Insurance rarely pays for a new tooth, sharper eyesight or a nose that finally breathes properly. So families pay in full — or put it off for years. Here is what published prices look like in the United States and in India, and how to plan dental, eye and cosmetic care safely abroad.
Eyes: LASIK and SMILE
| USA, low end | 3,000 |
|---|---|
| USA, high end | 10,000 |
| India, high end | 1,540 |
US: LASIK.com range per eye, doubled. India: Centre for Sight published range, converted at ₹95 per US$ (30 Oct 2026).
Laser eye surgery takes minutes, but the checks before it matter most: corneal thickness, dry eye, prescription stability. Plan at least a week in India so tests and follow-ups fit around your flights.
Teeth: implants, crowns and veneers
A single implant is placed, then left to heal before the final crown. Some clinics can complete simpler cases in one or two visits of 7–10 days; complex cases need two trips. Ask for the implant brand, the crown material and the warranty in writing.
Cosmetic and reconstructive surgery
| Facelift | 12,000 |
|---|---|
| Tummy tuck | 8,000 |
| Rhinoplasty | 7,500 |
| Upper eyelid | 3,000 |
American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 2024 ranges; anaesthesia and facility fees usually extra.
Choose a board-certified plastic surgeon, see their written plan, and allow enough time to heal before flying home. We never push a procedure — if a surgeon says you do not need it, that is good news.
Five rules for safe care abroad
- Specialist opinion first — our $99 consultation includes two calls.
- Written, itemised estimate before you book.
- Accredited clinic and certified surgeon.
- Enough recovery days before the flight.
- A discharge summary your doctor at home can read.
Independent research. Figures are quoted from the official and published sources listed below, as they stood when we checked them (October 2026). BookMedTrip is an independent facilitator and is not affiliated with any government body, hospital, charity or organisation named here, and receives no commission from them. If anything here is out of date or inaccurate, please write to care@bookmedtrip.com and we will correct it.
ਸਵਾਲ
Is dental work in India safe?
Choose accredited clinics and qualified dentists, ask for the implant brand and warranty in writing, and keep your records for your dentist at home.
How long should I stay for LASIK?
Plan about a week for tests, the procedure and follow-up checks.
Are the India prices quotes?
No — they are published ranges. Your own estimate comes from the clinic after your consultation.
