Facial assessment before a cosmetic procedure in Merida

Face and body

Cosmetic surgery in Merida, Mexico

Facial and body cosmetic procedures performed by Dr. José Antonio Orozco Gómez, plastic surgeon board-certified by the CMCPER. From the endoscopic facelift with deep-plane repositioning to in-office injectables, with the same principle throughout: results that look natural and hold up over time.

The signature technique

The endoscopic facelift: the signature technique

The endoscopic facelift repositions the deep muscular planes of the face through incisions of roughly one centimetre, hidden in the hairline and guided by camera. It is the procedure in which Dr. Orozco has a distinctive technique, and this is how he describes it:

“It is a modern, current approach to facial lifting that repositions the deep muscular planes of the face without leaving large scars. It is done using a camera, with approaches or incisions of approximately one centimetre, hidden in the hair.”

How it differs from a traditional facelift

Traditional faceliftEndoscopic facelift
IncisionsAround the ear and into the scalpApproximately 1 cm, hidden in the hairline
What is repositionedSkin and SMASDeep muscular planes
AppearanceCan look tight if done poorlyRepositions without pulling on skin
RecoveryLongerShorter
IndicationAdvanced laxityMild to moderate laxity, mid and upper face

They are not rival procedures — they are different indications. For advanced laxity the traditional technique remains correct, and sometimes the two are combined.

Face

Facial procedures

Blepharoplasty

Removes excess skin and fat pads from the upper and lower eyelids. It has one of the best ratios of discreet scarring to change in expression: it corrects a tired look without altering your features.

Neck treatment

Corrects laxity and platysmal bands, with or without submental liposuction. Frequently combined with a facelift, because a rejuvenated face above an aged neck gives the surgery away.

Facial balancing

Adjusting proportions with fillers, collagen biostimulators or surgery depending on the case: chin, jawline, cheeks, folds. The criterion is the proportion of the whole face, not filling an isolated area.

Other facial procedures

Otoplasty (prominent ears), buccal fat removal, jawline definition, submental liposuction, facial fat grafting with your own fat.

In the clinic

Injectables and aesthetic medicine

In-office procedures, no operating theatre and no downtime, performed by the surgeon himself.

TreatmentFor whatApproximate duration
Botulinum toxinExpression lines: forehead, glabella, crow's feet4–6 months
Hyaluronic acidVolume, folds, lips, contour9–18 months depending on area and product
Collagen biostimulators (Sculptra, Ellansé, Radiesse)Stimulate your own collagen; improve skin quality12–24 months
Facial fat graftingYour own fat placed in the facePartially permanent

Injectables do not replace surgery when the excess is skin. Filling a lax face makes it heavier, not younger. That judgement is made in consultation, and sometimes the honest answer is that it is not time to operate yet — or that filler is no longer the solution.

Body

Body contouring

Aesthetic body contouring has its own detailed pages:

Mommy makeover

Breast and abdominal surgery combined in a single procedure, for patients who want to address post-pregnancy changes with one anaesthetic and one recovery. Assessed with internal medicine and cardiology: the limit is safe operating time.

Surgery after massive weight loss

Significant weight loss leaves excess skin on the abdomen, arms, thighs and breasts. It is addressed in stages, with a plan of several procedures spaced apart and nutritional assessment beforehand: operating on a patient with protein deficiency compromises healing.

Results

Before and after

Real cases operated in Merida, published with written informed consent.

Face and neck in profile before and after a facelift
Case 01 · Facelift (rhytidectomy) · Real case, published with written informed consent.
Upper lip before and after a lip lift
Case 02 · Lip lift · Real case, published with written informed consent.
Neck and chin angle before and after a neck treatment
Case 03 · Neck contouring, image taken in theatre · Real case, published with written informed consent.
Reviews

Patient reviews

“I appreciated his punctuality and the way he explains things, and how he answered my questions about facial balancing. I was very happy with the treatment.”

Antonio Novelo · June 2024 · Doctoralia (translated)

“The doctor was very punctual, explained the procedure very clearly and gave me all the follow-up instructions. Careful and responsible. I would gladly go back to him.”

Ma. Guadalupe · June 2024 · Doctoralia, blepharoplasty (translated)

“A very detailed explanation of the treatment and excellent bedside manner. An excellent surgeon.”

Gpd · August 2026 · Doctoralia (translated)
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery?

Plastic surgery is the full medical specialty and covers two branches: cosmetic, which modifies healthy structures to improve appearance, and reconstructive, which restores form and function lost to disease, trauma or congenital difference. Every certified cosmetic surgeon is a plastic surgeon; not everyone offering cosmetic procedures is.

What is the right age for a facelift?

Age does not decide it — the degree of laxity and skin quality do. Some patients at 45 have a clear indication and some at 60 still do better with a less invasive approach. The consultation determines whether the case calls for an endoscopic facelift, a traditional facelift, or non-surgical treatment.

How long is recovery after an endoscopic facelift?

Swelling and bruising settle in two to three weeks, and most patients return to social life between days 12 and 15. The result matures at around three months.

Does the same doctor perform the injectables?

Yes. Botulinum toxin, hyaluronic acid and biostimulators are administered by the plastic surgeon himself in the clinic. The facial anatomy needed to operate that region is the same anatomy needed to inject it safely.

Can several cosmetic procedures be combined?

Yes, and often it is the better option: one anaesthetic, one recovery, one period off. The combination is decided in consultation based on safe operating time and your general health.

How is the cost of a cosmetic procedure set?

It is set at your consultation, case by case, based on the procedure, its complexity, operating time, the hospital, the anaesthesia team and the follow-up included. You leave with a written, itemised quote.

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