Cosmetic Surgery Treatment Cost in Malaysia

Malaysia is a reasonably contemporary country that is rapidly growing in popularity as a medical tourism destination. For its low cost of living and modern infrastructure, it offers the best of both affordability and quality. What we mean is that you can go to a modern facility and get world-class surgery for a fraction of the cost. Getting plastic or cosmetic surgery in Malaysia will save you thousands of dollars.

Plastic surgery costs in Malaysia range from 3000 USD to 8000 USD on average (depending on the type of procedure).

Breast Augmentation: 

Australia- US$15,700

New Zealand- US$16800

United States- US$11800

Canada- US$16000

Malaysia- US$5000

Face Lift:

Australia- US$26000

New Zealand- US$28000

United States- US$18000

Canada- US$26500

Malaysia- US$5000

Tummy Tuck: 

Australia- US$11000

New Zealand- US$11000

United States- US$8300

Canada- US$16000

Malaysia- US$4900

The list is, of course, endless. Many hospitals offer world-class Cosmetic Surgery in Malaysia with desired results. Some of the best-considered Hospitals for Plastic Surgery are-

Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 

• Beverly Wilshire Medical Group is the provider of aesthetic treatments

• Both surgical, as well as nonsurgical treatments, are provided by the doctors in Beverly Wilshire Medical Group, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

• The latest techniques and equipment are used for performing procedures

• Ultra-modern facilities are available at all the centers of Beverly Wilshire Medical Group.

• The doctors are specialized in their domain and assisted by world-class technology that helps in obtaining a desirable outcome

• Wellness facilities available with Chiropractic, Physiotherapy, Medi-Spa, Reflexology

• Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Following are some of the facilities which are provided by them: Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, SIM, TV inside the room

Parkway Pantai, Kuala Lumpur 

• The group is one of Asia's largest healthcare providers, with its branches in Malaysia, Greater China, Singapore, India, and Brunei

• This hospital has become synonymous with advanced healthcare services at a competitive price

• Malaysian Society for Quality in Health and Joint Commission International has given accreditation to the hospital

• It is the "WHO's Preferred Hospital" in Malaysia

• Hospital has advanced technologies, world-class infrastructure, and experienced medical and paramedical staff to take care of both the national and international patients

• The doctors in each center of excellence are the best in the country and provide customized treatment to the patients

Plastic surgery is one of the most competitive routes in the medical field. Plastic surgeons are focused on reconstructive procedures. They can see patients who have conditions like birth disorders, injuries, illnesses, or burns.

Many plastic surgeons choose to become cosmetic surgeons and do procedures to change a patient’s appearance or aesthetic. But not all plastic surgeons are also cosmetic surgeons.

Plastic surgeons can repair or reconstruct any part of the body except the central nervous system. Some of the procedures they do are:

• Breast reconstruction

• Burn repair

• Lower extremity reconstruction

• Hand surgery

• Scar revision

• Migraine relief

• Jaw straightening

• Corrective surgeries for genetic problems

Plastic surgeons see patients on a daily basis to discuss and diagnose issues. They perform any necessary operations and monitor their patients afterward. It is important to choose a surgeon who is qualified and accredited by a professional board,

We have a list of some of the best Plastic surgeons in Malaysia-

1. Dr. Joyce Lim Teng Ee- Plastic surgeon at Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 

Experience- 30 years 

Qualifications-

•  Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Malaya)

•  Fellow, Royal College of Physician and Surgeon, Ireland

•  Fellow, Academy of Medicine (Dermatology), Singapore

• Dr. Joyce Lim graduated from the Medical Faculty, the University of Malaya in 1978

• She completed her Internal Medicine specialization and was admitted as a physician member of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland.

• Thereafter she served as a consultant physician with the Ministry of Health, Malaysia till 1988

• Dr. Lim has subsequently conferred the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ireland in 1992

Career Profile-

• Dr. Joyce is a skin specialist, recognized and accredited by the Ministry of Health in Malaysia and Singapore

• She is also a registered doctor with the Health Authority in Hongkong SAR

• Dr. Joyce was the first Division Head, Dermatologic and Laser Surgery at the National Skin Centre, Singapore

• She is one of the founding directors of the Asian Dermatologic Laser and Surgery Research Group (ADLAS)

• Besides organizing workshops and scientific meetings as well as webinars, Dr. Joyce Lim is often invited to speak at local, regional and international Dermatological conferences and also Aesthetic and Surgery Conferences

2. Dr. Mohamad Nasir Zahari- Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon at Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 

Experience- 18 years 

Qualifications-

• He was awarded Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Melbourne in 1988

• Continued his postgraduate degree at The Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Edinburgh (1993)

• Dr. Nasir also obtained the Master of Surgery from University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 1995 where he was honored with the ‘Award for Excellent Service’

Career Profile-

• Dr. Nasir is one of the top plastic surgeons in Malaysia

• Registered with the National Specialist Register, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Dr. Nasir is also a member of the elite Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (MAPACS)

• He believes in extensive research and evidence-based medicine, unparalleled academic training and teaching along compassionate care for patients.

• His specialization is in facelift, liposuction, tummy tuck, breast surgery, cleft, craniofacial surgery, and burns care.

• Dr. Nasir also gives lectures in local universities and has appeared in several local television networks and local popular magazines, raising awareness in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

3. Dr. Abdul Jalil Jidon- Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgeon at Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur 

Experience- 25 years

Qualifications-

• He has completed an MD (1981) and MCh (1989) from the National University of Malaysia

• He has obtained FRCS (Edin) and FRCS (Glasg)

• Dato Dr. Abdul Jalil Jidon is well-versed in English and Malay

Career Profile- 

• As one of the top plastic surgeons in Malaysia, he is extremely experienced in multiple combined procedures

• Dr. Jalil specializes in facelift, breast augmentation, reduction and reconstruction, liposuction, and abdominoplasty

• He is well known for the natural results from his facelifts and facial liposuction

• In addition to cosmetic surgery, Dr. Jalil specializes in reconstructive cases

• Registered with the National Specialist Register, Academy of Medicine of Malaysia, Dr. Jalil is also a member of the elite ‘Malaysian Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons (MAPACS).

4. Dr. Suzanna Malik- Consultant Anaesthetic & Critical Care at Beverly Wilshire Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Experience- 15 years 

Qualifications-

• Dr. Suzanna Malik began her medical training at The King’s School in Worcester, England, and subsequently obtained her Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bristol

• She then completed her Masters in Anaesthesiology at the University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2009

• Between 2002 and 2012 attended numerous courses and workshops in the pursuit of the best training for her skills

Career Profile-

• Having worked in Sungai Buloh and Serdang Hospitals as a Clinical Specialist, she had gained vast knowledge in all aspects of Anaesthesia & Critical Care

• Experienced in performing bronchoscopies and percutaneous tracheotomies

• She has helped to organize courses and workshops for training not just locally but at the international level too

• Being a member of the Malaysian Society of Anaesthesiologists, Dr. Suzanna is certified by National Specialist Register as a Specialist in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care

• The major concern of Dr. Suzanna has always been the well-being of the patients in every stage of their treatment

• Her interest in Anaesthesiology and Critical Care comes from her devotion to minimizing the patients’ discomfort at every level and reassuring them with the best possible medical care.

In Malaysia, most hospitals are accredited by Malaysian Society for Quality in Health (MSQH) and JCI. Presently, there are 12 JCI-accredited hospitals in Malaysia and all of them ensure that they meet global standards. MSQH has recently partnered with Malaysia’s Ministry of Health, Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia and the Malaysian Medical Association, to work together on raising the standards of healthcare in Malaysia. A set of well-defined parameters are in place to gauge the performance of hospitals in Malaysia and several rounds of evaluation are involved in the accreditation process.

The doctors in Malaysia have deep expertise in their specialty area and most of them are trained internationally before they start work in their home country. Doctors in Malaysia need to undergo a rigorous evaluation process to get a medical degree which in turn ensures that they have achieved an extreme level of professionalism and expertise in their specialty area. Although the doctors in Malaysia have expertise in performing a wide range of procedures, they have delivered excellent results in IVF and cardiology. Malaysian Healthcare Travellers Program (MHTP) allows all medical tourists to apply for eVISA for traveling to Malaysia and residing there for a period of 30 days.

The most sought-after procedures available in Malaysia are prostate surgery, cosmetic surgery, dental work, vitiligo treatment, cancer care, discectomy. Malaysia has reached a great height in cancer treatment through gene therapy which has many benefits, such as minimal adverse effects of current chemo-drugs, shorter treatment time, and reduced treatment costs. Fertility hospitals and clinics have reported high success rates in IFV due to a number of reasons like the use of the latest technology, trained experts, adherence to strict protocols and safety standards, and a holistic treatment approach. Hip replacement, shoulder replacement, knee replacement surgery are some of the popular orthopedic procedures in Malaysia.

A medical tourist traveling to Malaysia needs to get below vaccines:

1. Rabies
2. Meningitis
3. Covid
4. Hepatitis A,
5. Japanese encephalitis
6. Hepatitis B,
7. Typhoid
8. Yellow fever
9. Polio
10. Measles

Before a trip to Malaysia, you can get pre-exposure vaccination against rabies. Children are more vulnerable. Japanese encephalitis is common in Malaysia and can be prevented through vaccination. International Certificate of Vaccination would be required if you are coming from a country with a high risk of Yellow Fever.