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Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz

Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon (MD)

About Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz

Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and co-founder of Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery in the Guadalajara area (practice website).

Education

According to the practice, she earned her medical degree at the University of Guadalajara, completed a general surgery specialty at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde", and specialized in plastic and reconstructive surgery at the Instituto de Cirugía Reconstructiva Dr. José Guerrero Santos in Guadalajara. The practice says she is also qualified in laparoscopic surgery.

Procedures performed

Specialties

Education & training

  • Degree
    Universidad de Guadalajara · Mexico
    MD (Médico Cirujano)
  • Training
    Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde" · Mexico
    Specialty · General Surgery
  • Training
    Instituto de Cirugía Reconstructiva Dr. José Guerrero Santos · Mexico
    Specialty · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Getting to Mexico from the U.S.

Visa. U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival.

Flights. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.

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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz

Where does Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz practice?

Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz works at Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery in Guadalajara, Mexico.

What are Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz's qualifications?

Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz has trained at Universidad de Guadalajara and Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde". Details and sources are listed on this page.

What procedures does Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz perform?

Breast Augmentation, Breast Reduction, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty).

Does Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz speak English?

Yes. Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz speaks Spanish, English.

How do I get to Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz's clinic from the U.S.?

U.S. passport holders travel without a visa for up to 180 days. A passport book is required for air travel, and a tourist permit (FMM, issued digitally at airports) is required on arrival. The shortest trip of any destination we work with. Nonstop flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Cancun from most large U.S. hubs, 2 to 5 hours; Tijuana is reachable on foot from San Diego.

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About the clinic

Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery
Guadalajara · Mexico
★ 4.9

Plastic surgery practice of Dr. Marco Tulio Marroquín and Dr. Karla Sandoval Díaz in Puerta de Hierro, Zapopan (Guadalajara area), offering facelift, breast, body and nose surgery, per the practice.

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Research & evidence

12 peer-reviewed sources

Peer-reviewed studies relevant to the procedures Karla Sandoval Díaz performs. Compiled from systematic reviews, meta-analyses and clinical research indexed on PubMed.

  1. Standard of care for lipedema in the United States
    Herbst KL et al. · Phlebology · 2021
    Guideline / consensusPMID 34049453DOI
  2. A Head-to-Head Meta-Analysis of 35,052 Smooth vs Textured Implants in Breast Reconstruction and Augmentation.
    Tanas Y, et al. · Aesthetic Surgery Journal Open Forum · 2026
    Meta-analysisPMID 41859205DOI
  3. Implant Pocket Plane Selection in Primary Breast Augmentation: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review of Complication Profiles.
    Alderhali R, et al. · Aesthetic Plastic Surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysisPMID 41748776DOI
  4. A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 11,686 Breasts Undergoing Transaxillary Augmentation.
    Goncalves FGA, et al. · Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery · 2026
    Meta-analysisPMID 41628597DOI
  5. Breast implant explantation and capsulectomy in symptomatic patients. Is there any improvement with the procedure? Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Cuenca-Pardo J, et al. · JPRAS Open · 2026
    Meta-analysisPMID 42099752DOI

Compiled from peer-reviewed medical literature indexed on PubMed. This overview is for general education and is not medical advice.