What does a plastic surgeon treat?

A plastic surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. In Hong Kong, plastic surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include reconstruction after injury or cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, burns and scars, hand injuries and tendon repair, cleft lip and palate, removal of skin lesions, and cosmetic procedures.

How much does a plastic surgeon cost in Hong Kong?

Consultation fees for plastic surgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $350 to $3000, with a median fee of $725.

How many plastic surgeons are in Hong Kong?

There are 74 registered plastic surgeons in Hong Kong across 7 districts.

When should you see a plastic surgeon in Hong Kong?

Plastic surgery covers reconstruction as well as cosmetic work｜the same skills rebuild a hand, a breast or a face after injury or cancer. Cosmetic procedures in Hong Kong are also offered by doctors from other backgrounds, so check whether the doctor is a registered specialist in plastic surgery.

Do you need a referral to see a plastic surgeon in Hong Kong?

No referral needed. For reconstruction after cancer surgery, bring the operation record｜what was removed determines what can be rebuilt.

How long is the public-hospital wait to see a plastic surgeon in Hong Kong?

In the public system, new referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster.

Which plastic surgeon is good?

ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered plastic surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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HK$350 – $3000Median consultation fee: $725

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What Plastic Surgery covers

Conditions treated: reconstruction after injury or cancer surgery
breast reconstruction
burns and scars
hand injuries and tendon repair
cleft lip and palate
removal of skin lesions, and cosmetic procedures
When to see one instead of a GP: Plastic surgery covers reconstruction as well as cosmetic work｜the same skills rebuild a hand, a breast or a face after injury or cancer. Cosmetic procedures in Hong Kong are also offered by doctors from other backgrounds, so check whether the doctor is a registered specialist in plastic surgery.
Do you need a referral?: No referral needed. For reconstruction after cancer surgery, bring the operation record｜what was removed determines what can be rebuilt.

Public waiting times for plastic surgery

In the public system, new plastic surgery referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Of 186,075 new bookings over the year, 75% were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait ranging from 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster, and a longest recorded case of 99 weeks. Cases triaged as urgent had a median wait of less than 1 week or less.

Median wait for stable cases, by cluster
Cluster	Median	Longest
Hong Kong East	38 weeks	86 weeks
Hong Kong West	27 weeks	83 weeks
Kowloon Central	42 weeks	99 weeks
Kowloon East	48 weeks	99 weeks
Kowloon West	37 weeks	99 weeks
New Territories East	38 weeks	90 weeks
New Territories West	36 weeks	62 weeks

Privately, the median listed first-consultation fee for plastic surgery on ok.med is HK$725, from 22 clinics that publish a price.

Source: Hospital Authority — Surgery specialist out-patient waiting times, covering 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026.

FAQ

What does a plastic surgeon treat?: A plastic surgeon is a doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions related to reconstructive and cosmetic surgical procedures. In Hong Kong, plastic surgeons are registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK). Common reasons to see one include reconstruction after injury or cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, burns and scars, hand injuries and tendon repair, cleft lip and palate, removal of skin lesions, and cosmetic procedures.
How much does a plastic surgeon cost in Hong Kong?: Consultation fees for plastic surgeons in Hong Kong typically range from $350 to $3000, with a median fee of $725.
How many plastic surgeons are in Hong Kong?: There are 74 registered plastic surgeons in Hong Kong across 7 districts.
When should you see a plastic surgeon in Hong Kong?: Plastic surgery covers reconstruction as well as cosmetic work｜the same skills rebuild a hand, a breast or a face after injury or cancer. Cosmetic procedures in Hong Kong are also offered by doctors from other backgrounds, so check whether the doctor is a registered specialist in plastic surgery.
Do you need a referral to see a plastic surgeon in Hong Kong?: No referral needed. For reconstruction after cancer surgery, bring the operation record｜what was removed determines what can be rebuilt.
How long is the public-hospital wait to see a plastic surgeon in Hong Kong?: In the public system, new referrals are seen through Surgery specialist out-patient clinics. Hospital Authority figures for 01 July 2025 – 30 June 2026 show 75% of new bookings were triaged as stable cases, with a median wait of 27 weeks to 48 weeks depending on cluster.
Which plastic surgeon is good?: ok.med does not rate or recommend individual doctors — we hold no outcome or satisfaction data, and should not pretend to. What can be checked objectively: whether the doctor is registered with the Medical Council of Hong Kong and holds the relevant specialist qualification; whether their focus matches your condition (the reasons to see one, listed above); whether a GP referral is required; and whether the clinic's location and hours suit you. Browse every registered plastic surgeons by district below and compare on those points yourself.

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What Plastic Surgery covers

Public waiting times for plastic surgery

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