Dr. Joaquin Ayala Del Muro brings _doctor_8999_years_ of plastic surgery experience with 900 procedures performed, including a fellowship in Brazil with renowned surgeon Pitanguy. The clinic offers upper and lower eyelid blepharoplasty for around $3,600 USD – typically covering pre-op tests, surgery, anesthesia, 1-night stay, medications, and transport from San Diego. Hospital de la Familia is accredited by Consejo de Salubridad General and located just 200 yards from the US border.
Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
Maurice Aceves Plastic & Aesthetic Surgeon specializes in blepharoplasty, with procedures typically costing around $1,400. The clinic is accredited by multiple plastic surgery associations including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Hospital de la Familia is a boutique medical facility 200 yards from the US-Mexico border. It specializes in gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, and neurosurgery. The hospital is accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
Dr. Alejandro Ulises Solís González is a plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgeon trained at IMSS. He completed a General Surgery residency at La Raza National Medical Center from 1999 to 2002. He then finished his Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialty at the “Magdalena de las Salinas” National Trauma Medical Center from 2003 to 2006. His specialist degree was awarded on February 22, 2006. His specialty license number is 5823100. He completed an Advanced Training Course in Reconstructive Surgery in Mexico City in July 2011.
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Dr. Jose Luis Camacho Melo is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 25 years in aesthetic surgery and body contouring. He is recognized across the Americas. He has helped hundreds of patients improve their appearance. He is known for natural-looking results, refined taste, and a personalized, professional approach.
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During an operation, eye excess skin or fat is removed to make a younger, more alert appearance.
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