CosMed Clinic is a Tijuana clinic with six international accreditations, including ISAPS and ASPS. Its main specialties are medical checkups, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology. Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinic rates.
CosMed Clinic is a Tijuana clinic with six international accreditations, including ISAPS and ASPS. Its main specialties are medical checkups, aesthetic medicine, and dermatology. Prices are 3–4 times lower than US clinic rates.
VIDA Medical Center is the first internationally accredited multispecialty clinic of its kind in all of Mexico. Its core specialties include plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, aesthetic medicine, and medical checkups. The clinic holds accreditations from ASPS, ASAPS, and ISAPS.
VIDA Medical Center is the first internationally accredited multispecialty clinic of its kind in all of Mexico. Its core specialties include plastic surgery, weight loss surgery, aesthetic medicine, and medical checkups. The clinic holds accreditations from ASPS, ASAPS, and ISAPS.
PLASTIKS Plastic Surgery Center is a specialized clinic in Tijuana founded by a board-certified plastic surgeon. It focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for women and men.
PLASTIKS Plastic Surgery Center is a specialized clinic in Tijuana founded by a board-certified plastic surgeon. It focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for women and men.
Ideal Surgery is a plastic surgery clinic in Tijuana, Mexico. It sits inside the NewCity Medical Plaza near the San Ysidro border. The practice focuses on high-definition body contouring and breast surgery. It also offers facial rejuvenation and male plastic surgery. Dr. Ariel Nieblas leads the clinic as a board-certified plastic surgeon. He created the signature Ultra BBL and Bikini tummy tuck techniques.
Live ultrasound guidance keeps fat transfers precise and avoids blind injections. The team uses HEus ultrasound-assisted liposuction for advanced fat liquefaction. Optional Dorian technology is available for skin tightening. A signature procedure is the 360-degree lipo-abdominoplasty with triple muscle repair. This builds an internal corset for strong core support. Most patients come from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Dr. Nieblas is an active member of the ASPS and CMCPER.
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PLASTIKS Plastic Surgery Center is a specialized clinic in Tijuana founded by a board-certified plastic surgeon. It focuses on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery for women and men.
The procedure augments gluteal size, enhancing shape with silicone prosthetics, with quick recovery and long-lasting results.
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