Pricing Transparency Guide

Understanding Cosmetic Surgery Pricing

Know what's fair, spot the red flags, and make informed financial decisions

Why Price Transparency Matters

The cosmetic surgery industry in India lacks standardized pricing. Markups can vary by 100-300% for identical procedures. Our mission is to empower you with data-driven insights to negotiate fairly and avoid overcharges.

Common Areas of Overcharging

Anesthesia Fees

Fair Market Range

₹8,000 - ₹15,000

Overcharged Range

₹20,000 - ₹35,000

Red Flags:

  • Itemizing per hour beyond standard
  • Charging for "premium" anesthesia without justification

Facility Charges

Fair Market Range

₹10,000 - ₹25,000

Overcharged Range

₹40,000 - ₹80,000

Red Flags:

  • Unexplained "luxury" room fees
  • Hidden facility maintenance charges

Implants & Materials

Fair Market Range

Cost + 20-30% markup

Overcharged Range

Cost + 60-100% markup

Red Flags:

  • No brand transparency
  • Inflated import duty claims

Pre-operative Tests

Fair Market Range

₹5,000 - ₹12,000

Overcharged Range

₹20,000 - ₹40,000

Red Flags:

  • Unnecessary 3D imaging
  • Excessive blood work panels

Post-operative Care

Fair Market Range

₹3,000 - ₹8,000

Overcharged Range

₹15,000 - ₹30,000

Red Flags:

  • Bundled medication packages
  • Excessive follow-up visit fees

Red Flags in Quotes

Vague Line Items

Quotes with generic labels like "Miscellaneous Charges" or "Administrative Fees"

High Risk

No Itemization

Lump-sum quotes without breakdown of surgeon fees, anesthesia, facility costs

High Risk

Pressure Tactics

"Limited time offers" or "Book today for special pricing" are warning signs

Medium Risk

Upfront Full Payment

Demanding 100% payment before consultation or detailed assessment

High Risk

Hidden Financing Costs

EMI schemes with undisclosed interest rates or processing fees

Medium Risk

How to Negotiate Your Quote

  1. 1

    Request Itemized Breakdown

    Ask for separate line items: surgeon fee, anesthesia, facility charges, materials, tests

  2. 2

    Compare with Market Data

    Use our quote audit service to benchmark against verified data

  3. 3

    Question Outliers

    Politely ask why specific charges are significantly above market average

  4. 4

    Get Multiple Quotes

    Consult 2-3 surgeons to establish a reliable price range

  5. 5

    Leverage Our Audit

    Present our audit report during negotiations as objective third-party validation

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