Plastic surgery costs in Australia
Plastic surgery in Australia costs thousands of dollars. Breast augmentation typically starts at about A$9,000, and a full facelift with neck lift can reach about A$23,000 before extra fees. Quotes differ in what they include, so ask every clinic for a full estimate. To compare quotes from clinics in your city, describe your goal on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (clinics' websites)| Procedure | Price range |
|---|
| Breast augmentation | A$9,000–A$15,000+ |
| Breast reduction | A$12,000–A$20,000+ |
| Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) | from A$11,890 |
| Full facelift with neck lift | A$17,900–A$22,990 |
Hospital, anaesthetic and consultation fees
One clinic's pricing includes the surgeon's fee and six weeks of follow-up, and lists hospital fees of about A$4,000 to A$5,500 and anaesthetic fees of about A$2,500 to A$3,500 as additional costs. In Perth, one clinic notes that anaesthetists may charge a gap fee of roughly A$1,300 an hour. A consultation with a Gold Coast surgeon is A$300. Medicare benefits can be small: one listed abdominoplasty example shows Medicare paying about A$640, so ask what you will pay yourself.
Rules and checking the surgeon
The Medical Board of Australia publishes guidelines for registered medical practitioners who perform cosmetic surgery, and state and territory governments have committed to a new licensing framework for cosmetic surgery. Check the surgeon's registration on the AHPRA register. Board certification from a specialist body is voluntary rather than required, so ask which qualifications the surgeon holds and for which procedures.
Timing and recovery
Clinics book through the year, so the season matters mainly for your time off. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Plan recovery around your work calendar and any holiday trips, and ask the clinic how long you will need to rest before you return to work.
What to put in your request
Name the procedure and the concern you want to address, and say whether it is a first or revision surgery. Ask every clinic what is included in the price. Give the city you are in (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth or Adelaide), the date you would like to have the surgery, and your budget. If you already have a surgeon or clinic in mind, say so, because that changes which quotes are relevant.
Describe your goal in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat. BlaBlaPrice reads the request, asks about anything missing, looks through clinics' websites and price lists in Australia, and shows you the prices and businesses it found. Clinics registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them. For related services see medical services and cosmetology, or read how BlaBlaPrice works.
Questions and answers
How much does plastic surgery cost in Australia?
It depends on the procedure. Breast augmentation typically costs A$9,000 to A$15,000 or more, and a full facelift with neck lift about A$17,900 to A$22,990, before hospital and anaesthetic fees.
Are hospital and anaesthetic fees included?
Often not. One clinic's pricing lists hospital fees of about A$4,000 to A$5,500 and anaesthetic fees of about A$2,500 to A$3,500 as additional costs.
Does Medicare pay for it?
Medicare benefits can be small. One listed abdominoplasty example shows Medicare paying about A$640, so ask the clinic what you will pay yourself.
How can I check a surgeon?
Check the surgeon's registration on the AHPRA register and ask which qualifications they hold. Specialist board certification is voluntary, not required.
