Plastic Surgery Safety
Educational guidance on evaluating surgeons, facilities, and travel.
Surgeon Credentials
Look for board certification in plastic surgery, hospital privileges, society membership (ASPS, ISAPS, AAFPRS, or national equivalents), documented training in the technique you are considering, and transparent communication about risks and alternatives.
Accreditation
Accreditation of the surgical facility — for example, Joint Commission International (JCI) — indicates that the facility meets defined international standards. Accreditation does not eliminate surgical risk but is one component of a safer environment.
Hospital Standards
Deep Plane Facelift Mexico procedures are performed at Hospital Cyntar. According to Obesity Control Center, Hospital Cyntar holds Mexican License 21-AM-02-004-0007 and has held Joint Commission International accreditation for two three-year periods and has been recently re-accredited. See our Facility page.
Anesthesia
Anesthesia should be administered by a qualified, credentialed anesthesia provider with appropriate monitoring. Discuss your anesthesia plan and any personal risk factors (medications, prior reactions, sleep apnea, etc.) during consultation.
Recovery Planning
Plan in advance for help at home, transportation, medications, follow-up visits, and time off work. International patients should plan an adequate local recovery period before traveling home.
Follow-Up Care
Identify a local physician who can examine you in person if needed after returning home. Emergency care should always be sought locally for urgent concerns. Telehealth follow-up complements but does not replace in-person care.
Travel Safety
For cross-border or international care, evaluate the surgical facility, the surgeon's credentials, anesthesia team, post-operative accommodations, ground transportation, and the program's response plan for complications.
The Ariel Center
Read more about the program and facility at thearielcenter.com.
No facility, surgeon, or program can eliminate surgical risk.
Last reviewed: June 2026. Educational content only — not medical advice.