Last fact-checked: 8 November 2023

Restore your youthful looks with a facelift in Mexico. This effective cosmetic surgery is carried out at a number of our verified partner clinics and hospitals throughout the country, including border towns like Mexicali and Tijuana, as well as fly-to destinations such as Cancun and Mexico City. 

Find out how a facelift in Mexico can help you—and book with Medical Departures to guarantee the best prices online. 

Facelifts are still considered to be one of the most complete approaches to dealing with your aging skin, including sagging, wrinkles, jowls and double chins. Modern techniques now offer myriad different treatments, from minimally invasive lifts to extensive surgery (known medically as a rhytidectomy) so you’re bound to find a treatment that suits you and your needs without necessarily taking the full plunge of an extensive lift.

Most facelift patients are over 40. It is important to have realistic expectations in terms of the end results and also go into surgery with the right motivation, i.e., you should already feel good about yourself and simply want to enhance your self-image by looking a little younger.

Mexico is one of the leading centers in the world for medical tourism, with thousands of patients traveling here every year for treatments and procedures that cost a fraction of the price you would expect to pay back home. For example, having a facelift in Mexico offers the chance to save between 50 and 70% compared to prices in the US or Canada. 

People come to Mexico for good reason. Not only are the costs significantly lower, but the quality at the top clinics is as good. This isn’t surprising as Mexico has some outstanding, modern facilities with prestigious internationally accredited hospitals.

Medical tourism is booming in Mexico, and the interdependent relationship that exists between patients and practitioners further fuels the growth. A clinic, hospital or practitioner is only as good as its name–delivering high-quality treatment and services will encourage more patients, which brings in more money, which can be reinvested into bettering the services. It is very much in the interests of quality providers to continue to deliver excellence, else they will soon be out of business.

Mexico is a huge country and offers a host of different destinations and locations in which to enjoy some pre and post-surgery relaxation, from beautiful beach resorts to colonial towns and cities, offering something for everyone. Some of the most popular destinations for cosmetic surgery are Tijuana, Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Mexico City and Mexicali. 

One of the most sought-after procedures in Mexico is the traditional facelift, also known as a rhytidectomy. This procedure targets sagging skin, wrinkles, and facial muscle laxity, providing comprehensive rejuvenation of the lower face and neck. Surgeons meticulously tighten underlying tissues and remove excess skin, resulting in a smoother, more youthful appearance.

For individuals with minimal signs of aging or those seeking less invasive options, Mexico offers various minimally invasive facelift techniques. These include the mini facelift, also known as the "weekend facelift" or "S-lift," which focuses on addressing mild to moderate sagging in the lower face and neck region. With shorter incisions and quicker recovery times, the mini facelift appeals to busy individuals seeking subtle yet noticeable improvements.

Thread lifts have also gained popularity in Mexico as a non-surgical alternative to traditional facelifts. This technique involves the insertion of dissolvable threads beneath the skin to lift and tighten sagging tissues. Thread lifts offer minimal downtime and are ideal for individuals with mild to moderate facial laxity seeking immediate results with minimal scarring.

How Long Does a Facelift Generally Take and When Can I Go Back to Work?

This really depends on the nature of your procedure; facelift surgery times can vary from one hour to more than six hours.

Mini-lifts can usually be performed in under two hours, whereas a full facelift, especially if you are also having a neck lift, will take longer.

Most people find that they feel significantly better after a few days rest, depending on the extent of your surgery. You may want to wait until the swelling and bruising has subsided, so it may be around a week to 10 days before you are back at work.  

This depends on the extent of your surgery. A mini-lift, for example, may start around $5,000 in the United States, with full facelifts up to $15,000.

In Mexico, mini-lifts cost around $2,000 while full facelifts are around $6,500, giving you savings of around 65%. 

These are estimated figures at the time of writing. To see some of the latest prices on offer, take a look at these top clinics in Mexico that offer facelift surgery:

• Marroquin and Sandoval (Los Cabos
• Juan Gordillo (Guadalajara)
• Dr. Xavier Sanchez Garcia (Mexico City)

At Medical Departures, we offer a range of exclusive services to make booking your facelift as hassle-free as possible. To save you time, we’ve put together a list of the top facelift clinics in Mexico so you can compare prices and read past patient reviews.

Ready to book? See below for ways to arrange an appointment, or if you’d like to know more about facelifts in Mexico, simply speak to our Customer Care Team via the toll-free number, email or online chat. 

Sources:

Want A Face Lift? Here Are 10 Tips. WebMD. 2020. https://www.webmd.com/beauty/features/face-lift-ten-tips#1

Herndon, Jaime, MS, MPH, MFA. Facelift: Everything You Need to Know. Healthline. 13 December 2018. https://www.healthline.com/health/face-lift

Neck Lift Contouring Guide. American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. Website accessed: 14 September 2020. https://www.americanboardcosmeticsurgery.org/procedure-learning-center/face/neck-contouring-guide/

Da Silva, Chantal. Thousands Of Americans Are Crossing The Border Into Mexico Every Year To Get Affordable Medical Treatment. News Week. 18 May 2019. https://www.newsweek.com/thousands-americans-cross-border-mexico-affordable-medical-treatment-each-1426943