Many Americans travel to Mexico because medical care can be cheaper than in the U.S. Some examples:
Cosmetic surgery prices at South Carolina clinics
Tummy tuck: $7,000 - $9,000
Face lift: $8,000 - $14,000
Sculptural liposuction: $4,000 - $6,000
Breast augmentation: $4,500 - $6,500
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Cosmetic surgery prices at Matamoros, Mexico, clinics
Tummy Tuck: $2,500 - $4,500
Face lift: $5,000
Sculptural Liposuction: $3,500
Breast augmentation: $4,000
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Source: Associated Press reporting from advertisements and interviews with clinic staff.
The Associated Press
