Liposuction (1 night hospital stay included)
What's included in this package
Medical Procedures
- Liposuction
Duration
- 1 days in the hospital
- 1 day in the hotel
Accommodation
4* Hotel
Transport
Transfer is not included
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- Medical travel arrangements — booking of air tickets and hotel rooms at special partner prices
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About the clinic
Liposuction 360 at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico costs $3,900 USD. The price includes surgery, one night hospital stay, pre-operative tests, medications, and airport transfers. Dr. Joaquin Ayala Del Muro performs the procedure with 32 years of experience and over 900 surgeries completed.
The 360° liposuction treats the entire midsection. It removes fat from the abdomen, waist, back, and flanks. This happens in one surgery. The technique creates a balanced, sculpted appearance around your torso.
About Dr. Ayala
Dr. Ayala is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He trained in Brazil under Dr. Ivo Pitanguy. He has zero deaths or lawsuits in his 32-year career. He has performed over 900 body contouring procedures. His specialties include facial and body plastic surgery.
What's Included in the Package
- Liposuction 360 surgery
- Pre-operative health assessments
- 1 night hospital stay
- All medications during treatment
- Round-trip airport transfers
- Local transportation in Mexico
You will need to purchase a compression garment separately. This costs $150-170. Airfare and hotel are not included. Plan to stay 2-3 days in Mexico for the complete treatment.
Hospital de la Familia
The hospital is located near the Calexico-Mexicali border. It has 32 private rooms. The clinic holds accreditation from Mexico's Consejo de Salubridad General. Patients rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews.
Alternative clinics in Tijuana offer similar procedures. Aura Health Center charges $4,150 for laser-assisted lipo 360. Alice Beauty Clinic offers a special rate of $3,900. Both include one night hospital stay.
Treatment Process
Send photos before booking to check if you are a candidate. The surgeon reviews your health history. Payment is due before your first appointment. Final pricing may adjust after your in-person evaluation.
Recovery takes 3-5 days for light activities. Full results appear in 3-6 months. The surgeon provides before-and-after photos during consultation. You receive a personalized treatment plan.
The border location makes travel convenient from the US. You save on costs while accessing experienced surgical care. Contact the clinic to review your case and schedule your consultation.
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FAQ
What is liposuction?
Liposuction is a plastic operation to remove a certain amount of fatty tissue through small punctures on the skin using specialized equipment. The lipo is divided into different types depending on the area should be operated (abdominal liposuction, buttock liposuction, neck lipo, knee liposuction, and so on).
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BMI (body mass index) |
under 35 kg/m2 |
Who benefits the lipo?
The main indication for the surgery is excess fat that deforms the body contours. Surgeons perform liposuction locally, in particular on the abdomen, thighs, knees, neck, buttocks, etc.
The procedure is suitable for people who have excess weight with BMI (body mass index) under 35. For overweight people, lipo is an excellent option to get a perfect body and regain your figure factly.
Liposuction is best for people with the right skin tone and elasticity because it forms a new contour of the body without wrinkles.
A person must be over 18 years old and have good health status. Those with severe chronic illnesses cannot undergo this procedure.
What is preoperative preparation for liposuction?
Before liposuction, a patient undergoes the lab tests. They include blood and urine analysis, ECG.
A plastic surgeon examines a patient and discusses the volume of intervention. Then an anesthesiologist determines the type of anesthesia.
If there are no contraindications, the liposuction is assigned the next day.
What is the liposuction process?
Doctors conduct liposuction under local or general anesthesia. The anesthetic type depends on the location of the problem area and its size.
Then a plastic surgeon starts liposuction. A specialist uses a thin tube-shaped instrument called a cannula. Through the 3-6 mm incisions, fat is pumped out.
The procedure is carried out very slowly and carefully to avoid the nerves and vessel injuries, to save asymmetry of body contours.
The liposuction of one area takes 1-1.5 hours. If a doctor operates several areas, the duration of the procedure is prolonged up to 5 hours.
In some cases, specialists perform abdominoplasty after abdomen liposuction. It helps to achieve a better result and avoid asymmetry.
Find out more information on the lipo surgery process in the video.
What rules should I follow during postoperative rehabilitation?
Just after the surgery, a doctor places a special bandage on the operating area. It speeds up the recovery of tissues, reduces swelling, and improves skin retraction. This bandage is prescribed to be worn for 4-10 weeks.
The hospitalization after liposuction is 2 days in most cases. If there are no complications, and the area for surgical intervention is small, a patient is discharged after the procedure. In other cases, liposuction takes up to 2 days.
A patient stays in the country for 10 days. The sutures are removed in 7 days. A patient can return to the usual lifestyle in 2-3 weeks.
To maintain the new body shape, it is necessary to keep a diet and lead an active lifestyle — otherwise, the overweight returns.
What results can I expect after liposuction?
Liposuction results are not noticeable until the swelling decreases. In some cases, this process may take several months. Most of the edema (swelling caused by fluid retention) reduces in about 4 weeks, and the area where the fat has been removed becomes less extensive.
People keeping fit usually get excellent and consistent results. Those gaining weight after the procedure may find that their fat distribution changes. For example, people who previously have had fat accumulation in their thighs may find that their buttocks are becoming a new problem area.
What are the risks of lipo?
Any serious surgery is associated with a risk of bleeding, infection, and an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
The risk of complications is usually related to the procedure extensiveness and surgeon’s skills.
The following risks, unpleasant side effects or complications are possible:
- bruising — can last for several weeks
- inflammation — may take up to 6 months
- thrombophlebitis — a blood clot in a vein formation
- contours roughness — if the skin has low elasticity, the skin may look saggy and wavy
- numbness — the affected area may feel numb, but usually, it is temporary
- infections — rarely, skin infection may occur after liposuction surgery; sometimes it needs to be treated surgically, with the risk of scarring
- kidney or heart problems — as fluids are injected during the operation, changes in fluid levels in the body can cause kidney or heart problems (therefore, there is a limit on the amount of fat removed)
- pulmonary embolism — fat enters the blood vessels and lungs, blocking blood circulation in the lungs
- allergic reaction — the patient may be allergic to drugs or materials used during the surgery
- skin burns — the cannula movement can cause injuries on the skin that is especially characteristic for ultrasonic and laser liposuction.
What areas are intended for liposuction?
The lipo is performed on the following body areas: