Plastic Surgery in Vietnam for Australian Patients
The cost of cosmetic surgery in Australia has increased sharply over the past five years. For many Australians - particularly those seeking rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, or liposuction - Vietnam has become a financially sensible alternative without any meaningful compromise on clinical quality.
Dr. Koko Vietnam treats patients from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide regularly. Here's an honest breakdown of what to expect.
Add return flights from Sydney (~$600–$900) and 7–10 nights accommodation (~$500–$800), and you're still saving significantly.
What Australian Patients Ask Before Booking
"Are the implants the same quality?
Yes. We use Motiva, Sebbin, and Mentor - the same brands used in Australian private hospitals. All are FDA and CE certified. We do not use uncertified or generic implants.
"What happens if there's a complication after I return home?"
We provide a full surgical summary for your Australian GP or specialist. Our team is available on WhatsApp for post-surgery questions. We monitor healing remotely and advise on when to seek local care if needed. Complications in well-planned procedures are uncommon, but we take post-surgery communication seriously.
"Do I need specific travel insurance?"
Yes. Standard travel insurance typically excludes elective surgery. You'll need a policy that covers medical procedures performed overseas and potential complications. We can advise on what to look for.
"How long do I need to stay?"
Most Australian patients stay 7–10 days. That covers the in-person consultation, surgery, initial recovery, and a pre-departure check. You do not need to stay longer for rhinoplasty or breast augmentation in most cases.
Getting Here from Australia
Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat Airport, SGN) is served by direct flights from:
Sydney: ~9 hours (Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar)
Melbourne: ~8.5 hours (Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar)
Brisbane: ~8 hours (Scoot, Vietnam Airlines)
Perth: ~6 hours (Scoot, Singapore Airlines via SIN)
Fares are typically AUD $400–$900 return depending on the season. Book before confirming your surgery date so we can coordinate your arrival and clinic schedule.
Your Week in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 1: Arrive. Airport pickup. Hotel check-in. Rest.
Day 2: Clinic visit. In-person surgeon consultation. Pre-surgical blood tests. Final plan confirmed.
Day 3: Surgery day.
Days 4–6: Recovery at hotel. Daily clinical check-in. Mild swelling normal.
Day 7: Follow-up appointment. Splint/stitches review. Pre-departure clearance.
Day 8–10: Fly home. Online aftercare continues via WhatsApp.
Ho Chi Minh City is a comfortable city to recover in. Good food, clean hotels, and everything near the clinic.
One Thing Worth Saying Directly
We get patients who have been quoted $14,000 for rhinoplasty in Sydney and are wondering if going to Vietnam means "cutting corners." It doesn't - but it does require doing your research. Choose a licensed clinic (ask for the license number), a board-certified surgeon, and a facility that uses certified implants and has a real post-surgery support system. Verify all of that before you book.
At Dr. Koko Vietnam, our license number is 04309/HCM-GPHD. We publish our implant brands. Our reviews are on Google with real patient names. We encourage you to scrutinize us the same way you would any clinic.