Revision Surgery After Plastic Surgery, in Tijuana
If a previous surgery did not turn out the way you expected, you are not the first, and it is not the end of the road. The next step is an honest assessment, not another rushed operation.
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Revision and corrective surgery with Dr. Alfredo Chama, plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery (CMCPER No. 2607), in Tijuana, just across the border from San Diego.
What it’s for
What a revision surgery is for, and what it isn’t
Revision surgery is corrective surgery after plastic surgery: an operation to improve a result that did not heal or look the way it should — whether the first surgery was done by Dr. Chama or by another surgeon, in Mexico or in the U.S. His specialty is plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, and reconstructive work is precisely about repairing tissue that has already been operated on or injured.
People look for revision surgery after bad results for very different reasons: an implant that hardened or moved, a nose that is crooked or does not breathe well, an earlobe pulled down after a facelift, a scar that is wide or sits in the wrong place, an uneven contour after body surgery. If you are trying to find out how to fix bad plastic surgery in Mexico, the first answer is the same for all of them: understand what was done, and why the result is what it is.
Three things are true of almost every revision:
- It is more complex than the first surgery. There is scar tissue, the anatomy has changed and some tissue may be missing.
- Timing matters. Most revisions are planned once the tissues have settled; operating too early makes the result less predictable.
- Not everything can be corrected. Sometimes the honest advice is to wait, to do less than you hoped, or not to operate. You will hear that plainly.
What a revision is not: a guarantee of the result you wanted the first time, or a way to assign blame. Unfavorable results happen even with careful surgeons; the focus here is on the solution.
Benefits
What it changes
- A plan built on your history, not a standard procedure.
- Function and appearance together: breathing, movement and comfort are assessed with the aesthetic concern.
- Realistic expectations from the start: what can improve, what cannot, and what it takes.
- Bilingual follow-up across the border, in person or by WhatsApp and video.
Candidacy
Who is typically a candidate, and who should wait
- ✓ Healed from the previous surgery, with tissues that have had time to settle.
- ✓ A specific concern you can describe or show.
- ✓ Good general health; non-smoker, or willing to stop for the weeks around surgery and during recovery.
- ✓ Realistic expectations: improvement, not perfection.
- ✓ Records from the first surgery, if available.
If you have an infection, an open wound or fever right now, seek medical care where you are first. A revision is planned once the urgent problem is under control.
| Area | Common reasons for revision | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Pixie ear, visible scars, pulled look, laxity that returned | Facelift revision |
| Nose | Shape, breathing, collapse, asymmetry | Revision rhinoplasty |
| Breast | Capsular contracture, malposition, size change, removal, nipple and areola | Breast revision |
| Scars | Wide, raised, tight or poorly placed scars; keloids | Scar revision |
| Body | Irregular contour, asymmetry, scars after body surgery | Case-by-case evaluation |
Consultation
Virtual or in-person assessment of your case
Preparation
Personalized plan, labs, and pre-op instructions
Procedure
Hospital setting, certified surgical team
Recovery
Follow-up in person or remotely from the U.S.
How the process works, step by step
- Virtual review of your case. Send current photos through WhatsApp with whatever you have from the first surgery: date, operative report, implant card, imaging.
- Assessment. Dr. Chama identifies what is causing the problem and tells you whether a revision makes sense now, later or not at all.
- Written plan. What will be corrected, anesthesia, dates and a personalized quote.
- Surgery in Tijuana. In a certified hospital setting.
- Follow-up. In person before you travel home, then by WhatsApp or video from the U.S., with in-person visits when needed.
Your stay and follow-up (for patients crossing or flying in)
- Nights in Tijuana: Dr. Chama confirms the number for your case in your written plan.
- Records: you can request a clinical summary of your case so any physician back home can continue your care if needed.
- Recovery-house stay and ground transport can be arranged for out-of-town patients — ask on WhatsApp.
Dr. Chama discusses every risk, complication rate, and realistic expectation at your consultation — before you decide. A medical site that only shows results and omits risk is not giving you complete information.
Not happy with a previous surgery? Start with a virtual review of your case. Send photos and records on WhatsApp in English or Spanish; Dr. Chama reviews them before the appointment.
Frequently asked questions
What patients ask us most
Can you fix a surgery done by another surgeon?
Yes, that is what revision surgery is. Dr. Chama evaluates the result, asks for whatever records you have and tells you plainly what can and cannot be improved.
How long should I wait after my first surgery?
It depends on the area: tissues keep changing for months, and some areas, such as the nose, take a year or more to settle. Problems like an infection are treated right away; most revisions are planned once the result has stabilized. Dr. Chama sets the timing for your case.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Current photos, the date of your surgery, the operative report if you have it, the implant card if you have implants, and any imaging. If you do not have records, the evaluation is still possible; it simply starts from the examination.
Is revision surgery riskier than the first operation?
It is usually more complex. Scar tissue and previous changes make precision harder, and risks such as delayed healing, asymmetry or needing another adjustment can be higher. The risks for your specific case are explained before you decide.
What if my problem cannot be corrected?
Then you will be told so. Sometimes a partial improvement is possible, sometimes the right step is to wait, and sometimes surgery is not the answer.
Will my insurance cover a revision?
This page makes no promise of coverage or reimbursement. Treatment in Tijuana is self-pay; check with your insurer before assuming anything about claims.
Can the first consultation be virtual from the U.S.?
Yes. The first review is done with photos and records on WhatsApp, in English or Spanish, before you travel.
Can I get a quote before traveling?
Yes. After reviewing your case you receive a personalized quote. There is no public price list because every revision is different.
About the surgeon
Dr. Alfredo Chama Naranjo
Dr. Alfredo Chama Naranjo — plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon in Tijuana, Mexico.
- Specialty professional license (Mexican Ministry of Education, SEP): 14854088 — plastic and reconstructive surgery, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), verifiable on the SEP public registry.
- Certified by the Mexican Council of Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgery: CMCPER No. 2607, verifiable on the council’s website. The CMCPER is Mexico’s certifying council for the specialty.
- His specialty includes reconstructive surgery — the branch dedicated to repairing tissue, not only changing its appearance.
- Operates in a certified hospital setting in Tijuana.
Last updated: 2026-09-23
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Last updated: September 23, 2026