How Much Will Plastic Surgery (Reconstructive Surgery) Cost You in India?

There are numerous types of plastic surgery, and each type of surgery is affected by some general factors and some specific factors. The general factors are explained below for better understanding-

• Surgeon & Anesthetist’s Fee- The fee charged by the surgeon is one of the key factors determining the overall treatment cost. A highly experienced plastic surgeon will charge more to carry out the procedure than a less experienced one. Besides the surgeon, the anesthetist’s fee also adds up to the treatment cost. 
• Type of Plastic Surgery- There are various types of plastic surgery, including cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, burn surgery, microsurgery, craniofacial surgery, and hand surgery. The cost for each type of plastic surgery varies significantly. 
• Technique Used- Traditional and modern approaches are available to perform plastic surgeries. The traditional techniques are vastly available, thus, their cost is comparatively low. Unlike this, modern technique availability is limited, and their cost of acquisition is also high. Thus, surgical treatments become slightly expensive when modern, minimally invasive techniques are used. 
• Diagnostic Tests and Evaluations– Before performing plastic surgeries, patients must undergo a series of tests to evaluate their overall health. These tests include X-ray, mammography, ECG, ultrasound, MRI scan, biopsy, etc. Each of these tests has a fixed cost range, and when combined, the cost of these tests can make a significant difference in the cost. 
• Type & Location of the Hospital/Clinic- Surgical treatment expense is comparatively higher at private medical facilities than at government ones. Moreover, the city where the patient is getting treatment also impacts the cost. This is because the cost of living across various cities in India varies significantly. If the patient is undergoing plastic surgery in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, etc., the expense will be higher than in cities like Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kochi, etc. 
• Hospital-Related Expenses- During the hospitalization, the patient needs to bear various expenses, such as admission, room rent, ICU, OT, nursing fee, meals, discharge, and many more. All these expenses combined can increase the surgery cost to a great extent. 
• Post-Surgery Care- After having surgery, the patient is prescribed antibiotics, anti-inflammatory medicines, pain medicines, and support garments (compression vest, chin strap, nose strap, etc.). The costs of these medicines and support garments are to be borne by the patients. The follow-up consultations are also chargeable.

Besides the above-mentioned factors, some miscellaneous expenses may also incur while seeking treatment. Therefore, it is best to get a cost estimate from the healthcare provider before making the final decision.