Yes. Most of our revision patients had their primary surgery at another clinic — including U.S. clinics, other Mexico clinics, and international centers. We just need your operative report and recent imaging, regardless of where the original surgery was performed. We don't judge; we just need to see the anatomy.

Almost certainly not. U.S. insurance rarely covers revision surgery — and when they do, it requires extensive documentation and often a 6–12 month process. Many patients find the all-inclusive Mexico price is less than their U.S. deductible plus copay. HSA/FSA accounts can sometimes be used.

Lower healthcare costs in Mexico — surgical staff, facility, anesthesia, medications, and overhead all cost a fraction of U.S. equivalents. We don't cut corners on the things that matter (board-certified surgeons, modern laparoscopic equipment, 24/7 nursing, the same medications). We do skip the U.S. healthcare administrative bloat. The savings get passed to you.

Almost certainly yes — and we do many. Most lap-band patients eventually need removal, and many opt to convert to a sleeve or bypass at the same time. The age of the band actually doesn't matter much; what matters is the current condition (slipped, eroded, intact) which we'll see on imaging. Send us your records and we'll come back with a plan.

In general, at least 18 months — long enough for healing to be complete, the original tool to have had a fair chance, and the anatomy to settle. There are exceptions for early complications (band slippage, leaks, severe reflux). We make this call case-by-case after reviewing records.

Slightly. Plan for 5–7 days in Tijuana (vs 4–5 for primary) and an extra few days off work. Most revision patients are walking the day of surgery and back to desk work within 7–10 days of getting home. Physical jobs need 3 weeks instead of 2.

If our records review concludes that revision isn't safe right now — bad scarring, very recent prior surgery, uncontrolled medical conditions — we'll tell you. We may recommend waiting, additional medical management, or a different path entirely. If you've already paid a deposit, you get a full refund. We'd rather lose a case than do an unsafe one.

Most patients can. We offer in-house financing with same-day approval, $0 down for many patients, and an average down payment of $1,800. We hold our own loans, which means transparent terms. We also work with United Medical Credit for larger balances.