Popular Procedures Guide

A vertical sleeve gastrectomy removes roughly 75–80% of the stomach, creating a smaller banana-shaped stomach that limits food intake and reduces hunger hormones.

Tijuana price

$4,500 – $6,500

Typical recovery

2–4 weeks

Best for: BMI 30+ seeking strong, durable weight loss

Roux-en-Y gastric bypass creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes the small intestine, combining restriction with reduced absorption. Often recommended for severe reflux or type 2 diabetes.

Tijuana price

$6,000 – $9,000

Typical recovery

3–6 weeks

Best for: Higher BMI, GERD, or metabolic conditions

A two-part procedure that combines a sleeve gastrectomy with an intestinal bypass. It offers the most powerful and durable weight loss and strong type 2 diabetes remission, but requires diligent lifelong nutrition and vitamin follow-up.

Tijuana price

$7,000 – $11,000

Typical recovery

4–6 weeks

Best for: BMI 50+ or severe metabolic disease

A soft silicone balloon is placed in the stomach endoscopically (no incisions) and inflated to reduce capacity for about six months. A reversible kickstart for lower-BMI patients not ready for surgery.

Tijuana price

$3,500 – $5,000

Typical recovery

3–5 days

Best for: BMI 27–35 wanting a non-surgical option

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) reshapes the stomach from the inside using sutures placed through an endoscope — no incisions. It's an outpatient, surgery-free option for patients who don't qualify for or prefer to avoid traditional surgery, with most patients discharged the same day.

Tijuana price

From $6,800

Typical recovery

1–3 days

Best for: Lower-BMI patients wanting a non-surgical option

Sleeve Plus™ combines a gastric sleeve with a magnetic duodeno-ileal bipartition powered by the MagDI™ magnetic compression system. Magnets form a natural connection over several days — no extra staples or sutures — targeting both weight loss and type 2 diabetes control.

Tijuana price

Quote on request

Typical recovery

2–4 weeks

Best for: Patients with type 2 diabetes seeking strong metabolic results

The MagDI™ (Magnetic Duodeno-Ileostomy) system uses magnetic compression anastomosis to create a staple-free, suture-free intestinal bypass. The magnets gradually form the new connection, reducing the risk of leaks and bleeding common with traditional bypass surgery.

Tijuana price

Quote on request

Typical recovery

2–4 weeks

Best for: Patients seeking a less-invasive malabsorptive bypass

Sleeve revision (Sleeve Rescue™) addresses a stretched pouch, weight regain, or chronic reflux after a previous gastric sleeve. Depending on the case, the sleeve may be re-tightened or converted to another procedure, with traditional and robotic options available.

Tijuana price

$5,500 – $7,000

Typical recovery

~6 weeks

Best for: Weight regain or reflux after a prior gastric sleeve

Bypass revision corrects a previous gastric bypass when the pouch or stoma has stretched, weight has been regained, or complications have developed. A custom surgical plan repairs or revises the original anatomy to restore results.

Tijuana price

$6,000 – $9,500

Typical recovery

~6 weeks

Best for: Weight regain or complications after a prior gastric bypass

Post-bariatric body contouring (tummy tuck, arm lift, lower body lift) removes loose skin once weight has stabilized — completing the transformation journey safely under one coordinated team.

Tijuana price

$5,000 – $14,000

Typical recovery

4–8 weeks

Best for: Patients 12–18 months post weight loss

Abdominoplasty removes excess abdominal skin and tightens the underlying muscles — a common next step after major weight loss to restore a firm, flat contour.

Tijuana price

$4,000 – $7,000

Typical recovery

3–6 weeks

Best for: Loose abdominal skin after weight loss or pregnancy

Significant weight loss can age the face. A facelift or facial fat transfer restores definition and youthful contour, available through the Ariel Center for Cosmetic Surgery.

Tijuana price

$4,500 – $8,500

Typical recovery

2–4 weeks

Best for: Facial volume loss after major weight reduction