Silicone Breast Implant – Tijuana, Mexico

The primary benefit of silicone breast implants is a natural look and feel combined with long-lasting enhancement in size and shape. For many women, this leads to improved confidence and self-image. Silicone implants are also ideal for balancing asymmetry and restoring volume lost due to pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.

As with any surgery, silicone breast augmentation carries some risks. These may include infection, bleeding, changes in sensation, or reactions to anesthesia. Specific to implants, potential complications include rupture, shifting, and capsular contracture (scar tissue forming around the implant). Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience in silicone implants—like Dr. Isabel Balza—can help reduce risks and support optimal outcomes.

Silicone breast implant surgery is considered safe when performed by a qualified, board-certified plastic surgeon in a well-equipped surgical facility. Still, like all surgeries, there are potential risks. Patients should be fully informed of both the benefits and possible complications before moving forward with treatment.

Recovery from silicone breast implant surgery usually takes a few weeks. It’s normal to experience soreness, swelling, and bruising shortly after the procedure. Patients are advised to limit physical activity, especially anything strenuous, and to wear a supportive surgical bra to aid in healing and help maintain the desired breast shape.

The cost of silicone breast implant surgery varies depending on several factors, including the surgeon’s fees, the type of implants used, and the location of the surgery. In the United States, the cost of breast augmentation can range from $7,500 to $9,000 or more.

The cost of silicone breast implant surgery procedures in Tijuana, Mexico, is often significantly lower than in the United States, with prices ranging from 40% to 60% less.

Silicone breast implants are one of several surgical options available for enhancing the breasts. Other procedures include a breast lift, which reshapes and raises the breasts without increasing size, and breast reduction, which is ideal for patients seeking relief from overly large or heavy breasts.

The silicone implant procedure involves small incisions through which the implants are inserted—either behind or in front of the chest muscle. The incision location varies based on individual anatomy and implant type. Dr. Balza carefully positions each implant to create a natural-looking, symmetrical result. The procedure typically lasts one to two hours, and most patients return home the same or following day.

Before and after treated patients can help you better understand the various procedures that are available to you at Dr. Isabel Balza‘s practice.

Rest assured that you will receive safe and world-class surgical results along with the finest service from our caring team of medical professionals. At Dr. Balza’s practice, we want you to feel comfortable and confident in our care at every stage of your treatment.