🇲🇽 Mexico · Plastic surgery
Breast Augmentation in Mexico
Surgery to increase breast size and improve shape using implants or fat transfer.
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Bhakua / flickr · BY- Typical price
- $4,000–$4,725
- Clinics tracked
- 28
- Recovery
- 2–6 weeks
- Final results
- 2–3 months
Why Mexico for breast augmentation
Mexico is the default medical travel destination for patients from the United States and Canada, for one decisive reason: proximity. A patient in California can cross to Tijuana in an afternoon; Los Algodones, on the Arizona border, has more dentists per square block than anywhere on earth. That geography makes Mexico the practical choice for treatments that need short travel and easy follow-up — bariatric surgery, dental implants and full-mouth restoration, and cosmetic surgery.
Proximity to the US
Border cities (Tijuana, Los Algodones) are reachable by car; Cancún and Guadalajara are short direct flights.
Bariatric and dental value
Mexico is the world's leading destination for weight-loss surgery and one of the cheapest for high-quality dental work.
US-trained surgeons
Many leading surgeons trained or are board-certified in the US and operate in accredited hospitals.
Easier follow-up
Proximity makes return visits for adjustments or aftercare far more feasible than transatlantic options.
Is breast augmentation in Mexico safe?
The single most-asked question — answered straight, with what to verify rather than reassurance.
Breast Augmentation carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Verify the hospital's CSG accreditation (and JCI where claimed), and confirm the surgeon's board certification with the relevant Mexican consejo — for bariatrics, CMCBEOM; for plastics, CMCPER. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.
What breast augmentation involves
Breast augmentation enlarges and reshapes the breasts using silicone or saline implants, or in some cases the patient's own fat. It is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic operations worldwide and a frequent reason for medical travel where accredited facilities offer it at lower cost.
Choices about implant type, size, placement (over or under the muscle) and incision location shape both the result and the recovery. Implants are not lifetime devices and may eventually need replacement, so understanding the long-term commitment — and arranging local follow-up — is part of planning, especially when treated abroad.
Why people seek it
- Increased breast size
- Improved shape and symmetry
- Restored volume after weight loss or pregnancy
- Reconstruction after surgery
Techniques & options
Silicone implants
Gel-filled implants that feel more natural; the most common choice.
Saline implants
Saltwater-filled; firmer feel but adjustable volume and a smaller incision.
Fat-transfer augmentation
Modest enlargement using liposuctioned fat — no implant, limited size increase.
Submuscular vs subglandular
Implant placed under the chest muscle or under the gland, affecting look and recovery.
The treatment process
- 1Consultation, sizing and implant selection
- 2General anaesthesia
- 3Incision (inframammary, periareolar or axillary)
- 4Implant placement over or under the muscle
- 5Closure and supportive surgical bra
Recovery timeline
Week 1
Soreness and tightness, especially with submuscular placement; limited arm use.
Weeks 2–6
Return to light activity; implants begin to settle ('drop and fluff').
Months 2–3
Final shape and position settle; scars continue to mature.
Breast Augmentation cost in Mexico
Published provider prices vary with technique, surgeon and what each package includes. Use these as a starting range — not a personalised quote.
Typical price range
$4,000–$4,725
Full spread $3,000–$7,200 across 12 provider quotes
Prices are published provider figures, not personalised quotes. Confirm inclusions directly.
Mexico (typical)
$4,360
$3,000–$7,200
Home (indicative)
$8,000
typical private price
You could save
$3,640
≈ 45% less
Home-country figures are indicative typical private list prices, not quotes. Destination figures are published provider prices we track. Add travel, accommodation and any revision cost before comparing — a low headline is not the full bill. Currency conversions are approximate.
| Provider | Published price (USD) | Typically includes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| VIDA Wellness and Beauty | $3,000–$5,500 | — | Reported |
| Lotus Med Group (TJ Lipo) | $3,500 | surgeon package price | Reported |
| Dr. Alvar Garcia Plastic Surgery Monterrey | $3,500 | surgery (price from) | Reported |
| Perfection Makeover and Laser Center | $3,600 | starting price | Reported |
| AM Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Arturo Munoz Meza) | $4,000–$5,000 | surgery, hospital, hotel | Corroborated |
| Plastic Surgery PV | $4,000–$4,500 | surgery | Reported |
| Dr. Marco Polo Plastic Surgery Clinic | $4,000–$4,500 | surgery, implants | Reported |
| Shape & Beauty Cancun (Dr. Marco Carmona) | $4,500–$4,900 | surgery, implants | Reported |
| MedicalMex | $4,550 | surgery, implants | Provider-stated |
| Dr. Victor Samano Plastic Surgery | $5,185 | surgery, implants | Reported |
| Jose Cortes Institute | $6,500–$7,200 | round cohesive gel implants, blood lab work, postoperative medication | Reported |
| Dr. Alexandro Aguilera Plastic Surgery | $7,200 | breast augmentation with Motiva implants, post-op bra | Reported |
What drives the price: Implant brand and type · Surgeon experience · Accredited facility and anaesthesia · Over vs under-muscle placement · Country and clinic tier. See the full cost guide →
What's included in Mexico breast augmentation packages
Most providers quote all-inclusive packages — but inclusions vary. Here's what tracked clinics typically cover, and what to budget separately.
Typically included
- ✓surgery
- ✓hospital
- ✓hotel
- ✓round cohesive gel implants
- ✓blood lab work
- ✓postoperative medication
- ✓compression garment
- ✓postoperative consultations
- ✓surgeon package price
- ✓starting price
- ✓surgery (price from)
- ✓breast augmentation with Motiva implants
- ✓post-op bra
- ✓implants
Usually excluded
- ×flights
- ×accommodation
- ×lodging
- ×transportation
- ×Flights
Always confirm the exact inclusions in writing — a low headline price often excludes hospital stay, medication, aftercare or revision.
Clinics offering breast augmentation in Mexico
28 tracked providers. Profiles list accreditation, named surgeons and sources.
VIDA Wellness and Beauty
tijuana
VIDA Wellness and Beauty is a Tijuana plastic surgery center marketed as the first AAASF-accredited surgical facility in Mexico, treating a large English-speaking patient base from the US and Canada. It operates with a team of board-certified plastic surgeons across body, breast and facial procedures.
- AAASF-accredited surgical center
from $3,000–$5,500
AM Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Arturo Munoz Meza)
tijuana
AM Plastic Surgery Center is the Tijuana practice of board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Arturo Munoz Meza, who performs surgery at Hospital Angeles Tijuana. The center treats international patients and is known for mommy makeovers, body contouring and rhinoplasty.
- ASPS member
- ISAPS member
- AMCPER member
from $4,000–$5,000
PLASTIKS Plastic Surgery Center (Dr. Rafael Camberos)
tijuana
PLASTIKS is a Tijuana plastic surgery practice led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Rafael Camberos Solis, frequently cited as a leading BBL surgeon in Mexico. The clinic offers the full spectrum of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures with transparent pricing for international patients.
- ASPS international member
- CMCPER board certification
CosMed Clinic
tijuana
CosMed Clinic is an established Tijuana plastic surgery and dermatology center staffed by board-certified plastic surgeons and serving international patients from the US, Canada and UK. It is cited on aggregator listings for breast augmentation, liposuction and BBL.
- ISAPS member surgeons
Alice Beauty Clinic
tijuana
Alice Beauty Clinic is a Tijuana cosmetic surgery clinic licensed by Mexico's health authority and listed on Bookimed with surgeon Dr. Joaquin Ayala. It offers body contouring including Lipo 360, plus facial and breast procedures.
- Licensed by Secretaria de Salud
Jose Cortes Institute
mexico city
A Mexico City plastic surgery practice led by Dr. Jose Cortes, a pioneer of ultrasonic rhinoplasty in Mexico with over 1,100 procedures performed. The clinic focuses on breast and facial aesthetic surgery with all-inclusive packages for international patients.
- ASPS member
- CMCPER board certification
from $6,500–$7,200
Marroquin & Sandoval Plastic Surgery
guadalajara
A Guadalajara plastic surgery practice led by Dr. Marco Tulio Marroquin Batres with Dr. Karla Sandoval, focused on body-contouring and facial procedures for international patients. The clinic markets advanced techniques such as VASER liposuction and deep-plane facelifts.
- Mexican Board of Plastic Surgery member
- ISAPS member
Dr. Allan Ceballos Plastic Surgery
guadalajara
A Guadalajara plastic surgery practice headed by Dr. Allan Ceballos Pressler, offering body and facial cosmetic procedures to domestic and international patients. The surgeon is reported to hold memberships in several international plastic surgery societies.
- ISAPS member
- ASAPS member
Salutaris Medical Center
guadalajara
Salutaris is a Guadalajara plastic surgery and multispecialty center that reports having treated over 10,000 local and international patients from the US, Canada, the UK and Spain. It focuses on liposuction, tummy tuck, breast and facial procedures and holds ISO certification.
- ISO certification
- CMCPER-certified surgeons
Plastic Surgery PV
puerto vallarta
A Puerto Vallarta cosmetic surgery practice led by Dr. Alejandro Guerrero, marketed as a leading certified plastic surgeon specializing in Brazilian butt lift. The clinic also offers breast augmentation and other body-contouring procedures.
from $4,000–$4,500
Vive Plastic Surgery
tijuana
Board-certified plastic surgery group in Tijuana's Zona Rio, minutes from the San Diego border, offering body, breast, face and male procedures plus a VIP recovery experience. Established in 2015, it markets hospital-level safety standards and natural-looking results for cross-border patients.
- AMCPER
- ASPS
Flores Valdivia Plastic Surgery
tijuana
Practice of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Jose Luis Flores Valdivia at NewCity Medical Plaza in Tijuana, near the San Diego border. He earned first national place in his Mexican board certification (CMCPER No. 2118) and has over 15 years of experience including microsurgery and reconstructive work.
- CMCPER No. 2118
- ASPS
Lotus Med Group (TJ Lipo)
tijuana
Lotus Med Group, operating online as TJ Lipo, is a plastic and aesthetic surgery clinic in Tijuana led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon (CMCPER No. 1150). It specializes in VASER high-definition liposculpture and Renuvion J-Plasma skin tightening alongside BBL, breast and abdominal procedures.
- CCPERBC
- ASPS
from $3,500
EOC Plastics (Evoclinic)
tijuana
Evoclinic, marketed as EOC Plastics, is a multi-specialty cosmetic and bariatric surgery center on Blvd. Agua Caliente in Tijuana catering to international and US patients with bilingual staff. It offers 40+ procedures and promotes all-inclusive packages covering surgeon fees, anesthesia, hospital stay, post-op care and airport transfers.
- COFEPRIS authorization 1933002T1A0637
Plastica Tijuana
tijuana
Plastica Tijuana is a plastic and reconstructive surgery practice at New City Medical Plaza in Tijuana, run by certified plastic surgeons Dr. Juan Pablo Cervantes and Dr. Jacqueline Aragon. The practice emphasizes liposculpture and mommy-makeover body contouring with a bilingual team serving cross-border patients from San Diego.
- AMCPER
Perfection Makeover and Laser Center
cancun
Cancun plastic surgery and aesthetic medicine clinic targeting international patients from the US, Canada and UK, with concierge services including airport pickup, translation and recovery accommodation. Its surgical team holds Mexican and international plastic surgery credentials.
- AMCPER
- MTQUA
from $3,600
Kaloni Cancun
cancun
Cancun medical facility specializing in aesthetic medicine, cosmetology and plastic surgery, serving international patients from the US, Canada and UK. Led by multilingual surgeon Dr. Gianbattista Piletti and accredited by Mexico's national plastic surgery association and council.
- AMCPER
- CMCPER
Elaen Plastic Surgery and Hair Transplant Center
puerto vallarta
Located in Nuevo Vallarta within Joya Hospital Riviera Nayarit, serving greater Puerto Vallarta. Its lead surgeons are CMCPER-certified, with the facial lead also holding ASPS and ISAPS memberships, and the clinic holds a COFEPRIS operating license. It is known for natural-looking results across body contouring, facial surgery and advanced FUE hair restoration.
- CMCPER
- COFEPRIS License 05-036
Dr. Mauricio Garcia Plastic Surgery
mexico city
Board-certified plastic surgeon practicing in Mexico City out of Angeles Pedregal Hospital and San Angel Inn University Hospital. He reports over 15 years of experience in aesthetic and reconstructive procedures and emphasizes surgical precision and natural results in a bilingual practice.
- AMCPER
- ISAPS
Dr. Alvar Garcia Plastic Surgery Monterrey
monterrey
Single-specialty plastic surgery clinic in Monterrey focused on international patients, with English- and Spanish-speaking staff serving patients from the US, Canada and the UK. It advertises prices well below US clinics and offers online consultations, translation and local tourism support.
- AMCPER
from $3,500
Dr. Alexandro Aguilera Plastic Surgery
mexico city
Private Mexico City plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic founded in 2016 treating roughly 2,000 patients per year, primarily from Latin America, the US, Canada and Australia. Led by Dr. Alexandro Aguilera, it uses VASER ultrasonic liposuction, power-assisted liposuction and radiofrequency skin retraction.
- CMCPER
- ISAPS
from $7,200
MedicalMex
tijuana
Tijuana medical-tourism plastic surgery practice led by board-certified surgeon Dr. Jose Roberto Hernandez Mendez, who reports US and Mexico board certification and over 12 years of experience. The clinic publishes a transparent USD price list and financing options for body and breast procedures.
- CMCPER
from $4,550
Dr. Victor Samano Plastic Surgery
cancun
Cancun and Playa del Carmen plastic surgery practice of board-certified surgeon Dr. Victor Genaro Samano Guzman, accredited by the Mexican plastic surgery board and the Ibero-American federation. The clinic publishes a detailed USD price list across face, breast and body procedures.
- CMCPER
- FILACP
from $5,185
Shape & Beauty Cancun (Dr. Marco Carmona)
cancun
Cancun cosmetic surgery practice of certified plastic surgeon Dr. Marco Carmona, located in the Puerto Cancun area. The clinic publishes USD pricing for rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, liposuction, abdominoplasty and BBL.
- Certified plastic surgeon
from $4,500–$4,900
Dr. Marco Polo Plastic Surgery Clinic
guadalajara
Zapopan/Guadalajara plastic surgery clinic founded by Dr. Marco Polo Apaez, who reports over two decades of experience and certification by the Mexican plastic surgery association and council. Reported breast augmentation pricing places it in the mid-range for Guadalajara.
- AMCPER
- CMCPER
from $4,000–$4,500
Echeagaray Plastic Surgery
guadalajara
Guadalajara plastic surgery practice of Dr. Jorge Echeagaray Herrera at Hospital San Javier, with memberships in ASPS, AMCPER, ISAPS and FILACP. The clinic does not publish fixed prices, quoting breast augmentation as individualized.
- ASPS
- AMCPER
- ISAPS
Dr. Juan Gordillo Plastic Surgery
guadalajara
Guadalajara plastic surgery practice of Dr. Juan Gordillo Hernandez at Centro Medico Puerta de Hierro Sur, with CMCPER, AMCPER, ISAPS and ASPS memberships. The clinic publishes consultation fees in MXN but quotes surgical prices on request.
- CMCPER
- ASPS
- ISAPS
Puerto Vallarta Health Tourism (Dr. Alejandro Guerrero)
puerto vallarta
Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara plastic surgery medical-tourism service led by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alejandro Guerrero with ENT collaborator Dr. Luis Robles. It publishes a low USD price for twilight-sedation rhinoplasty and quotes other body procedures.
- AMCPER
Surgeons & specialists
Named clinicians associated with this procedure, drawn from clinic and registry sources.
Dr. Arturo Munoz Meza
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
ASPS · ISAPS · AMCPER
Dr. Rafael Camberos Solis
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
ASPS · AMCPER · CMCPER
Dr. Jose Cortes
Plastic Surgeon · Aesthetic plastic surgery
ASPS · ISAPS · CMCPER
Dr. Marco Tulio Marroquin Batres
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Mexican Board of Plastic Surgery · ISAPS
Dr. Alejandro Guerrero
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Dr. Edgar Santos
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
AMCPER
Dr. Jose Luis Flores Valdivia
Certified Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon · Plastic surgery
CMCPER · AMCPER · ASPS
Dr. Jaime Campos-Leon
Plastic Surgeon, Medical Director · Plastic surgery
CMCPER · CCPERBC · ASPS
Dr. Juan Pablo Cervantes Diaz
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
Dr. Jacqueline Aragon
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
AMCPER
Dr. Arturo Valdez
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
ASAPS
Dr. Gianbattista Piletti
Plastic Surgeon · Plastic surgery
AMCPER · CMCPER
Breast Augmentation by city
What to verify before you book
Travelling shifts the burden of due diligence onto you. These are the checkable signals that matter most.
For this destination
- Uneven regulation. Quality varies sharply between accredited hospitals and unregulated clinics — verify accreditation directly.
- Border logistics. Plan border crossing times, recovery accommodation, and how you'll travel home safely after surgery.
- Surgeon vs facility. Confirm both the surgeon's certification (e.g. CMCBE for bariatrics) and that the operating hospital is accredited.
Questions to ask
- ›Which implant brand and type do you recommend for my goals, and why?
- ›Over or under the muscle, and what incision will you use?
- ›What warranty covers the implants?
- ›What is the plan for follow-up and any complications once I'm home?
Accreditation context. Verify the hospital's CSG accreditation (and JCI where claimed), and confirm the surgeon's board certification with the relevant Mexican consejo — for bariatrics, CMCBEOM; for plastics, CMCPER.
Risks & complications
- Capsular contracture (scar tissue hardening)
- Implant rupture or leakage
- Rippling or malposition
- Changes in nipple sensation
- Need for future revision surgery
Take this with you
Everything to carry into a consultation — yours to print, no sign-up.
Patient decision kit
Breast Augmentation in Mexico — take this with you
Yours to keep. No sign-up, no contact details, nothing sold.
Questions to ask
- Which implant brand and type do you recommend for my goals, and why?
- Over or under the muscle, and what incision will you use?
- What warranty covers the implants?
- What is the plan for follow-up and any complications once I'm home?
Get these in writing
- The exact named surgeon who will operate — and their registration number
- A full itemised quote: what is and isn't included, in your currency
- The complication and revision policy, including who pays if something goes wrong
- The aftercare plan once you are home, and how follow-up is handled remotely
- Accreditation certificates and their expiry dates
Walk away if you see
- The surgeon who operates won't be named or confirmed in writing
- Pressure to pay a large deposit fast, or a 'today only' price
- No written complication or revision policy
- Accreditation claimed but no certificate or registry you can check
- Reviews only on the clinic's own site, none independent
- A quote far below every other provider with no explanation of what's excluded
How to verify claims
- Verify the hospital's CSG accreditation (and JCI where claimed), and confirm the surgeon's board certification with the relevant Mexican consejo — for bariatrics, CMCBEOM; for plastics, CMCPER.
- Cross-check the surgeon on the national medical register, not just the clinic page
- Confirm accreditation currency in the issuer's public registry (we link to it on each profile)
- Ask for independent reviews and the source — not screenshots
MedTraveling is independent: we don't sell rankings or your details, and listing a provider is not an endorsement. This kit is decision support, not medical advice — confirm everything directly with a qualified clinician before treatment.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a breast augmentation cost in Mexico?
Across 12 published quotes we track, breast augmentation in Mexico runs $3,000–$7,200, with a typical range of $4,000–$4,725 — roughly 45% below an indicative US private price of about $8,000. Always confirm what a quote includes — the headline figure rarely covers everything.
Which country is best for a boob job?
We don't crown a single "best" or "cheapest" country — quality lives at the clinic level, not the border. For breast augmentation, Mexico is a major destination with tracked prices of $4,000–$4,725; compare it head-to-head with other destinations on our comparison pages and rank individual clinics by the MedTraveling Transparency Index rather than trusting a national reputation.
Are breast implants safe in Mexico?
Breast Augmentation carries the same core medical risks wherever it's performed — the variable that matters most is the provider, not the country. Verify the hospital's CSG accreditation (and JCI where claimed), and confirm the surgeon's board certification with the relevant Mexican consejo — for bariatrics, CMCBEOM; for plastics, CMCPER. Verify the surgeon on the national medical register, confirm accreditation in the issuer's public registry (we link it on every clinic profile), and get the complication and revision policy in writing. We flag what each clinic does and doesn't disclose.
How long do breast implants last?
Implants are not lifetime devices; many last 10–20 years but some need replacement sooner due to rupture or capsular contracture.
Silicone or saline?
Silicone feels more natural and is most popular; saline allows a smaller incision and adjustable volume but can feel firmer. Your surgeon will advise based on your anatomy.