Cosmetic Surgery Costs NZ 2026: Complete Price Guide
Cosmetic surgery costs in New Zealand from published sources: facelift, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, liposuction, eyelid and breast surgery ranges, what a quote should include, and how to pay.
What you pay for cosmetic surgery depends on the procedure, your surgeon, the hospital and what the quote includes. The ranges below come from published NZ sources. Use them to sense-check a quote, not as a price for your case.
Procedure costs
National ranges from published sources. Liposuction is priced by body area.
| Treatment | Price range (NZD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Facelift (SMAS deep-plane) | $18,000 – $32,000 | Most invasive facial procedure; 2-3 week recovery. |
| Mini facelift (S-lift) | $12,000 – $20,000 | Shorter scar, faster recovery; less effective for severe sagging. |
| Rhinoplasty (primary) | $12,000 – $22,000 | Includes 12-month follow-up. Revision rhinoplasty adds 30-50%. |
| Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) | $14,000 – $22,000 | Full abdominoplasty; mini-tuck $9-14k. |
| Upper blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) | $5,500 – $9,000 | Upper lids only. Both lids adds 30-50%. |
| Lower blepharoplasty | $6,500 – $11,000 | More complex than upper; longer recovery. |
| Mummy makeover (combined) | $28,000 – $42,000 | Tummy tuck + breast augmentation + (optional) liposuction. |
| Breast augmentation (silicone implants) | $12,000 – $18,000 | Includes Medsafe-notified implants + theatre + anaesthetist + 12-month follow-up. |
| Breast lift (mastopexy) | $12,000 – $18,000 | Standalone or combined with augmentation. |
| Single body area (e.g. abdomen, thighs) | $6,000 – $9,000 | Per area. Includes theatre + anaesthetist + compression garment + 3-month follow-up. |
| Two body areas (multi-area package) | $9,000 – $14,000 | Bundle discount typical. |
Sources for these ranges (last verified June 2026)
- NZAPS surgeon fee survey 2025
- NZSPRAS member rates 2025
- Auckland Plastic Surgery Group published 2026
- RACS Fellowship guidance
- NZAPS published surgeon fee survey 2025
- Wellington Plastic Surgery Institute published 2026
- NZAPS published rates 2025
- Auckland cosmetic surgery published 2026
- Encore Cosmetic Clinic published 2026
These are national ranges from published sources, not quotes. Our sources don't report city-level prices. Ask clinics for an itemised written quote for your case.
What a quote is made of
We don't show prices for these items because our sources don't report them separately. Ask each clinic whether its quote includes them.
| Item | What to ask |
|---|---|
| Consultation | Some clinics charge for the first consultation and deduct it from the surgery fee; others do not. Ask. |
| Anaesthetist | Often billed separately from the surgeon. Ask whether it is in the quote. |
| Hospital or theatre fee | Covers the operating theatre, nursing and any overnight stay. |
| Post-operative garments | Compression garments or supports, depending on the procedure. |
| Medicines | Pain relief and any antibiotics after surgery. |
| Follow-up | Which reviews are included, and for how long. |
Do prices differ by city?
Our sources don't report city-level prices, so the ranges on this page are national. Compare written quotes from surgeons in your area, and allow for travel if you are treated away from home.
What a written quote should include
Clinics package their fees differently, so two quotes for cosmetic surgery can cover different things. Ask each clinic for an itemised written quote, and check whether it includes:
- The surgeon’s or clinician’s fee
- Anaesthetist fee and the type of anaesthetic or sedation
- Hospital or theatre fee, and whether an overnight stay is included
- Pre-operative tests, scans and the consultation fee
- Garments, dressings, medicines and any devices or implants
- Follow-up appointments, and for how long they are included
- What happens, and who pays, if a revision or complication needs treatment
Payment plans and finance
Some clinics offer payment plans or third-party finance. Ask for the full cost, fees and interest in writing before you agree. Terms change often and differ between lenders, so we don't list rates, repayments or deposits. Before you sign, ask:
- What is the total amount I will repay, including all fees and interest?
- Is there an establishment fee, account fee or late-payment fee?
- What happens to the interest rate when any promotional period ends?
- Can I repay early, and is there a cost to doing so?
- Is the finance provided by the clinic or by a third-party lender?
- What is the clinic’s refund policy if I cancel or my surgery is postponed?
Under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act, a lender must check the loan is affordable for you and give you written disclosure of its terms. If anything is unclear, a free financial mentor (MoneyTalks) can help you read it.
Insurance, ACC and public funding
Cover for cosmetic surgery depends on your policy and on why the treatment is needed. Purely cosmetic treatment is usually excluded. If you think you may be covered, get written pre-approval from your insurer (and from ACC if an injury is involved) before treatment starts.
Check registration before you pay
Check your surgeon is registered with the Medical Council and that their vocational scope is Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, or another scope that matches the procedure. Use the Medical Council of New Zealand register. Price should never be the only reason you choose a clinic.
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