What to Expect

What to Expect at VidaStem

From travel planning and pre-treatment instructions to treatment day, recovery, and follow-up, this page helps patients understand every step of the VidaStem experience in our regenerative medicine clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, just minutes from San Diego.

A Guided Experience for Patients Traveling to Tijuana

VidaStem’s patient journey includes travel coordination, hotel arrangements, bilingual support, pre-treatment preparation, treatment-day care, and post-treatment follow-up.

The goal of this section is to make the experience feel clear, organized, and less overwhelming for patients coming from San Diego or other U.S. locations.

Your Treatment Journey Step by Step

01

Travel Planning

Ground transportation is arranged for the patient and companion, hotel stay is included, and transportation between hotel and clinic is also covered.
02

Pre-Treatment Week

A patient coordinator reaches out before treatment, and the doctor is available for questions and last-minute concerns.
03

Documents & Preparation

Patients receive instructions on medications to suspend, what to bring, and what travel documents they will need.
04

Treatment Day

Treatment may last from 45 minutes to 3 hours. Patients should wear comfortable clothes, and companions may be allowed to join depending on the procedure.
05

Recovery

Patients are monitored after treatment. Recovery is typically fast, and side effects are described as mild and temporary.
06

Post-Treatment Follow-Up

Patients receive aftercare instructions, and VidaStem continues follow-up to support long-term results.
TRAVEL & STAY

What’s Included in Your Visit

Patients traveling to VidaStem in Tijuana, Mexico—just minutes from San Diego— receive coordinated support to make their visit comfortable and stress-free. From transportation and hotel arrangements to bilingual assistance, every step of your visit is organized to help you focus on your treatment and recovery.

Transportation

Ground transportation is arranged for the patient and one companion. Transfers between the border, hotel, and clinic are coordinated to make travel to our Tijuana regenerative medicine clinic simple and comfortable.

Hotel Stay

Hotel accommodation is included and may range from 1 to 4 days depending on the treatment plan. The hotel is selected to provide comfort and easy access to the clinic.

Bilingual Support

Our bilingual staff assists patients throughout the visit, helping with communication, coordination, and understanding each step of the treatment process.

Personalized Care Coordination

A patient coordinator helps organize your visit, answer questions before arrival, and guide you through the treatment schedule and recovery instructions.
Pre-Treatment

How to Prepare Before Your Appointment

One of our patient coordinators will reach out to you the week before your treatment to answer any questions you may have. 

The doctor will be available to answer any questions.

Last-minute questions you may have regarding your treatment.

You will be sent pre-treatment instructions that consist of medications you need to suspend, like:

  • Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
  • Blood thinners
  • Steroids
  • H2 blockers (Pepcid)
  • Others

Patients must SUSPEND Alcoholic beverages and smoking for at least ONE WEEK before and after your procedure.

If you GET SICK the week before your treatment, please let us know so that we can accommodate or reschedule.

If you wish to increase the amount of Stem Cells from 25 million to 50 million, or add exosomes, you need to inform us with several days' notice. This is to let the lab know and assure your cells will be ready on the day of your treatment.

Before You Travel

What You Need to Bring

Traveling to Mexico is easy; you only need your valid Passport.

To re-enter the United States, you and your companion need:

  • Passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Valid Driver's License

Bring all your regular medications, and if you take any controlled substances/medication, please bring the prescription bottle; otherwise, they may be confiscated at the border.

Recovery

After Treatment

  • Monitoring
    Patients are monitored for at least 30 minutes after treatment to ensure stability.
  • Mild Side Effects
    Nausea, chills, dizziness/lightheadedness, and low-grade fever may occur, usually resolving within 24 hours or less.
  • Fast Return
    Many patients can return home the same day, although some procedures may require two days.
Follow-Up

Support Beyond Treatment Day

Patients receive post-procedure instructions with symptoms to monitor, when to call for evaluation, and when to restart regular medications.

The patient coordinator follows up after treatment, and the broader process also mentions a 6-month follow-up.

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