Facial Fat Transfer in Tijuana – Costs and Packages 2025

	Mexico	The USA	Turkey
Facial Fat Transfer	from $500	from $9,000	from $2,250

Mexico

The USA

Turkey

Factors affecting Facial Fat Transfer cost in Mexico

Cost variables to consider:

Board-certified plastic surgeons with AMCPER or ISAPS credentials can charge 25%–35% more for their expertise.
Clinics accredited by JCI or affiliated with ASPS may charge 15%–20% more.
Procedures performed in major cities like Cancun or Mexico City can cost up to 30% more due to medical tourism demand.
Advanced fat purification systems can raise costs by 15%–20%, using FDA-approved closed-loop devices for higher survival rates.
Multiple facial areas treated increases the price by 20%–35%, as more fat and operative time are required.
Use of PRP (platelet-rich plasma) with fat transfer can add 10%–15% to the total cost for enhanced results.

Pros	Cons
Lower costs. Facial fat transfer in Mexico typically costs $500–$2,480, compared to $3,500–$15,000 in the US or Canada, offering savings of 50–83%.	Safety concerns. Potential risks include infection rates of 2–4%, fat reabsorption, and asymmetry. These risks are similar to those in the US when performed by qualified surgeons.
Qualified surgeons. Surgeons are certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic Surgery (CMCPER), with many trained in US or European programs and over 10 years of experience.	Follow-up care. Managing post-procedure checkups from abroad can be challenging. Some clinics offer telemedicine and detailed discharge plans to support patients remotely.
Modern facilities. Procedures are performed in accredited hospitals with ISO or JCI certification, using advanced centrifuge systems from brands like Stryker and Zimmer.	Different regulatory standards. COFEPRIS standards differ from the FDA, but top clinics often follow international protocols and meet ISO or JCI standards.
Minimally invasive with natural results. Fat transfer uses your own tissue, reducing allergy risk and providing a natural look. Satisfaction rates reach 85–90% in published studies.	Fat reabsorption risk. Potential risks include partial loss of transferred fat (20–30%), which may require touch-up procedures. This is typical for fat grafting worldwide.
Personal coordinator support. Bookimed’s medical coordinator helps compare clinics, request personalized quotes, and manage treatment logistics at no additional cost.

Pros

Cons

Lower costs. Facial fat transfer in Mexico typically costs $500–$2,480, compared to $3,500–$15,000 in the US or Canada, offering savings of 50–83%.

Safety concerns. Potential risks include infection rates of 2–4%, fat reabsorption, and asymmetry. These risks are similar to those in the US when performed by qualified surgeons.

Qualified surgeons. Surgeons are certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic Surgery (CMCPER), with many trained in US or European programs and over 10 years of experience.

Follow-up care. Managing post-procedure checkups from abroad can be challenging. Some clinics offer telemedicine and detailed discharge plans to support patients remotely.

Modern facilities. Procedures are performed in accredited hospitals with ISO or JCI certification, using advanced centrifuge systems from brands like Stryker and Zimmer.

Different regulatory standards. COFEPRIS standards differ from the FDA, but top clinics often follow international protocols and meet ISO or JCI standards.

Minimally invasive with natural results. Fat transfer uses your own tissue, reducing allergy risk and providing a natural look. Satisfaction rates reach 85–90% in published studies.

Fat reabsorption risk. Potential risks include partial loss of transferred fat (20–30%), which may require touch-up procedures. This is typical for fat grafting worldwide.

Personal coordinator support. Bookimed’s medical coordinator helps compare clinics, request personalized quotes, and manage treatment logistics at no additional cost.

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Facial Fat Transfer	$3,000

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Facial Fat Transfer

$3,000

VIDA Medical Center

Mexico, Tijuana

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Your safety and satisfaction are our main concerns. Our state-of-the-art hospital and surgical center is the first internationally accredited facility of its kind in all of Mexico. Come see what sets us apart. Bariatric surgery results may vary in every person. A nutritional program follows the bariatric surgery in order to achieve best results. The photos of plastic surgery procedures are from former patients of Dr

VIDA Medical Center is one of the well-known medical facilities in Tijuana, Mexico. Medical checkup , Aesthetic medicine and cosmetology, Dermatology are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities International, American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose VIDA Medical Center for healthcare.

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Harrison King • Facelift

United States of America

Jun 25, 2025

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The surgeon was good but the coordinator Carlo made too many mistakes. 1. Didn’t book continuous days at hotel. 2. As a result, I was kicked out of room the day I was in surgery. . 2. Need more after care days to remove drainage. I was abruptly kicked out of TJ while I was still feeling weak. Needed more days in Tijuana. At least 2 more. Return to America and no one wanted to remove drainage tubes. 3. The day nurse talked bad about me to everyone. The night nurse , Paulina was perfect. I would never recommend surgery in Mexico. No need to go viral with this because all of USA know this. Mexican are much better at picking fruits!

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Laura Roza • Facelift

Jul 26, 2024

Dr. Marraquin was amazing. He spent over an hour with me on my consultation before my surgery. Let me know absolutely everything that was going to happen. His years of training is quite obvious to anybody who is requesting his services. He answered every question I could possibly think of. Additionally, he was available through text messaging 24 hours a day. He’s response time was impressive. I was very pleased with the outcome of my facelift. I would refer him to any buddy I know.

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Melissa Hollingsworth • Facelift

Mar 6, 2025

my doctor, Dr

my doctor, Dr. M was amazing. He was available by text very experienced knowledgeable. I cannot comment on the outcome as of yet. I’m only 10 days out but definitely will be back to update my review so far he has a 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone thinking of Having surgery. I really cannot say enough about his professionalism

I liked how the doctor explained everything to me in details that I understood made sure I understood exactly what was happening as well as being realistic about how long it will take in the journey to get there. And just knowing that he and his staff were there for me at all times during my stay.

Overall, it was a very positive experience and I don’t think I have any one particular item that I did not like of course nobody likes having surgery done however they made it as comfortable as possible

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Without Bookimed I could not have found Dr. M and the wonderful Rehaus that I stayed in. I give them a 10 out of 10 if I could.

Graciela suarez • Facelift

Canada

Mar 17, 2025

Very knowledgeable and capable in the extreme!

A wonderful Dr! Very knowledgeable and capable in the extreme! On top of this He is a pleasure to converse with . Highly recommend! It should be noted that the Dr. Is fluent in both English and Spanish which is very desirable for many.

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Melva • Facelift

Nov 14, 2022

The doctor was very professional and caring

A little more knowledge of what to expect after surgery and the following week. The Staff was really nice I felt like everyone tried to help us communicate with the English/Spanish language.

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