Suturing of Major Wounds Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Suturing of major wounds is the surgical closure of extensive or deep injuries that involve several layers of tissue and cannot be repaired with simple stitches.
When is it indicated? For large cuts, wounds with irregular edges, or those affecting muscle and deep planes, where the goal is to control bleeding, clean the area, and promote proper healing.
What does it include? It usually involves cleaning the wound, local anesthesia, layer-by-layer closure, and follow-up dressing changes.
Who performs it? It can be carried out by the general surgeon, the orthopedist when there's a musculoskeletal injury, or the plastic surgeon when cosmetic outcome matters. It's recommended that a professional evaluate the wound and determine the most appropriate management.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Juarez Michoacán de Ocampo | $500 MXN |
| 2 | Teziutlan Puebla | $800 MXN |
| 3 | Mixquiahuala Hidalgo | $900 MXN |
| 4 | San Andres Cholula Puebla | $975 MXN |
| 5 | Ajijic Jalisco | $1,000 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | León Guanajuato | $7,500 MXN |
| 2 | Durango Durango | $7,900 MXN |
| 3 | Mérida Yucatán | $8,000 MXN |
| 4 | Álvaro Obregón Ciudad de México | $10,850 MXN |
| 5 | Mazatlan Sinaloa | $12,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Juarez Michoacán de Ocampo | $500 | 1 |
| Teziutlan Puebla | $800 | 1 |
| Mixquiahuala Hidalgo | $900 | 1 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $975 | 4 |
| Ajijic Jalisco | $1,000 | 1 |
| Delicias Chihuahua | $1,000 | 1 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $1,000 | 1 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Xalapa Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $1,000 | 1 |
| Cuautitlan México | $1,200 | 1 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $1,500 | 1 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos México | $1,500 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $1,500 | 1 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,525 | 4 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,900 | 8 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $1,900 | 2 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,950 | 4 |
| Apodaca Nuevo León | $2,000 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $2,000 | 2 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $2,000 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $2,000 | 1 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $2,000 | 3 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $2,067 | 3 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $2,500 | 2 |
| Metepec México | $2,767 | 3 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $3,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $3,383 | 6 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $3,500 | 1 |
| Guadalupe Nuevo León | $3,500 | 2 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $4,233 | 3 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $4,500 | 5 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $4,833 | 3 |
| Tampico Tamaulipas | $5,000 | 1 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $5,000 | 1 |
| Purépero Michoacán de Ocampo | $5,000 | 1 |
| Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas | $5,000 | 1 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $5,000 | 1 |
| La Paz Baja California Sur | $5,000 | 1 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $5,250 | 4 |
| León Guanajuato | $7,500 | 2 |
| Durango Durango | $7,900 | 2 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $8,000 | 2 |
| Álvaro Obregón Ciudad de México | $10,850 | 1 |
| Mazatlan Sinaloa | $12,000 | 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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