Suture Removal Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Suture removal is the simple procedure of removing the material that kept a wound closed once the skin has healed sufficiently. It is a closing step after a procedure or an injury.
When is it indicated? The timing depends on the area of the body and the type of wound; the professional determines when healing allows them to be removed safely.
What to expect? It is quick and mildly uncomfortable; it is usually accompanied by a wound check and care recommendations.
Who performs it? It can be done by a general practitioner, and also by dermatologists or gynecologists depending on where the stitches are. If you have questions about the right timing, see a professional who can assess your wound. The price varies by city and practice.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acala Chiapas | $60 MXN |
| 2 | Cuernavaca Morelos | $70 MXN |
| 3 | Ciudad del Carmen Campeche | $80 MXN |
| 4 | Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas | $80 MXN |
| 5 | Zapopan Jalisco | $85 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico City Ciudad de México | $555 MXN |
| 2 | Chihuahua Chihuahua | $600 MXN |
| 3 | San Andres Cholula Puebla | $600 MXN |
| 4 | Puerto Vallarta Jalisco | $625 MXN |
| 5 | Iztacalco Ciudad de México | $749 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Acala Chiapas | $60 | 1 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $70 | 1 |
| Ciudad del Carmen Campeche | $80 | 1 |
| Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas | $80 | 1 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $85 | 1 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $85 | 2 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $85 | 2 |
| Xalapa Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $100 | 1 |
| Torreón Coahuila de Zaragoza | $100 | 1 |
| Mixquiahuala Hidalgo | $100 | 1 |
| Nueva Rosita Coahuila de Zaragoza | $100 | 1 |
| Metepec México | $100 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $120 | 1 |
| Atoyac Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $150 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $175 | 2 |
| Victoria de Durango Durango | $200 | 1 |
| Celaya Guanajuato | $200 | 2 |
| Coacalco de Berriozabal México | $200 | 2 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $200 | 1 |
| Santa Catarina Nuevo León | $200 | 1 |
| León Guanajuato | $200 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $200 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $250 | 4 |
| Oaxtepec Morelos | $300 | 1 |
| Durango Durango | $300 | 1 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $300 | 1 |
| Matamoros Tamaulipas | $300 | 1 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $320 | 3 |
| Puebla Puebla | $370 | 4 |
| Chapala Jalisco | $400 | 1 |
| Toluca México | $400 | 1 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $425 | 2 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $450 | 1 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $490 | 5 |
| Tulum Quintana Roo | $500 | 1 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $500 | 1 |
| Tepic Nayarit | $500 | 1 |
| Guadalupe Zacatecas | $500 | 1 |
| Corregidora Querétaro | $500 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $555 | 19 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $600 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $600 | 1 |
| Puerto Vallarta Jalisco | $625 | 2 |
| Iztacalco Ciudad de México | $749 | 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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