Abscess Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
An abscess is a collection of pus that forms when the body fights an infection and becomes enclosed in a pocket within some tissue. As a service, this usually refers to its drainage, that is, the controlled release of that content.
When is it treated? When there's a red, warm, painful, and swollen area, sometimes with fever, that doesn't go away on its own.
What does it include? Generally a small incision to drain the pus and cleaning of the cavity; further care varies by case.
What specialist performs it? It can be handled by the general surgeon or the otolaryngologist when it's located in the head or neck. Seeking timely care from a professional prevents complications.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nezahualcóyotl México | $500 MXN |
| 2 | San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $500 MXN |
| 3 | Guadalajara Jalisco | $700 MXN |
| 4 | Comitan de Dominguez Chiapas | $700 MXN |
| 5 | Metepec México | $800 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,400 MXN |
| 2 | Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $2,000 MXN |
| 3 | Monterrey Nuevo León | $2,667 MXN |
| 4 | Guadalupe Nuevo León | $3,000 MXN |
| 5 | San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur | $5,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $500 | 1 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $500 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $700 | 1 |
| Comitan de Dominguez Chiapas | $700 | 1 |
| Metepec México | $800 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $800 | 1 |
| Manzanillo Colima | $800 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $800 | 1 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $800 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $950 | 1 |
| Colima Colima | $1,000 | 1 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,000 | 1 |
| Irapuato Guanajuato | $1,000 | 1 |
| Oaxaca de Juárez Oaxaca | $1,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,067 | 3 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $1,200 | 1 |
| Tlalpan Ciudad de México | $1,300 | 2 |
| León Guanajuato | $1,333 | 3 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,400 | 1 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $2,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $2,667 | 3 |
| Guadalupe Nuevo León | $3,000 | 1 |
| San Jose del Cabo Baja California Sur | $5,000 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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