Plastic surgery in Vietnam can cost considerably less than private cosmetic surgery in countries such as Australia, the United States or parts of Western Europe. Vietnam also has a large aesthetic surgery market in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi and Da Nang, with procedures ranging from relatively small eyelid operations to breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and extensive body contouring.
The plastic surgery cost in Vietnam depends heavily on the procedure, surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia, implant or material used and complexity of the case. Current published 2026 prices from one Vietnamese aesthetic surgery hospital range from about USD 269 for selected eyelid procedures to more than USD 9,000 for extensive combined body contouring surgery.
Those figures are useful examples rather than official national averages. A low advertised starting price may also exclude tests, medication, implants, hospitalisation or follow-up. Patients should obtain an individual written quotation before travelling or paying a deposit.
Plastic surgery costs in Vietnam at a glance
Current published prices provide a useful idea of the scale of costs patients may encounter:
| Procedure | Current published price examples |
|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty | About USD 577 to USD 3,846 |
| Breast augmentation | About USD 2,308 to USD 5,192 |
| Eyelid surgery | About USD 269 to USD 1,154 |
| Facelift | About USD 1,923 to USD 2,692 for selected techniques |
| Liposuction / fat reduction | About USD 1,346 to USD 6,923 depending on area and extent |
| Tummy tuck / abdominal tightening | About USD 1,923 to USD 4,808 for selected procedures |
| Facial fat grafting | About USD 769 to USD 2,308 |
| Breast or buttock fat grafting | Around USD 2,500 |
| Chin augmentation | About USD 769 to USD 1,346 |
These examples come from a Vietnamese provider's published 2026 price list. They should not be interpreted as minimum, maximum or average prices for the whole country.
Surgical technique can change the cost substantially. A straightforward rhinoplasty and a complex rib-cartilage reconstruction, for example, are both nose surgery but involve very different levels of operating time and complexity.
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Vietnam?
Rhinoplasty is one of the procedures most commonly associated with cosmetic surgery in Vietnam.
A current 2026 price list from Aesthetic Surgery Center in Vietnam publishes several different nose surgery options, including:
- Semi-structural rhinoplasty from approximately USD 577.
- Autologous semi-structural procedures from approximately USD 769.
- Structural rhinoplasty from approximately USD 962.
- More extensive implant or cartilage techniques exceeding USD 2,000.
- Rib cartilage rhinoplasty at approximately USD 3,846.
This large range demonstrates why a single figure for rhinoplasty can be misleading.
Revision surgery, cartilage grafting, changes to the nasal tip, alar reduction and correction of previous implants can all alter the final quotation.
For a more detailed breakdown, see Rhinoplasty in Vietnam: Cost, Clinics and Recovery.
How much does breast augmentation cost in Vietnam?
Published 2026 prices for breast augmentation at the same provider range from approximately USD 2,308 to USD 5,192, depending largely on the implant and procedure selected.
Examples include breast augmentation using implants from brands such as Motiva, Mentor and Sebbin.
The implant can account for an important part of the cost. When comparing quotations, ask for:
- Exact implant manufacturer.
- Implant model.
- Implant size.
- Surgeon fee.
- Anaesthesia fee.
- Operating room charges.
- Hospital stay.
- Compression garments.
- Medication.
- Follow-up.
- Implant warranty documentation where applicable.
A quotation saying only breast augmentation does not provide enough information for meaningful comparison.
Breast lift surgery can also increase the price when significant breast ptosis needs to be corrected at the same time.
How much does liposuction cost in Vietnam?
Liposuction prices vary more than many other procedures because the amount of surgery depends on how many areas are treated and whether skin removal or tightening is added.
Published 2026 examples include individual areas at around USD 1,346 to USD 1,731, while more extensive treatment costs substantially more.
Examples from the same price list include:
- Double chin fat treatment: around USD 1,346.
- Arms: around USD 1,346.
- Calves: around USD 1,346.
- Thighs: around USD 1,731.
- Upper or lower abdomen: around USD 1,731.
- 360-degree abdominal treatment: around USD 2,308.
- Full-body fat reduction: around USD 6,923.
Extensive liposuction is major surgery. The decision about how much can be treated safely should be made clinically rather than by choosing the largest package available.
How much does a tummy tuck cost in Vietnam?
A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, removes excess abdominal skin and may also involve correction of the abdominal wall. It is different from liposuction, although the two procedures are sometimes combined.
Current published examples include:
- Abdominal skin tightening at approximately USD 1,923.
- Tummy tuck with umbilical repositioning at approximately USD 1,923.
- Combined abdominal fat treatment and tummy tuck at approximately USD 3,269.
- More extensive abdominal fat reduction, skin tightening and tummy tuck at approximately USD 4,808.
Other Vietnamese providers publish considerably different figures, reinforcing the need to compare the exact procedure rather than the words tummy tuck alone.
The final cost can depend on the amount of excess skin, muscle repair, liposuction, length of surgery and hospital stay.
How much does a facelift cost in Vietnam?
Facelift terminology varies between clinics, making direct price comparisons particularly difficult.
One current Vietnamese provider lists:
- Mini facial tightening at approximately USD 1,923.
- Forehead lift at approximately USD 1,923.
- Deep-plane comprehensive facial tightening at approximately USD 2,692.
Another Vietnamese cosmetic hospital publishes separate prices for different facial areas and techniques, including SMAS and deep-plane procedures.
Third-party listings show even wider differences between Vietnamese surgeons, with some comprehensive facelifts costing well above VND 100 million.
When asking for a facelift quotation, confirm exactly what will be treated. Face, neck, brow, eyelids and fat grafting may be priced separately.
How much does eyelid surgery cost in Vietnam?
Eyelid surgery is among the less expensive surgical cosmetic procedures offered in Vietnam.
Current published examples include:
- Selected upper or lower eyelid procedures from approximately USD 269.
- More extensive eyelid procedures around USD 462 to USD 769.
- Ptosis correction at approximately USD 962.
- Congenital ptosis correction at approximately USD 1,154.
Revision surgery can cost more, especially when previous surgery has altered the eyelid anatomy.
An apparently simple eyelid procedure still requires appropriate surgical assessment. Vision problems, severe dry eye, eyelid function and existing medical conditions may influence whether cosmetic eyelid surgery is suitable.
How much does fat grafting cost?
Fat grafting uses fat removed from one part of the body and places it into another area.
Published Vietnam prices include approximately:
- Forehead fat grafting: USD 769.
- Temple fat grafting: USD 962.
- Cheek fat grafting: USD 1,538.
- Full facial fat grafting: USD 2,308.
- Breast fat grafting: USD 2,500.
- Buttock fat grafting: USD 2,500.
The price depends on both the donor and recipient areas and how much liposuction is required.
Fat transfer should not be treated as equivalent to a simple injectable cosmetic treatment. Larger-volume procedures can involve substantial surgery and require appropriate patient selection, operating facilities and postoperative care.
Why does plastic surgery cost vary so much?
Several factors affect the final cost.
The surgeon
A surgeon with extensive experience in a particular operation may charge more. Complex revision procedures can also require a more specialised surgeon than straightforward primary surgery.
Hospital or surgical facility
Surgery performed under general anaesthesia requires a different environment from a minor outpatient aesthetic procedure.
Vietnam's Ministry of Health states that aesthetic procedures using medicines, injections, invasive techniques, energy-based devices or surgery to alter body structures must be performed within appropriately authorised healthcare facilities according to their approved professional scope.
Anaesthesia
Major procedures may require an anaesthesiologist, operating theatre and postoperative monitoring. These costs may be included in a package or billed separately.
Implants and materials
Breast implants, nasal implants and other medical devices vary in price by manufacturer and model.
Ask for the exact product rather than accepting vague wording such as premium implant.
Complexity
Revision surgery generally costs more than primary surgery because previous scar tissue, implants or anatomical changes can make the procedure more difficult.
Combined surgery
Having several operations during one surgical episode may change the total price, but combining procedures also changes anaesthetic time and medical risk. The decision should be clinical rather than purely financial.
Are plastic surgery prices lower in Vietnam than abroad?
Vietnam can be less expensive than many countries where private cosmetic surgery carries high surgeon, facility and staffing costs.
That price difference is one reason international patients consider travelling to Vietnam for surgery.
However, the headline procedure cost is not the complete cost of medical travel. International patients should also budget for:
- Flights.
- Accommodation.
- Local transport.
- Preoperative tests.
- Medication.
- Additional nights in Vietnam if recovery is slower than expected.
- Changes to flights.
- Follow-up appointments.
- Treatment of complications.
A cheaper operation can become expensive if the patient needs another international trip for revision or follow-up.
Vietnam Clinic's Medical Tourism in Vietnam: A Step-by-Step Guide covers these planning issues in more detail.
Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi or Da Nang?
Ho Chi Minh City has one of Vietnam's largest concentrations of cosmetic surgery hospitals and specialist clinics. Hanoi also has a substantial aesthetic medicine and plastic surgery market.
Da Nang has a smaller market but can appeal to international patients who prefer Central Vietnam or want to combine treatment with a longer stay in the city.
Vietnam Clinic publishes a comparison of plastic surgery clinics in Da Nang for patients researching local options.
Location should remain secondary to the surgeon and facility. Travelling to another city can be reasonable when a surgeon has particular experience with the procedure you need.
Plastic surgery versus non-surgical aesthetic treatments
Not every cosmetic concern requires surgery.
Botulinum toxin injections, dermal fillers, skin treatments and energy-based procedures can address some cosmetic goals without an operation, although they have their own limitations and risks.
Surgery may produce more substantial structural changes but generally involves greater recovery and medical risk.
If you are still deciding between surgical and non-surgical options, Best Aesthetic Treatments in Vietnam: What to Know Before Booking explains several commonly offered treatments. You can also explore dermatology and aesthetic clinics in Vietnam for non-surgical care.
What should be included in a plastic surgery quotation?
Ask for an itemised quotation before paying a deposit.
It should make clear whether the price covers:
- Surgeon consultation.
- Preoperative blood tests and imaging.
- Surgeon fee.
- Assistant surgeon where applicable.
- Anaesthesia.
- Operating theatre.
- Implants or other devices.
- Hospital accommodation.
- Medication.
- Compression garments or dressings.
- Postoperative appointments.
- Treatment of routine postoperative issues.
Also ask what is not included.
International patients should understand who pays if an unexpected complication requires a longer hospital stay or another operation.
How to choose a plastic surgeon in Vietnam
Do not choose a surgeon solely because a clinic offers the lowest price or an attractive before-and-after photograph.
Before major cosmetic surgery, confirm:
- The surgeon's full name.
- Relevant medical and surgical qualifications.
- Their experience with your specific procedure.
- The licensed facility where surgery will occur.
- Whether the facility is authorised for that type of surgery.
- Who will provide anaesthesia.
- What happens in a medical emergency.
- How postoperative care works.
- Who manages complications.
Vietnamese Ministry of Health rules distinguish ordinary beauty services from invasive medical aesthetic procedures. Surgery and other invasive aesthetic interventions must be carried out within healthcare facilities authorised for the relevant professional scope.
This distinction is important because a business describing itself as a beauty clinic, spa or aesthetic centre is not automatically authorised to perform plastic surgery.
How long should you stay in Vietnam after surgery?
There is no single safe period for every procedure.
A minor eyelid operation and extensive abdominal surgery have very different recovery requirements. Your surgeon should specify when postoperative checks occur and when you are medically fit to travel.
Flying immediately after a major operation may also be inappropriate because prolonged immobility and recent surgery can increase the risk of complications such as venous thromboembolism.
Do not book the cheapest non-changeable return flight before discussing the expected recovery schedule with the surgical team.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers below cover common questions about plastic surgery prices in Vietnam. Individual quotations can vary significantly, so current provider pricing should take priority over general price examples.
How much does plastic surgery cost in Vietnam?
Costs vary widely by procedure. Current published 2026 examples range from a few hundred US dollars for selected eyelid procedures to several thousand dollars for rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, facelifts and major body-contouring surgery.
How much does rhinoplasty cost in Vietnam?
One current Vietnamese provider publishes rhinoplasty prices from approximately USD 577 for selected procedures to around USD 3,846 for rib-cartilage rhinoplasty. Complexity, materials and revision work can substantially change the final price.
How much does breast augmentation cost in Vietnam?
Current published examples are approximately USD 2,308 to USD 5,192 depending on the implant and technique. Confirm whether the quotation includes implants, anaesthesia, hospital fees, medication and follow-up.
How much does liposuction cost in Vietnam?
Published prices vary according to the number and size of areas treated. Individual areas may start around USD 1,300 to USD 1,700, while extensive or full-body procedures can cost several thousand dollars.
Is plastic surgery cheap in Vietnam?
Vietnam can be less expensive than many Western private healthcare markets, but the total cost should include surgery, anaesthesia, hospital fees, travel, accommodation and postoperative care. The lowest advertised price is not necessarily the lowest total cost.
Is it safe to get plastic surgery in Vietnam?
Safety depends on the individual surgeon, facility, procedure and patient rather than the country alone. Confirm the surgeon's qualifications, that the healthcare facility is authorised for the procedure, the anaesthesia arrangements and how complications and follow-up are managed.
Which city in Vietnam is best for plastic surgery?
Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have large cosmetic surgery markets, while Da Nang also has specialist providers. The surgeon's experience with the specific procedure and the facility's capabilities are more important than choosing a city by reputation alone.
Conclusion
Plastic surgery costs in Vietnam vary from a few hundred dollars for selected smaller procedures to several thousand dollars for major surgery. Current published 2026 examples place rhinoplasty at roughly USD 577 to USD 3,846, breast augmentation at approximately USD 2,308 to USD 5,192 and selected body-contouring procedures anywhere from around USD 1,300 to more than USD 9,000, depending on the extent of surgery.
These figures are examples rather than national averages. The most useful comparison is an itemised quotation for the same operation, including surgeon, anaesthesia, hospital, implants, postoperative care and any additional fees.
For major cosmetic surgery, surgeon experience, facility licensing, anaesthetic care and a clear follow-up plan should carry more weight than finding the lowest advertised price.
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Tan Nguyen
Medical writer for Vietnam Clinic. MD, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
