FACIAL PLASTIC SURGERY & AFTER WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
Not overdone. Not artificial. Just naturally you—refined.CARMINA CÁRDENAS MD.
Specialized in Deep Plane Facelift and post-weight-loss body contouring for international patients seeking lasting, refined transformation.
After Weight Loss
Royal Lower Body Lift
Body Contouring
Royal Tummy Tuck
Facial Plastic Surgery
Deep Plane · Neck · Eyes
Top Medical Destination
Tijuana — 3 min from San Diego
Laura Carmina Cárdenas Malta, M.D. — Tijuana, B.C.
The Surgeon
Board Certified Aesthetic,
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
“I specialize in after weight loss procedures. I'm a post bariatric patient myself — weight loss and reconstructive surgery changed my life completely. After that I knew that I wanted everyone who had struggled with self esteem due to obesity to feel free and comfortable in their own body. I'm an advocate of safe, ethical and artistic plastic surgery.”
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF PLASTIC SURGEONSInternational Member of ASPSVERIFY
THE AESTHETIC SOCIETYInternational Member of (ASAPS)VERIFY
AMCPERMexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive SurgeryVERIFY
ISAPSInternational Society of Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryVERIFY
CMCPER — VerifiedMexican Board of Plastic, Aesthetic & Reconstructive SurgeryVERIFY
SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS.
Your Safety,
Our Commitment
Choosing to have plastic surgery in Mexico is an important decision. Your safety should never be an afterthought. From your first consultation to your recovery, every detail of your journey is thoughtfully coordinated around your well-being, comfort, and peace of mind.
Private transporation from San Diego or Tijuana
A private recovery environment designed for comfort and privacy.
Dedicated follow-up and support throughout your recovery.
Guidance from our team at every stage of your journey.
Safe. Certified. Trusted.
We prioritize your safety above all else.
Luxury Experience
Recovery in comfort and total privacy.
Personalized Care
Tailored plans based on your unique needs.
International Patient
We make your journey smooth and stress-free.
Practice Philosophy
Safe. Ethical. Artistic. Always in that order.
Safety First
Every surgical plan begins with one question: Is it safe? Comprehensive medical evaluation, strict surgical protocols and thoughtful planning guide every decision, including when to wait, modify or stage a procedure.
Ethical Practice
Procedures are recommended only when they truly serve the patient's goals, anatomy and long-term health.
Artistic Precision
Proportion, harmony and respect for each patient’s anatomy guide every surgical decision, creating results that feel balanced, refined and naturally their own.
Real Results
Evidence, shown
without theatre
Unretouched · Standardised lighting · Published with consent
Deep plane facelift & deep neck lift
She asked for nothing to be added. The midface was elevated along its native vectors and the neck redefined at the deep layer — the same face, set back a decade.
Recovery Timeline
- Day 3Dressings removed. Walking, reading, resting at home.
- Week 2Sutures out. Comfortable in private company.
- Week 6Contour settled. Return to social and professional life.
- Month 12Final tissue maturation. The result begins to look inevitable.
Facial Plastic Surgery
The face is where precision is measured in millimeters.
Facial and neck rejuvenation demands anatomical mastery and a restrained aesthetic eye. Dr. Cardenas approaches the face as a single architecture — skin, fat, muscle and bone — so the result reads as rested, never altered.
Facial Harmony
Study the faceas a system
Select a region to read its anatomy and the procedures that address it. Harmony is the relationship between regions, never the correction of one.
Brow & Forehead
Frontalis, corrugator complex and the deep galeal fat pad governing brow position.
Relevant procedures
- Endoscopic brow lift
- Temporal lift
- Neuromodulation
Body Contouring
A body that finally matches how you feel inside.
Contouring is not reduction — it is composition. Every plan balances waist, hips, chest and posture as one silhouette, planned in consultation and executed in a single, carefully staged surgical journey.
After Weight Loss Program
Reconstructive surgery after weight loss
Dr. Cardenas is a specialist in post-bariatric surgery — and a post-bariatric patient herself. Massive weight loss leaves a distinct anatomy that requires a distinct surgical discipline: skin resection, muscle repair and volume redistribution planned across the entire body.
Upper Body Lift
Arm lift, back lift and breast reshaping addressed as one upper silhouette.
Learn More →The Royal Procedures
Signature surgeries, designed as one journey.
Top Procedure
8 procedures combined to enhance the beauty of your body 360°.
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Includes
- 01360 Excess skin resection
- 02Muscle repair
- 03Liposuction (waist and love handles)
- 04Outer thigh lift
- 05Buttocks lift
- 06Fat transfer to buttocks and hips (BBL)
- 07Autologous flap buttock augmentation
- 08Pubic lift & reduction
The Beauty Enhance Experience
The patient journey, arranged end to end.
Planning surgery in Mexico can be difficult — you can get easily overwhelmed with the vast options that are available. We are committed to making it easy by providing an all inclusive approach: our plans include transportation from your arrival in either San Diego or Tijuana, recovery house, medspa services and more.
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Virtual Consultation
Share your goals, history and photographs. Dr. Cardenas reviews every case personally before any plan is proposed.
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Surgical Plan & Estimate
A tailored plan and a transparent, detailed estimate — only possible after a proper evaluation.
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Arrival & Concierge
Transportation from San Diego or Tijuana, all-inclusive coordination and a private welcome.
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Surgery Day
Accredited facility inside New City Medical Plaza with extensive health protocols and lab work.
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Recovery House
Supervised recovery, nursing care and medspa services in a calm, private environment.
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Long-Term Follow-Up
Continued contact with the team, wherever in the world you return home to.
Patient Voices
Verified reviews, in their words.
“Dr Cardenas is a master in the artistry of plastic surgery. My husband and I both chose Dr. Cardenas for our neck lifts and we are very impressed with the entire experience. From the cleanliness of their medical office, to professionalism and kindness of their staff, we are beyond grateful to have found Dr. Cardenas. We loved how meticulously detailed our individual surgeries were…”
Neck Lift · Labgirl
Top Medical Destination
Tijuana
The World Health Organization has rated “accredited Plastic Surgery facilities in Mexico as comparable in quality to those in the US.” In addition, the qualifications and abilities of board certified Mexican surgeons are very well regarded.
Tijuana is located only 10 minutes away from San Diego, California. It's considered the busiest border in the world due to the great economical opportunity that it represents to both sides of the border.
It offers the best of two worlds. Our proximity to the US allows us to better understand your culture and your ways of living, giving us the opportunity to offer medical solutions that couldn't be found anywhere else: US medical high standards combined with Mexican warmth, creating a unique experience — where safety meets caring.
Life is the ultimate journey, and we are your traveling companion.
Live, feel, breathe, enhance.
Before You Book
Why a consultation is essential for accurate surgical cost estimates
Please have in mind that surgical cost estimates are not available without a previous consultation. Every plan is individual — and so is its price.
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Individual Assessment
It ensures that you receive a tailored treatment plan that aligns with your goals and health requirements.
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Customized Treatment Plan
Dr. Cardenas will discuss the best surgical options for you, considering your desired outcomes and any underlying health conditions, which are crucial for an accurate cost estimate.
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Transparency and Clarity
A consultation provides an opportunity to discuss all aspects of the surgery, including potential risks, recovery time, and post-operative care. This ensures that you have a clear understanding of what to expect, allowing us to provide a transparent and detailed cost estimate.
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Addressing Your Questions
You will have the chance to ask any questions and address any concerns you might have. This helps in clarifying all aspects of the procedure, ensuring that you are fully informed and comfortable with the planned surgery and its associated costs.
Consultation Request
Begin your consultation.
Have questions before submitting your consultation? Don't worry — learn more about our services and all inclusive plans. Please keep in mind that we cannot discuss costs without an evaluation, however we are happy to assist you with any non-cost-related questions.
Learn more about our services and all inclusive plans