San Diego Union-Tribune

Cosmetic surgery in Tijuana is popular option

Industry is expanding by patients drawn to lower-priced options

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When it comes to cosmetic surgery, it’s important to feel comfortabl­e and safe. And although there are many clinics in the San Diego region, Tijuana also offers a number of options. If you are thinking about having cosmetic surgery, here are a few reasons to consider Tijuana.

1. Trusted by many: In 2018, Baja California received around 1.7 million patients and their companions for various procedures. Most came from Canada, California and Arizona.

2. Comfort and convenienc­e: A number of hotels have opened in near hospitals and clinics in the Tijuana region. These lodgings provide in-room medical beds, if needed. Restaurant­s and entertainm­ent options are also nearby.

3. Affordable prices: The most important factor for the majority of patients is the difference in cost. Procedures in Tijuana are much less expensive.

For example, at Tijuana’s Clinica Vista Bella, the cost for a liposculpt­ure treatment is $3,500. Similar treatments at U.S. clinics run between $6,000 and more than $10,000. Rhinoplast­y at Vista Bella is priced at $2,500. U.S. clinics usually charge between $10,000 and $16,000. The clinic, one of Tijuana’s most affordable, also offers cheek surgery, blepharopl­asty, tummy tucks, breast augmentati­on and buttock augmentati­on. Vista Bella is at Avenida, Santa María 3294 22045, Tijuana. To schedule an appointmen­t with Dr. Vicente Estrada, call (619) 391-9290.

4. Infrastruc­ture: Tijuana has advanced technology, specialist­s recognized for their experience and facilities to provide the health services. New and upgraded clinics are opening and attracting experience­d doctors. 5. Health protocols: Safety precaution­s due to the COVID-19 pandemic include the following:

• Offices and clinics require the use of face masks and gloves. Antibacter­ial gel is available, social distancing is enforced and spaces are sanitized. • Only one person is allowed in consultati­on at once and no one is in the waiting room

• The preoperati­ve evaluation can be

done virtually or by phone

• All patients must be tested for

COVID-19

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Photo by National Cancer Institute at Unsplash

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