Aesthetic Surgery
The same network, the same standards. We coordinate face and body aesthetic surgery with board-certified plastic surgeons at the accredited hospitals we already work with — with a written, itemised quote before you commit to anything.
Procedures we coordinate
Every procedure below has its own page covering technique, candidacy, recovery week by week, risks and what drives the price.
Rhinoplasty
Open, closed and preservation techniques; revision and breathing correction.Facelift
SMAS and deep-plane techniques; mini, full and combined lifts.Neck Lift
Platysmaplasty, submental liposuction and jawline definition.Eyelid Surgery
Upper and lower blepharoplasty; hooded lids and under-eye bags.Otoplasty
Prominent ear correction for children and adults; scar hidden behind the ear.Liposuction
Body contouring for stubborn fat; tumescent, VASER and laser-assisted.Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL)
Fat transfer buttock augmentation, performed to current safety standards.Tummy Tuck
Skin removal plus muscle repair for diastasis after pregnancy or weight loss.Breast Augmentation
Implants or fat transfer; implant type, placement and lifetime planning.Breast Reduction
Relief from neck, back and shoulder pain, with lifting in the same operation.Gynecomastia Surgery
Male chest reduction; gland excision with liposuction, cause investigated first.What aesthetic surgery covers
Aesthetic (cosmetic) surgery changes the shape, proportion or contour of a part of the body that is already functioning normally. It sits alongside reconstructive surgery, which restores form after injury, disease or cancer treatment — the surgical skills overlap heavily, which is why many of the surgeons in our network do both.
Some procedures are functional as well as aesthetic. A rhinoplasty may correct a deviated septum and improve breathing; a breast reduction relieves neck and back pain; an upper blepharoplasty can restore an obstructed field of vision. Where that applies, we say so plainly — it changes the conversation with your own doctor and sometimes with your insurer.
How to vet a plastic surgeon abroad
This is the single decision that matters most, and it is the one most often made on the basis of an Instagram feed. Ask for the following in writing before you pay a deposit:
- The surgeon's full name and national specialist registration number — not just a clinic brand
- Board certification in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery (not a general surgeon performing cosmetic work)
- How many of your specific procedure they perform per year, and their revision rate
- The hospital where the operation will take place, and whether it is JCI-accredited
- Who provides the anaesthesia, and whether an intensive care unit is on site
- Before-and-after photographs of their own patients with a similar starting point to yours
- What happens — and who pays — if a complication or a revision is needed
What drives the price
Aesthetic surgery is rarely covered by insurance, so the number you are quoted is the number you pay — which makes it worth understanding what sits behind it.
We do not publish a price list, because a figure quoted without seeing you is a marketing number rather than a medical one. After your photographs and history are reviewed, you receive a written, itemised quote naming the surgeon and the hospital.
Safety, and when we say no
Aesthetic surgery is real surgery. The complication rates are low but they are not zero, and the risk rises sharply with combined procedures, long operating times, high BMI, smoking and untreated sleep apnoea.
We will tell you when a request is not safe to combine, when your BMI or a medication needs addressing first, or when the result you are describing is not achievable with surgery. Declining a case is part of coordinating one properly.
One coordinator, from the first photograph to the last check-up
You are assigned one named person who arranges the surgeon consultation, the pre-operative tests, the hospital booking, transfers, accommodation and every post-operative check — and who is reachable after you fly home.
Frequently asked questions
Is aesthetic surgery abroad safe?
It is as safe as the surgeon, the hospital and the follow-up plan — not as safe as the country. A board-certified surgeon operating in a JCI-accredited hospital with intensive care on site, with a written plan for complications, is a different proposition from a discounted package at a day clinic. Judge the specifics, not the destination.
Can I combine several procedures in one trip?
Sometimes, and it is often sensible — one anaesthetic, one recovery. But total operating time is the main driver of serious complications such as blood clots, so surgeons cap it, usually around six hours. Whether your particular combination fits under that cap is a decision for the operating surgeon after seeing your history, not a decision made when booking.
How long do I need to stay before flying home?
It depends on the procedure — typically five to seven days for facial surgery and seven to ten for body contouring, so that dressings, drains and the first wound check are done before you sit on a plane. Flying too early raises the risk of clots and of swelling you cannot have assessed. Your exact date is set by the surgeon, not by your return ticket.
What if I need a revision?
Ask before you book, and get the answer in writing. Reputable surgeons quote a revision policy up front: which situations are covered, for how long, and what you would pay for theatre and accommodation even when the surgeon's fee is waived. Revision rates of a few percent are normal in aesthetic surgery; a clinic claiming zero is not being straight with you.
Will my insurance cover any of it?
Purely cosmetic procedures, essentially never. But where there is a documented functional problem — obstructed breathing, a restricted visual field, back pain from breast hypertrophy, a hernia repaired during abdominoplasty — part of the treatment may be reimbursable. That requires documentation prepared before surgery, not after, and it is worth raising with your insurer early.
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Start with an honest assessment, not a price list
Send your photographs and medical history. A board-certified plastic surgeon reviews them and tells you what is realistic, what is not, and what it would actually involve — before any money changes hands.
Get a FREE Second OpinionThis page provides general information about aesthetic surgery; it is not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment recommendation. Capital Oncology Group is a care-coordination service and not a medical provider. All procedures are performed by independent, accredited hospitals and licensed physicians, and every surgical decision must be made by a qualified surgeon based on your individual examination.