Dr. Joaquin Ayala Del Muro has performed 900+ cheekbone reductions with a zero complications record. The all-inclusive package may cost around $9,600 USD – covering pre-op tests, surgery, anesthesia, 1 night hospitalization, medications, and local transport. Board-certified with fellowship training under Ivy Pitanguy in Brazil, Dr. Ayala specializes exclusively in facial plastic surgery. Hospital de la Familia is accredited by Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología and located 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.
Dr. Joaquin Ayala Del Muro is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Hospital de la Familia. He is best known for complex facial rejuvenation and body contouring procedures. Dr. Ayala Del Muro completed a fellowship in Brazil under the late Ivo Pitanguy. He maintains a medical record with zero lawsuits or patient deaths.
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.
The procedure trims down prominent cheeks, reshaping the face for a softer look; it\"s safe, effective, and customizable.
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