Procedures
What people cross the border for
Each page covers what the procedure actually involves, how many trips it needs, and which doctors with a confirmed licence offer it. The number of trips is the detail most price comparisons leave out, and it's often what decides whether the trip is worth making.
Gastric sleeve
Bariatric surgery that removes a large part of the stomach, leaving a narrow sleeve, to reduce food capacity and change appetite signalling.
What it costsGastric bypass
Bariatric surgery that reroutes the digestive tract to a smaller stomach pouch, reducing both intake and absorption.
What it costsTummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
Removal of excess abdominal skin and fat with tightening of the underlying muscle, often after significant weight loss.
What it costsRhinoplasty
Surgery to change the structure of the nose, for appearance or for breathing.
What it costsLASIK
Laser reshaping of the cornea to correct short-sightedness, long-sightedness or astigmatism.
What it costsCataract surgery
Removal of a clouded natural lens and replacement with an artificial intraocular lens.
What it costsKnee replacement
Replacement of damaged knee joint surfaces with a prosthetic implant.
What it costsIVF
In vitro fertilisation: eggs retrieved, fertilised in the laboratory, and an embryo transferred.
What it costsSpecialist second opinion
A consultation with a board-certified specialist to review an existing diagnosis or proposed treatment plan.
What it costs