Affordable
surgical procedures in Penang, Malaysia continue to draw “nip and
tuck” tourists seeking to enhance their looks.
Consultant
plastic, reconstructive and cosmetic
surgeon Dr Lee Kim Siea said the cost of
cosmetic surgery in Malaysia was at least 50% lower than in
Singapore. “Surgery in South Korea and China do not come cheap
either, although South Korea is cheaper than Singapore. The cost of
cosmetic surgery depends on the materials used. All the same, doing a
good, proper job is
important,” said Dr Lee.
For
example, he said a facelift would cost between RM10,000 and RM20,000
in Malaysia while in Singapore the cost could go up to RM50,000.
Dr
Lee sees between 150 and 180 patients a month, of which 20% are
foreigners. His foreign patients are mainly Indonesians and Japanese
expatriates. Dr Lee said among the surgeries offered were for double
eyelids, botox
injections, liposuction, breast
augmentation and enlargement, and facelifts,
adding that his foreign patients kept him updated with their new
looks by sending him their pictures through
e-mail.
Tony
Leong, director of Beautiful Holidays, a company that
offers combination packages
for medical holidays in Penang, said clients would also bring their
families for a holiday. He added that 80% of their clients were from
Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Leong said the company arranged
for lodging and transportation
from the airport to
the hotel and post-surgery doctor visits.Source:
Star Publications
