Dr. Mario Velez Palafox
Dr. Mario Velez Palafox
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Dr. Mario Vélez Palafox is a plastic, cosmetic & reconstructive surgeon in Mexico City with 20+ years of experience. He provides a full range of face, breast, body, and non-surgical treatments for international patients seeking quality care in a major, easy-to-reach destination.
What’s Offered
Face
- Blepharoplasty (eyelids)
- Brow/forehead lift
- Chin contouring
- Cleft lip & palate
- Facial liposuction
- Neck lift
- Rhinoplasty
Breast
- Augmentation (implants)
- Lift
- Reduction
- Reconstruction
Body
- Arm lift
- Body lift
- Liposuction
- Tummy tuck
- Brazilian butt lift (BBL)
- Butt implants
- Male breast reduction (gynecomastia)
- Mommy makeover
Non-surgical
- Botox®
- Dermal fillers (for fine lines/volume)
Note: you can book anything from a small refresh (like eyelids or fillers) to a combined makeover (e.g., tummy tuck + breast surgery + lipo), with plans tailored to downtime and goals.
Surgeon
Name: Dr. Mario Vélez Palafox
Specialty: Plastic, Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Experience: 20+ years in practice
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Patient Logistics
Languages: Spanish on site; English-speaking coordination via Medical Departures
Payments: Not published on the MD page—your coordinator will confirm card/cash/transfer options before booking
Clinic Hours: Not published—appointments scheduled by your MD coordinator
Getting There (Directions)
Fly to Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Most patients use Uber/DiDi or authorized airport taxis to reach the clinic area. Travel time typically ranges 30–60 minutes, depending on traffic. Your Medical Departures coordinator can send a pin drop and arrange ground transport aligned with your appointment.
How Medical Departures Helps
- MD-Verified Listing: Credentials reviewed by Medical Departures
- International Support: English/Spanish coordination (quotes, dates, logistics)
- Best Price Guarantee: If you spot a lower published price, MD can help match (terms apply)
- No-Obligation Quotes: Get a clear estimate and timeline before you commit
FAQs
1) Which procedures are most popular here?
Short answer: Eyelids, facelift/neck lift, rhinoplasty, chin contouring, liposuction, tummy tuck, mommy makeover, breast augmentation/lift/reduction, and BBL.
More detail: The surgeon also provides reconstructive procedures and non-surgical options (Botox/fillers) for stepwise or combined plans.
2) Who is the surgeon?
Short answer: Dr. Mario Vélez Palafox, plastic, cosmetic & reconstructive surgeon with 20+ years of experience.
More detail: He treats international patients seeking face, breast, and body procedures in Mexico City.
3) Do you offer treatment warranties or guarantees?
Short answer: No formal “surgery warranty” is listed.
More detail: Follow-up and revision policies depend on your case and procedure; your coordinator can document inclusions (e.g., post-op checks) in writing.
4) Where is the clinic and how do I get there?
Short answer: Mexico City (CDMX).
More detail: Fly to MEX and ride Uber/DiDi or an authorized airport taxi (≈30–60 minutes, traffic-dependent). Your coordinator can arrange ground transportation and share a precise map pin.
5) What payment types are accepted?
Short answer: Not published on the MD page.
More detail: Your MD coordinator will confirm accepted methods (card/cash/transfer) and any deposit policy before you book.
6) What languages are spoken?
Short answer: Spanish on site; English via Medical Departures.
More detail: If you need interpretation at the clinic, tell your coordinator in advance so it can be arranged.
7) How long should I plan to stay?
Short answer: Many surgeries need 2–7 days in destination, depending on the procedure.
More detail: Example guidance from the MD listing ranges from 2–5 days for facial procedures to 5–7 days for tummy tuck/breast and 7–10 days for mommy makeover. Your surgeon will confirm timelines.
Prices and Procedures
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Mommy Makeover Additional NotesA mommy makeover is any combination of cosmetic procedures that restore your before-pregnancy appearance, typically focusing on the breasts and abdomen. A typical makeover might include a tummy tuck, a breast procedure such as an augmentation, lift or reduction and liposuction of the legs, arms or trunk | SGD 13,241 - SGD 14,344 | 7 - 10 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brow Lift | SGD 2,354 | 2 - 3 days |
| Chin Contouring | SGD 2,575 - SGD 2,795 | 2 - 5 days |
| Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment | SGD 5,149 - SGD 6,620 | 2 - 4 days |
| Dimple Creation | SGD 883 - SGD 1,103 | 2 - 4 days |
Facial LiposuctionAdditional NotesFacial liposuction is used to treat areas including the cheeks, chin, neck and jawline. Also referred to as submental or submentum liposuction, facial liposuction can be performed on its own or with other facial rejuvenation procedures such as a facelift, Botox or dermal fillers | SGD 1,839 - SGD 2,023 SGD 8,292 | 1 - 2 days |
Facial RejuvenationAdditional NotesFacial rejuvenation is the term given to one or a series of cosmetic treatments, aiming to restore a youthful appearance to the face. These can be surgical (eg a facelift) and/or non-surgical options (microdermabrasion). Procedures vary in invasiveness and depth of treatment. | SGD 6,253 - SGD 6,620 | 1 day |
Forehead LiftAdditional NotesAn forehead lift, also known as a brow or eye brow lift, is a surgical procedure to reduce wrinkle lines, improve frown lines and raise sagging brows. | SGD 2,354 - SGD 2,575 SGD 12,120 | 2 - 3 days |
| Full Facelift | SGD 6,253 - SGD 6,988 SGD 7,010 | 5 days |
Lip AugmentationAdditional NotesLip augmentation is a range of cosmetic procedures for fuller, plumper lips. The range from non-surgical injectable dermal fillers to surgical procedures, such as vermillion advancement. | SGD 1,103 - SGD 1,214 SGD 2,908 | 2 - 4 days |
Mandibular Angle Reduction (Jaw)Additional NotesMandibular angle reduction shortens the jaw through incision inside the mouth. Incision area is then sutured to complete the surgery. The procedure would be done under General anesthesia. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 4,193 - SGD 4,487 | 2 - 4 days |
Neck LiftAdditional NotesA neck lift, or lower rhytidectomy, is a surgical procedure that improves visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. Local anesthesia is used or sedation. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 1,839 - SGD 3,310 SGD 11,182 | 2 - 4 days |
| Otoplasty | SGD 1,324 - SGD 1,457 SGD 6,474 | 1 - 3 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Breast AugmentationAdditional NotesBreast augmentation surgery increases or restores breast size using silicone gel implants | SGD 3,531 - SGD 3,825 SGD 11,810 | 5 - 7 days |
Breast ImplantsAdditional NotesImplants augmentation (typically silicone) are inserted surgically into the breasts to increase size. | SGD 4,046 - SGD 4,781 SGD 6,187 | 5 - 7 days |
Breast LiftAdditional NotesA breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 4,781 - SGD 5,076 SGD 12,719 | 5 - 7 days |
Breast ReductionAdditional NotesBreast reduction is a surgical procedure to remove excess fat and skin from the breasts to make them smaller, shapelier and more uplifted. | SGD 4,781 - SGD 5,517 SGD 11,655 | 5 - 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Tummy TuckAdditional NotesA tummy tuck, also known as abdominoplasty, removes excess fat, skin, and in most cases, can reestablish weakened or separated muscles – creating an abdominal profile that is smoother and firmer. Local anesthesia is used or sedation. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 4,046 - SGD 4,414 SGD 10,383 | 5 - 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
RhinoplastyAdditional NotesRhinoplasty ('nose job', or a 'nose reshaping') is surgery to change the shape or size of the nose, usually for cosmetic reasons. Surgery is a delicate, complex operation and differs enormously between individuals. | SGD 3,531 - SGD 3,825 SGD 7,194 | 2 - 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
LiposuctionAdditional NotesLiposuction is a type of cosmetic surgery used to remove unwanted body fat. Local anesthesia is used or sedation. The procedure can be done in a couple of hours but the patient is advised to return to the clinic after for follow up check up. | SGD 3,678 - SGD 4,046 SGD 5,490 | 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) | SGD 2,942 - SGD 3,090 SGD 6,225 | 2 - 3 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)Additional NotesBrazilian Butt Lit (BBL) is a surgical procedure to enhance and increase the size of the butt by means of autologous fat transfer (using unwanted fat from one part of the body, extracted by liposuction, and inserted into another part, after cleansing and processing). | SGD 4,046 - SGD 4,414 SGD 8,767 | 5 days |
Butt ImplantsAdditional NotesButt implants - a surgical procedure using artificial implants to enhance the appearance, shape, and size of the bottom | SGD 4,046 - SGD 4,267 SGD 11,907 | 5 days |
Butt LiftAdditional NotesA butt lift surgically improves and/or removes excess, sagging buttock and thigh skin which may have developed as a result of weight loss, aging or genetics. | SGD 3,310 - SGD 3,457 SGD 11,429 | 5 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia)Additional NotesMale reduction mammoplasty is a procedure to remove excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin known as 'Moobs' or 'Man Boobs'. Local anesthesia is used or sedation. | SGD 3,310 - SGD 3,531 SGD 7,462 | 3 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Arm LiftAdditional NotesAn arm lift, or brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that: reduces excess sagging skin that droops downward, tightens and smoothes the underlying supportive tissue that defines the shape of the upper arm, reduces localized pockets of fat in the upper arm region. | SGD 1,839 - SGD 2,575 SGD 8,885 | 5 - 7 days |
Body LiftAdditional NotesA body lift combines a number or procedures (typically butt lift, tummy tuck, thigh lift and breast lift) to improve the appearance of loose, sagging skin as well as cellulite and dimpled flesh. | SGD 4,781 - SGD 5,517 SGD 25,049 | 7 days |
| Procedure | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Botox (per unit) | SGD 441 | 1 day |
| Filler Hyaluronic Acid (per unit) | SGD 515 - SGD 1,030 | 1 day |
Filler JuvedermAdditional NotesJuvéderm® dermal filler treatments offer temporary, long-lasting results to smooth away wrinkles, restore lip volume and enhance the face. Active ingredient is hyaluronic acid (HA) - which occurs naturally in the body and holds over 1000 its weight in water, thereby increasing hydration and volume. | SGD 588 - SGD 1,103 SGD 838 | 1 day |
| Filler Juvederm (per cc) | SGD 478 | 1 day |
Paul
October 2019I live in Las Vegas and I received a liposuction, a chin implant, facial and neck threading, with botox and juvederm all in the same session. The price was great as well as the results. I am preparing to see him again this time for a tummy tuck and a refresh of the other services provided as before. I am working my schedule around to see him again sometime in May of 2022. Paul-Las Vegas, Nevada
Ivana
May 2019Truly, a very good surgeon.
Shanii
August 2018Excellent person and surgeon very kind and committed to his work.
Elizabeth
August 2018Excellent surgeon, committed to his work, responsible, professional and supportive of those who need it.
Doctors
Medical Departures Verified ClinicWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, medical license verification
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Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Associations:
- Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plastica, Estética y Reconstructiva (AMCPER)
- Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER)
- Mexican Burn Association
- International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery ( ISAPS )
Education:
- Aesthetic Surgery
- Hand Surgery
- Burn Surgery
- Microsurgery
Medical Departures Verified ClinicWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, medical license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Associations:
- Mexican Association of Anesthesiology
Education:
- Anesthesiology
Medical Departures Verified ClinicWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, medical license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Associations:
- Member of the Mexican Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AMCPER)
- Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER)
- Mexican Burn Association
Education:
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Medical Departures Verified ClinicWe conduct a 4 point review of our dentists* - site visit, quality survey, online reputation, medical license verification
* varies by country
Language Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Associations:
- Association of Hyperbaric Medicine
Education:
- Hyperbaric Medicine
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| MONDAY | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| TUESDAY | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| WEDNESDAY | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| THURSDAY | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| FRIDAY | 11:00 - 21:00 |
| SATURDAY | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| SUNDAY | - |
