Breast Augmentation in Tijuana, Mexico

Why have your breast augmentation 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.

Breast augmentation 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 breast augmentation fix?

Planning your breast augmentation 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 breast augmentation do I need?

• Implants: cohesive silicone gel (round or anatomical) or saline; brands listed in your written plan
• Placement: under the muscle (dual-plane) or over the muscle, depending on tissue coverage
• Incision: inframammary fold (most common), periareolar or transaxillary
• Fat transfer alternative for a modest, natural increase, 1–1.5 hours under general anesthesia

Am I a good candidate for a breast augmentation?

• Small or asymmetric breasts, or volume loss after pregnancy or weight loss
• Little or no sagging (if the nipple sits below the breast fold you likely need a lift as well)
• Stable weight and realistic size expectations

How much does a breast augmentation 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: $4,900 — 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 final sizing
2. Anesthesia
3. Incision at the fold, areola or armpit
4. Implant placement or fat transfer
5. Overnight observation

When can I fly home?

Set by your surgeon in your written plan

Nights in Tijuana

4

1. Weeks before

   Video call, sizing, implant choice.

2. Day −1

   Arrival, exam, final sizing.

3. Day 0

   Surgery (1–1.5 h); overnight observation.

4. Days 1–2

   Recovery stay; surgical bra.

5. Day 4

   Clearance and travel.

6. Weeks 1–6

   Desk work at 1 week; implants settle over 3 months.

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

What are the risks of a breast augmentation?

• 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
• Capsular contracture, implant rupture or rippling — implants are not lifetime devices and may need replacement
• Breast implant–associated ALCL (BIA-ALCL), a rare lymphoma linked mainly to textured implants — we discuss this on your video call [medical director to confirm wording]

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 breast augmentation results last?

Implants are not lifetime devices. Many last 10–15+ years; routine imaging is recommended per the implant manufacturer and FDA guidance.

Individual results vary.

Who performs my breast augmentation?

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 breast augmentation

Breast Lift

Mommy Makeover

Breast Revision