Bariatric surgery
Typically 3 nights in Mexico
- 2Hospital nights
- 1Hotel night
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revision surgery and non-surgical options.
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The Renew experience · Traveling from the USA
From your first call to your recovery at home, a dedicated coordinator plans your trip. A private driver takes you from the airport to the hospital, the hotel and back.
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Same team, same planning, same aftercare
Bariatric surgery
Gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, revision surgery and non-surgical options.
See bariatric procedures →Plastic surgery
Body contouring after weight loss, body, breast and face. Many patients combine procedures in one trip.
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Step 1 · Approval in as little as 24 hours
Complete a short application and a coordinator reviews it with our medical team. Approval can come in as little as 24 hours, and then you pick your surgery date.
Step 2 · Before you fly
You receive guides and checklists for your procedure, covering pre-op instructions, the tests you need and what to pack. Your coordinator answers questions along the way.
Step 3 · Arrival day
Your driver meets you at the airport and takes you directly to the hospital. Meet the transportation team.
Step 4 · Hospital stay
Pre-op testing, surgery and recovery in a private room, with nurses checking on you around the clock. Bariatric patients typically stay 2 nights; plastic surgery stays vary. See the hospital and surgical facilities.
Step 5 · Hotel stay
You finish your stay in a hotel close to the hospital, so you can rest before traveling. Bariatric patients typically stay 1 night. See hotel accommodations.
Step 6 · Departure day
Your driver takes you back to your airport, timed around your flight.
Step 7 · At home
Aftercare is included for every procedure. Our nutritionists and medical team are available on demand after you get home, to help with your recovery and questions.
Pricing compared with the USA
Packages typically include surgeon and anesthesia fees, the hospital stay, hotel accommodations and private ground transportation.
Starting prices in USD. US ranges from our cost guide. Your exact quote depends on your medical evaluation.
The most common choice for US patients. Your driver meets you at arrivals and handles the border crossing.
Flying into Tijuana works too. Your driver meets you at the airport. International flights into Mexico require a passport book.
Approximate nonstop times from major US cities. Check your airline for exact schedules.
Having surgery in Cancún? That trip is planned differently; your coordinator will walk you through it. See our locations.
“The pick up was flawless and crossing the border in the medical lane was a breeze.”
“The driver that took me across from San Diego and back after I was discharged was very friendly and drove very carefully. It was a very good experience.”
“Transportation picked us up at the hotel in San Diego… When we got to the hospital it was amazing. Everyone was so professional… I can’t wait till it’s time for plastics.”
In as little as 24 hours after you complete your application. Your coordinator then helps you choose a surgery date.
Yes. The same team handles your planning, transportation, hospital and hotel stay, and aftercare. The main difference is the length of your stay, which depends on your procedure.
We encourage a passport book or passport card, but it isn't strictly required for the land crossing. A certified or original birth certificate plus a state-issued photo ID can work. If you fly into Mexico on an international flight, you need a passport book.
We pick up at both San Diego International (SAN) and Tijuana International (TIJ). Most US patients fly into San Diego. If you're having surgery in Cancún, your coordinator will plan that trip separately.
For bariatric surgery, typically 2 nights in the hospital and 1 night in a hotel. For plastic surgery, the stay varies by procedure.
You don't navigate the city on your own. A private driver takes you from the airport to the hospital, to the hotel and back, and your coordinator stays in touch throughout your trip.
Yes, we accept HSA and FSA cards. Financing options are also available.
Full aftercare is included. Our nutritionists and medical team are available on demand to support your recovery and answer your questions.