Malignant Skin Tumor Removal With Direct Closure Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
When a skin lesion turns out to be cancerous, complete removal is usually indicated; this procedure removes the malignant skin tumor and closes the wound by directly joining the edges with sutures.
When is it indicated? It's considered for confirmed or suspected skin tumors, such as certain carcinomas, when the size and location allow the skin edges to be brought together without grafts or flaps.
What does it include? It generally involves removing the lesion with a margin of healthy tissue and, depending on the case, analysis of the removed tissue.
Which specialist performs it? It's carried out by dermatologists, general surgeons, and plastic surgeons. See one of them to have the lesion reviewed and determine the approach best suited to your situation.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas | $2,500 MXN |
| 2 | San Andres Cholula Puebla | $3,000 MXN |
| 3 | Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $3,000 MXN |
| 4 | San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $3,000 MXN |
| 5 | Puebla Puebla | $3,250 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tijuana Baja California | $8,000 MXN |
| 2 | Victoria de Durango Durango | $10,000 MXN |
| 3 | Monterrey Nuevo León | $10,000 MXN |
| 4 | Durango Durango | $10,000 MXN |
| 5 | San Martin Texmelucan Puebla | $15,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas | $2,500 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $3,000 | 1 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $3,000 | 1 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $3,000 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $3,250 | 2 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $3,333 | 3 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $3,500 | 1 |
| Hermosillo Sonora | $4,000 | 2 |
| Ciudad Juarez Chihuahua | $4,000 | 1 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $4,200 | 2 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $4,375 | 4 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $4,500 | 3 |
| León Guanajuato | $4,500 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $4,500 | 6 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $4,750 | 2 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $5,000 | 1 |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $5,000 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $5,000 | 1 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $5,000 | 1 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $5,000 | 1 |
| Los Mochis Sinaloa | $5,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $5,118 | 17 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $5,250 | 4 |
| Tuxtepec Oaxaca | $5,500 | 1 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $5,500 | 2 |
| Monclova Coahuila de Zaragoza | $6,000 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $6,000 | 1 |
| Tampico Tamaulipas | $6,000 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $6,400 | 3 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $6,750 | 2 |
| Tlalpan Ciudad de México | $7,500 | 2 |
| Irapuato Guanajuato | $7,667 | 3 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $7,733 | 3 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $8,000 | 1 |
| Victoria de Durango Durango | $10,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $10,000 | 1 |
| Durango Durango | $10,000 | 1 |
| San Martin Texmelucan Puebla | $15,000 | 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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