Prices: Thailand: AUD 5330 base (converted; under 70 kg), as of 23 Oct 2026 (Yanhee Hospital official plastic surgery prices (opens official site)). Converted at rate stated in CSV notes; verify RBA on publish day. High end rises with weight surcharge; quote case-by-case. Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book. Australia comparison: AUD 21800 to 35000 all-inclusive (full abdominoplasty), as of 23 Oct 2026 (CosmeticSurgeryHelp AU cost guide (checked 25 Aug 2026) (opens official site)). Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
Short answer: Recovery time drives the budget. healthdirect says to avoid straining the wounds for at least 6 weeks (healthdirect (opens official site)), and ASAPS advises Australian patients not to fly for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery because of clot risk (ASAPS (opens official site)). Smartraveller warns that fixing a procedure that goes wrong can cost more (Smartraveller (opens official site)).
Risks and limitations to understand first
- Wound infection, fluid or blood collections that may need draining, prominent scarring, numbness that may be permanent, poor healing that may need skin grafts, and blood clots (healthdirect (opens official site))
- Medicare doesn’t cover elective and cosmetic surgery (Department of Health (opens official site)), and doesn’t cover you overseas (Smartraveller (opens official site))
- Basic travel insurance rarely covers medical tourism (Smartraveller (opens official site))
- Australia’s cosmetic surgery safeguards, including a GP referral, two consultations and a seven-day cooling-off period, often don’t exist overseas (ASAPS (opens official site))
See tummy tuck in Thailand for the full risks guide.
Published estimate ranges (sourced)
Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
| Location | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand (Yanhee tummy tuck under 70 kg) | AUD 5330 | Converted from THB 126,000; 3 nights listed; add THB 18,000 per 10 kg over 70 kg. Converted at rate stated in CSV notes; verify RBA on publish day. |
| Australia | AUD 21800 to 35000 | All-inclusive published ranges |
Savings calculator · Trip budget.
What affects the quote
- Full or mini abdominoplasty, whether muscle repair is included, and whether liposuction is combined
- Surgeon and hospital fees, anaesthetic, drains, garments and overnight stay
- Follow-up visits and what happens if you need a longer stay or further surgery
Add these to any quote
| Cost | Notes |
|---|---|
| Flights | Non-stop Sydney to Bangkok takes about 9 hr 20 min to 9 hr 50 min (2LNR (opens official site)). Price on request, get quotes from clinics |
| Accommodation | Weeks of recovery before you’re cleared to fly: Bangkok or Phuket. Price on request, get quotes from clinics |
| Visa | Thailand revised its visa exemption scheme from 15 September 2026 (Thai Government PRD (opens official site)) |
| Insurance | Travel insurance for cosmetic surgery and medical tourism insurance |
| Follow-up and revision | Aftercare in Australia and revision surgery in Australia |
| Time off work | Expect about 4 to 6 weeks off work and a support garment for 6 weeks (NHS (opens official site)) |
Use the trip budget planner for non-procedure travel costs.
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 a tummy tuck cost in Thailand?
Thailand: AUD 5330 base (converted; under 70 kg), as of 23 Oct 2026 (Yanhee Hospital official plastic surgery prices (opens official site)). Converted at rate stated in CSV notes; verify RBA on publish day. High end rises with weight surcharge; quote case-by-case. Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book. Australia: AUD 21800 to 35000 all-inclusive (full abdominoplasty), as of 23 Oct 2026 (CosmeticSurgeryHelp AU cost guide (checked 25 Aug 2026) (opens official site)). Estimates / published clinic tariffs only; not a quote you can book.
Why budget for a long stay?
ASAPS advises Australian patients not to fly for 6 to 8 weeks after surgery because of clot risk.
Does Medicare cover a tummy tuck in Thailand?
No. Medicare doesn’t cover elective and cosmetic surgery, or treatment overseas.
Does travel insurance cover complications?
Basic travel insurance rarely covers medical tourism. See our cosmetic insurance guide.
Should I budget for revision?
Yes. Smartraveller warns that fixing a procedure that goes wrong can cost more.
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
All accessed 24 October 2026.
- healthdirect, Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck): https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/procedures/surgery/abdominoplasty
- NHS, Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty): https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/cosmetic-procedures/cosmetic-surgery/tummy-tuck/
- ASAPS, Heading overseas for cosmetic surgery?: https://aestheticplasticsurgeons.org.au/news/heading-overseas-for-cosmetic-surgery-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
- Smartraveller, Going overseas for a medical procedure: https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/travel-essentials/travel-health/medical-tourism
- Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, What Medicare covers: https://www.health.gov.au/topics/medicare/about/what-medicare-covers
- 2LNR, Sydney to Bangkok route: https://2lnr.com/routes/syd-bkk
- Thai Government PRD, Revision of Thailand’s visa exemption and visa on arrival schemes: https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/48/iid/538547
Disclaimer: The information on medicaltourism.com.au is general in nature. It isn’t medical, legal, financial or insurance advice and doesn’t take your personal circumstances into account. Talk to a registered health practitioner before deciding on any procedure. See our editorial policy, medical disclaimer and how we make money.