Eyelid surgery, or blepharoplasty, is one of the most requested facial procedures in North America — and one where the price difference between countries is striking. If you are comparing quotes, it helps to know what is normal in the US and Canada before you decide where to have it done.
In this guide, the Argaman Plastic Surgeries Mexico team lays out realistic price ranges for upper and lower eyelid surgery in the United States and Canada, then shows how much you can save in Mexico City — and, just as importantly, why our prices are lower without any compromise on safety or quality. Argaman Plastic Surgeries Mexico has coordinated plastic surgery trips for international patients since 2012, working only with board-certified surgeons.
Eyelid surgery cost in the United States
In the US, eyelid surgery is priced by the area treated and almost always billed as cosmetic, meaning insurance rarely contributes unless drooping upper lids impair your vision. Typical ballpark ranges are:
- Upper eyelid surgery: roughly $3,500 to $6,500.
- Lower eyelid surgery: roughly $4,500 to $7,500.
- Combined upper and lower: commonly $8,000 to $12,000 or more.
These figures bundle the surgeon's fee, anesthesia and facility costs — but pre-operative testing, prescriptions and follow-up visits are often extra. In major metropolitan areas, the upper end of each range is the norm rather than the exception.
Eyelid surgery cost in Canada
In Canada, cosmetic blepharoplasty is not covered by provincial health plans, so patients pay out of pocket. Prices are broadly comparable to the US once currency is considered:
- Upper eyelid surgery: about CAD $4,000 to $6,500.
- Lower eyelid surgery: about CAD $5,000 to $8,000.
- Combined procedure: commonly CAD $9,000 to $14,000.
As in the US, those totals usually include the surgeon, anesthesia and facility fee, while consultations, testing and aftercare may be billed separately. Wait times for elective cosmetic surgery can also be long, which leads many Canadians to look abroad.
Eyelid surgery cost in Mexico City
At Argaman Plastic Surgeries Mexico, eyelid surgery in Mexico City is quoted as a single, transparent, all-inclusive price — typically 50 to 70 percent lower than the equivalent procedure in the US or Canada. The table below shows how the numbers compare for a combined upper-and-lower blepharoplasty.
| Location | Combined eyelid surgery | What it usually covers |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8,000 – $12,000+ | Surgeon, anesthesia, facility (extras billed separately) |
| Canada | CAD $9,000 – $14,000 | Surgeon, anesthesia, facility (extras billed separately) |
| Mexico City (Argaman) | From a fraction of those prices | All-inclusive: surgeon, anesthesiologist, hospital, hotel, transfers, follow-up |
Even after adding round-trip flights and a short hotel stay, most international patients still save several thousand dollars. Because the quote is all-inclusive, there are no surprise facility or anesthesia charges added at the end. You can review our published pricing on the Argaman Plastic Surgeries Mexico website.
Why Mexico is more affordable — not lower quality
The single most important thing to understand is that lower cost does not mean lower quality. The price gap comes from economics, not corners cut in the operating room:
- Lower overhead: rent, staffing and administrative costs in Mexico City are far lower than in New York, Los Angeles or Toronto.
- Lower malpractice and insurance costs: these expenses, baked into every North American surgical fee, are dramatically smaller in Mexico.
- A favorable exchange rate: the strength of the US and Canadian dollar stretches your budget further.
Our board-certified surgeons operate in accredited private surgical centres using FDA-approved materials and the same safety protocols you would expect in North America. The savings reflect where the surgery takes place — not the standard of care you receive.
What an all-inclusive package includes
Rather than handing you a surgeon's fee and leaving you to budget for everything else, an Argaman Plastic Surgeries Mexico package wraps the whole experience into one quoted price:
- The surgeon's fee and a dedicated, board-certified anesthesiologist.
- The accredited private surgical centre and pre-operative testing.
- Hotel accommodation and private airport transfers.
- A bilingual coordinator from your first message through your final follow-up.
- Post-operative care and virtual check-ins after you return home.
This is the figure that matters when you compare countries fairly: a North American "price" rarely includes your hotel, transfers or aftercare, while our quote does. To see what your personal plan would cost, you can request a quote through our booking page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does eyelid surgery cost in the United States?
Upper eyelid surgery typically ranges from about $3,500 to $6,500 and lower eyelid surgery from roughly $4,500 to $7,500. A combined procedure often totals $8,000 to $12,000 or more once surgeon, anesthesia and facility costs are added, with testing and follow-up frequently excluded.
How much does eyelid surgery cost in Canada?
Cosmetic blepharoplasty is not covered by provincial health plans. Upper eyelids generally cost CAD $4,000 to $6,500 and lower eyelids CAD $5,000 to $8,000, with a combined procedure commonly between CAD $9,000 and CAD $14,000 including anesthesia and facility fees.
How much can I save on eyelid surgery in Mexico City?
All-inclusive packages in Mexico City typically cost 50 to 70 percent less than equivalent procedures in the US or Canada. Most patients save several thousand dollars even after factoring in flights and a short hotel stay.
Why is eyelid surgery cheaper in Mexico without lower quality?
The savings come from lower overhead, lower malpractice and insurance costs, and a favorable exchange rate — not lower standards. Our board-certified surgeons work in accredited private surgical centres using FDA-approved materials and North American safety protocols.
Is the quoted eyelid surgery price the final price?
Yes. After your virtual consultation you receive a personalised, all-inclusive quote for your specific plan. Barring a change you request to that plan, the quoted figure is what you pay, with no surprise facility or anesthesia charges added later.
Want a transparent eyelid surgery quote?
Request a free, no-obligation virtual consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. You will receive a personalised plan, an all-inclusive price and answers to every question — typically within 24 hours.
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