Cost Comparision for Cosmetic Surgery Treatment

India v/s Rest of the World

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Fly to India for Economical Medical and Surgical Treatment

The American Medical Association has made a cost comparison study of healthcare in different countries. According to the statistics released by AMA, a knee replacement surgery would cost $40,000 in US, $10,000 in Thailand and $13,000 in Singapore, while the same surgery would cost the person $8500 in India. That gives India a certain edge when it comes to reasonable medical treatments. In addition, Indian doctors are renowned all over the world for their prowess and skills.

google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad); A heart valve replacement surgery would cost the patients $200,000 in the US and $90,000 in Britain while it would cost $12,500 in Singapore and $10,000 in Thailand. The same procedure in India would cost only $8,000. While a bone marrow transplant would cost $30,000 in India, in US it would cost anywhere between $250,000-$400,000 while in UK the cost would be of the order of $150,000. Doctors in Thailand would charge $3,500 for cosmetic surgery while those in US and UK would charge $20,000 and $10,000, respectively. But in India, it costs only $2000. No matter what procedure you undergo, you are sure to save 75% to 95% of healthcare costs. Besides, India is a great place to explore with rich heritage, architecture and culture. So you can always combine your treatment with a holiday.

Although costs in European countries such as Germany and Belgium may be less than that in the United States, but Europe is still more expensive than India. In fact, the data of AMA shows that India is the least expensive when compared to European as well as other Asian countries. Apart from the cost benefit, you will have the same sophistication in healthcare in India as available in any western country. Tour operators like Indian Holiday provide medical tourism packages at competitive prices and offer you a hassle free recovery from your ailments and a great holiday too!


Following cost comparison tables prove the financial viability of the Indian healthcare industry:

 

 
Procedure United States ($) Thailand ($) Singapore ($) India ($)
Heart bypass 130000 11000 18500 10000
Heart valve replacement 160000 10000 12500 9000
Angioplasty 57000 13000 13000 11000
Hip replacement 43000 12000 12000 9000
Hysterectomy 20000 4500 6000 3000
Knee replacement 40000 10000 13000 8500
Spinal fusion 62000 7000 9000 5500

 Source: AMA, June 2007 

Cost Comparison between US, UK and India:


Procedure USA ($) UK ($) India ($)
Open Heart Surgery (CABG) 100000 43000 7500
Total Knee Replacement 48000 52000 6300
Hip Resurfacing 55000 48000 7000
LA Hysterectomy 22000 24000 4000
Lap Cholcystectomy 18000 20000 3000
Spinal Decompression Fusion 60000 65000 5500
Obesity Surgery (Gastric Bypass) 65000 70000 9500

 


Cosmetic Surgery (Costs in US$)


Procedure United States ($) Thailand ($) Singapore ($) India ($)
Face-lift 20000 4800 6250 3100
Breast Augmentation 10000 3150 8000 2200
Breast Reduction 10000 3900 8000 3000
Eyelid Surgery 7000 1400 3750 2200
Liposuction 10000 2100 5000 2500
Nose Surgery 7300 3850 4400 1800
Tummy Tuck 8500 4050 6250 3400

 


*Disclaimer: Figures may change and therefore indicate an approximate value.



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