7 Julio - 2026
What is included and what is not included in the price of cosmetic surgery
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Before undergoing surgery, one of the most legitimate concerns is knowing exactly what you are paying for. In cosmetic surgery, a quote is not just the surgeon's time in the operating theatre.
Before undergoing surgery, one of the most legitimate concerns is knowing exactly what you are paying for. In cosmetic surgery, a quote is not just the surgeon's time in the operating theatre: it encompasses the entire medical team, hospital infrastructure, anaesthesia, admission and all subsequent follow-up. In this guide, we explain, concept by concept, what a treatment plan at Instituto de Benito usually includes and what is excluded, so you can compare with discernment and avoid surprises.
The price of cosmetic surgery is a comprehensive treatment plan, not an hourly operating theatre rate. It includes the specialist's fees and the entire team's, operating theatre, hospitalisation, anaesthesia, medication, dressings and check-ups. It does not include items unrelated to the surgical act such as travel, sick leave or non-agreed complementary treatments. The quote is always personalised and finalised after assessment with the specialist.
What is included in the price of cosmetic surgery
At Instituto de Benito, the amount communicated to you corresponds to a fixed treatment plan. These are the items covered:
✓ Fees of the specialist doctor performing the procedure.
✓ Fees of the rest of the medical team involved in the procedure.
✓ Materials specified for your specific surgery.
✓ Operating theatre and hospitalisation.
✓ Anaesthesia.
✓ Stay in a private room, if your case requires it.
✓ Medication during the hospital stay.
✓ Dressings with nursing staff.
✓ Follow-up visits with the specialist.
In other words, the quote covers the surgical act from start to finish: from the moment you enter the operating theatre until you complete the postoperative follow-up with your surgeon. This comprehensive approach allows planning the recovery without unexpected costs for each check-up or dressing.
What is usually not included in the price
Equally important is knowing what is excluded from the surgical budget. These items depend on each patient and their situation, and therefore are not part of the standard treatment plan:
✗ Medical tests or treatments prior to the surgery assessment.
✗ Complementary treatments not agreed upon in the initial plan.
✗ Travel, accommodation for companions or meals.
✗ Sick leave and its management.
✗ Pharmacy products for home use beyond hospital medication.
✗ Touch-ups or additional procedures that may be considered in the future and were not foreseen.
Why this matters
When a quote seems much lower than another, it is usually because it excludes items that are later billed separately: anaesthesia, check-ups, dressings or admission. Comparing prices only makes sense if you compare exactly the same included items.
What the final budget depends on
Two people undergoing the same operation may receive different quotes, and this is normal. The final cost of surgery is adjusted to each case according to factors such as:
• The chosen surgical technique and its complexity.
• The estimated operating time.
• The type of anaesthesia and hospitalisation needs.
• The necessary preoperative tests.
• If several procedures are combined in one intervention.
This is why the budget is always finalised after the assessment with the specialist, when your specific case is known. You can see how this translates into procedures like abdominoplasty, liposuction or rhinoplasty, where the technique and extent of the treatment make real differences in the plan.
How this applies according to the type of surgery
Although the included concepts are common, each surgical area has its particularities. These are our areas and some of the procedures where you can consult the details:
Facial surgery
Interventions focused on rejuvenating and balancing features, such as the facelift, the rhinoplasty or the blepharoplasty. Consult the complete area in facial surgery.
Breast surgery
Breast augmentation, lift, reduction or breast reconstruction, tailored to each patient. More information in breast surgery.
Body surgery
Silhouette remodelling with procedures such as abdominoplasty, liposuction or the body lift. See the area in body surgery.
Intimate surgery
Gynaecoaesthetic procedures aimed at appearance and functionality. Consult the area of intimate surgery.
Each surgery is individually planned. In an assessment with our medical team you will receive a treatment plan with all the concepts included, without surprises. Request your assessment at the Instituto de Benito and decide with all the information on the table.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the surgery price include anaesthesia?
Yes. At the Instituto de Benito, anaesthesia is part of the treatment plan, along with the operating theatre, hospitalisation and the complete medical team.
Are follow-up appointments charged separately?
No. Follow-up visits with the specialist are included in the budget, as are the nursing care during the process.
Why might one quote be cheaper than another?
Usually because it does not include the same elements. A very low price may exclude anaesthesia, hospital stay, dressings or follow-up appointments, which are then charged separately. It is advisable to always compare what each estimate covers.
Is the estimate fixed or can it change?
It is finalised after the assessment with the specialist, when the technique and the needs of your case are known. From that point, the treatment plan is defined with the included elements.
What expenses should I anticipate on my own?
Those unrelated to the surgical procedure: travel, potential sick leave, accommodation for companions or pharmacy products for home use beyond hospital medication.