Travel Guide · 3 min read
What happens on your treatment day
Hour by hour: arrival at the hospital, the medical check, the application, observation and the return to your hotel.
Short answer
On treatment day you arrive at Hospital Puerta de Hierro Andares, have a medical check, receive your application in a calm setting, rest under observation and return to your hotel with written instructions. It all happens in a single day, and your coordinator handles transfers.
In 30 seconds
- Everything happens in a single day at the hospital.
- Your vital signs are checked before and during the application.
- You leave with written instructions and a contact for questions.
How is the day organised?
Your coordinator picks you up at the hotel and takes you to the hospital in Zapopan. A physician checks your vital signs and reviews your plan with you before the application.
What is the application like?
The application is done in a calm setting, with your care team present. Afterwards you rest under observation. The most common effect is a mild, passing fever in the first hours.
And after?
- Rest the remainder of the day.
- Follow the written instructions on activity and hydration.
- A medical check before you fly home.
- Follow-up at 30, 90 and 180 days.
Is this for you?
- You want to know exactly what to expect on the day.
- You prefer a hospital setting with a medical team.
- You can stay 2–3 days in Guadalajara.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the application take?
The application and observation fit in one day at the hospital.
Can someone come with me?
Yes. A companion is welcome throughout the day.
Do I need to fast?
Your physician gives you written instructions before the day.
When can I fly home?
After your medical check, usually 2–3 days after arriving.
Stemlife Clinic at a glance
- Location
- Guadalajara, Mexico · Hospital Puerta de Hierro Andares
- Cells
- Mesenchymal stem cells from Wharton’s jelly (umbilical cord)
- Treatment
- One application in a single day; plan 2–3 days in Guadalajara
- Price
- From USD 5,000, confirmed after a free medical assessment
Medically reviewed by Dr. Guillermo Quezada Navarro · November 2026
Sources
General educational information. Individual results vary and are not guaranteed.
