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Cancun Plastic Surgery Locations
Once you have made the decision to receive plastic surgery, the most important next step is where to go for the procedure. You are going to want to choose a clinic or hospital that is fully equipped with all the medical equipment needed to successfully perform the procedure.
Choosing the best doctor is also important. You will want to choose someone who makes you feel comfortable, can answer all your questions, and provides the results you are looking for. On top of that, you will want to know that the staff caring for you as you recover provide the best possible service.
Below is a collection of 5 different plastic surgery locations in Cancun. For each place we have listed the plastic surgeon(s), services provided, and a collection of reviews from past patients.
Quirúrgica del Sur Clinic
Doctors
This hospital has many doctors on staff for a variety of specialties such as cardiology, gynecology, and general surgery. Their plastic surgeon is Dr. Rafael Velasco.
Dr. Rafael Velasco has been practicing plastic surgery in Cancun since 1991 and is a board-certified aesthetic plastic surgeon. His philosophy involves taking a personal approach with each patient and strives to answer all questions honestly. He also takes a personal interest in your recovery and will check up closely on the postoperative outcome. Dr. Rafael Velasco is a member of the following associations:
– Mexican Association of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery
– Association of Plastic Surgery at the General Hospital of Mexico
– Association of General Surgery Quintana Roo
– AO Foundation
– Network Lipolysis
– World Society Anti-Aging Medicine
Facility
Quirúrgica del sur is a multi-specialty hospital. They offer both outpatient and in-patient procedures. In-patient procedures include hospitalization in a standard room but can be upgraded to a suite for a fee. All procedures take place here and, as such, they have all the required equipment.
Reviews
Many reviews talk about the excellent service received and the great experience they had with the staff. However, other reviews say that they found that the hospital was deleting bad reviews. They also felt that they received poor service and the staff were very unethical. Some past patients claim that they were charged for services and medication that they had never received.
Reviews about Dr. Rafael Velasco are incredibly positive. Many patients say that they had a wonderful experience with him, and he was very professional. They also say that Dr. Rafael Velasco truly listened to what they wanted, and they were very pleased with the results of his work.
Services Provided
This hospital offers a variety of services, but the prices are not provided on their website:
– facelift
– breast augmentation
– breast lift
– breast reduction
– abdominoplasty
– liposuction
– tummy tuck
– buttocks implants
Additional Information
Payment Accepted: They accept credit/debit card, wire transfer, and cash.
Translator: This location has bilingual personnel.
Website: https://www.quirurgicadelsur.com
Phone: 998-843-5454
Address: Av. López Portillo 59, 59, 77515 Cancún, Q.R.
Galenia Hospital
Doctors
This hospital has doctors of many specialties including cardiology, general surgery, and neurology, among other specialties. The plastic surgeons at this location include Dr. Nain Abelardo Maldonado Guzmán, Dr. Alicia Benavides Morón, Dr. María Eugenia Hoz Baranda, Dr. Alejandro Gómez Aguirre, and Dr. Gianbattista Piletti Reyes. (2)
Dr. Nain Maldonado Guzman (Certificate ID: 1636) has been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery for 11 years. He is certified by the Mexican Association of plastic and reconstructive surgery and is a Mexican Council of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery member.
Dr. Alicia Benavides Moron (Certificate ID: 454) has been practicing plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery for 31 years. She is a member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, the Mexican Association of Residents and Former Residents of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Fern, and the Latin American Foundation of Plastic Surgery.
Dr. Maria Eugenia Hoz Baranda (Certificate ID: 314) has more than 30 years of experience.
Dr. Alejandro Gómez Aguirre (Certificate ID: 793) is a member of the Mexican Council of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and the Mexican Association of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Some of his specialties include breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty.
Dr. Gianbattista Piletti Reyes (Certificate ID: 1074) is a board-certified surgeon who has performed over 15,000 aesthetic plastic procedures.
Facility
As a hospital, this location has all the equipment necessary to perform plastic surgery procedures. Their website states that their facilities and equipment are high-tech, and they have a cutting-edge advanced medical technology infrastructure.
Reviews
Positive reviews of this hospital state that it is a great location with wonderful doctors. Others have stated that they find the prices to be very reasonable. Negative reviews mention problems with billing, refusing to treat unless cash is paid upfront and that the staff never answer the phone. Additional reviewers state that they had terrible service, including long wait times. All reviews for the doctors themselves are positive, with everyone saying they received excellent service and were happy with their results.
Services Provided
Their website does not include prices, but they offer the following services:
– breast augmentation
– breast lift
– liposuction
– tummy tuck
– facelift
Additional Information
Payment Accepted: They accept credit/debit card, check, wire transfer, and cash.
Translator: Not specified.
Website: http://www.hospitalgalenia.com/
Phone: 998-891-5200
Address: Av. Tulum, Lote 1, Mza. 1, SM. 12 Esq. Nizuc Fracc. Sta. María Siké, 77505 Cancún, Q.R.
Riviera Institute
Doctors
Dr. Nain Maldonado (Certificate ID: 1636) has been practicing plastic and reconstructive surgery for 11 years. He is certified by the Mexican Association of plastic and reconstructive surgery and is a member of the Mexican Council of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. He was recently named the best specialist in plastic surgery in Mexico by Doctoralia Awards.
Dr. Alicia Benavides (Certificate ID: 454) has been practicing plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery for 31 years. She is a member of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery, the Mexican Association of Residents and Former Residents of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Dr. Fern, and the Latin American Foundation of Plastic Surgery. In the past six years, Dr. Alicia Benavides has performed more than 700 surgeries on both national and international patients.
Facility
The facility is not described on their website, but they do perform over 250 plastic surgery procedures every year.
Reviews
This location has many 5-star reviews. The reviewers had a wonderful experience and felt that the staff were very professional. They were also very pleased with their results and felt that the staff were very patient and open. Many patients expressed admiration for Dr. Nain Maldonado Guzman and thought he was the best person to have done their surgeries. No negative reviews have been written about the location, staff, or quality of service.
Services Provided
The Riviera Institute offers the following services at the listed price range:
– breast augmentation: $4,451 – $9,258
– breast lift: $3,632 – $9,970
– breast reconstruction: $2,950 – $14,895
– breast reduction: $4,036 – $9,136
– butt lift: $5,136 – $8,958
– facelift: $4,536 – $13,977
– rhinoplasty: $2,797 – $5,639
– liposuction: $5,002 – $14,304
– mommy makeover: $8,152 – $12,780
Additional Information
Payment Accepted: This location accepts credit/debit card, check, wire transfer, and cash.
Translator: The personnel are bilingual.
Website: https://plasticsurgeryriviera.com
Phone: 773-666-8024
Address: Av. Tulum Mza. 1 Lote 1 Sm. 12 Int. 309, 77505 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico.
Shape & Beauty Clinic
Doctor
Dr. Marco Carmona (Certificate ID: 1525) is a certified aesthetic and plastic surgeon. He is certified by the Mexican board of plastic, cosmetic, and reconstructive surgery and is a member of the Mexican Association of Plastic Surgery. Some of his values include medical professionalism, quality work, honesty, medical humanism, and personalized service.
Facility
Not enough can be ascertained about the clinic from their website to conclude if all procedures are done in the clinic or if they have all medical equipment needed.
Reviews
Many reviewers state that Dr. Carmona is one of the best doctors for surgery and that they received excellent service. They have also indicated that they received prompt feedback from the staff, and everyone was highly professional. Many people express how it felt as though the staff genuinely care about you, which made them feel very comfortable going into their surgery. However, a few reviewers did say that they had a terrible experience and results from Dr. Carmona.
Services Provided
Their website does not include prices, but the following services are offered:
– tummy tuck
– liposuction
– breast augmentation
– breast reduction
– face lift
– buttocks lift
– Botox and fillers
– otoplasty
– rhinoplasty
Additional Information
Payment Accepted: Credit/debit cards (with the exception of American Express), bank deposits, transfers, and PayPal.
Translator: Dr. Marco Carmona is bilingual.
Website: https://www.plasticsurgeriescancun.com
Phone: 52-998-136-6057
Address: Edificio Diomeda Boulevard Puerto Cancun Super Manzana 00 “C”, Manzana 27 Lote 1-2 Local 2 1th Floor Cancun, Quintana Roo.
COSTAMED
Doctors
This hospital has many doctors on staff for a variety of specialties such as cardiology, dermatology, and pediatric surgery. The plastic surgeons at this hospital are Dr. Ivonne Arambula, Dr. Blanca Yadira Arambula Sanchez (Certificate ID: 1610), and Dr. Fernando Chavez (Certificate ID: 10406074). No additional information is provided about the doctors’ training and associations.
Facility
This hospital offers services in many different specialties, and as such, has all the equipment needed to perform the procedures on site.
Reviews
COSTAMED has many positive reviews, with reviewers saying that they had a wonderful experience and that the staff was very professional and friendly. Many reviewers also stated how prompt their service was and that they received excellent service. All reviews of the plastic surgeons themselves were positive, with reviewers having nothing but great things to say about their visit and results. One negative review did say that the prices at this location are quite a bit higher for tourists and foreigners.
Services Provided
The following are some of the services provided, and the starting prices:
– mini facelift: $3,941.18
– rhinoplasty: $2,620.59
– breast implants: $3,205.88
– liposuction: $2,867.65
– abdominoplasty: $4,291.18
Additional Information
Payment Accepted: This location accepts cash, debit/credit cards, bank transfers, traveler’s checks, and PayPal.
Translator: The personnel are bilingual.
Website: https://www.medtourismrivieramaya.com/specialities/plastic-surgery
Phone: 855-552-6782
Address: Xpuhil Sur Ave., Lte. 26, Mza. 2, between Nichupté Ave. and Crater Street.
