Cosmetic Surgery and Aesthetic Clinics in Phuket: Safety, Accreditation and Costs

Safety first

Guides recommend looking for hospitals and clinics accredited by Joint Commission International and surgeons certified by recognised professional bodies. Surgery done inside a full hospital has emergency and intensive care backup that a standalone clinic may lack. Risks include infection, bleeding, breathing problems and poor results needing revision. Very cheap offers often hide costs or risks.

Prices reported

One 2025 Phuket guide quotes breast augmentation at about 80,000 to 150,000 baht, liposuction 50,000 to 120,000, rhinoplasty 60,000 to 130,000 and facelift 120,000 to 250,000 baht, with the caution that prices vary by clinic and patient. Medical tourism sources say costs can be 50 to 75 percent below Western prices. Always get a written quote covering surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital stay, implants and follow-up.

Questions to ask

• Who exactly will operate, and what are their qualifications?
• Which hospital hosts the surgery and what happens in an emergency?
• What is the full price and what is excluded?
• How long must I stay before flying? Guides suggest avoiding strenuous activity for weeks and planning follow-ups before you leave.
• Is there interpreter support and a written consent in a language I understand?

Recovery and insurance

Cosmetic surgery is usually not covered by health insurance, and complications may not be either. Check your policy. Plan recovery away from heat and humidity. See the health and insurance guide and the hospital guide. For dental and eye procedures see the dentists and eye care guides, and for wellness see the massage and spa guide.