Cosmetic and plastic surgery cost in Dubai
Indicative range for cosmetic and plastic surgery in Dubai: From $270 in US dollars, from 1 published source, last checked 1 Sep 2026. Based on 1 source.
Includes a 10% planning buffer, because published packages exclude things a real bill often includes. Published from $245. Your hospital quote replaces this: it is a planning figure, not a bill or an offer.
Where the figure comes from
Published prices credited to Medcare Hospitals, Dubai.
How long patients usually stay
Published guidance, by procedure within this category. The flying wait is counted from the operation, not from discharge, so it already contains the days in hospital. Days before the operation are not included.
Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
- Published guidance on flying after this operation differs between sources, so no figure is given:
- “7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks” (NHS (nhs.uk))
- “7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks (or any abdominal surgery)” (NHS inform (NHS Scotland))
- “Therefore, before flying home, you should wait five to seven days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction, and seven to ten days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks.” (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS))
- “You should wait five to seven days following a breast surgery or liposuction or seven to 10 after a face lift or tummy tuck.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “Group 2 – the patient should be in the destination country at least 72-hrs before surgery, and for 1-2- weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “Group 3 - the patient should be in the destination country 1-week before surgery, and 2-4 weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
Breast augmentation (implants)
- Usually home the same day or after one night in hospital (NHS (nhs.uk))
- Published guidance on flying after this operation differs between sources, so no figure is given:
- “5 to 7 days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction” (NHS (nhs.uk))
- “5 to 7 days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction” (NHS inform (NHS Scotland))
- “Therefore, before flying home, you should wait five to seven days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction, and seven to ten days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks.” (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS))
- “You should wait five to seven days following a breast surgery or liposuction or seven to 10 after a face lift or tummy tuck.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “It is recommended that you do not fly for seven days following breast surgery.” (Association of Breast Surgery)
- “Group 2 – the patient should be in the destination country at least 72-hrs before surgery, and for 1-2- weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “Group 3 - the patient should be in the destination country 1-week before surgery, and 2-4 weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
Rhinoplasty (nose reshaping)
- Usually 1 to 2 days in hospital (NHS (nhs.uk))
- Published guidance on flying after this operation differs between sources, so no figure is given:
- “7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks” (NHS (nhs.uk))
- “7 to 10 days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks (or any abdominal surgery)” (NHS inform (NHS Scotland))
- “Therefore, before flying home, you should wait five to seven days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction, and seven to ten days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks.” (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS))
- “Group 2 – the patient should be in the destination country at least 72-hrs before surgery, and for 1-2- weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “Group 3 - the patient should be in the destination country 1-week before surgery, and 2-4 weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
Liposuction
- Usually 1 day in hospital (NHS (nhs.uk))
- Published guidance on flying after this operation differs between sources, so no figure is given:
- “5 to 7 days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction” (NHS (nhs.uk))
- “5 to 7 days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction” (NHS inform (NHS Scotland))
- “Therefore, before flying home, you should wait five to seven days after procedures such as breast surgery and liposuction, and seven to ten days after facial cosmetic procedures or tummy tucks.” (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS))
- “You should wait five to seven days following a breast surgery or liposuction or seven to 10 after a face lift or tummy tuck.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “Group 2 – the patient should be in the destination country at least 72-hrs before surgery, and for 1-2- weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
- “Group 3 - the patient should be in the destination country 1-week before surgery, and 2-4 weeks after surgery.” (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS))
These figures come from general published guidance, such as the NHS and the UK Civil Aviation Authority, about typical patients. They are not advice for you. How long you stay in hospital and when you can fly home depend on your own recovery, and your treating hospital confirms both.
Sources: Cosmetic surgery abroad (NHS (nhs.uk), checked 10 Sep 2026); Surgery abroad without NHS referral (NHS inform (NHS Scotland), checked 10 Sep 2026); Cosmetic Surgery Abroad (British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS), checked 10 Sep 2026); Cosmetic Tourism (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), checked 10 Sep 2026); BAAPS Cosmetic Tourism Guidelines (September 2023 v1) (British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), checked 10 Sep 2026); Breast enlargement (implants) (NHS (nhs.uk), checked 10 Sep 2026); Going Abroad for Cosmetic Breast Surgery? (Association of Breast Surgery, checked 10 Sep 2026); Nose reshaping (rhinoplasty) (NHS (nhs.uk), checked 10 Sep 2026); Liposuction (NHS (nhs.uk), checked 10 Sep 2026).
Visa for treatment in United Arab Emirates
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20 passports checked against official pages (10 Sep 2026), 19 with a verified route. Rules, documents and fees by passport
Accredited hospitals in Dubai
American Hospital Dubai
Accreditation: JCI. International patient desk.
Mediclinic City Hospital
Accreditation: JCI. International patient desk.
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Procedure figures are your own quote, or an indicative range from published sources; always confirm the real price in writing with the hospital. This is not a bill or an offer. How estimates work