Breast
Naturally proportioned outcomes tailored to your frame and goals.
- Augmentation—
- Lift (Mastopexy)—
- Reduction—
- Implant Revision & Explant—
Mexico City · International Patients
Plastic Surgery Designed for Natural, Lasting Results in Mexico
Dr. Jonathan Zaga combines advanced techniques from the U.S., Canada, Israel, and Europe with an uncompromising safety-first philosophy — and stays personally by your side from first call through full recovery.
- Board-certified plastic surgeon (CMCPER)
- Trained in the U.S., Canada & Israel
- 24/7 direct access to your surgical team
- Surgery in an accredited private hospital
Dr. Jonathan Zaga, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon · CMCPER
Trusted by international patients
Certified & Affiliated With
Board-Certified · CMCPER
Fellowship-Trained, Univ. of Toronto
Trained in the U.S., Canada & Israel
24/7 Access to Your Team
Accredited Private Hospital
Why Dr. Zaga
Innovation meets safety.
A surgeon who is simultaneously innovative and uncompromising on safety — and honest with you before you ever book.
Honesty Before Surgery
No sales pitch, no perfect-outcome promises. Dr. Zaga walks you through the real trade-offs — scarring, recovery, what's achievable for your anatomy — so your expectations are met or exceeded, never missed.
Safety Over Everything
If anything during surgery isn't going right, Dr. Zaga will not push forward to chase a result. Your health comes first — aesthetics can be refined later; safety can't.
Signature Combined Techniques
A hybrid facelift approach, a refined Brazilian breast-lift method, meticulous scar taping learned in Stockholm — techniques combined and tailored to reduce risk and deliver natural results you won't find in a textbook.
24/7 Access to Your Surgical Team
Every patient gets a private group chat with Dr. Zaga, his licensed physician assistant, and your anesthesiologist. Message anytime, day or night — someone from your team always answers.
He Does Your Follow-Ups. Personally.
Post-op visits aren't delegated to staff. Dr. Zaga sees you himself at every follow-up — and stays in touch after you fly home.
Featured Procedures
A focused practice across breast, body & face.
Body
Sculpted, restorative silhouettes with refined surgical technique.
- Tummy Tuck—
- Liposuction—
- Mommy Makeover—
- Buttock Lift (BBL)—
Face
Harmony over alteration — age-honest, natural facial results.
- Facelift—
- Rhinoplasty—
- Eyelid Surgery—
- Facial Rejuvenation—
Signature Techniques
Excellence comes from details.
A few of the methods Dr. Zaga has refined across four continents of training — combined and tailored to reduce risk and deliver natural results.
Hybrid Facelift
Deep-plane technique in the lower third, SMAS above — a combined approach designed to lower complication risk and avoid unnecessary tissue trauma while delivering a natural, age-honest lift.
Refined Brazilian Breast Lift
Dr. Zaga's modification of a Brazilian auto-augmentation technique that uses your own tissue to restore upper-pole fullness and décolleté — a natural alternative to implants, with a small scar.
Internal Bra Breast Lift
Mastopexy with an internal support ('internal bra') technique designed for longer-lasting lift — with or without implants.
Superomedial + Ribeiro Reduction
A combined breast-reduction technique that shapes natural upper-pole fullness — without implants.
VASER + MicroAire Liposculpting
The latest ultrasound-assisted lipo technology, chosen to support skin tightening and smoother, more even contours.
Micropore Scar Taping
A meticulous post-surgical taping protocol learned in Stockholm, used on every incision to support flatter, finer scar healing.
Infection-Prevention Protocol
For larger procedures: a pre-surgical antiseptic wash and preparation diet in the weeks before surgery, designed to reduce infection risk before you enter the operating room.
Aesthetic + Reconstructive Command
Trained in complex reconstructive and craniofacial surgery — not just cosmetics — for a deeper command of anatomy, tissue behavior, and symmetry behind every aesthetic result.
In His Words
Hear directly from Dr. Zaga
His surgical philosophy, his approach to breast and facial surgery, and what international patients can expect throughout their journey.
Patient Stories
Real patients, in their own words.
Watch patients share their experience — from first consultation to final result.
Real Results
View Real Patient Results
See how Dr. Zaga delivers natural, balanced outcomes across breast, body, and facial surgery for patients who travel for their procedure.
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Real before & after cases inside
Before-and-after photos are kept on a dedicated results page to protect patient privacy and ensure compliance.
Verified credentials
- Board-certified plastic surgeon — Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva (Cert. No. 2569)
- ECFMG-certified — passed the U.S. Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE)
- University of Toronto clinical fellowship (SickKids), 2022–2023
Meet Dr. Zaga
The surgeon who tells you the truth first.
Dr. Jonathan Zaga is a board-certified plastic surgeon known for delivering refined, natural-looking results with an uncompromising emphasis on safety and honesty.
On a white wall in Dr. Zaga's office there's a single black dot he painted himself. He asks every patient to find it. The lesson: there is no 100% in surgery — and if you only focus on the flaw, the flaw is all you'll see. It's why he'd rather lose a booking by being honest about scars, recovery, and realistic outcomes than gain one with a perfect-picture promise. Patients who choose Dr. Zaga choose a surgeon who tells the truth first.
He'll even be the first to tell you he isn't the only good surgeon in Mexico — and that you should choose the one you trust after your consultation, even if it isn't him.
950+
Procedures
CMCPER
Board-Certified
Toronto
Fellowship-Trained
International Training
Fellowship-trained in Canada. Refined across four continents.
Dr. Zaga completed a full-year clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto, performed at SickKids (The Hospital for Sick Children) — routinely ranked among the top pediatric hospitals in the world — in craniomaxillofacial plastic surgery.
University of Toronto
Clinical Fellowship at SickKids · 2022–2023
Craniofacial surgery is the deep end of facial anatomy — surgeons who reconstruct children's faces work at a level of precision most cosmetic surgeons never train for. Dr. Zaga brings that anatomy-first precision to every facelift and rhinoplasty.
For our Canadian patients: Dr. Zaga trained in Canada, at the University of Toronto — the same standard of surgical education you'd expect at home.
Where he trained
San Antonio, Texas
USASurgical internship; trained with the PRMA breast-reconstruction team
New York
USAECFMG-certified — U.S. Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) passed
Toronto, Canada
CanadaUniversity of Toronto fellowship at SickKids — craniomaxillofacial plastic surgery (2022–2023)
Israel
IsraelAdvanced surgical training
Stockholm, Sweden
SwedenScar-management technique training
Mexico City
MexicoBoard-certified practice (CMCPER) — breast, body & facial surgery
Your Care Team & Safety
A team, not a solo operator.
J. Zaga Plastic Surgery is a full surgical team — every part of your care named and accountable. Anonymous facilities and anonymous anesthesia are the top fears for patients traveling for surgery; here, you're never handed off to strangers.
Dr. Jonathan Zaga, MD
Board-certified plastic surgeon (CMCPER); your lead surgeon at every step.
Dr. Vanessa Aja Cataneo, MD
Physician & patient-care coordinator — your day-to-day point of contact, before and after surgery.
Dr. Josefina Colín Hernández, MD
Your named anesthesiologist, with individualized perioperative management.
Two collaborating plastic surgeons
Additional board-certified surgeons who support complex cases when needed.
Named & Accountable
Safety you can see — down to the name.
Accredited private hospital
Surgery is performed at Zafir Medical Center, Mexico City — a private surgical facility with a modern operating suite and full monitoring.
Safety-first stop policy
If anything during surgery isn't going right, Dr. Zaga will not push forward to chase a result. Aesthetics can be refined later; safety can't.
Complication coverage required
Every surgical patient carries complication coverage — because honest surgeons plan for the 1%, not just the 99%.
Aftercare, Down to the Details
Your result is 40% surgery.
Dr. Zaga believes your result is 40% surgery, 40% post-operative care, and 20% the small details most practices skip. So we sweat the details.
Your private care group
A private group chat with Dr. Zaga, his licensed physician assistant, and your anesthesiologist — 24/7, from booking through long after you're home.
In-room recovery therapy
For procedures that benefit, a vetted therapist brings lymphatic drainage, ultrasound, and radiofrequency therapy to your hotel room — no taxis two weeks post-op.
Hyperbaric oxygen — when it helps
Recommended only when your procedure genuinely benefits (e.g. a mommy makeover with lipo and tummy tuck) — never sold as a package filler.
Honest referrals, not upsells
Recovery services are provided by trusted independent specialists. Dr. Zaga doesn't take a percentage — he refers you to whoever will get you the best result.
Your Surgical Journey
A calm, considered path — from first call to long-term follow-up.
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Virtual Consultation
A private 1:1 video call to understand your goals.
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Personalized Surgical Plan
A tailored plan built around your anatomy and timeline.
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Travel Coordination
Flights, transfers, and recovery accommodation arranged.
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Surgery in Mexico City
Performed at Zafir Medical Center, Mexico City.
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Recovery & Aftercare
Concierge support and 24/7 access to your care team during recovery.
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Ongoing Follow-Up
Surgeon-led follow-up, even after you return home.
Patient Reviews
In their own words.
Real Google Reviews
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Jessica Goldner
Recent
There's no one like Dr. Jonathan Zaga! Besides being an excellent doctor, he's a wonderful human being — attentive, present, and always answering all my questions. I recommend him without hesitation!
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Ilana Bernstein
Recent
Excellent doctor! I went to him for jaw problems, he treated me and it has helped me tremendously. The procedure was painless and he explained exactly how it works. I would definitely recommend him!
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Aurora Guindi
2 weeks ago
Excellent doctor — so warm and empathetic! He was very patient with all my questions and concerns before and after the surgery. Highly recommended!
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Natalie Jafif
Recent
An extraordinary doctor — the best treatment and, undoubtedly, the best results. He took the time to listen to me and explain absolutely everything.
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Jenny Penhas
Recent
Excellent doctor, very accurate in his diagnosis, with innovative treatments and very good care.
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Pola Jafif
Recent
Excellent service. The most professional staff you'll find, and a doctor who truly cares about the patient.
Begin Today
Start your transformation with confidence.
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FAQ
Questions patients ask before booking.
Is Dr. Zaga a board-certified plastic surgeon?
Yes — by the Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva (Cert. No. 2569, valid through 2029). He is also ECFMG-certified in the U.S. (USMLE passed) and completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto (SickKids).
Is it safe to have plastic surgery in Mexico?
Surgery is performed at Zafir Medical Center, Mexico City, an accredited private facility, with a named anesthesiologist (Dr. Josefina Colín Hernández, MD) managing your care. Dr. Zaga also holds an explicit policy of stopping a procedure rather than compromising your safety.
Who will I actually deal with — before and after surgery?
Dr. Zaga personally, plus his physician assistant Dr. Vanessa Aja Cataneo and your anesthesiologist, in a private 24/7 group chat. Your post-op follow-ups are done by Dr. Zaga himself.
Who will be in the operating room?
Your named team: Dr. Zaga leading, Dr. Josefina Colín Hernández, MD on anesthesia, and collaborating board-certified plastic surgeons and support staff as your procedure requires.
How much does it cost?
Most patients pay typically 40–60% less than comparable U.S. care, with the hospital, anesthesia, and aftercare included in one clear quote. Pricing varies by procedure; your exact, all-inclusive quote is confirmed during your private consultation.
How long do I need to stay in Mexico?
It depends on your procedure — typically 5 to 15 nights. Your exact timeline and aftercare plan are confirmed during your virtual consultation, and your team supports you throughout recovery.
What happens if I have a complication after I return home?
Every surgical patient carries required complication coverage, and you keep 24/7 access to your care team plus a surgeon-led follow-up plan after you return home.