Save 50–80% on care abroad
The same procedures — hair transplants, dental, bariatric, IVF, major surgery — at world-class accredited clinics, for a fraction of US prices.
US vs. abroad: what procedures really cost
Typical cash-pay ranges. Prices vary by clinic and case — confirm directly before booking.
| Procedure | Typical abroad | Typical US | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair transplant (FUE) | $1,800–5,900 | $10,000–20,000 | up to 75% |
| Dental implant (each) | $750–1,200 | $3,000–5,000 | ~70% |
| Gastric sleeve | $2,800–7,500 | ~$19,000 | 60–80% |
| IVF (one cycle) | $5,000–8,000 | $15,000–30,000 | 50–70% |
| Knee replacement | $4,500–8,000 | $30,000–50,000 | up to 80% |
| Heart bypass | $5,000–9,000 | $70,000–150,000 | up to 90% |
| LASIK (both eyes) | $1,300–2,500 | $4,000–6,000 | ~60% |
Top destinations
Where people travel for high-value care — and what each is known for.
Mexico
Dental · Bariatric · Stem cells
Turkey
Hair transplant · Dental
South Korea
Plastic surgery
Thailand
Cosmetic · Dental · Orthopedic
India
Cardiac · Orthopedic · Fertility
Costa Rica
Dental · Cosmetic
Spain
Fertility / IVF
Czech Republic
Fertility / IVF
Panama
Stem cells
Colombia
Plastic surgery · Stem cells
Cayman Islands
Stem cells · Cardiac
Dubai
Cosmetic · Dental
Brazil
Plastic surgery
Hungary
Dental
Destination photos via Unsplash — Gerson Repreza, Anna Berdnik, NK Lee, Alejandro Cartagena 🇲🇽🏳🌈, Annie Spratt, Christina Victoria Craft, Logan Armstrong, Ouael Ben Salah, JACQUELINE BRANDWAYN, Joel Duncan, Becky Vogel, David Rodrigo, Agustin Diaz Gargiulo, Ervin Lukacs.
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