Mommy Makeover in Tijuana, Mexico

Why have your mommy makeover at The Ariel Center?

The operation is the same one you would get in the US. The difference is how it is planned and priced: a board-certified surgeon, all logistics handled for you, and one written price before you book.

Mommy makeover before and after photos

Before-and-after photos for this procedure are not published yet. We add them only with each patient’s written consent.

What can a mommy makeover fix?

Planning your mommy makeover with Dr. Juan Cuéllar

Your surgeon walks you through the procedure, the plan and the recovery on your video call before you book.

Which type of mommy makeover do I need?

• Abdominoplasty with muscle repair (plication) and a low, hip-to-hip incision
• Breast lift, augmentation with implants or fat transfer, or reduction — chosen at your video call
• Liposuction of flanks, back or thighs to blend the result
• Typical operating time 4–6 hours under general anesthesia with a board-certified anesthesiologist

Am I a good candidate for a mommy makeover?

• You have finished having children and your weight has been stable for at least 6 months
• Separated abdominal muscles (diastasis), loose skin or stretch marks below the navel
• Breast volume loss, sagging or asymmetry after pregnancy and breastfeeding
• BMI under 32 for a single-stage combination; higher BMIs are usually staged
• Non-smoker, or able to stop nicotine 4 weeks before and after surgery

How much does a mommy makeover cost in Tijuana?

Your price is given in writing before you book and covers the surgeon, anesthesiologist, hospital, nursing, your recovery stay, airport transfers and follow-up visits. The final figure depends on your medical evaluation.

Price by written quote

Included in the price

• Video call and written surgical plan
• Surgeon, anesthesiologist and hospital fees
• Pre-operative labs and cardiology clearance when indicated
• Private pickup at San Diego International Airport and all local transfers
• Hospital stay as indicated for the procedure
• Compression garment and first set of post-op supplies
• In-person post-op checks before you travel home
• Remote follow-up with your coordinator and surgical team

US average surgeon fee: $20,500 — The US figure is the surgeon fee only — anesthesia, facility and implants are billed separately in the US. US average: American Society of Plastic Surgeons statistics report

Financing: United Medical Credit, eFinance Solutions and PayPal Credit

What happens on surgery day and during recovery?

1. Arrival and marking
2. Anesthesia
3. Tummy tuck with muscle repair
4. Breast lift, augmentation or reduction
5. Liposuction of flanks, back or thighs
6. Recovery room

When can I fly home?

Set by your surgeon in your written plan

Nights in Tijuana

7

1. Weeks before

   Video call, photo review, written plan and quote. Labs done at home or on arrival.

2. Day −1

   Arrive SAN. Private pickup, 15-minute transfer to Tijuana. In-person exam, markings, anesthesia evaluation.

3. Day 0

   Surgery (4–6 h). One or two nights in hospital with nursing care.

4. Days 1–6

   Move to your recovery stay. Daily nurse visits, drain care, short walks, surgeon check at day 5–6.

5. Day 7

   Clearance visit, drains out when output allows, travel instructions. Transfer to SAN or drive home.

6. Weeks 2–6

   Remote follow-up. Desk work at 2–3 weeks; lifting and exercise after 6 weeks.

Scroll sideways on mobile. Days are typical and set individually by the surgeon.

What are the risks of a mommy makeover?

• Bleeding, infection, fluid collection (seroma) and delayed wound healing
• Scarring — every incision leaves a permanent scar; placement is planned to be hidden by clothing where possible
• Asymmetry or contour irregularities that may need a revision
• Changes in skin sensation, usually temporary
• Blood clots (DVT/PE) — risk is reduced with early walking, compression devices and, for some patients, anticoagulants
• Anesthesia-related risks, reviewed with you by the anesthesiologist
• Travel-specific considerations: we require a minimum stay in Tijuana before clearing you to fly, and we coordinate aftercare with your home physician

How we manage them: surgery in a hospital with ICU support, a dedicated anesthesiologist, DVT precautions before and after surgery, and in-person follow-up before you are cleared to fly home.

How long do mommy makeover results last?

Plan it once you have finished having children and your weight has been stable for at least 6 months. Future pregnancies and large weight changes can affect the result. [VERIFY: surgeon’s wording on how long results last]

Individual results vary.

Who performs my mommy makeover?

Dr. Juan Cuéllar

Plastic surgeon · Chief of Plastic Surgery, The Ariel Center

• Board-certified plastic surgeon — Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva (CMCPER)
• Medical degree — Universidad La Salle, Mexico City
• Fellowship, facial cosmetic surgery — UCLA

Full profile and credentials

• Anesthesiologist: named in your written plan
• Hospital Cyntar and Obesity Control Center in Zona Río, Tijuana. Ask your patient coordinator for facility accreditation details.

Often combined with a mommy makeover

Tummy Tuck

Breast Lift

Lipo 360