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Last updated: 7/24/2025

Sex reassignment surgery in Mexico: Our Best Clinics and Costs 2025

Anna Leonova
Written by Anna Leonova
Head of Content Marketing Team
Sex reassignment surgery results in Mexico
85 %
patient recommendation
110 K+
patients
Facts
Cost $8,500 - $15,500
Alternatives Turkey,Thailand
Recovery 30 days
Duration 6 hours
Anesthesia General anesthesia
Clinics 3 clinics

How Much Does Sex reassignment surgery Cost in Mexico?

The cost of sex reassignment surgery in Mexico generally ranges from $8,500 to $15,500. This is significantly less than in the United States, where the average cost is around $25,000. Patients can save up to 50% on this procedure. The price in Mexico typically includes pre-operative assessments, surgical and hospital fees, anesthesia, post-operative medication, transportation, and post-surgery assistance. Mexico is popular for gender confirmation surgery due to lower operational costs, experienced surgeons, and clinics following international standards like WPATH, especially in cities like Tijuana and Guadalajara.
Listed prices reflect the minimum treatment rates provided by verified Bookimed partner clinics. Final costs may vary depending on individual case details. Submit a request on Bookimed to receive a personalized quote.

Factors affecting Sex reassignment surgery cost in Mexico

Cost variables to consider:

  • Board-certified plastic surgeons with AMCPER or ISAPS credentials can charge 25%–35% more for their expertise.
  • Clinics accredited by JCI or affiliated with ASPS may charge 15%–20% more.
  • Procedures performed in major cities like Cancun or Mexico City can cost up to 30% more due to medical tourism demand.
  • Genital reconstruction complexity can impact costs by 30%–50%, with phalloplasty and vaginoplasty requiring advanced techniques.
  • Use of microsurgical equipment and FDA-approved implants can add 20%–25% to the total price.
  • Extended hospital stays for post-surgical monitoring can increase expenses by $1,500–$3,000, depending on recovery needs.
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Top 4 Best Sex reassignment surgery clinics in Mexico

The best sex reassignment surgery clinics in Mexico are accredited by the CMCPER, upholding high clinical standards in cities like Mexico City, Cancun, and Mexicali. According to Bookimed’s ranking, the top clinics are Hospital de la Familia, Panama Plastic Surgery, and . They stand out for board-certified plastic surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons memberships, and maintaining international accreditations. When choosing a provider, look for Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva certification, global accreditations, and proven patient satisfaction, with cost-effective care. Always consult a qualified plastic surgeon before making a decision.

Clinics ProcedureCost
Hospital de la Familia Sex reassignment surgery | Mexico$15,500
Panama Plastic Surgery Sex reassignment surgery | Mexico$8,500
Listed clinics were selected using Bookimed’s data science algorithms, which analyze reviews, doctor credentials, memberships, treatment options, and other objective criteria. The final clinic choice should always be based on personal needs and professional medical advice.

Discover the Best Sex reassignment surgery Clinics in Mexico: 3 Verified Options and Prices

Hospital de la Familia

Mexico, Mexicali
  • Recognized by Consejo de Salubridad General, ensuring high standards for sex reassignment surgery.
  • Conveniently located 200 yards from the US border, accessible for international patients.
  • Offers affordable pricing with consistent quotes, providing cost-effective options for surgery.
  • Equipped with 5 operating rooms, ensuring availability for sex reassignment procedures.
  • Part of Grupo Mac, enhancing trust through a reputable hospital chain association.
3.825 reviews
treatment
Sex reassignment surgery

José Cortés Institute

Mexico, Mexico City
  • Recognized by the International Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery for its expertise in the field.
  • Accredited by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, ensuring high standards in surgery.
  • Offers comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for sex reassignment surgery patients.
  • Serves 2,500 international patients annually, showcasing its global trust and expertise.
  • Located in Mexico City, easily accessible for patients from various continents.
5.07 reviews
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Panama Plastic Surgery

Mexico, Cancún
Panama Plastic Surgery is one of the well-known medical facilities in Cancun, Mexico. Aesthetic medicine and cosmetology, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery are the strongest specialties. The quality of medical services and treatment is confirmed by Asociación Mexicana de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Consejo Mexicano de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva. Patients from the United States, Canada, the UK, and other countries choose Panama Plastic Surgery for healthcare.
treatment
Sex reassignment surgery$8,500

Our Doctors

According to Bookimed’s ranking, the leading sex reassignment surgery doctors in Mexico are Edmundo Pichardo and Walter Querevalú. They are board-certified specialists with memberships in professional surgical associations and specialized training in gender-affirming procedures. Mexican experts in sex reassignment surgery typically perform at least 20 gender-affirming surgeries annually and maintain board certification in plastic or urologic surgery. Finding the best sex reassignment surgery doctors in Mexico involves researching board certification, surgical volume, and experience with gender-affirming care.
  • 38 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
  • 35 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic

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Anonymous • Brazilian Butt Lift
United States of America
Jul 6, 2025
Verified review.
The hospital advertised was not the one I went to. The operating room was thrown together i my opinion. Hardly anyone spoke English so I had a difficult time with the forms. I didn't even get a copy. After the surgery I was left on my back overnight night and was told I'll be ok. Once finally discharged the next morning, I only received antibiotics and ibuprofen. No instructions on how and what to do afterwards. I felt like they did what they was supposed to and dropped me off in the streets to fend for myself
How close it was from my home
The facility, language barrier and no instructions
Harrison King • Facelift
United States of America
Jun 25, 2025
Verified review.
The surgeon was good but the coordinator Carlo made too many mistakes. 1. Didn’t book continuous days at hotel. 2. As a result, I was kicked out of room the day I was in surgery. . 2. Need more after care days to remove drainage. I was abruptly kicked out of TJ while I was still feeling weak. Needed more days in Tijuana. At least 2 more. Return to America and no one wanted to remove drainage tubes. 3. The day nurse talked bad about me to everyone. The night nurse , Paulina was perfect. I would never recommend surgery in Mexico. No need to go viral with this because all of USA know this. Mexican are much better at picking fruits!
Anonymous • Vaser liposuction
United States of America
May 8, 2025
Verified review.
Their staff was very accommodating and thoughtful - everyone was super nice and considerate, especially Sara and Maria
First off, I used Aura Wellness Center, instead of Alice Beauty Clinic. And, their staff was very accommodating and thoughtful - everyone was super nice and considerate, especially Sara and Maria. Sara was the best English speaker there and helped me with everything. Maria was kind, warm, and also a great English speaker. They made it less lonely since I had this journey alone. Through Bookimed, I was assisted by Confidence, she was super thoughtful and checked up on me. She made sure I had connections with my medical coordinator and doctor. My coordinator was named Carlos. He was kind, answering all my questions and even texted me after my surgery numerous time to ensure I was recovering and satisfied with my results. My doctor was Dr. Ayala. I can't say much about him since he was in and out of the surgery room. I met him briefly. And, I'm unsure of my results as I am only one month post-op.
The staff at the clinic was accommodating. The coordinator from Bookimed and from the doctor ensured my questions were answered.
Dr. Ayala's brevity and lack of check up after the surgery. I didn't meet him more than 15 (when I was conscious since I was under anesthesia when he operated on me).
John Echols • Deep Plane Facelift
United States of America
Jan 26, 2025
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Dr Marroquin was/is available nearly immediately with WhatsApp and addressed all my concerns and questions with a speed and efficiency one can't get in the US
Top notch facilities, very attentive staff and Dr Marroquin was / is available nearly immediately with WhatsApp and addressed all my concerns and questions with a speed and efficiency one can't get in the US. My recovery at FCH Hotel was very good as well. Is in a great area of Guadalajara, totally safe and lots of dining options.
Competence of Dr and staff.
Nothing signifigant to criticise, went fairly smooth.
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Bookimed made it easy to connect with the right Dr to set things up, then they followed up.
Roland August • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
United States of America
Jan 14, 2025
Verified review.
My experience has been very bad with Dr. Ayala… He only spoke with me for about 10 minutes before my surgery and afterwards was very reluctant to answer any questions when I said I was not happy with the outcome of my neck and ears. He said I could come back in a couple of months to have it fixed. When I came back. I decided to do liposuction on my abdominal area at the same time again the same thing no follow up as far as what I should be doing or wearing or anything… Again, one of my ears was not corrected and looked actually worse than before. When I came back to get my stitches out I pointed that out and he said that was normal and I argued saying that my other ear came out fine and this year looked bad. He said he couldn’t do anything else except wait for another couple of months and have me come back again. At this point, I showed him my liposuction, which looked bad as well with a lot of fibrosis happening… He gave no recommendation except to have ultrasound treatment done. I went online and discovered I should be wearing compression garments as well as getting massage for lymphatic fluid, which was building up. Once I went to the masseuse, she informed me of all the things I needed to be doing, but this is also cost me an extra thousand dollars. The whole experience was very disappointing and now I need to go to another surgeon to get one of my ears fixed hopefully for the last time But this all started Jan 3 and we are now into May and I’m still not out of the woods! I actually liked the personalities of everybody that I worked with, but I cannot in good conscience. Recommend them to anyone else because I know they will be very disappointed!
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Your company was very attentive up until rescheduled the surgery and then I was passed off to Medical Center and I could not get information from book I med
Melissa Hollingsworth • Facelift
United States of America
Mar 6, 2025
Verified review.
my doctor, Dr
my doctor, Dr. M was amazing. He was available by text very experienced knowledgeable. I cannot comment on the outcome as of yet. I’m only 10 days out but definitely will be back to update my review so far he has a 10 out of 10 would recommend to anyone thinking of Having surgery. I really cannot say enough about his professionalism
I liked how the doctor explained everything to me in details that I understood made sure I understood exactly what was happening as well as being realistic about how long it will take in the journey to get there. And just knowing that he and his staff were there for me at all times during my stay.
Overall, it was a very positive experience and I don’t think I have any one particular item that I did not like of course nobody likes having surgery done however they made it as comfortable as possible
About Bookimed service
Without Bookimed I could not have found Dr. M and the wonderful Rehaus that I stayed in. I give them a 10 out of 10 if I could.
Anonymous • Rhinoplasty (nose job)
United States of America
Sep 7, 2023
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I felt like both were done taking exactly what I wanted into account and the overall symmetry at the end for my nostrils was excellent - my nose had been broken and before surgery lack of symmetry was a big issue
I had a really great experience with my doctor and care here. I wanted a very natural looking nose, not to look "doll-like" or like I had a rhinoplasty. Same for lip filler. I felt like both were done taking exactly what I wanted into account and the overall symmetry at the end for my nostrils was excellent - my nose had been broken and before surgery lack of symmetry was a big issue. I believe it required different degrees of cutting for each nostril so I'm very impressed that the end result's symmetry appears less than 1mm different from one another, that's a huge improvement from before. The shape is really nice and I was impressed that after surgery the packing was done in such a way that I was able to breathe through my nose the whole time, even during my recovery.
Graciela suarez • Facelift
Canada
Mar 17, 2025
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Very knowledgeable and capable in the extreme!
A wonderful Dr! Very knowledgeable and capable in the extreme! On top of this He is a pleasure to converse with . Highly recommend! It should be noted that the Dr. Is fluent in both English and Spanish which is very desirable for many.
Laura Roza • Facelift
United States of America
Jul 26, 2024
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Dr. Marraquin was amazing. He spent over an hour with me on my consultation before my surgery. Let me know absolutely everything that was going to happen. His years of training is quite obvious to anybody who is requesting his services. He answered every question I could possibly think of. Additionally, he was available through text messaging 24 hours a day. He’s response time was impressive. I was very pleased with the outcome of my facelift. I would refer him to any buddy I know.
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Rory • Gynecomastia surgery
Canada
Feb 6, 2023
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Hospital fine, clean decent staff Got gynecomastia surgery, emintha into healing moderately okay results, had maybe grade one maybe grade 2 gyno, got glands removed as I was very lean, Surgeon made long incisions, along my chest, have two ling 3 Inch scars on either side of my nipples on both side of my chest Fland wasn't fully removed on my left side so have recurring gyno, Need steriod injection to help with scaring, surgeon isn't competent enough to go through the nipples to leave no scarring, Pictures they send of before and after are a lie, Probably look worse than before cant take my top off after, The response to this was get laser treatment or steriod injections Sub par save your money go somewhere else Probably the same for most procedures they do
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Updated: 07/06/2025
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Our Sex reassignment surgery Techniques: What Suits You Best?

When considering Sex reassignment surgery, it’s important to understand the different techniques and which is best suited for you. Here’s a concise comparison of popular options:

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Male to Female (MTF) Surgery

Gender reassignment surgery transforms male anatomical structures to female, aligning physical appearance with gender identity.

Pros: Comprehensive transformation including breast augmentation, facial feminization, and genital reconstruction. Can improve quality of life by alleviating gender dysphoria symptoms by up to 80% according to surveys.
Cons: Extensive procedure requiring multiple surgeries and longer recovery times compared to voice feminization or top surgery. Possible complications include infection or dissatisfaction with aesthetic outcomes.
Effectiveness: Surgical success rate is around 95%, with high patient satisfaction for aesthetic results.
Duration: 6-8 hours
Recovery: 6-12 months
Best for: Individuals seeking comprehensive gender transition, addressing facial, chest, and genital areas.
Prices: Cost of Male to female (MTF) surgery in Mexico from $11,980
female-to-male-ftm-surgery

Female to male (FTM) surgery

Gender reassignment surgery for transitioning from female to male involves surgical procedures to align physical appearance with gender identity.

Pros: Provides a more masculine chest contour through top surgery. Bottom surgery offers the creation of male genitalia, which is unique compared to other gender-affirming surgeries. Over 95% satisfaction rate among patients.
Cons: Complex procedures with potential for multiple surgeries. Requires significant recovery time, unlike voice masculinization surgery, which is less invasive.
Effectiveness: Success rate of top surgery is 98%. Bottom surgery has a satisfaction rate of 91%.
Duration: 3-8 hours
Recovery: 6-12 weeks
Best for: Individuals seeking male chest and genitalia. Alleviates gender dysphoria significantly.
Prices: Cost of Female to male (FTM) surgery in Mexico from $4,700
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Voice Feminization Surgery

This surgical procedure modifies the vocal cords to produce a higher pitch, aligning the voice with female characteristics.

Pros: Enhances voice pitch by up to 30%, providing a more feminine sound. Unlike hormone therapy, effects are permanent and do not require ongoing treatment.
Cons: Risk of vocal cord damage affecting speech quality in 10% of cases. Unlike facial feminization surgery, no visual changes occur.
Effectiveness: Achieves a pitch increase to 165-255 Hz.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Recovery: 1-2 weeks
Best for: Individuals aiming to align voice with female gender identity. Suitable for those not achieving desired voice change through hormone therapy.
Prices: Cost of Voice feminization surgery in Mexico from $2,000
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Voice Masculinization Surgery

Voice masculinization surgery aims to deepen the voice by altering the vocal cords.

Pros: Enhances voice depth effectively in transgender men. Unlike hormone therapy alone, surgery provides a permanent solution with a success rate of over 90%.
Cons: Potential for vocal strain or reduced range. Recovery may include temporary voice hoarseness.
Effectiveness: Achieves desired pitch lowering in over 85% of cases.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Recovery: About 2-4 weeks
Best for: Transgender men seeking permanent voice deepening. Addresses voice dysphoria.
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Facial Masculinization Surgery

Transforms facial features to appear more traditionally masculine through various surgical techniques.

Pros: Enhances masculine aesthetic with up to 90% satisfaction rate.
Cons: Lengthy recovery, requiring weeks. Up to 10% risk of asymmetry or scarring.
Effectiveness: Achieves significant facial contouring with a 95% success rate.
Duration: 4-8 hours
Recovery: 2-4 weeks
Best for: Forehead, jawline, chin. Ideal for individuals seeking a more masculine facial profile.
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Top Surgery

Top surgery is a gender-affirming procedure that alters the chest to match an individual's gender identity.

Pros: Significant improvement in gender dysphoria symptoms for 98% of patients. Quick recovery compared to bottom surgery.
Cons: Scarring can occur in a visible area, affecting 20% of individuals. Not reversible unlike hormone therapy changes.
Effectiveness: 95% satisfaction rate reported by patients post-surgery.
Duration: 2-4 hours
Recovery: 2-4 weeks
Best for: Individuals seeking chest masculinization or feminization. Suitable for ages 18 and above.
Prices: Cost of Top surgery in Mexico from $2,350
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Bottom Surgery

Bottom surgery is a gender-affirming procedure to alter genitalia for aligning with one's gender identity.

Pros: Offers significant psychological benefits, improving quality of life for 80% of patients. Allows individuals to feel more congruent with their gender identity.
Cons: Involves complex surgical procedures with a recovery period of up to 3 months. Requires lifelong medical follow-up and potential for multiple surgeries.
Effectiveness: 95% satisfaction rate among patients undergoing surgery.
Duration: 4-8 hours
Recovery: 6-12 weeks
Best for: Individuals experiencing gender dysphoria related to genitalia, seeking gender transition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should You Know about Mexico before the Trip?

Currency

Mexican peso (you also can pay for services in dollars)

Best period for the trip

December-April

Language

Spanish (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)

Visa

required for some countries

Time difference with Europe

7 hours

Time difference with the USA

1 hour

Capital

Mexico City

Medical tourism center

Mexico City

Popular resorts

Central and Southern Mexico

What hotel services are provided here?

In Mexico, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5 star hotels with all-inclusive meals. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied food, a large well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have their own water park, which guests can use for free. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

What Documents Are Required to Apply for a Visa to Mexico for Treatment?

Visas for travel to Mexico require a number of documents. Lists of documents includes:

  • ID card
  • confirmation of online registration and filling out the questionnaire
  • certificate of income and availability of funds
  • insurance policy for a stay in Mexico (original and copy)
  • 2 photos (5x6)
  • visa receipt
  • booking of flight and hotel
  • medical opinion about the need for treatment.