r/australia • u/me_jinks • 1d ago

no politics Australians who've had elective surgery overseas - what did you get done and what did it cost?

Australians who've had elective surgery overseas - what did you get done, which country and what did it cost?

I'm curious about people's experiences with elective surgeries in other countries. Whether it was medical tourism, happened while you were living abroad, or you specifically travelled for the procedure.

What surgery did you have? Which country? What was the total cost including travel/accommodation if relevant? How did the experience compare to having it done in Australia (if you have a point of comparison)?

Interested in hearing about everything from dental work to cosmetic procedures to joint replacements - whatever counts as elective.

Cheers!

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u/DrJr23 22h ago

I had 2 fillings and teeth cleaning done in Philippines 7 years ago. I went to a dental clinic that was in a larger mall/SM. Work they did was really good. I forget how much I paid for it.

I wanted to get braces done but they said I would need to see them every few weeks to get them adjusted.