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Bariatric surgery is far more affordable in Mexico than in the US.
You can expect to pay between $4,600 and $7,000 for various bariatric procedures. In the U.S., that costs balloons to $12,500 to $20,000. Renew Bariatrics, a weight loss surgery group in TIjuana and Cancun, takes a look at the reasons why they are able to offer cheaper weight loss surgery at their facilities in Mexico.
Why is that? As you take a look at the following factors, consider how this should influence your decision on where to get care.
The cost of living in Mexico is one of the reasons this medical procedure is less expensive there. It is a fraction of what the same items cost in the U.S. For example, rent can be as much as 71% lower. Overall, prices range from 50 to 100% less expensive overall according to Numbeo.
The overall cost of healthcare is about half what you would pay for the same types of procedures in the U.S. Even beyond bariatric procedures, the overall cost for any electric medical treatment is about half the cost, as noted by NPR.
In the U.S., you may need to start with your primary care physician, go through a battery of tests, receive approval from numerous other medical providers before you can be considered for the procedure. There’s far less red tape in , meaning it’s easier to get the procedure.
The American dollar is worth 17.94 pesos, meaning your dollar goes farther than it would in the U.S. While not a direct reflection of the lower healthcare costs, this is a viable reason why you will pay less out-of-pocket for the care.
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Most bariatric surgeons in Mexico, including in larger areas like Tijuana, offer several types of bariatric procedures, including Gastric Sleeve, roux-en-y bypass, and other bariatric procedures. This offers them advantage of spreading out their medical overhead over a larger volume of patients – lowering their total per-patient cost.
Because locations like Tijuana are so close to the U.S., medical providers in the area have access to top-quality and some of the most advanced technology available. Newer technology is faster, more efficient, and safer overall, reducing overall costs without limiting success.
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While you may think the cost of care is offset by travel costs, some bariatric providers in Mexico, like Renew Bariatrics, offer all-inclusive packages. These will include the surgeon’s fee but also all of the hotel and transportation services, post-operative care, and the related hospital fees.
Unlike in the U.S., the pre-operating testing to ensure a person is healthy enough for bariatric surgery is included in th
Unlike in the U.S., doctors in Mexico are paid much less due to the lower cost of living. That means those savings are passed on to you.
Mexican doctors don’t have nearly the student loan debt that Americans do. The average student loan debt for a doctor in the U.S. is over $28,000. The Mexican government subsidies keep costs much lower , allowing for quality education without long-term debt.
The cost of medication is much lower than in the U.S. From pain medication to supplemental products to support nutrition needs after bariatric surgery, it just costs less, as noted by NPR
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Doctors don’t have to worry about medical malpractice costs in Mexico as they do in the U.S. That reduces their costs to operate their facilities significantly.
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Unlike the political climate in the U.S., those seeking medical care will find lower corporate pressure, which translates into lower overall prices. Profits are less demanding, and that means they do not have to charge as much for medical care.
With Tijuana, Mexico being a leading destination for weight loss surgery, you find numerous of bariatric centers in Tijuana competing to attract international patients, which puts pressure on prices and total costs.
There is no drop in overall care, though. Keep in mind that Mexican medical centers tend to follow the same type of medical standards as in the U.S. They want to promote medical tourism, and to do so, they need to maintain quality conditions and affordability.
Thanks to the lower cost of living, medical supplies, equipment, medical facilities, and other assets doctors need are far more affordable. That lowers the overall cost of bariatric care.
These are just some of the main reasons you will pay less for bariatric surgery than in the U.S. If you’re ready to get started on your journey, please apply for surgery today.
