Private treatment in Britain has never been more expensive. Below, real 2026 prices for dental implants, hair transplants and cosmetic surgery — UK private clinics vs. vetted clinics abroad, side by side, in pounds.
The single biggest gap. A full-arch case that runs £12,000–£20,000 in the UK is a fraction of that in Istanbul or Belgrade — which is why dental tourism is the number-one reason Britons travel for treatment.
| Treatment | UK private (typical) | Abroad (from) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single dental implant | £2,500 | £300 | ~£2,000 80% |
| All-on-4 full arch, 4 implants | £12,000 | £2,150 | ~£7,000 60% |
| All-on-6 full arch, 6 implants | £14,000 | £2,580 | ~£8,500 60% |
| Dental crown | £1,000 | £215 | ~£780 78% |
| Veneers / smile makeover | £8,000 | £1,980 | ~£5,000 65% |
| Full-mouth restoration | £20,000 | £5,200 | ~£13,000 70% |
A standard FUE procedure of 1,500–3,000 grafts costs £4,500–£7,500 privately in the UK. Turkish clinics run fixed all-inclusive packages for a fraction of that — the reason Turkey is the world capital of hair restoration.
| Treatment | UK private (typical) | Abroad (from) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUE hair transplant 1,500 grafts | £4,500 | £1,800 | ~£2,700 60% |
| FUE hair transplant large session, package | £7,500 | £2,150 | ~£5,000 70% |
UK private surgery carries the highest overheads in Europe. The same operation, with an experienced surgeon abroad, is routinely 55–70% less — though this is the category where choosing an accredited clinic and surgeon matters most.
| Procedure | UK private (typical) | Abroad (from) | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhinoplasty nose surgery | £5,500 | £1,030 | ~£3,500 65% |
| Liposuction per area | £4,000 | £1,550 | ~£2,000 55% |
| Tummy tuck abdominoplasty | £8,500 | £1,740 | ~£5,500 70% |
| Breast augmentation | £6,500 | £1,380 | ~£4,500 70% |
| Facelift | £7,500 | £2,500 | ~£5,000 65% |