Questions patients actually ask

Straight answers.

Is this approved by the FDA?

No. Cellular and regenerative therapies are not approved by the FDA for most indications. That is precisely why treatment takes place in Mexico, under COFEPRIS regulation. If a clinic tells you otherwise, that is the moment to walk away.

Is it legal in Mexico?

Yes, when the facility, the sourcing laboratory, the treating physician and the advertising each hold their own COFEPRIS authorization. Those are four separate permissions. Ask any clinic to show you all four — ours are on file and we will put copies in your hands, for your own case, before you commit to anything.

How do I know whether I am a candidate?

A specialist physician reviews your records and imaging and determines whether you are a candidate before anything is proposed. Most people who ask are adults living with joint pain or wear who want to understand their options before considering surgery. The review costs nothing and carries no obligation. If you are a candidate, you receive a program personalized for your condition.

What is actually being administered?

Allogeneic stem cell therapy — [cell type & source] — obtained from a cell bank licensed by COFEPRIS, Mexico's health authority. The preparation and dose are set by your protocol and explained during your medical review.

You receive the paperwork behind it: the bank's sanitary license, donor screening records, and the certificate of analysis and viability for the specific lot used in your procedure. You should not have to ask for those, and you should be wary of anywhere that will not hand them over.

What we will not do is promise you a result. Cell therapy is not FDA-approved for most indications, and any program that tells you otherwise — or guarantees an outcome — is not being straight with you.

How long do I need to stay?

Most protocols are three to four days in Cancún, including your final assessment, the procedure and observation. Your coordinator confirms the exact schedule before you book flights.

Will my insurance cover this?

Almost certainly not — U.S. and Canadian insurers do not typically reimburse elective regenerative care abroad. We provide complete itemized documentation for your records and for any HSA or FSA claim you choose to pursue, but we never suggest that reimbursement is likely.

Can I speak with the physician before I commit?

Yes. A video consultation with the treating physician is part of the review, before any payment and before any travel is booked.

In their own words

What people are saying about stem cell therapy.