100% Yes

I can not say enough about this man and his entire team. I chose him based on reviews from other patients and the high degree of safety he he insists on. May 2, 2025 had a 360 tummy tuck, arm lift, very small BBL (at my request) and a torsoplasty. The experience was amazing. Once I was on board, they needed to know my arrival date and when I was going home, and my preference for a hotel or a recovery house. They took care of everything else. I flew into San Diego one day before I needed to because I did not want to take a chance with delayed flights. The day before my surgery they picked me up int he morning and dropped me off to go get labs, after labs they picked up back up and drove us to meet Dr Rios and Dr, Gonzalez. I first met with Dr. Rios, we went over my goals again, he explained everything he would be doing and what I could expect after surgery. He did my markings for the next day. I do have to say he is so kind and personable and makes you feel comfortable right away. I then when and talked to Dr. Gonzalez who is the anesthesiologist, he asks a lot of questions to see how you handle pain so he can best help you going into the surgery. Explains your options and tells you what he thinks would work for you. I have had no issues in the past with anything and so he did two types of anesthesia. He showed me there are multiple areas of the body that he can do a block with a sedative, and also general anesthesia. He felt in my case he would use both do the duration of my surgery and recovery afterward. I do have to tell you if he does the block, you are not awake like you would be for a C section. You are out completely. It helps you recover quicker in the following days to not be under general so long. He also talked about that he like to control the pain rather than react to the pain. After that, I went back to talk to Dr. Rios about any more questions. I did not have any. Me and my person that came with me were blown away with the process and left that office with zero reservations. I was so excited and not even nervous. The next morning I still was not nervous, they had set my mind at ease. He does surgery at a hospital rather than a surgical center. When I arrived at the hospital, they were great, got me ready and I headed into the operating room with still no nerves. When they wheeled me in, I was talking with OR staff, they had some music playing, asked me what I wanted to hear. I told them some AC/DC to get me pumped up. The last thing I remember is them paying Thunderstruck! I don't remember much about my hospital stay, they kept me so comfortable. The next day I got moved to the recovery house. I can honestly say I was NEVER in pain. I couldn't move quickly but that is more because they have to stich you tight to you don't have loose skin later. This is what it supposed to happen. My skin is starting to relax a teeny bit, I am sure it will be a couple weeks before I can stand straight. I stayed at Excellence Recovery, they do everything for you do you don't have to lift a finger. My friend that came with me was spoiled as much as I was. The nursing staff is great, the food was great, and our laundry was also done by the house. I would highly recommend. Dr. Rios office sets you up to look great, feel great, and have the best experience possible. I would 100% recommend him. Mexico does do things a little differently than in the US, Most do not take CC. Dr. Rios money process was $500 down to schedule. 4-6 weeks before the surgery date wire transfer of $10,000 and you pay the rest in cash when you get there. It seems a little different than what we are used to. I know when I paid my cash payment upon arriving, the office person gave doctor G a pile of cash. Maybe he wants the cash so he doesn't have to claim the taxes on Dr. G's services. I am not sure but don't let the different process scare you. I also just want to say the nurses send pictures everyday to doctor Rios so he can see your progress, I assume if he had concerns he would see you again. I didn't need to see him until the day before I can home because I was doing great and continue to do great. My friend was so impressed, she got a consult herself.