Foreign Body Removal Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Foreign body removal is the extraction of an object that has become lodged where it shouldn't be —for example in the ear, nose, throat, or soft tissues— using a maneuver or a minor procedure. It's usually performed by an otolaryngologist or a maxillofacial surgeon, and the general practitioner can handle simple or initial cases.
When is it indicated? For accidentally introduced or embedded objects that cause discomfort, obstruction, or risk of infection.
What to expect? The professional assesses the location and chooses the safest technique to remove it, taking care of the affected area.
If an object got stuck and doesn't come out easily, avoid trying to remove it yourself and see a specialist to have it removed properly.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedras Negras Coahuila de Zaragoza | $400 MXN |
| 2 | Monterrey Nuevo León | $500 MXN |
| 3 | Iztacalco Ciudad de México | $700 MXN |
| 4 | Puebla Puebla | $750 MXN |
| 5 | Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $800 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $2,000 MXN |
| 2 | Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $2,000 MXN |
| 3 | Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $2,500 MXN |
| 4 | Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $2,500 MXN |
| 5 | Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $3,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Piedras Negras Coahuila de Zaragoza | $400 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $500 | 1 |
| Iztacalco Ciudad de México | $700 | 1 |
| Puebla Puebla | $750 | 2 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $800 | 1 |
| Metepec México | $950 | 2 |
| Juárez Chihuahua | $1,000 | 1 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $1,000 | 1 |
| Reynosa Tamaulipas | $1,000 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $1,000 | 1 |
| Durango Durango | $1,000 | 6 |
| Navojoa Sonora | $1,000 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $1,200 | 1 |
| Chetumal Quintana Roo | $1,300 | 1 |
| Guadalupe Nuevo León | $1,300 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $1,350 | 2 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,625 | 8 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $1,750 | 2 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $1,750 | 2 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,900 | 2 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $2,000 | 4 |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $2,000 | 1 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $2,000 | 1 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $2,500 | 1 |
| Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $2,500 | 1 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $3,000 | 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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