Cosmetic surgery in Brazil, made simpler, safer and more affordable — for Australians
Brazil performs more aesthetic surgery than any country on earth, by world-class board-certified surgeons, at a fraction of Australian prices. Nuviya matches you to a verified, English-speaking surgeon and coordinates your entire journey — from first consultation to the flight home.
All-in AUD pricing — surgery, flights, accommodation, transfers and complimentary medical-travel insurance in one figure.
Highest cosmetic
surgery volume globally
Highest cosmetic
surgery volume globally
Highest cosmetic surgery volume globally
Board-certified plastic specialists
Clear, direct communication throughout
Savings vs Australian prices
Sources: ISAPS Global Survey 2024 • Demografia Médica no Brasil 2023. Figures indicative.
Your match, your pricing, your journey — all in one place
You see the surgeons we would match you with, the all-in package price for each, and every step of the trip in MyNuviya — before you commit to anything.
Your surgeon match
Verified credentials, procedure experience and an all-in package price on every card.
Your package summary
Surgery, flights, accommodation and transfers priced in AUD, in one place.
Australia typical vs Brazil all-in
Australian figures are typical surgery-only prices. The Brazil figure is everything — surgery, flights, accommodation, transfers, insurance and our service fee.
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
- Australia, typical
- A$19,500
- Brazil all-in, from
- A$14,300
Breast lift (mastopexy)
- Australia, typical
- A$15,500
- Brazil all-in, from
- A$12,200
Facelift (rhytidectomy)
- Australia, typical
- A$28,000
- Brazil all-in, from
- A$15,200
Guided by surgical expertise
"Brazil didn't become the world capital of plastic surgery because it's cheap. It became affordable — for you — because an entire society normalised, subsidised and perfected excellence in this one field for seventy years."
Meet Dr. Leandro Gregório, our Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder. A São Paulo–based plastic surgeon certified by the Brazilian Society of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Leandro leads our clinical vision — ensuring every Nuviya patient receives care and support that is safe, ethical, and our surgeon vetting and matching process is of the highest standard.
- SBCP certified
- CRM SP: 231278 | RQE: 136020
- Advanced aesthetic surgery
When the question stops being "can I afford it?"
Most people are not weighing surgery against nothing — they are weighing it against a number they would have to find all at once. Spreading the cost changes the decision from a lump sum to a weekly amount you can plan around, and it lets you choose your surgeon on merit rather than on what you happen to have saved.
An indicative worked example
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), all-in from A$14,300, financed over 7 years.
- A$250.73 per month over 84 months
- A$21,100 total payable
- A$6,800 cost of credit
How it works
- Terms from 1 to 7 years, so you can set the repayment where it sits comfortably.
- Applications are assessed by our Australian credit partner, not by Nuviya.
- Nuviya is a referrer only. We do not provide credit and we do not assess your application.
- You can decline finance entirely and pay the package directly — it changes nothing about your match.
*Weekly repayment is based on an estimated total package cost of A$14,300 as the total amount financed over 84 months (7 years) at an interest rate of 9.49% p.a., including a A$300 establishment fee and a A$0 monthly account servicing fee. A comparison rate of 10.93% p.a. applies to an 84-month example and will differ for other amounts and terms. Payment plans provided by our Australian credit partner. For approved applicants only. Terms, conditions, fees and charges apply. Interest rates differ depending on a number of factors, including the information you provide our Australian credit partner and its assessment of your application. All applications are subject to our Australian credit partner's lending and approval criteria. Speak to our Australian credit partner directly for a quote based on your circumstances and for the full terms and conditions.
WARNING: The comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
The cover standard travel insurance leaves out — included free with every Nuviya surgery
Most travel insurance policies specifically exclude anything arising from elective surgery you travelled overseas to have. It is the one risk you actually want covered, and it is the one commonly written out. Nuviya Medical Travel Insurance is built for medical travel instead of around it. Every Australian patient who arranges their surgery through Nuviya is enrolled automatically in our group policy, underwritten by a regulated international insurer, at no charge. You pay nothing. It is part of your Nuviya package.
- Complimentary — Nuviya pays the premium, and enrolment is automatic once your surgery date is confirmed.
- Up to US$25,000 in complication benefits, including further medical or surgical treatment if a covered complication arises.
- Cover that follows you home — a covered complication diagnosed within 180 days of your procedure can be treated in Australia.
- US$1,000,000 emergency medical cover for accident or illness while travelling.
- Up to US$50,000 emergency medical transportation, plus a 24/7/365 English-language emergency assistance line.
- Trip cancellation, outbound delay and baggage benefits included.
Nuviya Medical Travel Insurance is provided under a group policy held by Nuviya Tech Ltda. through Global Protective Solutions and underwritten by Optimum Global Insurance Company Limited (registered in Guernsey; GFSC ref. 2267099). Cover is subject to the policy terms, limits, conditions and exclusions. All amounts shown are in US dollars. This is general information only and is not financial product advice or a recommendation.
How much could you save in Brazil?
Pick a procedure and your departure city. We'll show your estimated all-in cost in Brazil — surgery, flights, hotel, insurance and the lot — against the typical Australian price. Free, instant, no sign-up.
Estimates use indicative 2026 ranges. Australian figures are procedure-only (surgeon, hospital, anaesthesia) and exclude items Australians also pay separately, such as garments, follow-ups and lymphatic drainage — so real-world savings are often a little larger. Your matched surgeon provides exact, written package pricing.
The world capital of plastic surgery — and why that matters for you
Brazil isn't an emerging option; it's the global leader. It performs roughly 2.3 million aesthetic surgical procedures a year — more than any other country — built on seventy years of surgical heritage, a culture that treats aesthetic care as normal healthcare, and a specialist pool fifteen times the size of Australia's.
A recovery worth having
Recover in Rio de Janeiro's flat, walkable Zona Sul, with the beach minutes away for the gentle daily walks recovery needs — or in São Paulo, Latin America's medical and culinary capital. You're not spending the saving; you're recovering inside it.
Expertise at unmatched depth
~7,800 board-certified plastic surgeons perform millions of procedures a year. Brazilian surgeons pioneered techniques the whole world now uses.
Cost savings without compromise
For the same procedure, by a board-certified specialist, in an accredited hospital, Australians commonly save up to 45% against typical Australian pricing. The saving comes from a larger competitive specialist market, far lower hospital costs and a favourable exchange rate — not from cutting corners.
Your surgical journey roadmap
Five simple steps, with Nuviya beside you the whole way.
- STEP 01
Chat with our expert consultants
We get to know your goals, your budget and how you like to travel — then match you to the right surgeon.
Australian Consultants - STEP 02
Compare verified, English-speaking surgeons
We're not a directory or clinic, we're your personal cosmetic surgery concierge. We partner with experienced plastic surgeons in Brazil with verified credentials who speak fluent English.
- STEP 03
Meet your surgeon online
We coordinate your comprehensive video consultation with your recommended surgeon — and stay on the call with you if you'd like.
nuviya.com/consultation
- STEP 04
Plan, book and manage your entire journey in one place
From flights, to accommodation and even your tourism itinerary, Nuviya has it covered. Your MyNuviya account helps you stay in control and stress free
- STEP 05
Meet your concierge in Brazil
Our bi-lingual concierge will be waiting for you at the airport the moment you land and be there to make sure your schedule runs smoothly.
Why Brazil — over Thailand, Turkey or Korea?
Around 15,000 Australians travel abroad for cosmetic surgery each year, most often to Thailand, Turkey, South Korea or Malaysia. Those are real options with skilled surgeons. Here's an honest look at where Brazil stands apart — and the one risk every Australian medical-tourism body warns about, which Nuviya is built to remove.
Brazil
São Paulo & Rio de Janeiro
- Global rank, surgical volume#1 in the world
- Specialist depth~7,800 board-certified surgeons
- Signature strengthBody contouring, tummy tuck, mummy makeover, natural results
- Flight time from Australia19–23 hrs (via Santiago)
- Surgeon consultation before you flyYes — video consult with your actual surgeon
- English-speaking surgeonGuaranteed in Nuviya network
- Recovery environmentBeachfront Rio de Janeiro / cosmopolitan São Paulo
The Nuviya Standard
Every surgeon is verified, English-speaking and hand-picked.
Thailand
Bangkok & Phuket
Global rank
Top 10
Specialist depth
Large, clinic-led
Flight time
9–11 hrs
English-speaking surgeon
Common in international hospitals
Turkey
Istanbul & Antalya
Global rank
Top 5
Specialist depth
Large, high-volume
Flight time
18–22 hrs
English-speaking surgeon
Variable
South Korea
Seoul (Gangnam) & Busan
Global rank
Top 10
Specialist depth
Strong in facial work
Flight time
10–13 hrs
English-speaking surgeon
Variable
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Common surgical procedures in Brazil
Brazil's surgeons operate at the highest volumes in the world, especially in body contouring. Every procedure below has its own pricing detail on the prices page.
Recovery in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo
You can get superb, equivalent surgical care in either city, so the real choice is about the recovery around it. They are 50 minutes apart by air.
Rio de Janeiro
Warm, outdoors and beachfront. Brazil's surgical heartland, with the flat, walkable Zona Sul making the gentle daily walks recovery needs easy. Mild, dry autumn–winter (Apr–Sep, ~22–27°C) is ideal recovery weather.
São Paulo
Fast, cosmopolitan and closer in feel to Melbourne. Home to the top-ranked hospitals on the continent, a milder, more temperate climate, and slightly cheaper accommodation than Rio de Janeiro's Zona Sul.
A comprehensive guide for Australian's considering cosmetic surgery abroad
Written by our Chief Medical Officer,
Dr. Leandro Gregório
- The real advantages of having surgery in Brazil
- A complete breakdown of costs and potential savings
- Getting to Brazil from Australia, money, language and daily life
- Tips on safety, planning and a comprehensive checklist before you travel
Your surgery, your saving, your trip — sorted.
See how much you could save, meet the surgeons we'd match you with, and let Nuviya handle the rest.