts with Tramodol, the medication surgeons use post operatively for the managementvof pain. I had a horrible reaction and they all lead me to think I was having panic. I was actually experiencing serotinin syndrome.
When I went to take my duloxetine the next day, I figured it out. The doctors agreed. They told me I could not take my post operative pain medication Tramodol. They gave me an anti inflammatory ketoralec.
Prior to scheduling my surgery, my surgical consultant, David Suez, in writing informed me my pain would be managed with Percocet. My surgeon, informed me that medication can only be prescribe by anestheisiology. The surgeon cant even prescribe vicodin for post operative pain. It turns out the surgical consultants job is to "tell you what you want to hear." That is a quote from Dr Alejandro, a physician on the team.
David Suez also states you will be visited daily by a doctor. That is not true. You are seen everyother day. That doesn't matter much cause what you need is an interpretor and caregiver.
The intepretor you are supposed to have is only around until surgery. Post operatively, you have to figure it out. Thank you google translation.
On the sixth day, I decided to take a painful trip home so I could get appropriate care.
I contacted David with my concerns. I informed my doctors. Dr Alejandro encouraged me to ask for a refund to a week of hotel time I was no longer leaving. David and Gabriel, another surgical consultant (probably the same person) had told me verbally and in writing that that I could change my package at anytime. However, they now insist there are no refunds. The dishonesty is deep. I am owed a six day hotel refund but have no faith this dishonest company will do the right thing.
Beware! Even if you feel like you've done your research, they may be lying to you.
Best Wishes,
Julie Peterson, post op day 7, on my painful way back to the US.
Sorry for the typos. Dr Renton.
I went to Mexico City for REVISION RHINOPLASTY at Top Plastic Surgeons Mexico on May 21, 2025 and I want to go on by details:
• Flight VOLARIS
The flight was great EXCEPT the hard and rough landing in Mexico.
• MEX Airport
The airport was okay. A bit small compare to SFO. Staff are very friendly. There was a rally outside.
• VIP driver
The drive who picked me up was Raul and he was very friendly.
• HOTEL
The name of the hotel was Casablanca. The hotel room has no a/c nor ceiling fans. It was hot inside and you have to open the window to get some air. The area was very noisy due to construction in progress nearby. The hotel had their own restaurant and workers there were super friendly.
• Consultation with the SURGEON
The driver (Raul) got stuck in the traffic so he called an Uber driver to pick me up. I was brought to a different location for my appointment. I believe it was the place where patients receive some treatments and for recovery sessions. The surgeon was very friendly and straightforward. When he told me that my case will be very difficult to perform. He added that he can do the surgery BUT no guarantee I got turned off. After the consultation, again the driver Raul was still stuck in the traffic. He again ordered an Uber for me to head back to the hotel.
Concluding the whole travel.
I decided not to pursue the surgery after what the surgeon told me. I wasted my time and felt hopeless. Oh well, at least I didn’t let them touch my nose.
• Flight VOLARIS
The flight was great EXCEPT the hard and rough landing in Mexico.
• MEX Airport
The airport was okay. A bit small compare to SFO. Staff are very friendly. There was a rally outside.
• VIP driver
The drive who picked me up was Raul and he was very friendly.
• HOTEL
The name of the hotel was Casablanca. The hotel room has no a/c nor ceiling fans. It was hot inside and you have to open the window to get some air. The area was very noisy due to construction in progress nearby. The hotel had their own restaurant and workers there were super friendly.
• Consultation with the SURGEON
The driver (Raul) got stuck in the traffic so he called an Uber driver to pick me up. I was brought to a different location for my appointment. I believe it was the place where patients receive some treatments and for recovery sessions. The surgeon was very friendly and straightforward. When he told me that my case will be very difficult to perform. He added that he can do the surgery BUT no guarantee I got turned off. After the consultation, again the driver Raul was still stuck in the traffic. He again ordered an Uber for me to head back to the hotel.
Concluding the whole travel.
I decided not to pursue the surgery after what the surgeon told me. I wasted my time and felt hopeless. Oh well, at least I didn’t let them touch my nose.
Thanks so much for sharing with us! This is super helpful. Would you be comfortable sharing photos?