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Baja California 261, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico"},"rating":{"rating":5,"google":4.6,"percent_of_satisfied_clients":98},"statistics":{"number_of_reviews":8,"doctors_number":3,"year_foundation":10},"accreditations":[{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88bb3e63a77.jpeg","name":"Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva","country_code":"MX"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88bd61a3cbb.jpeg","name":"American Society of Plastic Surgeons","country_code":"US"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5d88bf21081e8.jpeg","name":"Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva","country_code":"MX"},{"logo":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/accreditations/5db9835a5ab1a.jpeg","name":"International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery","country_code":"DE"}]},"images":[{"image_url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/operations_images/6072605423410.jpeg","seo_alt":"Before and after lipofilling results at José Cortés Institute, enhanced facial contouring"},{"image_url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/operations_images/60725daf549fa.jpeg","seo_alt":"Before and after lipofilling results at José Cortés Institute, enhanced facial contour visible"},{"image_url":"https://s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com/bookimed/operations_images/6072600024abd.jpeg","seo_alt":"Before and after lipofilling results at José Cortés Institute, facial fat grafting improvement"}]}],"meta":{"total_count":3,"total_pages":1}},"reviews":{"reviews":[{"id":27711,"user":{"id":1078674,"name":"Janice Mckee","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"recommend","value":10}],"text":{"en":"During my consultation, the surgeon personally did the markings and was very honest about where the scars from my full arm lift would be and their visibility. The procedure went well. The staff was excellent. They all took very good care of me including the recovery, and I was very comfortable and felt like the staff really cared about me. I am recovering from the surgery on both arms and feeling better than expected. The clinic has stayed in touch with a clear aftercare guide and is easy to reach. My only point for improvement would be pre-operative communication; for example, I didn’t realize I would be spending the night in the facility. A quick review of those key details beforehand would be helpful. The only additional cost was for my compression sleeve, which I was advised of in advance."},"order":{"operation":{"id":651,"name":{"en":"Arm lift (brachioplasty)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":692,"name":"Hospital de la Familia","alias":"hospital-de-la-familia","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-10-10T16:23:50.584+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"The staff was excellent. The procedure went very well and they all took very good care of me including the recovery. I was very comfortable and I felt like the staff really cared about me"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I don’t know if this was part of the clinic’s responsibility but I didn’t have a lot of information beforehand. For example, I didn’t realize I would be spending the night in the facility. This could be my fault for not reading the instructions adequately but I don’t remember anyone pointing this out. It would be a good idea maybe just to go over those things with someone like me"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I was very comfortable and felt like the staff really cared about me."}}},{"id":24748,"user":{"id":978377,"name":"Shannon Kirby","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"My main concern going into this was how difficult the recovery would be, and it is definitely a process. The surgeon and staff were supportive throughout. For my extended tummy tuck, they created a new position for my belly button, and my abdomen feels very tight now, which is a good sign. While my stomach is already looking flatter, it's still swollen. The biggest challenge by far is just standing up straight. My advice is to make sure your home is prepared for you to heal and recover in comfort. It really helps. Also, measure yourself before purchasing any faja or compression gear, as the sizes differ so much across different sites."},"order":{"operation":{"id":24,"name":{"en":"Tummy tuck"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":692,"name":"Hospital de la Familia","alias":"hospital-de-la-familia","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-04-16T14:36:21.993+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"My coordinator, Carlo, was amazing. He was prompt with answers to any questions. Surgeon, Dr Ayala was very personable and friendly. Staff at clinic was nurturing."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Maybe some post recovery snacks would have been nice."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"The surgeon and staff were supportive throughout."}}},{"id":24723,"user":{"id":987860,"name":"Catherine Lincoln","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"My biggest worry beforehand was about scarring and the recovery process. I'm relieved to say my incisions are already well-hidden behind my ears. The surgeon performed a deep plane lift, and the result so far is a jawline with noticeable new definition. My neck feels comfortably snug, not painfully tight. The hardest part of recovery has been sleeping elevated, which is to be expected but still challenging. Overall, the process with the clinic and staff was very straightforward. My one tip for others would be to prepare your kitchen in advance: get soft foods and melons, fresh fruits or steam-able vegetables like carrots. You'll want to take small bites at first."},"order":{"operation":{"id":503,"name":{"en":"Neck lift"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":11271,"name":"Alexandro Aguilera ","alias":"alexandro-aguilera"},"clinic_info":{"id":7410,"name":"Dr. Alexandro Aguilera - Plastic Surgery","alias":"dr-alexandro-aguilera-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}]},"created_at":"2026-04-13T23:19:44.845+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"The surgery had to be delayed because I was not feeling well right after arriving at my hotel. I came from outside Mexico for the procedure. We were able to do it a week later, and I stayed extra days for the reschedule.\n\nThe staff is great and very personable. On the phone I spoke to and messaged the Doctor's personal assistant, and he speaks and writes great English. On the day of surgery, I stayed overnight following the procedure, and my night nurse had her phone set up so we could speak, translating questions, answers, and instructions back and forth. The dinner was beverages, yogurt, freshly made grilled chicken with steamed vegetables, the morning breakfast was eggs, yogurt with melon for breakfast. I stayed in a private room.\n\nI saw Dr. Aguilera right after I was prepped for surgery by the anesthesiologist and two nurses, who introduced themselves.  Dr. Aguilera met me in the operating room, before I was given the final dose of sleeping medication, and was the first person I saw, still in the operating room, when emerging from anesthesia.\n \nThe following day, the doctor checked my sutures and gave me some advice about what to do and not to do, the following day. He was satisfied with my recovery, so my head and neck were wrapped up for the Uber ride back to my hotel apartment. \n\nWe had a stove, microwave, dishes and a full refrigerator in the room where we were staying. This is so convenient for gel packs, fresh foods and juices. I felt extremely comfortable traveling home on a three-hour flight, 10 days after the operation. Based on my experience, Plan fourteen days, giving yourselves an opportunity to settle in will make for a much more gratifying experience. Mexico City is quite easy to travel around, and since it is high altitude, the best way to adjust is to see the city or neighborhood you live in as you prepare for your procedure.\n \nI highly recommend Dr. Aguilera; I am healing well, and I am happy with the results."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"The internet reception is not good on the sidewalk in front of the building, probably due to the other tall buildings. Just make sure you have made any arrangements for pick-up in the office where the wi-fi is."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I'm relieved to say my incisions are already well-hidden behind my ears."}}},{"id":12696,"user":{"id":502302,"name":"Joy ","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"nps","value":8},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"I had a really great experience with my doctor and care here. I wanted a very natural looking nose, not to look \"doll-like\" or like I had a rhinoplasty. Same for lip filler. I felt like both were done taking exactly what I wanted into account and the overall symmetry at the end for my nostrils was excellent - my nose had been broken and before surgery lack of symmetry was a big issue. I believe it required different degrees of cutting for each nostril so I'm very impressed that the end result's symmetry appears less than 1mm different from one another, that's a huge improvement from before. The shape is really nice and I was impressed that after surgery the packing was done in such a way that I was able to breathe through my nose the whole time, even during my recovery."},"order":{"operation":{"id":22,"name":{"en":"Rhinoplasty (nose job)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1418,"name":"Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic","alias":"marroquin-sandoval-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2023-09-07T15:08:20.489+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/6525a90333d4b_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6525a90333d4b_s.jpeg"}],"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I felt like both were done taking exactly what I wanted into account and the overall symmetry at the end for my nostrils was excellent - my nose had been broken and before surgery lack of symmetry was a big issue. I believe it required different degrees of cutting for each nostril so I'm very impressed that the end result's symmetry appears less than 1mm different from one another, that's a huge i"}}},{"id":19860,"user":{"id":811558,"name":"Lily Vo","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":4},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"First off, I used Aura Wellness Center, instead of Alice Beauty Clinic. And, their staff was very accommodating and thoughtful - everyone was super nice and considerate, especially Sara and Maria. Sara was the best English speaker there and helped me with everything. Maria was kind, warm, and also a great English speaker. They made it less lonely since I had this journey alone. \n\nThrough Bookimed, I was assisted by Confidence, she was super thoughtful and checked up on me. She made sure I had connections with my medical coordinator and doctor. \n\nMy coordinator was named Carlos. He was kind, answering all my questions and even texted me after my surgery numerous time to ensure I was recovering and satisfied with my results. \n\nMy doctor was Dr. Ayala. I can't say much about him since he was in and out of the surgery room. I met him briefly. And, I'm unsure of my results as I am only one month post-op."},"order":{"operation":{"id":771,"name":{"en":"Vaser liposuction"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":6904,"name":"Joaquin Ayala ","alias":"joaquin-ayala"},"clinic_info":{"id":5062,"name":"Alice Beauty Clinic","alias":"alice-beauty-clinic","flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}]},"created_at":"2025-05-08T16:57:47.326+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":true},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"First off, I used Aura Wellness Center, instead of Alice Beauty Clinic. And, their staff was very accommodating and thoughtful - everyone was super nice and considerate, especially Sara and Maria. Sara was the best English speaker there and helped me with everything. Maria was kind, warm, and also a great English speaker. They made it less lonely since I had this journey alone. \n\nThrough Bookimed, I was assisted by Confidence, she was super thoughtful and checked up on me. She made sure I had connections with my medical coordinator and doctor. \n\nMy coordinator was named Carlos. He was kind, answering all my questions and even texted me after my surgery numerous time to ensure I was recovering and satisfied with my results. \n\nMy doctor was Dr. Ayala. I can't say much about him since he was in and out of the surgery room. I met him briefly. And, I'm unsure of my results as I am only one month post-op."},"what_like_text":{"en":"The staff at the clinic was accommodating. The coordinator from Bookimed and from the doctor ensured my questions were answered."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Dr. Ayala's brevity and lack of check up after the surgery. I didn't meet him more than 15 (when I was conscious since I was under anesthesia when he operated on me)."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Their staff was very accommodating and thoughtful - everyone was super nice and considerate, especially Sara and Maria."}}},{"id":13121,"user":{"id":471530,"name":"Catherine  Vilgos","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":5}],"text":{"en":"From the moment I started this process with Laura, everything was seamless. All my questions were answered quickly and thoroughly. Any apprehensions I had about seeking care in a different country were not ignored. As I had questions about my surgery, I was able to talk with my surgeon to clarify which surgery would be best for the outcome I hoped for. I flew into San Diego and was met by Laura (transportation)who kept in contact throughout my stay and was wonderful! The clinic staff were kind, welcoming and professional. I am horrible with names otherwise I would give individual shout outs to each of them!! Laura Rodriguez ensured that everything went smoothly throughout my stay and answered all my question, made sure I always felt safe. My anesthesiologist listened to my concerns about problems with prior general anesthesia and came up with a solution to meet my needs. I believe my initial recovery went so much better due to this. I can’t say enough wonderful things about my surgeon! He listened to what my hopes for the outcome of my surgery were and absolutely exceeded all of my hopes! Thank you Dr Marquez, you are truly an artist! The hotel we stayed at prior to my surgery was beautiful, and the recovery suite provided amazing care! I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking at coming to Tijuana for medical care ❤️"},"order":{"operation":{"id":20,"name":{"en":"Breast lift"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1844,"name":"Advance Health Medical Center","alias":"advance-medical-center","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":false}]},"created_at":"2023-10-23T21:40:51.246+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Bookimed was absolutely the best and the reason why I felt comfortable proceeding with getting care in another country"},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I would recommend this clinic to anyone looking at coming to Tijuana for medical care ❤️"}}},{"id":21440,"user":{"id":889569,"name":"Jennifer ","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"relative_price","value":2},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"coordination","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"nps","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":4}],"text":{"en":"The experience I had with Dr Marroquin far exceed my expectations. I am an American living in Miami, FL. I inquired with surgeons locally before deciding to travel abroad for my deep plane face and neck lift with blepharoplasty. After extensive research I found Dr Marroquin, I read through all the patient testimonials I could find and looked at all his before and after photos. I reached out to him via Bookimed. At first I thought I was being scammed, the people at Bookimed did not speak very good english, I could tell I was communicating with a non native english or spanish speaker. The communications came in at weird hours of the day. After a few back and forth, I said I would not proceed any further without speaking with someone from Dr Marroquins office. That same day someone claiming to be Dr Marroquin contacted me on Whatsapp. I thought for sure it was a scam, so at first I ignored him. In Miami you would have to be dying in order for the surgeon to speak with you directly. I told him I was feeling uneasy and he suggested we set up a video call for later that day, I thought there is no way its going to be him on the phone, and sure enough it was him! He took his personal time on a Sunday to call me. We spoke for almost an hour, and at the end of that call I was 100% sure this was my doctor. He is so down to earth and approachable, he made me feel so at ease. I let him know the next day I wanted to proceed with the surgery, from that point on I only communicated with him. He helped me to schedule the surgery, my preop appointments and made recommendations for recovery houses. In less than a month I arrived in Guadalajara, he met with me the next day and we discussed the surgery in length. At that point I decided to add a lip lift to the procedure. I passed all my preop and had my surgery on August 26th. Dr Marroquin was amazing the day of surgery, he spoke to me in english (which he speaks very well), he made sure I understood every step of the process. Everything went very well, I spent the next 10 days in Mexico recovering at a recovery house. I spoke with Dr Marroquin every day while I was there. I had zero complications and flew home after 10 days to continue my recovery at home. I am 3 months post op and I have zero regrets. I speak with Dr Marroquin every few weeks and keep him updated on my progress with photos. If you are considering this surgery, I 100% recommend having a consultation with Dr Marroquin, he is an amazing doctor and human being."},"order":{"operation":{"id":21,"name":{"en":"Facelift"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1418,"name":"Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic","alias":"marroquin-sandoval-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-09-04T20:35:13.223+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"The experience I had with Dr Marroquin far exceed my expectations. I am an American living in Miami, FL. I inquired with surgeons locally before deciding to travel abroad for my deep plane face and neck lift with blepharoplasty. After extensive research I found Dr Marroquin, I read through all the patient testimonials I could find and looked at all his before and after photos. I reached out to him via Bookimed. At first I thought I was being scammed, the people at Bookimed did not speak very good english, I could tell I was communicating with a non native english or spanish speaker. The communications came in at weird hours of the day. After a few back and forth, I said I would not proceed any further without speaking with someone from Dr Marroquins office. That same day someone claiming to be Dr Marroquin contacted me on Whatsapp. I thought for sure it was a scam, so at first I ignored him. In Miami you would have to be dying in order for the surgeon to speak with you directly. I told him I was feeling uneasy and he suggested we set up a video call for later that day, I thought there is no way its going to be him on the phone, and sure enough it was him! He took his personal time on a Sunday to call me. We spoke for almost an hour, and at the end of that call I was 100% sure this was my doctor. He is so down to earth and approachable, he made me feel so at ease. I let him know the next day I wanted to proceed with the surgery, from that point on I only communicated with him. He helped me to schedule the surgery, my preop appointments and made recommendations for recovery houses. In less than a month I arrived in Guadalajara, he met with me the next day and we discussed the surgery in length. At that point I decided to add a lip lift to the procedure. I passed all my preop and had my surgery on August 26th. Dr Marroquin was amazing the day of surgery, he spoke to me in english (which he speaks very well), he made sure I understood every step of the process. Everything went very well, I spent the next 10 days in Mexico recovering at a recovery house. I spoke with Dr Marroquin every day while I was there. I had zero complications and flew home after 10 days to continue my recovery at home. I am 3 months post op and I have zero regrets. I speak with Dr Marroquin every few weeks and keep him updated on my progress with photos. If you are considering this surgery, I 100% recommend having a consultation with Dr Marroquin, he is an amazing doctor and human being."},"what_like_text":{"en":"I liked how personal the service was, I really got to know my doctor and felt 100% at ease with him."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I wish I would have waited for the recovery house I wanted to use to have availability. They were booked up so I decided to use another one that was not as highly rated. It was not a bad experience, but it could have been better."}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Bookimed was ok, I was always talking to new people and had to keep updating them on my details."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"I am 3 months post op and I have zero regrets."}}},{"id":25695,"user":{"id":982473,"name":"Rachel Watkins","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"My biggest concern going into this was the recovery, especially after combining all four procedures. And it is tough. The diastasis recti repair is still very tender, and my biggest mobility challenge is just getting out of bed. It’s a slow process. That said, I can already see an amazing difference in my waist, and my entire torso, which makes the discomfort feel purposeful. This doctor is AWESOME. The support from the surgeon and the entire team was excellent. My most practical advice for other moms is that consistent help is essential for childcare. You will not be able to manage it alone."},"order":{"operation":{"id":842,"name":{"en":"Mommy makeover"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":7410,"name":"Dr. Alexandro Aguilera - Plastic Surgery","alias":"dr-alexandro-aguilera-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true},{"name":"is_hide","value":false}]},"created_at":"2026-06-08T23:21:42.811+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/6a28ced99d9c1_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6a28ced99d9c1_s.jpeg"}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"This doctor is EXCELLENT. He’s certified, he’s up to date on all treatments. He is judicious and skilled at not just the Sufi al techniques but the aesthetics of the craft. His personality is calm and kind and his staff is supportive. I have had two procedures with him over these past three months and plan to make him ‘my doctor.’ Love this clinic!"},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Honestly, not really anything except for maybe a clearer structure of post-op recovery therapies and a liaison service or someone to help schedule them efficiently."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"This doctor is AWESOME."}}},{"id":26454,"user":{"id":893569,"name":"Denisia Jackson  ","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":8}],"text":{"en":"If a friend was considering this, I'd tell them my experience with the surgeon, staff, and clinic has been very positive. At this point in my recovery, everything is feeling about as expected. The clinic team has stayed in touch, and I really appreciated that there were no additional expenses on top of what I initially paid. That was a relief. My main piece of advice would be to prepare well for your consultation. I would suggest asking for more time with the doctor before surgery and to bring pictures of what you’d like done specifically to make sure you're aligned."},"order":{"operation":{"id":22,"name":{"en":"Rhinoplasty (nose job)"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":692,"name":"Hospital de la Familia","alias":"hospital-de-la-familia","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-07-23T17:10:49.425+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"I was assisted from beginning to end! Great price with a great and safe experience."}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"My experience with the surgeon, staff, and clinic has been very positive."}}},{"id":25734,"user":{"id":1006437,"name":"Vanessa ","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":4},{"name":"recommend","value":10},{"name":"manager","value":0},{"name":"relative_price","value":0}],"text":{"en":"The thing that surprised me most was seeing my new waistline so early in the healing process. Even with initial swelling, the contouring from my full abdominoplasty and liposuction on my flanks is already so much better than expected. Recovery has its challenges. For me, the hardest part is that the drains are annoying, but I know that's temporary and part of the journey. My new belly button is healing nicely, which was a relief. The entire team at the clinic was excellent, from the surgeon to the nursing staff. It’s been a solid process so far."},"order":{"operation":{"id":1005,"name":{"en":"Tummy Tuck and Liposuction"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":1756,"name":"Marco Tulio Marroquin Batres","alias":"marco-tulio-marroquin-batres"},"clinic_info":{"id":1418,"name":"Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic","alias":"marroquin-sandoval-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-06-11T00:36:50.111+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":false},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"I had a great experience with Dr. Marroquin and staff."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"I was not given correct information about the required duration of my stay after surgery. 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The procedure addressed my full face and neck, and so far, my recovery is progressing about as expected. The clinic has been supportive, providing a clear aftercare guide and being easy to reach. Just note that my medications were an additional expense of $4000 pesos. My best advice: check reviews."},"order":{"operation":{"id":21,"name":{"en":"Facelift"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":1418,"name":"Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic","alias":"marroquin-sandoval-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-08-01T03:11:28.201+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"All the staff and doctors were skilled, helpful, knowledgeable, and very kind. 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I highly recommend Bookimed is just really convenient."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"\"I highly recommend Bookimed is just really convenient.\"Return: About the Doctor: \"My doctor was very humble and informative.\" About the Clinic: \"Everyone was extremely welcoming and nice.\" About the Results:  About the Experience: \"The transportation to and from the hotel, hospital and airport went smoothly.\" \"The nurses were very attentive.\" \"I felt save and comfortable.\" \"Everything went smooth"}}},{"id":27242,"user":{"id":1086078,"name":"Carlos ","country_code":"CA","country_name":{"en":"Canada"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":5},{"name":"doctor","value":5},{"name":"personal","value":5},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"translation","value":5}],"text":{"en":"The doctor took the time to explain the different size and projection options for the silicone implant and what would suit my face. I felt it was a high quality procedure, with a very friendly and professional doctor and staff. The clinic's support has also been good. They are easy to reach and gave me a clear aftercare guide, which is helpful. 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My recovery at FCH Hotel was very good as well.  Is in a great area of Guadalajara, totally safe and lots of dining options."},"order":{"operation":{"id":1324,"name":{"en":"Deep Plane Facelift"}}},"doctor_info":{"id":1756,"name":"Marco Tulio Marroquin Batres","alias":"marco-tulio-marroquin-batres"},"clinic_info":{"id":1418,"name":"Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic","alias":"marroquin-sandoval-plastic-surgery","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2025-01-26T20:40:29.386+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":false},{"name":"would_recommend","value":true},{"name":"is_notification_sent","value":false},{"name":"deactivated_clinic","value":false}],"images":[{"full_url":"review/6799a46c67c7c_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6799a46c67c7c_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/6799a46ce4ff1_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6799a46ce4ff1_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/6799a46d2ce94_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6799a46d2ce94_s.jpeg"},{"full_url":"review/6799a46d751a5_b.jpeg","preview_url":"review/6799a46d751a5_s.jpeg"}],"client_response":{"preview_to_review_text":{"en":"Top notch facilities, very attentive staff and Dr Marroquin was / is available nearly immediately with WhatsApp and addressed all my concerns and questions with a speed and efficiency one can't get in the US.  My recovery at FCH Hotel was very good as well.  Is in a great area of Guadalajara, totally safe and lots of dining options."},"what_like_text":{"en":"Competence of Dr and staff."},"what_not_like_text":{"en":"Nothing signifigant to criticise, went fairly smooth."}},"comment_about_bookimed":{"en":"Bookimed made it easy to connect with the right Dr to set things up, then they followed up."},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"Dr Marroquin was/is available nearly immediately with WhatsApp and addressed all my concerns and questions with a speed and efficiency one can't get in the US."}}},{"id":26771,"user":{"id":917697,"name":"Frank ","country_code":"US","country_name":{"en":"United States of America"}},"ratings":[{"name":"main","value":4},{"name":"doctor","value":4},{"name":"personal","value":4},{"name":"comfort","value":5},{"name":"recommend","value":8}],"text":{"en":"For anyone considering this surgery, I wanted to share my initial thoughts. I opted for the malleable (semi-rigid) implant. It's still very early in my recovery, so it's genuinely too early to tell what the final outcome will be, but the journey has been positive so far. The clinic environment was great, and I appreciated the friendly staff, which made a real difference in feeling comfortable. I was also pleased that there were no additional expenses on top of the price we agreed on. The clinic team has stayed in touch with me since the procedure, which is very reassuring. It was a solid experience."},"order":{"operation":{"id":1030,"name":{"en":"Penile implant surgery"}}},"clinic_info":{"id":692,"name":"Hospital de la Familia","alias":"hospital-de-la-familia","flags":[{"name":"is_hide","value":false},{"name":"has_active_agencies","value":true}]},"created_at":"2026-08-12T01:12:48.791+00:00","flags":[{"name":"is_approved","value":true},{"name":"has_client_feedback","value":true},{"name":"is_anonymously","value":true},{"name":"coordinator_mentioned","value":false}],"client_response":{"what_like_text":{"en":"Friendly staff"}},"summary":{"positive":{"en":"The journey has been positive so far."}}}],"meta":{"total_count":20,"total_pages":1}},"offers":{"cards":[],"metadata":{"total_count":0}},"listingTexts":{"entity_texts":{"txt_price":{"text":"<p>Lipofilling (fat grafting) in Mexico City typically costs from _op_445_city_423_price_from_ to _op_445_city_423_price_to_. The final cost depends on the extraction volume and the surface area of the injection site. 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