Plastic surgery procedures and costs
Starting prices from our research of published clinic prices, checked October 2026. Your coordinator gives you a personal quote.
Plastic Surgery
Rhinoplasty
Nose job
Reshapes the nose to change how it looks, how you breathe, or both.
Time abroad
7–10 days
4 techniques
Plastic Surgery
Mommy Makeover
Combines procedures such as a tummy tuck, breast lift and liposuction to restore your body's shape after childbearing.
Time abroad
8 to 10 days
Plastic Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast implants
Uses implants to make the breasts larger or fuller, or to restore lost volume.
Time abroad
7 to 10 days
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Same procedure, different price
Why patients travel abroad for plastic surgery
Lower prices, same procedure
Prices abroad are often lower than in the US or UK because staff and operating costs are lower, not because the surgery is different. Many clinics quote one package that covers surgery, the hospital stay, a hotel and transfers, while US prices are often for the surgeon's fee alone, so compare full costs.
Choose the surgeon, not the country
A lower price doesn't mean lower risk. Infection is the complication most often reported after cosmetic surgery abroad, and results depend on the individual surgeon and hospital. That's why we check both before you book.
Plan the trip and the follow-up
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises arranging a qualified doctor near home for stitches, drains and check-ups before you travel, and keeping a full copy of your surgical records. A long flight soon after surgery raises the risk of blood clots, so fly only when your surgeon confirms you're fit to travel.
Plastic surgery clinics
These clinics and hospitals perform plastic surgery and are listed on Hollywood Patient Care. Verified clinics have passed our checks.
Plastic surgery guides
Bulbous Nose: Causes and How Rhinoplasty Refines the Tip
What makes a nose tip bulbous, how it differs from rhinophyma, how rhinoplasty refines the tip and when you'll see the result.
Written by Bilal Hasdemir · Published 11 Nov 2026 · 6 min read
How to Choose a Plastic Surgeon: Credentials, Questions and Red Flags
What board certification means, how to check a surgeon and facility in any country, what to ask and the red flags to watch for.
Written by Bilal Hasdemir · Published 11 Nov 2026 · 8 min read
Plastic surgery: frequently asked questions
Is plastic surgery abroad safe?
It can be, but safety depends on the surgeon and hospital more than on the country. Every operation has risks, and infection is the complication most often reported after surgery abroad. Choose a surgeon certified in plastic surgery and a member of their country's plastic surgery society, operating in a fully equipped hospital, with written consent and an aftercare plan agreed before you travel.
How much does plastic surgery abroad cost compared with the US?
Usually less, but compare like with like. Packages abroad often include surgery, anesthesia, the hospital stay, a hotel and transfers, while US prices are often for the surgeon's fee alone. Add flights, extra nights, a companion and any follow-up care at home to your budget. US health insurance often won't cover complications from elective surgery abroad. Each procedure page compares prices by country.
How do I choose a plastic surgeon and clinic abroad?
Check that the surgeon trained as a plastic surgeon, not only as a "cosmetic surgeon", is a member of their country's plastic surgery society and has at least five years of specialist experience. They should operate in a fully equipped, licensed hospital. You should speak with the surgeon before you book and know who will operate. A price far below others is a warning sign.
Can I combine several procedures in one trip?
Sometimes, but combining procedures raises the risk. In a US study of about 25,000 tummy tucks, major complications rose from 3.1% for a tummy tuck alone to as much as 10.4% when it was combined with other procedures. A longer operation followed by a long flight also adds to the risk of blood clots. Your surgeon decides; sometimes two trips are safer than one.
How long should I stay abroad before flying home?
Most packages are built around 5 to 10 days, depending on the procedure. The CDC advises waiting 10 to 14 days after major surgery before flying, so ask your surgeon whether a longer stay is safer for you, and fly only once they confirm you're fit to travel. On the flight, drink water, walk every hour and follow your surgeon's advice on preventing blood clots.
What happens if I have a problem after I get home?
Plan for it before you travel. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons advises arranging a qualified doctor near home for stitches, drains and check-ups, follow-up with your surgeon by video, and a full copy of your surgical records. Ask what your travel and complication insurance covers. You may have no legal recourse in the US for surgery done abroad, so keep your written consent and records.
Our sources
Appropriate Care of Patients Traveling for Surgery
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2024 · plasticsurgery.org
Medical Tourism: Travel to Another Country for Medical Care
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · cdc.gov
'Tummy Tuck' Complications – Study Looks at Rates and Risk Factors
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2015 · plasticsurgery.org
Joint Statement from the BAAPS and TSPRAS
British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, 2023 · baaps.org.uk
Complications of Aesthetic Surgical Tourism Treated in the USA: A Systematic Review
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, 2023 · pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
