What Is Breast Surgery?
Breast surgery encompasses several surgical procedures designed to enhance the shape, size, symmetry, or proportion of the breasts. At ALO Aesthetic, we offer the four core techniques performed by board-certified plastic surgeons with thousands of successful procedures on patients traveling from the United States and Canada.
Each technique is individually planned based on your anatomy, aesthetic goals, lifestyle, and medical considerations. Your initial consultation is free and can be done in-person or online with no commitment.
Types of Breast Surgery at ALO Aesthetic
Breast Augmentation
Volume increase using high-density cohesive silicone gel implants. Ideal for greater projection, symmetry, or restoring volume after pregnancy or weight loss.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Repositions breast tissue to correct sagging due to age, breastfeeding, or weight loss. Strategically placed, minimally visible scars.
Breast Reduction
Reduces volume to relieve neck and back pain and improve posture. Modern techniques preserve sensation and breastfeeding ability when possible.
Post-Mastectomy Reconstruction
After breast cancer. Options: expander + implant, DIEP flap (your own abdominal tissue), or combination. Coordinated with your oncologist.
Real Patient Results
Real images of patients who trusted ALO Aesthetic. Shared with their explicit consent. Results vary based on individual anatomy.
Are You a Candidate?
- 18 years or older (16+ with parental consent in select cases)
- Good general health, no uncontrolled chronic conditions
- Stable weight for the past 6 months
- No smoking 6 weeks before and after surgery
- Realistic expectations about results and recovery
- Available for post-operative follow-up appointments
Final candidacy is determined by your surgeon during the initial consultation, where we review your medical history, anatomy, and develop a personalized surgical plan.
Our Step-by-Step Process
1
Free Consultation
In-person or online. We review your goals, medical history, and present surgical options with before/after photos of similar cases.
2
Planning & Quote
Surgical technique selection, implant size (if applicable), tentative date, and all-inclusive package quote.
3
Pre-Op Studies
Blood work, EKG, and mammogram if applicable. Can be done in your home city and sent before traveling.
4
Surgery
Performed at Hospital DREAMS (Tijuana) or Hospital Puerta de Hierro (Guadalajara), under general anesthesia by a board-certified anesthesiologist.
5
Hospital Recovery
1 night hospital stay with 24/7 nursing care. Compression garments and pain management included.
6
Recovery House
4-7 days at our medical recovery house with daily check-ins, English-speaking staff, and hospital-airport transportation.
Recovery and Results
The first 3-5 days require relative rest with swelling management and mild discomfort controllable with oral pain medication. Most patients return to office work between days 7 and 10. Light cardiovascular exercise resumes at 3 weeks; full upper-body workouts and weights at 6 weeks.
Results are visible from day one, but the final appearance settles between 3 and 6 months as implants fully settle and scars mature. ALO Aesthetic provides bilingual post-operative follow-up throughout the first year.
Where We Operate
We operate at three accredited hospitals — one in Tijuana and two in Guadalajara — all meeting international medical standards, fully equipped for plastic and reconstructive surgery, and offering 24/7 nursing care.
Hospital DREAMS
Tijuana, México
Modern surgical center in Zona Cacho, Tijuana. Board-certified anesthesiologists, fully accredited operating rooms, and complete post-operative care. 30 minutes from San Diego, USA.
Hospital Puerta de Hierro
Guadalajara, México
One of Mexico’s top private hospitals, internationally accredited. State-of-the-art operating suites and inpatient care. International airport (GDL) with direct flights from major US cities.
Hospital Innovare
Guadalajara, México
Modern hospital in Zapopan with state-of-the-art operating rooms, certified anesthesia teams, and bilingual recovery support.
Cost of Breast Surgery in Mexico
Pricing at ALO Aesthetic typically represents 50%-70% savings compared to US and Canadian rates. Every quote includes surgeon fees, hospital (DREAMS or Puerta de Hierro), anesthesia, medications, compression garments, and post-operative follow-up. For a personalized quote with the recommended technique for your case, schedule your free consultation.
Why Choose ALO Aesthetic
Board-Certified Surgeons
Surgeons board-certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic Surgery (CMCP) with thousands of successful procedures performed.
Certified Hospitals
Tijuana: Hospital DREAMS. Guadalajara: Hospital Puerta de Hierro. Both facilities meet international standards.
Bilingual Care
Coordination, surgery, and follow-up in English or Spanish. Zero language barrier for US and Canadian patients.
Proven Medical Tourism
Extensive experience with US and Canadian patients. We coordinate flights, lodging, transportation, and recovery house.
No Hidden Costs
All-inclusive pricing from the start: surgery, hospital, anesthesia, medications, compression garments, and follow-up.
12-Month Follow-Up
Bilingual post-operative care for a full 12 months, with your medical team always available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Between 1 and 4 hours depending on the procedure. Breast augmentation typically takes 1.5 hours, mastopexy with implant about 3 hours, reduction 3-4 hours, and reconstruction may require more than 4 hours depending on the technique.
The most common sensation is pressure and tightness during the first 3 days, not acute pain. It is managed with prescribed oral analgesics. Most patients report less pain than expected, especially with modern submuscular placement techniques and local anesthetic blocks.
The immediate appearance is noticeably improved from day one. Implants fully settle between 3 and 6 months. Scars mature and fade for up to 12 months post-surgery. The final aesthetic result is evaluated at the one-year mark.
We use cohesive silicone gel implants from FDA-certified brands with lifetime warranty against rupture. Average lifespan is 15-25 years. They do not cause breast cancer or interfere with mammograms when performed correctly. Periodic monitoring is recommended.
Typically 7-10 days: day 1 arrival and pre-op consultation, day 2 surgery, days 3-7 recovery in medical lodging with follow-ups, days 8-10 drain removal (if applicable) and return flight. Reconstruction may require up to 14 days.
Surgeon fees, hospital (includes 1 night), general anesthesia by board-certified anesthesiologist, post-op medications, specialized compression garments and dressings, 12 months of follow-up, and full logistics coordination (airport-hospital-lodging transportation). Does not include flights or your companion’s personal expenses.
Sí. Es común combinar aumento o levantamiento mamario con abdominoplastia (“mommy makeover”) o liposucción en una sola cirugía. Se evalúa caso por caso considerando tiempo quirúrgico total, BMI, salud general y objetivos estéticos.
We recommend traveling with an adult companion for the first 5-7 days post-surgery. If not possible, ALO can coordinate professional nursing care at the recovery house. You may not fly alone within the first 48 hours post-surgery.
Schedule Your Free Consultation Today
Free consultation, no commitment. Bilingual English/Spanish care. US/Canada patient coordinators available 7 days a week.
Related Procedures
- Tummy Tuck — combinable in a Mommy Makeover
- Liposuction — complementary body contouring
- Mommy Makeover — breast + abdomen package
- Body Lift — recommended after massive weight loss
- Post-Bariatric Surgery — for patients after gastric bypass or sleeve