Risks of smoking before and after plastic surgery

Dr. Francisco Amaya, the best plastic surgeon in Mexicali and head of the Plastic Surgery program at Hispano Americano Hospital, shared some valuable information regarding smoking before and after having plastic surgery in Mexicali. 

Smoking causes, aside from tobacco related issues, problems for healing after Plastic Surgery in Mexicali. A non-smoker will take about a week or a week and a half to heal after a tummy tuck or any other procedure. A smoker causes healing to take longer and to be weaker that it would in normal patients. Tobacco causes and impairment in the blood vessels to the oxygen to be delivered to the wound, slowing the amount of it thus slowing healing.

That’s why we ask patients to stop smoking at least one month before surgery. If a patients won’t keep smoking we most likely will not perform the operation because we know these problems will arise. You can find a lot of information in the internet, as well as other tobacco related diseases.

For more information on this and other questions related to having plastic surgery in Mexicali, please visit Hispano Americano Hospital’s website at hispanohospital.com or call us toll free at 888 698 2244.

Why choose Dr. Francisco Amaya for a breast augmentation?

After doing research and seeing several alternatives for a breast augmentation, Paulina decided that Dr. Francisco Amaya at Hispano Americano Hospital in Mexicali, Mexico, was the best option. She found out about Dr. Amaya's innovative technique and vast experience thanks to the high workload he has. Dr. Amaya kindly answered all the questions she had. 

Soon she will undergo surgery, but for now she already took the first step in deciding to improve her life. 

For more information on plastic surgery in Mexico, visit hispanohospital.com or call us toll free at 888-698-2244.

Are You Ready For Plastic Surgery After a Weight Loss Procedure?

Are You Ready For Plastic Surgery After a Weight Loss Procedure? 

Many severely overweight people who have tried several weight loss programs with little or no success turn to bariatric surgery as a solution for their problem. Bariatric surgery, a broad term that covers several types of gastric procedures such as the gastric band, sleeve gastrectomy, and gastric bypass, works by reducing the size of the stomach to limit intake of calories or lowering the amount of calories that your body can absorb. These methods quite often produce extreme weight loss, however, this dramatic thinning may cause other aesthetic problems. Patients are often left with loose, sagging skin that no longer has the elasticity to accommodate a slimmer shape.
Unfortunately, sometimes neither exercise nor diet will help tighten loose skin, however plastic surgery can.

If you meet these criteria, you may be a candidate for plastic surgery:

• Bariatric Surgery was performed at least a year ago.
• Weight loss goal has been achieved.
• Your weight has been stable for at least 3 months.
• Recent evaluation by a bariatric surgeon and a plastic surgeon.

Plastic surgery should be performed by certified surgeons in a secure hospital with facilities that meet high standards of care. Plastic surgery in Mexico is safe and affordable when performed in hospitals like Hispano Americano, where the latest technology is utilized and professional staff is ready to assist you. Our program is led by Dr. Francisco Amaya, board certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in the field due to his high workload on hundreds of American and Canadian patients.

If you think you are a candidate for plastic surgery and want to regain your figure, feel free to visit us at hispanohospital.com or call us toll free at 888-698-2244 to receive more information.