Facelift Surgery in Guadalajara, Mexico
Restore a youthful, refined profile with our specialized surgical teams at TransOp Mexico. We combine world-class medical expertise with compassionate, gender-affirming care, utilizing advanced SMAS and Deep Plane techniques to achieve natural, long-lasting rejuvenation with elegant neck and jawline contouring.
SMAS Facelift by Dr. Lazaro Cardenas
The SMAS (Superficial Musculoaponeurotic System) facelift is a surgical procedure that tightens the deeper layers of the face, including the underlying muscle and connective tissue. By repositioning this structural layer, we achieve a significant correction of the lower face and neck while maintaining a subtle, non-surgical appearance.
Ideal for patients with moderate skin laxity, this technique allows for precise adjustments that address jowls and sagging without excessive tension on the skin. Dr. Cárdenas prioritizes scar placement hidden within natural contours for an invisible result that respects your unique anatomy.
Patients often benefit from a relatively streamlined recovery process compared to more invasive options, returning to their social routines with a refreshed and youthful version of themselves. It remains globally recognized as a premier choice for balanced facial rejuvenation.
Dr. Cárdenas has been board-certified in plastic surgery since 1990. He served as President of the Mexican Association of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery and has been twice elected International Plastic Surgeon of the Year.
Deep Plane Facelift by Dr. Rafael Arenas
The Deep Plane facelift goes beneath the SMAS layer to release the ligaments that tether the facial tissues, allowing for a more significant and lasting repositioning of the mid-face and jawline. This structural approach addresses aging at its core rather than just pulling the surface skin.
Because the skin remains attached to the underlying muscle, the blood supply is better preserved, often resulting in less bruising and a more robust healing process. This technique is ideal for patients with significant volume loss or more pronounced sagging of the lower face.
Dr. Arenas is one of the few surgeons in Mexico specialized in this high-precision technique. By restoring the deep facial fat pads to their original position, results are transformative and remarkably durable — often lasting over a decade — making this the preferred choice for patients seeking a permanent, naturally feminized outcome.
Dr. Arenas is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 16 years of experience in Guadalajara. He trained at Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente and completed fellowships in facial and body contouring, including an international fellowship in Marin County, California.
SMAS Facelift
- You're having FFS and also want a facelift in the same surgery
- You have moderate facial aging and jowling
- You prefer a shorter recovery time and less swelling
- Your primary concerns are the lower face and jawline
- You are looking for a natural, refreshed look with minimal downtime
Which Facelift Is Right for Me?
Helping You Choose
Deep Plane Facelift
- You have significant facial laxity in both face and neck
- You desire the most comprehensive and longest-lasting results
- You want to address the mid-face and nasolabial folds as well as the neck
- You are prepared for a slightly longer healing period for maximum transformation
Surgery Is Only Part of What We Do
Holistic Medical Excellence
A successful facial transformation requires more than just technical surgical precision. At TransOp International, we believe in providing a holistic environment where world-class medical facilities meet compassionate, patient-centered care.
Dedicated Logistics Support
From your initial travel coordination to Guadalajara and dedicated airport concierge service to our specialized recovery sanctuary and personalized post-operative nursing, our team remains by your side.
Focused Recovery Journey
We manage every detail of your logistics and medical support so that you can focus entirely on your healing and the transition to your most authentic self.