Plastic surgery is a life-altering procedure that will not just improve your aesthetic appearance, but also give a boost to your confidence and self-esteem. However, plastic surgery procedures are usually elective, which means you will have pay for them out-of-pocket in the US or Canada. You will not receive health insurance coverage unless the surgery is medically necessary.
For this reasons, thousands of women and men in the US and Canada are now choosing plastic surgery in Mexico because of the affordable costs and equally high standards of care that they get in their home country. If you are seeking cost-effective but high quality options for your plastic surgery, Mexico could be an excellent destination. While you should do your independent research and consult your doctor, beware of these 7 myths about plastic surgery in Mexico that we are highlighting here – and undermining!
Myth # 1: Plastic Surgery in Mexico is Unsafe
Fact: Mexico today boasts of a world-class healthcare infrastructure with state of the art hospitals and surgery centers providing the latest plastic surgery procedures. These full-service hospitals and surgery centers are equipped with cutting-edge technology and have advanced operating rooms.
All facilities from diagnostics to emergency care are available in-house. With a very high success rate and rare complication events, plastic surgery in Mexico is now trusted by thousands of people every year from the US, Canada, Europe, and other countries.
Myth # 2: Plastic Surgeons in Mexico are Less Qualified
Fact: While some people may presume that the skills, training, and experience of Mexico plastic surgeons may not be up to global standards, the reality is something else. These surgeons have obtained several years of training in general surgery, followed by specialized training in plastic surgery procedures.
Many of the surgeons have studied abroad, including some of the leading medical schools in the US. Leading plastic surgeons in Mexico usually obtain a board certification in plastic surgery, which is awarded only after a rigorous selection process.
Myth # 3: There are Media Reports of Failed Plastic Surgeries
Fact: Vested interests can sometimes spread misinformation about globally recognized and highly competitive plastic surgery destinations, such as Mexico. If just one surgery out of thousands of procedures goes wrong, it is easy to exaggerate the news in mainstream media and social media.
Facts can be misrepresented and highlighted in a way to scare and prevent people from choosing plastic surgery in Mexico. In reality, the post-surgical complication rate of these procedures in Mexico is very low, and comparable to the risk rates at leading plastic surgery practices and hospitals in the US or Canada.
Myth # 4: Cheap Plastic Surgery Prices in Mexico are Misleading
Fact: For many people in the US and Canada, it is hard to imagine that they can get their plastic surgery in Mexico at 70 to 80 percent lower prices than what they are offered in their home country. They may assume that there will be some hidden costs, which will be known only later. However, the fact is the opposite of it.
Healthcare costs in the US and Canada are the highest in the world. Countries such as Mexico have a much cheaper cost of living. Therefore, procedures such as plastic surgery are also affordable because the doctors’ fees are much lower, the hospitals charge much less, and nursing care, medications, medical tests, and other costs are also far cheaper in Mexico.
Myth # 5: Doctors Don’t Speak in English in Mexico
Fact: While Spanish is the main spoken language in Mexico, you don’t have to worry about communication with your plastic surgeon, other doctors, nurses, and other attending staff at your hospital in Mexico. Hospitals and plastic surgery centers that receive a large number of people from the US and Canada every year will ensure that you receive care from bilingual staff.
The doctors and surgeons who will consult with you and treat you in Mexico will be well-versed in spoken English. Prime medical tourism destinations for plastic surgery in Mexico (such as Tijuana) share the border with the US. Therefore, the influence of American culture and language is widespread.
Myth # 6: You Cannot Receive Post-Surgery Support
Fact: Unlike the US or Canada, where the hospitals and doctors are often excessively busy, Mexico plastic surgeons will provide you personalized care and attention right from your pre-surgery consultations to post-operative recovery and beyond. Technology has made it easier to receive post-surgical consultations, support, and medical advice.
Before and after your plastic surgery in Mexico, you can have virtual consultations with your surgeon and their team. They will provide you detailed aftercare instructions, and support you throughout.
Myth # 7: You cannot Manage Your Surgery in an Unknown Country
Fact: You do not have to navigate and struggle to find the right hospital or surgeon for your plastic surgery in Mexico. All you need to do is talk to a reliable and dedicated medical tourism provider in your home country and discuss your surgery requirements and concerns in detail.
Once you are on board with them as a patient, they will take care of everything for you – right from choosing the hospital and arranging your initial consultations with the surgeon to assisting you with your travel and stay plans in Mexico. They will hand-hold you throughout your treatment journey and beyond to help you achieve your goals safely and smoothly.
