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How much does a regular plastic surgery operation cost in the Philippines? is it safe?

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1. yes it is safe and much more cheaper in the usa or in europe, and still you got the best doctor in the world
2. The cost depends on the nature of surgery. It is hard to answer your question with monetary value because you did not include the type of surgery that you want. For example, a nose lift is about Php 30,000. Philippines is cheaper than other countries.
3. Get plastic surgery in India. Cosmetic Surgery is very cheap in India. There is one company that is very famous in India that arranges cosmetic surgery for foreigners in India. They are called the Forerunners Healthcare. I read a lot about them in the Newspapers and about their patient stories. I have also read that they arrange financing for American and Canadian patients, as cosmetic surgery is not covered by insurance. They also have photos pasted of their International patients. You can checkout their website. The cost savings are incredible. As a doctor I personally believe that your cosmetic surgery can be easily handled in India, as the quality of healthcare available here is simply best in the world. The surgeons are USA/UK trained and facilities are 5 star. My cousin got a couple of cosmetic surgery procedures in India like the breast reduction, tummy tuck and facelift through the forerunners healthcare. She is more than very happy with the results. She just paid 30% of the amount she was quoted in USA and is all praise for this forerunners healthcare company. I personally have seen the wonderful results and am particularly impressed with the kind of quality care she got from this company. I hope this helps. http://www.forerunnershealthcare.com
4. Cost - will depend on what you want to be altered. In general it is much cheaper. it's not only in plastic surgery but also in dental and eye laser proceedures. Is its safe: a big YES! majority of the noted plastic surgeons here in Manila had their training in the U.S., Europe and Japan. Many of them practiced in the U.S. before returning home.
5. Cost - The primary advantage in medical tourism is cost. You can save a lot of money when you choose to have cosmetic surgery done in the Philippines. Because of the favorable exchange rate (as of March 2006, it is $1= P52), both local and foreign patients who otherwise couldn't afford cosmetic surgery can benefit from the lower overhead costs and professional fees. Procedures can be performed at a fraction of the amount you would spend on the same procedure in the US or Europe. For example, the average surgeon's fee for eyelid surgery in the U.S. is $2,500 and in the Philippines, a qualified surgeon will charge only $600 to $1,500. For liposuction, surgeon's fees in the U.S. average $2,000 per area. In the Philippines, it is around $800 for the first area and $500 for succeeding areas. Anesthesiologist's fees and facility costs are also much lower. Qualified Plastic Surgeons - Although cost savings are significant when you choose to come to the Philippines for cosmetic surgery, cost shouldn't be the only factor to consider, since it can cost more to remedy poor results done by unqualified cosmetic surgery providers. Lower cost doesn’t mean sacrificing quality of care. Whether you are having cosmetic surgery done abroad or in your home country, choosing the right doctor is the single most important decision you will make. Choosing the right surgeon will ensure the quality of care you will receive. In the Philippines, there are many well-trained and highly skilled plastic surgeons who have studied in some of Asia's best medical schools. Philippine medical and nursing curricula are more difficult than many in Southeast Asia. Many Filipino doctors go to the US and other developed countries for additional postgraduate training and experience. They can therefore provide equal or greater quality surgical care than U.S. hospitals. The Philippines has been exporting doctors and nurses to the U.S. for 50 years now and many U.S. and European hospitals are staffed by Filipino nurses and doctors. Thus, you can get quality medical care at a fraction of the price in developed countries. The Caring and Compassionate nature of the Filipinos - Besides competence, Filipino doctors and nurses are also well known for being caring and compassionate. English - It is said that the Philippines is the third largest English speaking country in the world. This greater fluency in English is an important advantage for a service industry and an essential for cosmetic surgery. Good communication between doctor and patient is very important since a patient should be able to ask questions and discuss needs and expectations to make an informed judgement. The Filipinos are well known for their hospitality and friendliness and even the local population can communicate in English with foreigners. These advantages, combined with the fact that the Philippines is a beautiful country with a variety of places to visit while on vacation, makes the Philippines a worthwhile country to consider for cosmetic surgery vacations. COMMON COSMETIC SURGERY PROCEDURES (Listed Alphabetically) COSMETIC SURGERY FEES (in US Dollars) as of Mar 2006 Abdominoplasty (Abdomen) $3300 * Abdominal Liposuction (Liposculpture) $2300 ** Acne Scar Removal Full face $1,100 Both Cheeks $750 Forehead $400 Chin $350 Alar Plasty (Nose Surgery) under local anesthesia $600 under intravenous sedation $800 Aptos® Thread Lift (Feather Lift) Brow lift $600 Cheek lift $900 Jaw lift (Jowl lift) $600 Full facelift $2,100 Arm Lifts (Brachioplasty) $2,400 * Arm Liposuction $600 Blepharoplasty (Eyelid Surgery) Upper eyelids (under local anesthesia) $600 (intravenous sedation) $800 Lower eyelids (under local anesthesia) $600 (intravenous sedation) $800 Both Upper and Lower eyelids (under local anesthesia) $1,200 (intravenous sedation) $1,600 Creation of upper eyelid fold (Westernizing Slit-eye) $800 BOTOX® Injections Treatment Crow's feet $230 Glabella frown lines $250 - 300 Forehead wrinkles $300 Masseter (jaw muscle hypertrophy):per side $350 Axillary hyperhidrosis (excessive Armpit sweating): per armpit $400 Calf muscle hypertrophy (per leg) $400 Breast Augmentation (Various Implants) ** China Implant $2,500 Eurosilicone ES 81 Implant $3,000 McGhan CUI MHP Implant $3,250 McGhan Style 120 Implant $3,500 McGhan Style 410 Soft Touch $4,300 Mentor Cohesive I Smooth Gel $3,500 Mentor Cohesive I Siltex Gel $3,750 Mentor Cohesive II Siltex Gel $4,000 Mentor Cohesive III Contour Profile $4,350 Breast Implant Removal $1,000 Breast Implant Revision $2,500 Breast Lift Surgery (Mastopexy) $2,400 ** Breast Nipple Reduction $450 Breast Reconstruction $4,000 * Breast Reduction Surgery: Female $2,400 ** Breast Reduction Surgery: Males (Gynecomastia) $1,400 Brow Lift $1,500 Buccal Fat Extraction $750 Buttocks Augmentation (Gluteal Implants) $4,100 ** Buttocks Lift Surgery $2,400 * Calf Augmentation (Implants) $3,800 ** Cheek Augmentation (Implants) $900 Chemical Peel $600 Chin Augmentation (Implants) $600 Chin Reduction $2,500 Cleft chin Creation $450 Dermabrasion Full face $1,100 Both Cheeks $750 Forehead $400 Chin $350 Dimple Creation One side only $225 Two sides $450 Ear Surgery (Otoplasty): Both Ears Under Local Anesthesia $900 Intravenous Sedation $1,200 Eyelid Surgery, Uppper and Lower, Eyelid Fold (See Blepharoplasty) $600-$1,600 Face Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) Forehead Lift $1,500 ** Midface Lift $1,750 ** Neck Lift $1,500 * Midface and Neck Lift $2,900 * Face Lift and Blepharoplasty combined ** Midface and neck lift with upper AND lower blepharoplasty $3,600 * Face and neck lift with upper OR lower blepharoplasty $3,200 * Fat Injections $420/cc Forehead lift $1,500 ** Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) $1,400 Injectable Fillers Aquamid $800/cc. Autologous Fat $420/cc Hydrogel $200/cc. Hylaform $360/cc. Perlane $530/cc. Restylane® $480/cc. Inverted Nipple Repair $450 Lip Augmentation Upper lips only Under Local Anesthesia $600 Under Intravenous Sedation $800 Lower lips only Under Local Anesthesia $600 Under Intravenous Sedation $800 Both Upper and Lower lips Under Local Anesthesia $1,200 Under Intravenous Sedation $1,600 Lip Reduction Upper lips only Under Local Anesthesia $600 Under Intravenous Sedation $800 Lower lips only Under Local Anesthesia $600 Under Intravenous Sedation $800 Both Upper and Lower lips Under Local Anesthesia $1,200 Under Intravenous Sedation $1,600 Lip Surgery for "gummy smile" $750 Lipo Dissolve (per session) $200 Liposuction Surgery (Lipoplasty) ** One area only $800 Each succeeding area (per area) $500 Male Pectoral Implants $4,100 Mesotherapy (per session) $200 Midface (Cheek) Lift $1,750 Mole removal $200 Nasal Bridge Augmentation / Reduction (See Rhinoplasty) Nasal Tip Augmentation / Reduction (See Rhinoplasty) Neck Lift $1,500 Nose Surgery, Nose Job (See Rhinoplasty) Obagi Blue Peels® (Obagi Skin Care) $600 Otoplasty:correction of floppy ears (See Ear Surgery) Restylane® $480/cc Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery, Nose Job) Nasal Bridge Augmentation (Noselift) (under local anesthesia) $600 (intravenous sedation) $800 Nasal Tip Reshaping (Tip Plasty) (under local anesthesia) $600 (intravenous sedation) $800 Alar Plasty (under local anesthesia) $600 (intravenous sedation) $800 Noselift and Tip Plasty (under local anesthesia) $700 (intravenous sedation) $930 Noselift and Alar Plasty (under local anesthesia) $700 (intravenous sedation) $930 Tip Plasty and Alar Plasty (under local anesthesia) $700 (intravenous sedation) $930 Nose Reshaping (Augmentation, Tip Plasty, Alar Plasty) (under local anesthesia) $800 (intravenous sedation) $1,050 Reduction Rhinoplasty $2,200 Rhytidectomy (See Face Lift Surgery) Scalp Flaps / Scalp Lift $2,400 * Scalp Reduction $2,400 * Scar Revision / Scar Repair $100 - $250 Thigh Liposculpture $1,300 ** Thigh Lift $2,400 * Tummy Tuck (See Abdominoplasty) $3300 * * procedure to be done in hospital; hospital charges to be added to package fees **may be done either as outpatient surgery in our outpatient clinic or as an inpatient hospital procedure; hospital charges to be added to package fees if procedure done in hospital operating room
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