Mini Facelift in Mexico: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Based on reviews and data from Bookimed, Mexico has become a popular destination for medical tourists seeking a mini facelift or other plastic surgery procedures.

• Mexico attracts patients from the USA, Canada, Europe & Commonwealth, and Russia-speaking countries.
• The clinics in Mexico have highly experienced doctors with a high success rate in plastic surgery procedures, such as Jose Cortes Aesthetic Clinic, which shows a success rate of 95-99% for rhinoplasty.
• Hospital de la Familia, Innovare Hospital, Riviera Institute, and nucleo medico natural image are the clinics with modern facilities and a high number of patients every year.
• The clinics in Mexico offer affordable pricing and excellent medical care in various specialties like gastroenterology, cardiac surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery.
• Patients in their reviews praise the clinics' staff for being kind, attentive, and professional.
• Bookimed also provides convenient services like transportation to and from the hotel, hospital, and airport, making patients feel safe and comfortable.

Bookimed's rating has revealed the top 5 hospitals in Mexico for Mini Facelift:

1. Hospital de la Familia
   
2. Innovare Hospital
   
3. Jose Cortes Aesthetic Clinic
   
4. Riviera Institute For Plastic Surgery
   
5. Dr. Marco Polo Plastic Surgery Clinic
   

Bookimed has identified the top doctors in Mexico who excel in performing Mini Facelift:

1. Jose Cortes, Plastic Surgery, 17 years experience
2. Luis Morales, Plastic Surgery, 23 years experience
3. Karla Sandoval, Plastic Surgery, 11 years experience
4. Rafael Camberos, Plastic Surgery, 15 years experience
5. Marco Tulio Marroquin Batres, Plastic Surgery, 15 years experience

A mini facelift, also known as a short scar facelift, S-Lift, or lower facelift, typically costs between $2,500 and $4,000. The average price is around $3,200.

A facelift in Mexico costs $4,000-$8,000 compared to $10,000-$20,000 in the US, offering savings of up to 60% on total procedure costs. Mini facelifts cost $2,500-$4,000 in Mexico versus $11,400 average in America. Mexican clinics provide board-certified surgeons and modern facilities at significantly lower prices due to reduced overhead costs and favorable exchange rates for international patients.

Mexico is among the top 3 countries worldwide for facial procedures, according to ISAPS. Nearly 32,000 facelift surgeries are performed in Mexico every year. The country also has over 2,300 board-certified plastic surgeons, including internationally trained specialists and ISAPS members.

Getting a facelift in Mexico is safe when choosing board-certified surgeons and accredited facilities with JCI, AAASF, and ISO certifications. Major cities like Tijuana, Cancun, and Mexico City offer reputable clinics meeting international standards. Research surgeon credentials, facility certifications, and patient reviews thoroughly. Consider that limited legal recourse and follow-up care logistics require careful planning. Over 31,900 facelifts were performed in Mexico in 2023 according to ISAPS, with qualified medical professionals ensuring patient safety.

Factors affecting the cost of an S-Lift in Mexico include the surgeon's experience, clinic reputation, city location, and whether additional procedures like a mini neck lift are included. Prices may also vary based on the type of anesthesia and the length of hospital stay, although a "weekend facelift" typically allows patients to return home the same day. Some clinics offer all-inclusive packages that can influence the total cost.

Top cities in Mexico for facelift surgery include Tijuana, Mexico City, Cancun, and Guadalajara. These locations are home to accredited clinics and board-certified surgeons with international training. They also offer package deals that include surgery, accommodation, and transfers, helping patients save on overall costs.

Aside from mini facelifts, which tighten mild sagging around the lower face and jawline, other options in Mexico include

• full facelifts for significant facial aging;
• SMAS or deep plane facelifts that lift deeper facial layers;
• and non-surgical treatments like thread lifts, Ultherapy, and liquid lifts.

Each type offers different levels of rejuvenation depending on the patient's needs.

Face lifts in Mexico are more affordable due to lower overhead costs, including surgeon fees, facility expenses, and staff wages. The overall cost of living is 39% lower than in the U.S., which directly reduces medical pricing. Prices are even lower for international patients because the Mexican peso is weaker than currencies like the U.S. dollar, so foreign money goes further.

In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

• ID card
• confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
• certificate of income and availability of funds
• insurance policy for a stay in Mexico (original and copy)
• 2 photos (5x6)
• visa receipt
• booking of flight and hotel
• medical opinion about the need for treatment.