Cosmetic surgeries and other medical services lure American citizens to Mexico, due to a much cheaper cost of operation in comparison to U.S. prices. In many cases, surgeries can cost over 80% less in Mexico.
Despite the various known dangers in Mexico, such as kidnapping and armed robberies, Americans continue to travel to Mexico to have surgeries done after seeing shocking results online through sources like Facebook.
The U.S. State Department warned citizens not to travel to Mexico, citing several dangers and risks after observing the increased number of visits by U.S. citizens to the country.
by Julia Whiteford