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plastic surgery costPrices for plastic surgery depend not only on the type of the procedure performed but also on the area, country, region and clinic. Usually prices for cosmetic surgery in Western European countries are about 20 % to 30 % lower than the same prices in the USA. Costs for plastic surgery in Eastern European countries are even more attractive to the patients. These prices are usually 40 % to 70% lower comparing to the same procedures in the US.


Plastic surgery cost

People might be concerned about the quality of the same cosmetic procedures in Europe and USA. Even though the difference in costs is comparatively big, patients gain the same exclusive quality and excellent service both in the United States and Europe. The same surgical procedures usually cost less in Europe due to lower specialist's charges and lower operating room maintenance fees.

Since plastic surgery costs differ significantly, a new type of tourism, called a healthcare tourism, has developed. A lot of people living in the countries, where plastic surgery costs more, travel to countries, where cosmetic surgery prices are lower. It is quite beneficial, since money left from the difference in prices can cover transportation, accommodation and leisure expenses. Moreover, if everything is wisely organized, some money can be left on a side. And people, who anyway are planning on traveling to Europe, can combine both traveling excitement and additional changes in their appearance and life.


Plastic surgery in the USA and Europe

Plastic surgery in Europe and the United States of America differ not only in prices for the procedures but also in the professional quality of surgeons. This does not mean that plastic surgeons in Europe are less experienced, skilled or have a lower education. In the United States surgeons tend to specialize in one particular sphere or procedure and, hence, the same doctor cannot perform several different procedures. For example, if a cosmetic surgeon specializes in abdominoplasty or breast surgery, the same specialist will not agree on performing facelift . Whereas in Europe, plastic surgeons are offering numerous services of the high quality and, therefore, the patient can get both a facelift and tummy tuck at the same clinic. This is even convenient and time-effective.


If you are considering having a plastic surgery abroad, you might want to compare the prices and services in the United States and Western or Eastern European countries. There are a few travel agents, who organize healthcare travels, and you might want to use their advice or choose their services in organizing your travel. Another possibility is to look for it on the net and this article is a possibility to compare prices for cosmetic surgery in USA and Europe.


Prices, listed on this site, include the surgeon’s charge, operating theatre fee, anesthesia fee and implant fee. If you are considering having plastic surgery and you are inquiring for the price of a particular procedure, make sure you ask for total cost. It is important, since very often only surgeon's fee is told on the phone or given on a specific internet site, and when you get a check you might experience nothing less than a huge shock.

Prices, listed below are average for cosmetic procedures in accredited surgeon’s offices, accredited surgery clinics, accredited hospitals and surgery centers. Costs for cosmetic surgery are about the same in different areas of USA. It might only be more expensive to get a cosmetic surgery procedure in the States of California or New York, Where prices for the same procedure might be by 50% higher than in other regions.


Procedures  Average fees in USA  Fees in Western Europe   Fees  in Eastern Europe
 Blepharoplasty
 $4000 - $5,500  $3000  $2000
 Botox  $200 - $400 per area   $200  $100
 Breast augmentation (saline)
 $5000 - $6,500  $4,500  $3,500
 Breast augmentation (silicone)
 $6000 - 8000
 $5000  $4000
 Breast elevation
 $5000 - $6000
 $4,500  $4000
 Breast reduction
 $6000 - $8000
 $5000  $4,500
 Cheek or chin implants
 $3000 - $4,500
 $2,500  $2000
 Deep chemical peel
 $3,500 - $5000
 $2000
 $1,500
 Facelift  $7000 - $9000
 $6000  $5,500
 Forehead lift
 $3,500 - $5000
 $3000  $2,500
 Laser hair removal
 $300 - $800 per area
 $250 - $800
 $200 - $600
 Laser eye surgery
 $3,500 - $4000
 $2,500 - $3000
 $2000
 Lip augmentation
 $600 - $2000
 $500 - $1,500
 $1000
 Liposuction (1 area)
 $2,500 - $4,500
 $2,500  $2000
 Liposuction (3 areas)
 $5,500 - $7000
 $5000  $4000
 Liposuction (4 areas)
 $8000 - $10000
 $6,500  $5,500
 Male breast reduction  $5000 - $6000
 $4,500  $4000
 Rhinoplasty
 $5000 - $6000
 $4,500  $4000
 Pectoral implants  $6000 - $7000
 $5,500  $5000
 Otoplasty  $3000 - $4,500
 $2,500  $2000
 Tummy tuck  $6000 - $8000
 $5,500  $5000

These are average prices listed above. They might vary in $500-1,000. Bear in mind, that the cost of a surgical procedure will be determined by the surgeon on your initial consultation. Finally, saving some money is a great thing but sometimes you might want to get a procedure for a higher price rather than risking your health or even life. Remember, your health has the greatest value.


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•IPRAS (The International Confederation for Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery), •European Tissue Repair Society (ETRS), •EWMA (European Wound Management Association)  
 
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•Management of keloid and hypertrophic scars, (Published in Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters Volume XVIII, Number 4, December 2005).  
•New insight into the role of Epidermal Keratinocytes in Keloid and Hypertrophic  
Scars Pathogenesis: Immunohistochemical study using p63.  
(Manuscript), • Thyreopathy and atypical scars (Manuscript).  
•Therapy of Keloid And Hypertrophic Scars  
(presentation), • Wound dressing, choosing or confusing  
 
- BOOK CHAPTERS, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS 
•Keloid and Hypertrophic Scars  
(Introduction to Plastic Surgery; Book for Medical Students), •Epidermal keratinocytes may have an important role in hypertrophic scarring Pathogenesis: an immunohistochemical (using p63 and ki-67 staining) study, ( Published in Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters; Volume XVII, Number 3, December 2005). 
•Management of keloid and hypertrophic scars, (Published in Annals of Burns and Fire Disasters Volume XVIII, Number 4, December 2005). 
•New insight into the role of Epidermal Keratinocytes in Keloid and Hypertrophic  
Scars Pathogenesis: Immunohistochemical study using p63. 
(Manuscript), • Thyreopathy and atypical scars (Manuscript). 
•Therapy of Keloid And Hypertrophic Scars 
(presentation), • Wound dressing, choosing or confusing 
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