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Dominican Republic

Caribbean Hub for Cosmetic Surgery and Dental Work

Average Savings

40-65%

vs typical prices in many patients' home countries

Quick Facts

Medical cities

3

Popular procedures

4

Peak season

December to April

International patients (yearly)

Large volume of cosmetic surgery and dental tourists annually

Why Choose Dominican Republic?

The Dominican Republic is a widely known destination for cosmetic surgery and dental work, especially for US and Canadian patients seeking package-style care.

Welcomes Large volume of cosmetic surgery and dental tourists annually international patients each year.

Highlights

  • High procedure volumes in cosmetic surgery and mommy makeovers
  • Resort-style recovery options close to major clinics
  • Spanish- and English-speaking care teams in private hospitals
  • Short- to medium-haul flights from North America and Europe

Popular Procedures

Cosmetic Surgery

Typical cost: $3,000 - $9,000

Recovery: 2-6 weeks

Top cities: Santo Domingo, Santiago

Mommy Makeover

Typical cost: $6,000 - $12,000

Recovery: 3-6 weeks

Top cities: Santo Domingo

Dental Veneers

Typical cost: $250 - $450 per tooth

Recovery: 1-2 weeks

Top cities: Santo Domingo, Punta Cana

Bariatric Surgery

Typical cost: $5,000 - $9,000

Recovery: 3-6 weeks

Top cities: Santo Domingo

Top Medical Cities

Santo Domingo for medical travel

Santo Domingo

Direct flights from many US and Latin American cities; European connections via Madrid and other hubs.

Capital city with high-volume cosmetic surgery clinics and private hospitals.

Punta Cana for medical travel

Punta Cana

Busy international airport with direct routes from the US, Canada, and Europe.

Resort area where some patients choose to recover in all-inclusive hotels.

Santiago for medical travel

Santiago

Domestic flights and road connections from Santo Domingo and Punta Cana.

Interior city with growing private clinics and slightly quieter recovery environment.