How much does plastic surgery cost in Guatemala? Of the ten Guatemalan plastic surgeons and clinics we checked on 2 October 2026, only one publishes prices. That list is on Dr. Paul Ouddane’s directory profile on Crisalix (a 3D-simulation platform used by surgeons), read on 2 October 2026: a tummy tuck from GTQ 37,500 (about US$4,908), rhinoplasty from GTQ 39,000 (about US$5,104), breast augmentation from GTQ 42,000 (about US$5,496) and a first consultation for GTQ 400. These are “desde” (from) prices; the profile does not say what they include.
Quick summary (read 2 Oct 2026): One surgeon publishes starting prices from GTQ 37,500 (tummy tuck) to GTQ 56,000 (facelift or neck lift); first consultation GTQ 400. None of the other nine surgeons and clinics we checked shows a price. Check any surgeon’s colegiado number with the Colegio de Médicos and look for them on the national plastic-surgery association’s member list. This page is a price guide, not medical advice.
USD figures are our conversion at the Banguat reference rate for 2 October 2026, Q7.64136 per dollar, rounded (today’s rate). The surgeon’s prices are in quetzales (GTQ).
The one published price list
Dr. Paul Ouddane practises at Kintsugi Cirugía Plástica, Edificio Médico Obelisco, Avenida las Américas, Guatemala City. His Crisalix profile lists these prices, each marked “desde” (from), except the consultation:
| Procedure (as listed) | Published price | ≈ USD |
|---|---|---|
| First consultation (Primera consulta) | GTQ 400 | 52 |
| Tummy tuck (Abdominoplastia) | from GTQ 37,500 | 4,908 |
| Rhinoplasty (Rinoplastia) | from GTQ 39,000 | 5,104 |
| Breast lift (Elevación mamaria) | from GTQ 39,500 | 5,169 |
| Breast reduction (Reducción mamaria) | from GTQ 39,500 | 5,169 |
| Breast augmentation (Aumento mamario) | from GTQ 42,000 | 5,496 |
| Liposuction (Liposucción) | from GTQ 42,500 | 5,562 |
| Facelift (Estiramiento facial) | from GTQ 56,000 | 7,329 |
| Neck lift (Elevación del cuello) | from GTQ 56,000 | 7,329 |
What the list does not tell you: whether the starting price covers the hospital or clinic, the anesthesiologist, implants, compression garments, medicines or follow-up visits. Ask for an itemised written quote. The same profile lists the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) under certifications, and English, Spanish and French as languages spoken.
Surgeons and clinics we checked that publish no price
Checked on 2 October 2026:
- Dr. Salvador Recinos (Edificio Sixtino, zona 10) — his surgery-prices page has a form to request the price of a procedure; no figures.
- Clínica Contour — the tummy tuck and liposuction pages say the price depends on each patient and is set after an evaluation; its rhinoplasty price article gives no figure.
- Dr. Alfredo Longo — breast augmentation page, no price.
- Dr. Alejandro Reyna — home page, no price.
- NuGenesis Plastic Surgery — says a Crisalix simulation is included in the consultation price, without stating that price.
- Crisalix profiles of Dr. Stefan Preuss, Dr. Rafael Biguria, Dr. German Vargas, Dr. Eriberto Orellana Morales and Dr. José Fernando López — no price section.
Price-comparison directories that list Guatemala (WhatClinic, MediJump) were not counted: one refused our request and the other’s page is gone.
How to check a surgeon before you book
- Colegiado number. The Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Guatemala states that practising a medical profession requires active membership (Colegiado Activo). Ask the surgeon for the number. The Colegio’s online portal is for members (credit hours, account status), so confirm a number by contacting the Colegio (info@colegiodemedicosycirujanos.gt). How the process works: colegiado activo (Spanish).
- The specialty association. The Asociación Guatemalteca de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva publishes a member list with each surgeon’s specialty and contact. We read 38 names on it on 2 October 2026; its history page says the association has 46 active members, recognised by the Colegio de Médicos since 7 July 1971. A surgeon missing from the list is a question to ask, not proof of anything.
- Where the operation happens. Dr. Alfredo Longo’s advice page says the clinic, sanatorium or hospital should be approved by the Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (MSPAS) for the surgery in question. Ask which facility will be used and whether it holds that approval.
For readers flying in from the US or Canada
- The US averages are only part of the price. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists average costs of US$8,174 for a tummy tuck, US$7,637 for a rhinoplasty, US$4,875 for breast augmentation with implants and US$4,711 for liposuction, and says each average is only part of the total price: it does not include anesthesia, operating-room facilities or other related expenses. The Guatemalan starting prices above do not say what they include, so the two are not directly comparable.
- Flying after surgery. The CDC’s Yellow Book chapter on medical tourism notes that air travel and surgery each raise the risk of blood clots, and relays the ASPS recommendation to wait 7 to 10 days before flying after cosmetic procedures to the face, eyelids or nose. Plan your return date with your surgeon.
- Records and follow-up. The same chapter advises getting copies of your medical records from the overseas provider in English, to give to whoever does your follow-up at home.
- Insurance. Read your policy’s exclusions for elective surgery abroad and its complications before you book. See travel insurance for Guatemala.
Related pages
- Private doctor visit prices
- Dental tourism in Guatemala
- MRI cost in Guatemala
- Healthcare in Guatemala
- Cirugía plástica: precios (Spanish)
- Service prices hub
Sources
All read on 2 October 2026.
- Crisalix — Dr. Paul Ouddane’s directory profile (prices, address, certifications); profiles without prices: Stefan Preuss, Rafael Biguria, German Vargas, Eriberto Orellana Morales, José Fernando López.
- Dr. Salvador Recinos — surgery prices page (form only).
- Clínica Contour — tummy tuck, liposuction, rhinoplasty price article.
- Dr. Alfredo Longo — breast augmentation and choosing a plastic surgeon.
- Dr. Alejandro Reyna — home page. NuGenesis — clinic page.
- Asociación Guatemalteca de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva — active members and history.
- Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Guatemala — requirements to be a member and member portal.
- American Society of Plastic Surgeons — cost pages for tummy tuck, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation and liposuction.
- CDC Yellow Book — Medical tourism (page last reviewed 23 April 2025).
- Banguat — reference exchange rate for 2 October 2026, Q7.64136 per US dollar.
Prices are as each surgeon published them on 2 October 2026 and change without notice. This page is a price guide, not medical advice: decisions about surgery belong with a qualified surgeon who has examined you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does plastic surgery cost in Guatemala?
Of the ten surgeons and clinics we checked on 2 October 2026, one publishes prices: Dr. Paul Ouddane (Kintsugi Cirugía Plástica, Guatemala City), on his Crisalix directory profile: tummy tuck from GTQ 37,500 (about US$4,908), rhinoplasty from GTQ 39,000 (about US$5,104), breast lift or breast reduction from GTQ 39,500, breast augmentation from GTQ 42,000, liposuction from GTQ 42,500, and facelift or neck lift from GTQ 56,000. These are starting prices; the profile does not say what they include.
How much is a nose job (rhinoplasty) in Guatemala?
From GTQ 39,000 (about US$5,104) on Dr. Paul Ouddane’s Crisalix profile, read on 2 October 2026. Clínica Contour’s rhinoplasty article gives no figure and says the price depends on the case, including whether it is cosmetic, functional or a secondary operation.
How much is a tummy tuck in Guatemala?
From GTQ 37,500 (about US$4,908) on Dr. Paul Ouddane’s Crisalix profile, read on 2 October 2026. Clínica Contour’s abdominoplasty page says it quotes after a personal medical evaluation and gives no figure.
How do I check that a plastic surgeon in Guatemala is qualified?
Ask for the surgeon’s colegiado number: the Colegio de Médicos y Cirujanos de Guatemala says active membership (Colegiado Activo) is required to practise. You can also look for the surgeon on the public member list of the Asociación Guatemalteca de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva, which we read on 2 October 2026 with 38 names (its history page says 46 active members).
Is plastic surgery cheaper in Guatemala than in the United States?
The two published figures are not the same thing. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons gives US average costs, for example US$8,174 for a tummy tuck and US$7,637 for a rhinoplasty, and says each average is only part of the total price: it excludes anesthesia, operating-room facilities and other related expenses. The Guatemalan figures are one surgeon’s starting prices, and his profile does not say whether they include the hospital or anesthesia. Ask any Guatemalan clinic for an itemised quote before comparing.
