Why is a Mommy Makeover Expensive?
When you think of it, a mommy makeover is basically a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures that are done to restore the physical appearance of a mom after delivery. Traditionally, a typical mommy makeover includes a tummy tuck, a breast procedure (either augmentation, reduction, lift or implants), as well as liposuction of the arms and thighs. However, according to each woman and her needs, the makeover might not include all these procedures or might require some more than others. So, when you put these factors into consideration, you can better understand why, in western countries such as Australia and New Zealand, a mommy makeover turns out to be expensive. But in Thailand, mommy makeover costs are considerably cheaper.
Let’s break it down for a moment. In a typical mommy makeover, you have a tummy tuck, a breast procedure, and liposuction of the arms/thighs. In Australia, on average, a tummy tuck costs AUD $14,000, whereas a tummy tuck in Thailand ranges from AUD $636 - $4,867 (NZD $683 - $5,222) if done at the Yanhee Hospital (one of the leading plastic surgery centers in the country). On average, liposuction would costs in Australia are AUD $8,600 (NZD $9,000) whereas liposuction in Thailand can be found for as little as AUD $2,250 (NZD $2,372). A breast lift in Thailand would cost AUD $3,600 (NZD $3,795) on average, compared to AUD $15,800 (NZD $16,600) in Australia or New Zealand.
Undoubtedly, doing all these procedures as a package (such as when offered as part of a mommy makeover) comes with some discount, making a mommy makeover in Thailand considerably cheaper than what is on offer in Australia and New Zealand.
What are the Prices for a Mommy Makeover in Thailand?
One of the reasons why Thailand has risen to the top as one of the best medical tourism destinations is the fact that in the setting of a beautiful and exotic country, Thailand offers variety, diversity and cost-effectiveness. The Australia and New Zealand average price for a mommy makeover is AUD $16,941 (NZD $18,175). But undergoing the same treatment at one of Thailand’s top mommy makeover clinics will work out considerably cheaper. At the Yanhee Hospital for instance, a mommy makeover would cost AUD $10,805 - $15,396 (NZD $11,592 - $16,518). At the Samitivej Hospital , the price range lies between AUD $13,004 - $15,358 (NZD $13,951 - $16,477) according to the specific procedures included in your mommy makeover. The Nirunda Cellport clinic offers mommy makeovers for prices as low as AUD $14,201 (NZD $15,235). At the Kamol Hospital , mommy makeover prices start as low as AUD $11,865 (NZD $12,730). Finally, the Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute , which is one of the premium plastic surgery centers in the country, quotes mommy makeovers starting at AUD $13,506 (NZD $14,490).
Even though mommy makeovers are usually expensive in other countries, in Thailand, mommy makeover costs are considerably reduced at all clinics throughout the country.