The Ultimate Guide to Facial Liposuction in Tijuana

Last fact-checked: 6 September 2020

Find out about facial liposuction in Tijuana with Medical Departures. Book online and leave Mexico with a younger-looking, more defined face without undergoing a full facelift. 

Keep reading to discover top-quality surgeons in this popular medical tourism destination that's quick and easy to read from most parts of the US. 

Why Facial Liposuction?

Facial liposuction is a relatively uncomplicated procedure and generally quick to perform and with far less downtime than a facelift. Patients often only have one or two problem areas on their face they are unhappy with, such as a double chin, jowls or the so-called "turkey/wattle neck"; facial liposuction can fix these problems without the need for further surgery.

Although it is very often performed on its own, facial liposuction can also be carried out in combination with other treatments as part of a facial rejuvenation procedure.

Why Should I Consider Facial Liposuction in Tijuana?

Tijuana is one of Mexico’s most popular destinations for cosmetic surgery. This is partly due to its proximity to the US-Mexico border, making it a convenient location for many Americans to reach by auto. However, patients visit Tijuana from all corners of the world too, lured by low prices and its excellent reputation in plastic, cosmetic and esthetic surgery.

Affordability is one of the primary reasons patients look to Tijuana for their facial liposuction procedures, but also because modern techniques mean good results with minimal downtime–equally great for patients who want to get back home to their everyday lives, as well as those who would like to spend some time on holiday sightseeing.

You will discover plenty to see and do in Tijuana, along with all the beautiful scenery and other towns along the Baja California peninsula, including coastal resorts just an hour drive from the border.

Why Book with Medical Departures?

We always recommend doing your own due diligence–learning as much as you can about your procedure, and checking out prospective surgeons and clinics to make sure you are comfortable with what they are providing.

Medical Departures partners only with providers we are happy with. Our background checks include:

• Legal/criminal proceedings
• Site visits
• Verification of qualifications & professional memberships
• The collation and publication of online testimonials;
• Plus we publish all of this information online along with clinic photos and virtual video tours so you can make your own mind up about whether a particular clinic and/or surgeon is the right choice for you. We also publish prices, so you’ll know exactly how much it costs before you book.

What Does This Procedure Involve and How Long Does it Take?

A local anesthetic will be administered into the areas to be treated and small incisions made. A narrow tube (cannula) is inserted through the incision through which a solution is injected that liquefies the fat. This is then sucked out via the same tube. There are other techniques which may be used to break up the fat, such as ultrasound, but it will still need to be removed by the tube.

After the procedure is finished the small wounds will be stitched closed. The procedure usually takes around an hour.

Read more about what facial liposuction entails here.

What Is the Recovery Time for Facial Liposuction?

Most people typically start to feel considerably better after a few days' rest at their hotel in Tijuana. Painkillers will be prescribed for the first few days, and you may experience a little tightness and discomfort, but with a little help from scarves or high necks, you should be able to disguise a lot of the bruising and swelling, which takes up to two weeks to disappear.

How Much Can I Save on Facial Liposuction in Tijuana Compared to the United States or Canada?

In the United States, it costs around $2,000, whereas in Tijuana you can expect to pay around 50% less for facial liposuction, with some able to save even more.

[Please note: these prices are approximate estimates based on international data, calculated at the time of writing.]

What Now?

Find out more about our quality-checked clinics and what they offer.

Ready to book? You can quickly and conveniently book with us online or simply get in touch with our Customer Care Team to discuss facial liposuction in Tijuana or obtain a free quote for your treatment in Mexico.

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Abraham, T. Manoj. Liposuction of the Face and Neck. Medscape. 13 April 2016.  https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/842367-overview

Liposuction. Medline Plus. Website accessed: 19 March 2020. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002985.htm

Liposuction. Mayo Clinic. Website accessed: 19 March 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/liposuction/about/pac-20384586

The American Board of Surgery. Website accessed: 19 March 2020. http://www.absurgery.org/default.jsp?index