Cosmetic surgery prices in US vs. Mexico

By The Associated Press The Associated Press

Many Americans travel to Mexico because medical care can be cheaper than in the U.S. Some examples:

Cosmetic surgery prices at South Carolina clinics

Tummy tuck: $7,000 – $9,000

Face lift: $8,000 – $14,000

Sculptural liposuction: $4,000 – $6,000

Breast augmentation: $4,500 – $6,500

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Cosmetic surgery prices at Matamoros, Mexico, clinics

Tummy Tuck: $2,500 – $4,500

Face lift: $5,000

Sculptural Liposuction: $3,500

Breast augmentation: $4,000

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Source: Associated Press reporting from advertisements and interviews with clinic staff.