Plastic Surgery
Starting from
$1,500
Up to $12,000 depending on centre
Typical duration
7–14 days
Including pre-operative work-up
Partner hospitals
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Turkey, Thailand, South Korea, and Mexico have emerged as global leaders in aesthetic plastic surgery, combining highly experienced surgeons, internationally accredited facilities, and costs 50–75% below US and European prices. From rhinoplasty and liposuction to tummy tucks and facelifts, patients receive premium care and concierge-level support throughout their medical travel journey.
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Aesthetic Procedures (Rhinoplasty, Body Contouring)
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Average coordinated costs across our partner centres. Final pricing depends on clinical complexity and chosen hospital.
| Country | Avg. cost | vs. cheapest |
|---|---|---|
🇮🇳 India New Delhi · Chennai · Bengaluru · Hyderabad · Mumbai · Kochi | $3,000 | —chevron_right |
🇹🇷 Turkey Istanbul | $5,000 | +67%chevron_right |
🇹🇭 Thailand Bangkok · Phuket · Chiang Mai | $4,500 | +50%chevron_right |
Costs are indicative estimates and vary by procedure specifics, hospital, and clinical complexity. Request a personalised estimate for your specific case.
This treatment category covers several different operations with different levels of invasiveness, recovery times, and costs. The country averages above blend all of them together — use the breakdown below for a more realistic, procedure-specific estimate.
The bone and cartilage framework of the nose is reshaped — narrowing the bridge, refining the tip, or smoothing a dorsal hump — to change its appearance and improve facial balance. This is the elective, appearance-driven counterpart to functional nose surgery: it is not performed to correct a breathing obstruction, though some patients combine it with septoplasty if a deviated septum is also present.
Typical recovery · 2–4 weeks
Almost always a day-case procedure under general anesthesia; a splint stays on for about a week. Visible bruising typically clears within 2 weeks and roughly three-quarters of the swelling resolves by 3–4 weeks, allowing return to desk work and social activity, though subtle swelling — especially at the tip — can take up to 12 months to fully settle as the final shape emerges.
India
$2,500–$4,500
Turkey
$4,000–$6,500
Thailand
$3,000–$6,000
Excess subcutaneous fat is removed through small cannula incisions (with tumescent, ultrasound-assisted, or laser-assisted techniques) to sculpt specific areas of the body such as the abdomen, flanks, or thighs. It contours and refines body shape rather than serving as a weight-loss method, and works best for patients close to their target weight with localized fat deposits.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Typically outpatient, with the patient going home the same day (occasionally an overnight stay for larger-volume or multi-area cases). Compression garments are worn for several weeks; most patients return to desk work within 5–10 days and to normal exercise, including weight training, by 4–6 weeks. Final contouring results emerge gradually over 3–6 months as residual swelling resolves.
India
$2,000–$5,000
Turkey
$2,500–$4,500
Thailand
$2,500–$5,250
Excess loose abdominal skin is removed and the underlying abdominal wall muscles are tightened and stitched together (muscle plication) — most often sought after major weight loss or pregnancy, when skin and muscle no longer retract on their own. It is a considerably more invasive operation than liposuction alone and is frequently combined with it.
Typical recovery · 4–6 weeks
Hospital stay is typically 1–3 nights. The first 2–3 weeks involve walking in a slightly hunched posture while swelling and tightness settle, with surgical drains usually removed within 1–2 weeks. Most patients resume light activity by 4–6 weeks, but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting stay restricted until around 3 months, with final results visible by 6 months as residual swelling fully resolves.
India
$2,500–$4,500
Turkey
$3,000–$6,500
Thailand
$3,800–$5,500
Sagging skin and underlying tissue of the face and neck are lifted and repositioned to soften jowls, deep folds, and a loose neckline — most often addressing signs of facial aging rather than any functional condition. Techniques range from a limited mini-lift to a full SMAS or deep-plane lift, and a facelift is very commonly combined with a neck lift in the same operation for a more balanced result.
Typical recovery · 3–4 weeks
Usually performed under general anesthesia or IV sedation, with same-day discharge or one overnight stay; a drain, if used, is typically removed within a day or two. Visible bruising and swelling generally resolve over 2–3 weeks, with most patients comfortable returning to work and social activity by 3–4 weeks, though residual firmness and subtle swelling can take several months to fully settle.
India
Estimate pending verification — ask your care coordinator for a current quote
Turkey
$4,000–$8,200
Thailand
$5,900–$9,200
Silicone or saline implants are placed under the breast tissue or chest muscle to increase breast size, improve symmetry, or restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight change. Implant type, size, and placement (over or under the muscle) are chosen together with the surgeon based on the patient's anatomy and desired outcome.
Typical recovery · 6–8 weeks
Typically a day-case procedure, occasionally with one overnight stay. A compression or surgical bra is worn from the time of surgery; swelling and firmness are most noticeable in the first 1–2 weeks, light activity resumes within 1–2 weeks, and most patients are back to normal exercise by 6–8 weeks as the implants settle ("drop and fluff") into their final position.
India
$2,000–$4,000
Turkey
$2,800–$5,400
Thailand
$2,500–$5,000
Cost ranges are indicative estimates for international patients and vary with implant choice, number of levels treated, surgeon, and hospital. Request a personalised quote for your specific case.
Clinical detail: AAOS OrthoInfo, Mayo Clinic Health System, Cleveland Clinic. Cost ranges cross-checked across multiple independent medical-tourism sources per country where marked; ranges flagged "pending verification" could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
Faridabad, India
Asia's largest private hospital — 2,600 beds, 64 operation theatres, 81 specialties on a 130-acre campus in Delhi NCR. NABH & NABL accredited. Centres of excellence in oncology, cardiac surgery, BMT, organ transplantation, neurosciences, and IVF.
800+
Specialists
2,600+
Beds
Yes, when you choose JCI-accredited hospitals or clinics with verified, board-certified plastic surgeons. Top destinations like Turkey, Thailand, and South Korea have robust regulatory frameworks and surgeons trained at leading international institutions. Always verify your surgeon's credentials and read patient reviews before booking.
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