The ultimate guide to Mommy Makeover in Cancun

Last fact-checked: 9 December 2020

Looking for a solution to get your pre-pregnancy body back all in a single session of surgery? With a Mommy Makeover in Cancun, you can shape up your boobs, bum and tum for at least 50% less than in the US. 

This combination of procedures usually includes breast and abdominal surgeries, with additional procedures tailor-made to target your desired areas–transforming your body in one go! Find out more with Medical Departures.

Why Have a Mommy Makeover in Cancun?

Cancun is a great location for a holiday–you can take advantage of some much-needed pre-surgery relaxation or post-op recovery. It proves more popular with North Americans every year and is becoming one of Mexico's most important destinations for patients seeking affordable cosmetic surgery options.

Cancun offers all the tourist facilities and services you require in terms of accommodation and infrastructure, also boasting excellent medical facilities committed to clinical excellence and great customer service. Thousands of medical tourists now visit Cancun every year, realizing they can receive just as high-quality care here as they can at home, but at a fraction of the price.

Cancun is an upmarket destination, including medical facilities aimed at medical tourists. The best hospitals and clinics are state-of-the-art, equipped with the latest technologies, and surgeons are certified and highly-skilled. Many opt for additional training north of the Border and are often members of American medical boards, as well as international surgical organizations, which help offer peace-of-mind for overseas patients.

We take our own background checks on every clinic and doctor listed on our site very seriously; if they're not up to our standards, you won't see their name on Medical Departures. This includes:

• Verifying qualifications and professional memberships
• Researching legal/criminal records.
• Collating and authenticating patient reviews to publish on our website
• Visiting clinics personally and taking photos (also published on our site).

Along with prices and other useful information, you can search our listings and make up your own mind regarding which clinic might be best for you. Get started now by taking a look at these top clinics in Cancun for your Mommy Makeover:

• Dr. Carlos Alejos Mex
• Panama Plastic Surgery
• Panama Plastic Surgery

What’s Involved in a Mommy Makeover? How Long Is the Downtime?

A Mommy Makeover is tailor-made for each patient, so what’s involved will vary. Treatment can include but is not limited to:

• Tummy tuck
• Liposuction
• Breast lift, breast enlargement, (implants) or breast reduction
• Butt lift (implants or fat transfer)

Because you are having a number of procedures, you will feel sore and uncomfortable for a week or so after surgery, until the bruising and swelling has subsided.

Some people wonder why anyone would put themselves through this, but for others, having all the procedures performed at once (or in some cases, over a couple of days) means only one visit to the hospital and only one period of downtime. This, for a busy Mom, can be a huge advantage.

It’s likely to be a number of weeks before you are feeling back to your old self; by then you should be able to return to your routine tasks without discomfort. You will be advised to refrain from vigorous exercise or strenuous activities for up to six weeks, and it could be up to a year before your body heals completely–on the inside as well as the outside.

What Is the Cost of a Mommy Makeover in Cancun Compared to the United States?

A Mommy Makeover in Cancun costs on average $8,000 compared to $15-20,000 in the United States. Patients heading to Mexico generally tend to save at least 50% on individual procedures, too. 

[Please note: these prices are approximate estimates based on international data, calculated at the time of writing. You can check the clinics pages on our site to obtain the latest, most accurate pricing.]

Next Steps

Check out our full list of Mommy Makeover clinics and hospitals here: compare prices, see photos and book your free appointment through Medical Departures. Or if you are ready to book your appointment, you can do so right here any time of the day or night, at no charge to you.

Sources:

What is a mommy makeover? American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 9 June 2017. https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/mommy-makeover

International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Website accessed: 9 December 2020. https://www.isaps.org/

Breast Lift. Mayo Clinic. 21 July 2018. https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/breast-lift/about/pac-20393218

Cherney, Kristeen Ph.D. Everything You Need to Know About Butt Implants. Healthline. 18 January 2019. https://www.healthline.com/health/butt-implants

(Image by Steve Jurvetson)