Prices: On sourced figures checked 23 Oct 2026, Yanhee Hospital published plastic-surgery lines convert (1 AUD = 23.63 THB, RBA indicative) to roughly: breast augmentation AUD $4,910-$12,910 (1 night); tummy tuck base AUD $5,330 under 70 kg (3 nights; weight surcharge extra); liposuction AUD $2,330-$3,130 per site; rhinoplasty-type lines AUD $1,270-$6,140 (technique-dependent). Australian all-inclusive published ranges (CosmeticSurgeryHelp): breast augmentation AUD $11,000-$16,450; tummy tuck AUD $21,800-$35,000; liposuction AUD $9,500-$18,500; rhinoplasty AUD $17,600-$37,200. Multi-procedure “packages” remain pending sourced data. We will not invent holiday bundles. Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
Short answer: Recovery time drives the budget. ASAPS advises Australian patients not to fly for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery because of clot risk (ASAPS (opens official site)), and Smartraveller warns that fixing a procedure that goes wrong can cost more (Smartraveller (opens official site)). Procedure risks: plastic surgery in Thailand. This cost page does not promote finance or surgeryloans.com.au.
Risks and limitations to understand first
- Elective cosmetic surgery overseas is generally not covered by Medicare.
- Travel insurance often excludes elective cosmetic complications; read the PDS (travel insurance for cosmetic procedures).
- Revision and aftercare at home can erase sticker savings. See revision in Australia and complications overseas.
- Agency “packages” that bundle hotel nights with surgery are not a clinical quality signal. Packages remain pending sourced data. See packages explained.
Sourced procedure price table
| Procedure | Thailand (Yanhee, access 23 Oct 2026) | Australia (CosmeticSurgeryHelp) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast augmentation | AUD $4,910-$12,910 | AUD $11,000-$16,450 | Brand-dependent; 1 night listed TH |
| Tummy tuck (full) | AUD $5,330 base under 70 kg | AUD $21,800-$35,000 | TH weight surcharge THB 18,000 / 10 kg over 70 kg |
| Liposuction | AUD $2,330-$3,130 per site | AUD $9,500-$18,500 | Per-site TH, not multi-area package |
| Rhinoplasty / nose reshaping | AUD $1,270-$6,140 | AUD $17,600-$37,200 | Label implant vs open / piezo |
| Multi-procedure packages | Pending sourced data | Rarely published as packages | Do not invent |
Sources: https://www.yanhee.net/pricing-packages/plastic-surgery-prices/ · https://cosmeticsurgeryhelp.com.au/cosmetic-surgery-costs-australia/ · FX https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/frequency/exchange-rates.html
Spoke cost pages: breast augmentation costs · tummy tuck costs · liposuction costs · rhinoplasty costs · facelift costs · BBL costs · breast lift costs · hair transplant costs.
What affects the all-in trip cost
- Procedure combination and theatre time
- Implant brand / graft / technique add-ons
- Hospital nights vs hotel nights for the full fly-safe window
- Companion flights, garments, medications, FX and card fees
- Contingency for revision after return to Australia
Ask for itemised inclusions and exclusions in writing. Tools: savings calculator, trip cost calculator, currency converter, trip budget, FX paying overseas clinics.
Add these to any quote
| Cost | Notes |
|---|---|
| Flights | SYD-BKK about 9 hr 20-50 min (2LNR (opens official site)). Do not invent fares. |
| Accommodation | Weeks may be needed before flying: Bangkok or Phuket. See recovery. |
| Insurance | Specialised cover; disclose procedure; read PDS |
| Follow-up / revision buffer | Aftercare · Revision |
Medicare, extras and insurance
Medicare generally does not cover elective overseas cosmetic surgery (Medicare overseas). Private extras rarely help. See health insurance gaps and insurance and Medicare in Thailand.
Paying (no finance CTAs): This cosmetic cost page does not promote loans, BNPL or surgeryloans.com.au. Neutral clinic payment methods only.
Full trip cost beyond the procedure fee
Even when a hospital or clinic tariff is later verified, Australians should add:
- Flights (return; sometimes a second trip for staged work or bridge delivery)
- Hotel for the fly-safe window your clinician documents in writing
- Companion costs, time off work, garments, medications and follow-up visits
- Buffer for delayed healing, extra nights or a revision trip (Smartraveller (opens official site))
- Travel insurance that may still exclude elective or planned-procedure complications - read the PDS (travel insurance for surgery)
Use the trip budget planner and trip cost calculator for non-procedure travel maths only.
How to compare quotes without “best price” claims
- Same procedure labels and the same inclusions on every quote
- Named clinician and facility on the consent pathway
- Revision or remake policy in writing
- Total trip maths, not procedure-only marketing figures
- Soften “cheapest country” or “best country” searches - compare credentials, aftercare and risk, not inducements
We only publish AUD figures that sit in our verified price table with a source and access date. If status is pending, this page shows Price on request, get quotes from clinics.
Methodology note
We only publish AUD figures present in our verified price table with source URL and access date. Empty or pending rows show Price on request, get quotes from clinics. FX converts, when used elsewhere on this site, cite RBA indicative rates and must be rechecked on publish day. This page does not invent package discounts, holiday inducements or “cheapest country” crowns.
Related tools (non-procedure trip maths only): trip cost calculator · currency converter · savings calculator (educational; not a quote).
Guides: choosing a surgeon · questions to ask · complications overseas · aftercare in Australia · flying after surgery.
Paying without loan marketing
Cosmetic and hair cost pages on this site do not promote surgeryloans.com.au, BNPL or loan calculators. Use savings, a card you can repay, or licensed advice from your own adviser. Neutral trip maths: trip cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much does plastic surgery cost in Thailand?
See the sourced table above. Packages remain pending. Not a quote.
Why is recovery time such a big cost driver?
ASAPS advises many patients not to fly for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery because of clot risk, which extends hotel and time-off costs.
Are Thailand surgery holiday packages cheaper?
We do not invent package totals. Prefer itemised hospital lines plus disclosed travel. See packages explained.
Does Medicare cover cosmetic surgery overseas?
Generally no.
Can I finance cosmetic surgery from this page?
No. No surgeryloans.com.au CTAs on cosmetic cost pages.
How do I compare with Australia?
Use the table and spoke cost pages; add flights, stay and contingency.
What should be in a written quote?
Itemised clinician and facility fees, anaesthetic, stay length, inclusions and exclusions, revision or remake policy, and what happens if you need a longer stay.
Why does the full trip cost matter more than the procedure fee?
Flights, hotel for the fly-safe window, companion costs, time off work, insurance and a revision buffer often exceed a low procedure-only figure (Smartraveller (opens official site)).
Does this site pick a best or cheapest country?
No. We soften those anchors. Compare named credentials, facility checks, aftercare at home and total trip maths.
Sources
- ASAPS: https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
- Smartraveller medical tourism: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/travel-essentials/travel-health/medical-tourism
- 2LNR SYD-BKK: https://2lnr.com/routes/syd-bkk
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