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How plastic surgery with Dr. Cándido works for a patient who travels to Mexico City — from the first message to the follow-up after you fly home.
Ten steps. Each one has what happens, who does it, and what you need to do. Items marked "to be confirmed" are being finalized with Dr. Cándido and will be published shortly.
You share your goals, photos and health history through an encrypted form, after accepting a privacy notice. Dr. Cándido reviews the case before the consultation.
Dr. Cándido meets you by video in English. If surgery is not right for you, he will say so and will not quote.
Response time — to be confirmedYou receive a written plan: procedure, hospital, what is included, what is not, the total and the payment schedule.
Tests and a visit with your own doctor before traveling. General guidance suggests seeing your primary doctor and a travel-medicine specialist 4–6 weeks before travel.
Specific tests — to be confirmedDate, deposit and refund policy, travel companion recommendation. All stated in writing before you pay.
Deposit and companion policy — to be confirmedAn in-person pre-operative visit with Dr. Cándido before the surgery day. Airport pickup and lodging partners to be confirmed.
Airport pickup and lodging — to be confirmedAt Hospital General "Dr. Rubén Leñero", in Coyoacán, Mexico City.
Anesthesiologist and overnight policy — to be confirmedYou stay in Mexico City until Dr. Cándido clears you in person before flying.
Days of stay per procedure — to be confirmedYou leave with a full copy of your surgical record, medications and instructions for your local doctor.
A direct line to Dr. Cándido's team, and a clear plan for who to call if something looks wrong.
Follow-up schedule — to be confirmedA note on AI: Dalia, our AI assistant, will check in with you after you fly home. She will not diagnose, and any concerning answer will be flagged to Dr. Cándido's team.
The first step is a secure form and a virtual consultation in English.
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