Medical tourism is booming, and people from all around the world have become accustomed to traveling overseas for medical care in another country. Around 8 million patients each year.
Mexico is fast becoming one of the post popular destinations for medical tourism, treating more than 1 million foreign patients a year. These patients have typically been Hispanics from California, Arizona and Texas returning home for medical care, though there are a large number of Americans and Canadians who take advantage of the healthcare in Mexico too.
But whether you’re looking for a breast lift in Mexico or some dental work, you may be concerned about the country’s safety situation. Of course, price is the main concern, but safety always comes first.
You’ll be pleased to know that many Americans and Canadians are discovering that medical tourism in Mexico is much safer and cheaper than you might think.
Medical Tourism in Mexico is Safer and Cheaper than You Think
Mexico is Safer than You Think
Often, the public perception is very different from reality. This is to some extent the case with Mexico.
While the country’s safety and security situation has improved immensely over the past several years, many people in North America are only beginning to grasp the ground reality.
Just take a look at some of the reasons that show Mexico is safer than you may think.
The Number of Tourists Just Keeps Rising
According to the Bank of Mexico, more than 35 million tourists visited Mexico in 2016. This was an increase of 9% from 2015, and this has been a continuous trend over the past several past years.
Today, Mexico is among the world’s top ten most visited nations. Obviously, this would be a little hard to achieve if the country wasn’t getting safer.
Mexico is Evolving into an Important Economy
After years of excellent economic governance and policies that encourage free trade, Mexico’s economy is growing into one of the most important in the world.
Did you know that Mexico has a tariff-free trade agreement with 46 countries across the world? Today, Mexico is one of the few ‘trillion-dollar’ economies in the world.
So while public perception might need a little catching up, the economy is a clear indicator of Mexico’s much safer state of affairs.
Violence is Predominantly Restricted to Drug Gangs
According to research data, the rise in homicides in Mexico the last few years are actually confined to the drug gangs. Tourists are not targeted by these gangs and data shows that an overwhelming majority of visits to Mexico remain trouble-free.
No Foreign Resident Exodus
A few decades ago, Mexico’s economy was less open and quite unstable, causing a lot of foreign residents to flee to their home countries as a peso crisis struck.
Today, even despite the (contained) episodes of drug-related flare-ups, there’s no exodus. In fact, the government expects the foreign resident community to grow in the coming years.
Mexico Matters
Mexico plays to role of a good neighbour to the US. Due to this and other reasons, its importance will continue to grow on the world stage in the coming years.
The US also works closely with its neighboring Mexico to improve trade and security in a mutually beneficial way. The idea is to maintain and improve the overall security and stability in the region, for which a safe and stable Mexico is needed.
Mexico is Cheaper than You Think
Well, the public perception that Mexico is cheaper is definitely not a myth! That’s why you’re considering medical tourism! But it might actually be cheaper than you think.
Mexico offers far cheaper rates for everything from weight loss surgery, to dental work, or maybe you’re looking for a breast lift in Mexico. But do you know just how much money you can save? First let’s look at the cost comparison for breast lift in Mexico/US & Canada:
Price Comparisons
Breast Lift
➡ Price of breast lift in the US: USD $11,000
➡ Price of breast lift in Canada: CAD $13,790
➡ Price of breast lift in Mexico: USD $4,000 / CAD $5,000
Based on these average prices you can save around USD $7,000 / CAD $9,000 on the breast lift!
Breast Augmentation Comparison
➡ Price of breast augmentation in the US: USD $11,500
➡ Price of breast augmentation in Canada: CAD $14,400
➡ Price of breast augmentation in Mexico: USD $4,300 / CAD $5,385
Tummy Tuck Comparison
➡ Price of tummy tuck in the US: USD $10,100
➡ Price of tummy tuck in Canada: CAD $12,600
➡ Price of tummy tuck in Mexico: USD $5,000, CAD $6,300
Botox Unit Comparison
➡ Price of a Botox unit in the US: USD $15
➡ Price of a Botox unit in Canada: CAD $18.5
➡ Price of a Botox unit in Mexico: USD $12, CAD $14.8
These prices are made more attractive after you consider the fact that you don’t have to compromise on quality. If you do a little planning and find the right clinic, you can get the same level of service that you would back home, while only paying a fraction of the amount.
Some good clinics in Mexico you can consider are Jenny Bracamontes Blanco, Marroquin and Sandoval, and Juan Gordillo. You can read more about them at Medical Departures.
Whether you need a breast lift in Mexico or some other procedure, remember that Mexico is safer and cheaper than you think. Also remember to get a personalised quote from the clinic so you know exactly what you’re paying.
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12 Comments
Ah, I never thought of Mexico as a Medical Tourism destination. I know we in India are trying to get there and have made some headway, but somehow I never thought of other countries that also might be doing the same.
You mention all cosmetic surgeries in your price comparison examples. Is that a focus for Mexico? Are they also doing regular surgeries or even dental treatments that I suppose are as expensive in western economies?
Medical tourism is an interesting phenomenon. Having spent some time in the US I can understand why people from there take a trip over to Mexico to have cosmetic surgery or have their teeth done. The costs in The States is unbelievably high. Good to hear that Mexico is a safe destination for medical tourism.
I’m not surprised that Mexico is cheaper but its definitely good to know that its safe too. The perception that has been formed of the country is that its nor safe but you’re right in putting it across that the violence is restricted to drug gangs and that’s all. There are so many cities that get a bad name because of things that are not related to the common public. Never really considered Mexico as a hub of medicine though. Thanks for sharing!
I have to admit, I never really thought about going to another country for medical reasons. The way I see it (as I live in the UK and stuck on an island), is that we still gotta pay for flights and everything else if going to somewhere else in Europe where the med bills are cheaper, but by the time other costs gets involved, its still open wallet surgery.
Might be a little bit different if you are a U.S. citizen going into Mexico for this reason (and I dont blame them, med bills in the USA are skyrocketing by the looks of it!) :O
Interesting. A lot of people I know go to Brazil, Colombia and Ecuador to get plastic surgery. It’s amazing how cheap it is there, but safety has to be the most important factor.
Wow, this is actually a very timely article for me since I live in the US and actually have to have dental work done soon! I’ve decided to do it in my home country of the Philippines, as it’s also become a popular medical/dental tourism destination.
I never considered Mexico previously, but you definitely bring up some good points about the country’s overall safety and how many foreign residents are happily living there.
I should really look into it next time– just sucks that of course in the US media, most of the medical procedures you see done in Mexico are the “botched” ones from shady practitioners, when there are so many successful/reputable ones (that of course you don’t hear about).
You are right. Sometimes we are carried away by the movies or poor journalism. The ground reality may be entirely different! Would love to come to Mexico some day!
Yes, Mexico sometimes get a bad rep of being dangerous, but, it’s great how you pointed out that tourists are not targeted. I think, ironically, Mexico has a home-y feel to it and no one should be discouraged because they think it’s not safe there. It’s not safe anywhere if you put it into perspective, but, I’d love a topnotch medical service at a cheaper price!
This is great to see. I think this trend is likely to continue. India also receives a lot of Medical tourists nowadays both from neighbouring countries who need better facilities and also from the west, who like the much cheaper facilities here.
Developed economies are naturally more expensive and also, if you can enjoy a good vacation and see something new while getting treated, why not!
Hey Megan! I have not consider Mexico as medical tourism destination but after seeing all the price comparisons, in fact US woman can have breast lift done in Mexico and still save lots of money. Of course the country is save, apart from some areas. But there are many great clinics so i would not be worried about it.
Mexico is becoming big in medical tourism, in the Dental field many from the US and Canada are coming to get dental work done that in their local dental office would be overpriced.
Prices do not have to be big to assure you a quality work and results, but should be affordable so many can get what they need for a better lifestyle.
I go to Mexico for all my dental work and have for years. Dental work is done differently in Mexico and is less painful. The cost is between 30 to 40% of what it is in the states. I have never had a problem.